10/10 Excellent
Sarah W.
1 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sarah W.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Entire home
Lakeside Sarandipity: Sleeps 8 with outdoor spaces!
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 122400 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Effingham, IL
- Cardinal Golf Course8 min drive
- Effingham Performance Center13 min drive
- Lake Sara15 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Futon
Living Room 2
1 Single Sofa Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
About this property
Lakeside Sarandipity: Sleeps 8 with outdoor spaces!
Stay on Lake Sara in Effingham with family and friends! Clean, comfortable home renovated in 2020 sleeps 8 adults with 2.5 baths and plenty of space. Several outdoor spaces including a large yard, patio, screened in porch, and a boat dock for swimming/relaxing lakeside. Fully stocked kitchen with new appliances and grill included. Comfy new beds, furniture and linens. Full finished basement. Located near several lakeside restaurants and only 15 min from Downtown Effingham! Dock is available to park your boat.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
We provide a pack'n play plus baby gate.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please return the thermostat to 72 for air conditioning (summer) or 68 for heat (winter).
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Effingham
Effingham is home to this holiday home. Dr. Charles M. Wright Mansion and Veteran's Monument are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Bliss Park and Effingham County Fairgrounds.
Effingham, IL
What's nearby
- Cardinal Golf Course - 8 min drive - 4.5 km
- Effingham Performance Center - 13 min drive - 9.0 km
- Lake Sara - 15 min drive - 11.4 km
- Cross at the Crossroads - 16 min drive - 13.8 km
- Effingham County Courthouse - 17 min drive - 12.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - 13 min drive
- Dairy Queen - 17 min drive
- Culver's - 15 min drive
- Niemerg's Steakhouse - 15 min drive
- Casey's General Store - 18 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
8/10 Good
Shana D.
24 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shana D.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brian B.
16 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brian B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brad G.
21 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
fishing was great,I fished off the deck, lots of shade
Brad G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Beth P.
25 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very convenient place to stay, All the amenities we needed!
Beth P.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Judy B.
21 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent!
Judy B.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jessica H.
13 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick weekend get away
Jessica H.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jenny J.
2 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean Cozy Home
Jenny J.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michelle E.
22 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Michelle E.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Andrrew S.
10 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Host
Andrrew S.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Karen T.
2 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
GREAT stay at Lake Sara!
Karen T.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Emily C.
24 Aug 2025
Emily C.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michelle P.
17 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Michelle P.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Dawne W.
11 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dawne W.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Aaron T.
4 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Aaron T.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025
About the host
Hosted by Christy Elder
My husband and I bought this house in 2022 as our last child left home for college. We wanted to always have a place in Effingham our kids could call home, and we decided that if our home were a fun one, our adult kids would be more apt to visit. I enjoy hosting and connecting with people from across the country.
Why they chose this property
Quiet neighborhood with mostly year-round neighbors, large yard, recently renovated interior. Neighborhood is safe and friendly, easily walkable for exercise.
What makes this property unique
Our home is comfortable and clean, and provides all the conveniences of home. It's It's not fancy, but it makes for a great destination to make fun memories with your favorite people.
Languages:
English
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