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Family Home w/ Deck on Lake Sara: Pets are Welcome

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Family Home w/ Deck on Lake Sara: Pets are Welcome

Perfect for days spent lounging poolside or out on the lake, this Effingham home is perfect for the whole family! The 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom vacation rental invites you to feel at home in the bright living space or cook up dinner in the modern, fully equipped kitchen. For a relaxing sunny afternoon, practice your swing on the greens of Cardinal Golf Course, grab a bite at Firefly Grill, or head down to the private dock to cast a fishing line into Lake Sara, just steps from your back door!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Private Pool | Pets Allowed | Free WiFi & Smart TV | Waterfront Deck

Perfect for those seeking a quiet getaway, this family home will have you relaxing lakeside and exploring the charming town of Effingham in the heart of the midwest!

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Twin Day Bed, Trundle Bed

OUTDOOR LIVING: Private pool (open mid-April to mid-November), patio space, furnished deck, private dock, hammock, covered front porch
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV, decorative fireplace, large windows, wooden dining table
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, dishware & flatware, dishwasher, stainless steel appliances, kitchen island
GENERAL: Free WiFi, air conditioning, complimentary toiletries, linens/towels, washer/dryer
FAQ: Quiet hours (11:00 PM - 7:00 AM), pet fee (paid pre-trip), step-free access
PARKING: Driveway (4 vehicles), RV parking available, no street or lawn parking

-- THE LOCATION --

OUTDOOR RECREATION: Lake Sara (on-site access), Cardinal Golf Course (1.3 miles), J & J Marina (1.7 miles), Evergreen Hollow Park (6.4 miles), Bliss Park (7.5 miles), Wildcat Hollow State Habitat Area (20.9 miles), Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic State (37.1 miles)
THINGS TO DO: Sculptures of the Avenues (7.0 miles), Effingham County Cultural Center and Museum (7.0 miles), Village Square Mall (8.2 miles), My Garage Corvette Museum & Retail Store (8.3 miles), Dr. Charles M. Wright Mansion (12.5 miles)
EFFINGHAM EATERIES: Fujiyama Japanese Steakhouse (5.0 miles), Firefly Grill (5.3 miles), Niemerg’s Steakhouse (6.4 miles), Gabby Goat American Pub & Grill (7.2 miles), Puerto Vallarta (9.2 miles)
AIRPORTS: Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (89.8 miles), Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (111.0 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes, max 2, must be leashed at all times)
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Please observe quiet hours from 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM
- No loud music is allowed at any time
- Must be at least 21 years old to book and must be present on premises
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required at check-in
- NOTE: RVs may be parked on the property but may not be used for sleeping accommodations due to Lake Authority Ordinances
- NOTE: The pool is open mid-April to mid-November
- NOTE: There is a strict max occupancy of 6 guests

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

439077
New! Family Home W/deck on Lake Sara Pets Allowed
Family Home w/ Deck on Lake Sara: Pets are Welcome Effingham

About the area

Map
Effingham, Illinois

What's nearby

  • Cardinal Golf Course - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Effingham Performance Center - 13 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Lake Sara - 15 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Cross at the Crossroads - 16 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Effingham County Courthouse - 17 min drive - 12.8 km

Getting around

  • Effingham Station - 17 min drive
  • Champaign, IL (CMI-University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Williard) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Family Home w/ Deck on Lake Sara: Pets are Welcome have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Family Home w/ Deck on Lake Sara: Pets are Welcome pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family Home w/ Deck on Lake Sara: Pets are Welcome?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Home w/ Deck on Lake Sara: Pets are Welcome?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Home w/ Deck on Lake Sara: Pets are Welcome located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Cardinal Golf Course and within 9 miles (15 km) of Effingham Performance Center and Lake Sara. Evergreen Bark Park and HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Family Home w/ Deck on Lake Sara: Pets are Welcome Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Very nice, clean my family really enjoyed the stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

My family and I stayed here for a sewing gathering and the set up was perfect! Kitchen was nicely stocked, everything was clean and the location was beautiful & quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10

Spacious home with lots of living and outdoor space. Large kitchen was great for hosting holiday meals. Master bedroom has a lovely,spacious jacuzzi tub as well. Appreciated the added holiday touch! We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

