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Lakefront with Stunning Views!

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A lakeside property with a dock, a small cabin, and a main house surrounded by trees.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 152200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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Creal Springs, IL
  • Place, Lake of Egypt
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Giant City State Park
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Place, Southern Illinois University
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Creal Springs

With a stay at this vacation home in Creal Springs, you'll be steps from Shawnee National Forest and Lake of Egypt. .This vacation home is 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Marion Carnegie Library and 11.8 mi (19 km) from Goreville City Hall.
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What's nearby

  • Lake of Egypt - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ferne Clyffe State Park - 22 min drive - 14.7 miles
  • Tunnel Hill State Trail - 31 min drive - 28.4 miles
  • Giant City State Park - 37 min drive - 27.8 miles
  • Southern Illinois University - 41 min drive - 33.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Acee's Neighborhood Market & Deli - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Tommy Macks Marina - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Whiffle Boys Pizza - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬24 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.

Lakefront with Stunning Views!

PICS UPDATED/TAKEN 9/1/26. Lemonade Paradise is the perfect place to slow down, soak the the scenery, and enjoy the laid-back lake life on beautiful Lake of Egypt. One of the best features of our home is the incredible sunsets! SWIM and watch the sky light up from your own private dock, relax beneath the pergola around the fire, unwind in the hot tub, or settle into one of the covered patios with your favorite drink. Prefer to stay cozy inside? You can enjoy the sunset views right from the comfort of the living room couch.

There's plenty of room for the whole family to spread out and relax. The home features 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, two full kitchens, and two living areas, with comfortable spaces located throughout the home.

The upper level offers two bedrooms, while the main level features a comfortable king bed. The lower level includes a full-sized bed with trundle, along with it's own living area, full kitchen, and full bathroom with washer and dryer- making a great space for families, teenagers, or guest who appreciate a little extra privacy.

When you are ready to get out in the water, guests have access to two kayaks, including one two-person kayak, perfect for a peaceful paddle around the lake.

Want to make you lake day even more memorable? A PONTOON BOAT AND JET SKI ARE AVAILABLE FOR RENT, giving you even more ways to explore Lake of Egypt and enjoy everything the water has to offer. The boat is used, but heavily discounted from the marina's nearby. You can also keep this boat from daylight until dark and not from 9-5 like the marina's. AND, the boat is ready and waiting for you, so you won't have to make any arrangements to pick one up.

Lemonade Paradise, a cozy lakefront retreat tucked away on Lake of Egypt in the heart of Shawnee National Forest. Built in 1998, our home has the rustic charm of a well-loved lake house, with a few reminders of it's years making memories. While our home is clean and cared for, you will notice some natural signs of age and minor wear and tear. Enjoy 4 BR, 3 BA, 2 kitchens, 2 LR's, a boat dock, decks, patios, fire pit, pergola, grill, and near by boat ramp. Pets welcome

Guests have access to neighborhood boat ramp directly next door to the house.

Come kick back, breathe a little easier, and experience Lake of Egypt. When life gives you LEMONS, come make LEMONADE at Lemonade Paradise!
Feel free to bring your own boat!!
PICS UPDATED/TAKEN 9/1/26
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or make use of other amenities including charcoal grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 3 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

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

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

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

3 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated 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

Lakefront with Stunning Views! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jim b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd time staying here and definitely would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tammy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place so beautiful Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jim b.

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

Great place!

Great house, great location, phenomenal host
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent. Host was very easy to communicate with. Very nice place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view was beautiful, we had the most amazing sunsets. We also loved watching the eagles in the morning, they were in the tree right off the back decks. It was beautiful and the whole family had a wonderful time.
Sunset over Lake Egypt
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katrina L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a wonderful time at the house. The property was great for our dog also. We enjoyed the dock and swimming and just enjoyed hanging out together.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heidi O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was wonderfully communicative and accommodating. As a surprise he put up a very tall Christmas tree which made a great backdrop for Thanksgiving family pictures.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marilynn B.

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

Great spring break vacation.

Very close to the lake and nearby state park. Went horseback riding and fished in the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hillary F.

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

Fun stay

Great stay! The property manager was wonderful. The beds were so comfy! The kitchen needed a few items for cooking meals but we made it work. Stairs are steep down to the water but the swimming and fishing off the dock were perfect for our family. Will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Amazing Trip!!

We had a great time celebrating our anniversary at Lemonade Paradise!! The owner thought of everything to make our trip amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Amazing lake home!!

Our family had such an awesome time at this beautiful lake home! We enjoyed the dock so much and the amazing lake and sunset views too!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea O.

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

Nice quite neighborhood

Great place to stay on the lake, with plenty of room to relax and play
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Amazing family trip!!

We had a great experience on Lake of Egypt at the Lemonade Paradise house!! From fishing & laying out at the dock to navigating the pontoon boat around the lake our family had such a wonderful trip there!! Looking forward to our next trip there!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sue M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice view. Needs to improve access to lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amber P.

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

Perfect centered location at Lake of Egypt

Property was exactly as pictured and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. Easy to find and centrally located on the lake. Great views from covered porch and dock. Would definitely consider staying at this same location again on future visits!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

katarzyna w.

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

Excellent

Everything was perfect property lake boat fishing on the dock was the best
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved staying here! The sunsets were absolutely gorgeous!! The dogs loved having free rein in the yard down to the lake since it’s fenced in all the way down! Lance was very responsive and made sure we were all taken care of! It was also close enough to a store and even a little bar that was super fun with live music on a Friday night! Will absolutely be back! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren V.

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

Fun in the sun!

What a fabulous property on a gorgeous lake.Property manager was amazing with communication ahead of and during stay. Pictures don’t do it justice. Sunsets are stunning. Book it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karl L.

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

Easter weekend

First off, Lance was great, boat rental was fantastic. Probably be planning next year again. Kids loved the kayaks and hot tub.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jen B.

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

Great location!

Many of these properties have LOTS of stairs to the lake, Lemonade Paradise does not! Love the house and the dock!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Marlene N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The sunsets over the lake were beautiful. The house had plenty of room and was comfortable, but the yard was difficult to use for the senior citizens in the group. Also, the kitchen amenities could use an update.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Great property

This lake house is fantastic. The owner went out of his way to make us comfortable and to address any issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

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

Lake Egypt

The owner/host was awesome to work with. I would do it again.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Regina R.

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

Fantastic Getaway Spot

Beautiful home and property looking out to wonderful lake view. Host is great, everything was cozy and welcoming. Fenced yard down to dock is terrific if you are traveling with pets. Very clean house, stocked with everything needed. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brad A.

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

Wonderful Lakefront Stay

We had an incredible time. Spent almost all our time outdoors on the balcony, the dock, the pontoon boat, and the jet ski. Enjoyed the perfect views of the sunset over the lake. The fishing off the dock was great - caught multiple largemouth bass. Lance went above and beyond to make sure our needs were met. By far the most attentive Vrbo host we have ever had.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

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