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Hidden Gem- with the best view of Lake of Egypt! - Kayaks included/1 bed/1 bath!

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Interior
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Shower, bidet, towels, toilet paper
Interior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Hidden Gem- with the best view of Lake of Egypt! - Kayaks included/1 bed/1 bath!

Lake of Egypt vacation rental. Cozy and Cute 1-bedroom, 1 bath, split level unit at the Lake of Egypt in Southern Illinois. Newly Renovated! Nice lake view from your own private porch. Relaxing sitting area facing the lake. Grill included and fire pit included. Your own boat dock, paddle boards, and kayaks for use.

Property manager

Property Manager/ Owner

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Map
Creal Springs, IL

What's nearby

  • Shawnee National Forest - 1 min walk
  • Lake of Egypt - 2 min walk
  • Ferne Clyffe State Park - 22 min drive
  • Marion Cultural and Civic Center - 24 min drive
  • Southern Illinois University - 45 min drive

Getting around

  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Big Blues Que - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Town Square Pub - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hidden Gem- with the best view of Lake of Egypt! - Kayaks included/1 bed/1 bath! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Hidden Gem- with the best view of Lake of Egypt! - Kayaks included/1 bed/1 bath!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hidden Gem- with the best view of Lake of Egypt! - Kayaks included/1 bed/1 bath!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hidden Gem- with the best view of Lake of Egypt! - Kayaks included/1 bed/1 bath! located?

Situated in Creal Springs, this holiday home is steps away from Shawnee National Forest and Lake of Egypt. Marion Carnegie Library and Goreville City Hall are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Hidden Gem- with the best view of Lake of Egypt! - Kayaks included/1 bed/1 bath! Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Michael G.

Stairs from lower level to upper level…deal breaker
This small property has a lower level bedroom, no bathroom. You must traverse a very small, circular staircase to get the upper level and the bathroom. The circular staircase is extremely narrow and the climb is steep. It is a very difficult climb and return at anytime however that much more difficult in the middle of the night. It is not convenient at all. The property also did not have any hand soap in the bathroom. It is a good location to hiking and the lake. We left after one night of our two night planned stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Cindy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely view and location but lacking otherwise
This is in a beautiful location, but it really needs some updates to the basics. The plan was for my husband and I to have a romantic getaway. The primary queen size bed was so flimsy that only one person could sleep in it. We thought we would try fold out couch in hopes we could sleep together, again mattress was extremely thin so we had to have one sleep on bed and one on couch. No working light bulbs in outside lights and in night light which made maneuvering in and outdoor staircases more difficult. Also need to upgrade locks as simple key with some doors that automatically lock behind one, left us outside for over 2 hours with no way to get in (which sounds like a common problem). It appears the manager may be doing the best he can, and the owners need to invest a little more money into their properties. It is too bad as we really loved the locale.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

roger b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hunting trip with brother
Great property dock was good for fishing
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic customer service!
This property is cozy - perfect for 2 people. Beautiful view of the lake! We had to extend our stay due to car trouble and the property management company was very helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Diane R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
It’s a beautiful area. The lake view from the balcony was very pretty. The space itself is very nice. But because of our age ( upper 60’s)we found the up and down of the winding staircase to be difficult. The bed being on the first floor with the bathroom and kitchen on the top floor made for interesting evenings. But it was very clean and had everything you need for a nice weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet little place
Loved the view, had everything we needed, perfect spot for a great getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Peggy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake of Egypt
It is a great place right on the water. We did not realize that the only bathroom is up a narrow, winding staircase. We are both in our mid seventies, so we probably won’t rent this particular home again because of that. It would be perfect for someone younger! We may consider renting a different property near by though, because it is really beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, very beautiful
We had a great time with our family of 5 exploring the area. They were wonderful about answering questions, so I was prepared to bring what we needed to make this lightly stocked rental work. We were glad we brought sheets for the futon, and they had sheets for the hide-a-bed. They had a breakfast nook with 4 stools, so we brought in a bag chair from home to use, although it was harder to play boardgames from a short chair. If I were coming back and planning board games, I might bring a card table--or bring another stool! There were 4 chairs and a table out on the balcony with a beautiful view, so we ate together out there. They were very accommodating about getting us access to kayaks for our whole group, since they own the houses immediately around what we rented, so we shared with them. It was close quarters with the neighbors and a shared backyard, so we had some nice chats and shared some s'mores over the fire pit! We had a wonderful time. The lake was warm, there were great hikes close by, and we loved being able to hop on the kayaks whenever we wanted. I think they are just starting out at this property, and I think an information sheet would have been helpful--the questions that they were so gracious to answer probably would have been included in an info sheet, including wifi password, which kayaks were we allowed to use, where the sheets were for the hide-a-bed, etc. We brought disposable plates, cups, etc, since we were a larger group, and that was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Justin O.

Lake trip
Beautiful place could use a little more cleaning but overall pretty nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Durk F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Get away weekend
Only bad thing was bathroom on 2nd floor bedroom on first .enjoyed stay would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great eclipse location
We did enjoy the stay immensely. It was perfect location for the eclipse and proximity to the water. The washer and drier were great and the BBQ (although we did not use it). A few suggested improvements: I do think that the statement "fully stocked" kitchen was a bit overstated. I would add to the supplies--a colander to drain pasta,, salad tongs, wine glasses and maybe more than 1 small glass. I would also clearly state: Bring your own hair drier. Plus: Note: bathroom is on a separate level from the bed. Also, I would suggest you remount the paper towel holder. Having screws protruding thru the shelf not only limited the storage but, was an accident waiting to happen with someone cutting their hands. And finally, for a $400/nite rental, I would expect a more comfortable bed and not covered with a plastic cover (this was very hot). I would highly recommend your rental to others once the improvements were made. Thanks again for your prompt response to a pot with a lid
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Chrystal H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location in quaint location
We enjoyed our visit so much! The view of Lake Egypt was gorgeous. The home was small, clean and had everything we needed for a weekend stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

anton c s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gone with the weekend
Friendly helpful host. Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dercks

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Weekend in Shawnee
Took a long weekend stay here to do some hiking at various places in the Shawnee forest. The place itself was perfect for my needs - clean, good internet, and had all the items I needed. It was nice waking up to the morning view of the lake. Would stay again if I wanted to visit the western part of the forest.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Tina F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy bed, nice view...
Overall, this place was fine. Bed was comfortable and the view was nice. Could use some improvements for safety such as smoke alarm up instead of on top of frig and spiral staircase secured so it doesn't wobble. Dogs are allowed which we knew, but clean up better after they visit please. Loved the hiking and biking in the area. No condiments, spices, etc were provided.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We had a great stay at this place. It was very small but overall it was a good time. Wonderful view!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean S.

Liked: Cleanliness
fall getaway
Very nice unit with patio overlooking the lake. Great area with lots of outdoor activities with nearby national forests, wildlife refuges, etc. The host was very helpful with quick responses. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023