We really enjoyed out stay and are already planning to return.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10

The house was exactly as stated. Grandkids loved the pool, dock for fishing and location!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Spacious! We had a group of 5 adults. Enjoyed the pool and appreciated the space in the kitchen. We had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10

We had an amazing time during our stay. House was nice and cozy for our fall getaway. Weather was beautiful enough for us to enjoy the pool. Lots fishing and relaxing. The house is well stocked with anything you may need.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Tracy’s place is top notch. From the heated saltwater pool overlooking their Lake Sara inlet to the walk in showers and amazing kitchen this place has it all. We played backyard games, fished and grilled it was everything 4 buddies could need to celebrate a birthday. Thank you Nick
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10

We had a great stay everything is very nice. The house and the pool are always beautiful. This was our second time staying here and we will probably book again next summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Exactly as described. Would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

This home was just as described. Outside could be maintained better but inside the home was clean and well-appointed. Lots of room and resources.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

The house had a great set up. The pool by far was our favorite. The kids loved fishing but I was a little nervous because the dock area is pretty outdated along with most of the outside furniture but my family still have a great time! Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10

Very nice pool, outside area could really use a cleanup at the boat deck area and the deck itself could really use an update for sure. The Hammock is not in a very good spot at all. Ok place but personally didn't think it was worth the money... had better for cheaper price
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10

Beautiful property, serene location. Owner easy to reach and immediately responsive. I recommend this location.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

8/10

We really enjoyed our time spent here. Other than battling a couple of things that would not work for us, that were not extremely important, we had a fabulous time!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10

We had a great time the pool was definitely an added plus. The layout of the house is great especially if you are traveling with someone who has limitations. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Very good
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

Quiet, cozy and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10

Beautiful location, serene setting. Owner very responsive. Only one minor issue of note and it was resolved immediately. I would recommend this location. Also very accessible to anyone with Mobil issues.

8/10

We feel the inside of the house was well stocked and maintained. However, There were no dish cloths available, very few wash cloths and very few Kleenexes. The furniture here was more comfortable than other places we have been. While we enjoyed the deck and other outside spaces, we feel the deck railings, deck chair cushions and the boat dock area would benefit from being updated. Overall, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10

Beautiful scenery with all of the full length windows facing the lake, very relaxing. There is an abundance of outdoor seating and gas grills for outdoor cooking. The interior seating was abundant and comfortable. Would definitely suggest this home for having a wonderful week/weekend on the lake. Also would like to share that Effingham has all of the usual conveniences that you would expect in a much larger city and everyone was very friendly and helpful with your inquiries.

6/10

This place has a nice layout, but it does have a few issues, like broken furniture and some maintenance upkeep The salt water pool was the best part of our stay. To rate this place as excellent would be misleading, but still we enjoyed our stay. The other issue is this Evolve vacation rental service is useless, absolutely useless. Could not answer one question. I don’t know why a property owner would use that service. The Firefly grill was fantastic! We will be coming back to Lake Sara this fall, but staying somewhere else.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

4/10

The air conditioning in the house did not come close to cooling the home. It was 80 plus degrees most of the two days we stayed. Very uncomfortable! Otherwise the house was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10

The home and the view of the lake are both lovely. Furniture, appliances including washer and dryer are all in wonderful shape. The master bedroom has a whirlpool tub as well as a shower. The smaller bathroom has a walk-in tub which was a little confusing to learn to use. Everywhere you look there is another porch or deck to go relax on. We had wonderful weather and that made it a super nice visit because we got to enjoy the porches and patios. My husband and brother-in-law enjoyed the lake in the boat. The only downside of the whole beautiful home was the pots and pans in the kitchen. They were very beat up and we went to town and bought a couple so we could cook in them. So bring a couple of your favorite pans because the stove and oven are wonderful.

4/10

Many things in long-term disrepair. Soon as we entered driveway it was a let-down. Yard needs a LOT of attention. Kitchen towels full of HOLES! Arm fell off loveseat, patio door handle coming off, lots wrong inside. No chaise lounges, outdoor furniture very old, some dangerous. Decking, railings, rotted wood, many boards are trip hazards...too much to list. We wrote letters to VRBO, owner and ENCORE, sent many pictures. We thought it would be beautiful-big bummer to say the least.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022