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A lakeside view with a dock, picnic table, and outdoor seating area.
An aerial view of a lakeside residential area with houses, a dock, and a swimming pool.
A spacious living room with a large window, a fireplace, a television, and a comfortable seating area.
A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a view of a lake, a painting, and a console table with a plant.
A dining area with a wooden table, bench, and white chairs. There is a fireplace with a TV, and a large window with a view of trees.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102688 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Creal Springs, IL
  • Place, Shawnee National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake of Egypt
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Southern Illinois University
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Creal Springs

When you stay at this vacation home in Creal Springs, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Shawnee National Forest and Lake of Egypt. .This vacation home is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Marion Carnegie Library and 11 mi (17.6 km) from Goreville City Hall.
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What's nearby

  • Shawnee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Lake of Egypt - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Marion Cultural and Civic Center - 24 min drive - 14.1 miles
  • Giant City State Park - 35 min drive - 26.9 miles
  • Southern Illinois University - 39 min drive - 33.1 miles

Getting around

  • Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Acee's Neighborhood Market & Deli - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Whiffle Boys Pizza - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Tommy Macks Marina - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Easy-Access Dock, Kayaks & Views

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS

1 King Bed in Master Bedroom in lower level

1 Queen Bed in 2nd Bedroom in lower level

1 Queen Bed in 3rd Bedroom in lower level

1 Bunk Bed in 4th Bedroom in upper level/loft

1 Sleeper Sofa in Living Room



THE LAYOUT- MAIN LEVEL:

Living Room with propane fireplace

Kitchen & Dining Area

Walkout Deck with large charcoal grill and 2 dining tables + chairs for 10

Views of lake from every room

Half Bath



UPPER LEVEL/LOFT:

Accessible by a secured ladder

Bedroom 4: Bunk Bed

Views of the Lake



LOWER LEVEL:

Master bedroom with queen bed with walkout to patio and ensuite full bathroom and jetted soaker tub

Bedroom 2: queen bed with walkout to patio

Bedroom 3: queen bed with walkout to patio

Washer/Dryer

Bathroom 3: Full Bathroom



OUTDOORS:

Private "T" dock with ladder

Fire pit close to the water

Hammock for extra lounging

Great base for lake lounging and skiers/tubers- located on the main channel near the ski area

It's a gentle slope of just 20 steps down from the house to the dock



AMENITIES:

Located just off of the main channel

4 kayaks included

Small private dock for boat tie-off

Lake views from almost every room.

Charcoal Grill and firepit provided

Complimentary WiFi

Half Day Add-On available when adjacent nights are open — check in at 8 AM or check out at 6 PM for half the nightly rate.



WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK

Check-in is after 3 PM. Check-out is before 10 AM.

A rental agreement is required with ID verification within 48 hours of booking or before entry, whichever is first.

Inventory: We provide a "starter package" of inventory for our cabin: 3 rolls of T.P. and 1 full roll of paper towels.

Guests not staying overnight are welcomed. Loud, disruptive parties are not.

Maximum 4 vehicles- ABSOLUTELY NO STREET PARKING.

No Boat Trailers allowed. Additional parking and/or trailer drop is located 10 minutes away at no cost.

BYO Life Vests HIGHLY encouraged to ensure proper size.

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as charcoal grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking indoors. Fees for violations.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,688 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Lock the doors
Return lake toys where you found them.
We ask that you start a load of used towels since they take the longest to dry. You do not have to wait for them to finish.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Rental agreement must be signed prior to arrival. This includes an ID upload. Renter must be at least 25 years old on arrival date to book.
Accurate guest count is required. Permission is required for visitors.
Absolutely no smoking of any kind indoors including but not limited to all tobacco products and marijuana. $100 charge for smoke odor.

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: This is a no-pet property. Violation of this poli…

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking indoors. Fees for violations.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Easy-Access Dock, Kayaks & Views Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 110 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house and a very nice lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is amazing, we will absolutely be back. The host is wonderful and responds quickly, very clean and the best access to the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was perfect for the four of us. Everything the picture shows. Allison was a pleasure to work with. If you are looking for something close to the lake without stairs, this is it! We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was everything we hoped for with our annual summer vacation with our four grandchildren ages 10-16. We were able to dock our rented pontoon at an easily accessible dock. We tubed, swam and fished. The home was clean and had everything we needed for our 5 night stay. Allison was an excellent communicator for our few questions. I would highly recommend this property for family fun on the Lake of Egypt. I would recommend that handrails be added for the many stairs. It’s a challenge for senior citizens. Thank you for a wonderful stay with our grandchildren. Many memories were created.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property. Clean, spacious, and nice dock/swimming area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our favorite family getaway

Loved our stay! The house, the lake, everything was great 5 star
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very roomy, accurate description & a great view! Kayaks & lilly pad were a great addition to our stay. Will book again :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for family vacation

This was a great place for our family vacation with the kids. We have 4 kids and they all had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property with great location for hiking and vineyard tours

Loved the stay, overall a great location and good customer support. Great place for a wilderness retreat!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay at the lake

We had a great time at Lake of Egypt. The house was large enough for our group, and the location on the lake was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was a beautiful property. The views were wonderful!

Very easy to rent!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house with gorgeous view of the lake. Very relaxing
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Lookout on the Lake

Everything was awesome, had a great time. Would definitely go again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really neat place

We really enjoyed the stay. The house is a little dated and we were surprised when we figured out that the bunk room is accessed by a ladder basically but everything was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Girls Getaway

We visited for a fall girls weekend get away. The house was the perfect set up for ladies to get together and visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything you need - clean and fun!

My family and I stayed over Memorial Day weekend and enjoyed the clean home and swimming off the dock.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

40th wedding anniversary

House was beautiful and location was great!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Place

Loved the Lookout! plenty of space, the jetted tub in the master bath was an added bonus!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Work Retreat

This was the perfect place for our workgroup retreat. Loved the open floor plan and view of the lake. I would highly recommend this place and we are looking forward to coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome lake house

House was perfect for the 9 of us. It is in a great location, had a stocked kitchen, great outdoor toys! We had an amaxing weeklong stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long weekend with family

House and view are clean and lovey view of the lake. Kayaks provided were key point for our family so everyone could go out on the lake. Beds were comfortable. Great communication from host.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time away at the lake

It was a great place to get away. Lots of time kayaking and paddleboarding on the lake. Neat lake with lots of bays to explore. The house had everything we needed. Allison was great and very responsive to our questions.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little Egypt

Our family enjoyed the location and lake! The older grandkids had fun fishing and swimming. The lily pad was awesome! The house had all that we needed. The deck and outdoor space were lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay

Beautiful lake house in a nice quiet neighborhood. Everything as described and would definitely come back. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing lakefront property

The home is even better than described. So many thoughtful details!! The use of the kayaks, paddle boards, and inflatables made our trip extra fun. We roasted marshmallows and told stories by the fire. State parks are just minutes away with wonderful hiking trails. Do not stress about booking here. Host is amazing and we will for sure return next summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

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