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Relaxing escape or fishing getaway! Central location for hiking, wineries, fun

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A serene lakeside view with a dock and a gazebo.
A backyard with a stone retaining wall, a small pond, and two Adirondack chairs.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a rocking chair, and a bookshelf.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in stove, and a marble countertop.
Two wicker chairs with blue cushions and patterned pillows, a blue knitted pouf, and a view of a body of water through large windows.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91700 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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Goreville, IL
  • Place, Lake of Egypt
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Goreville City Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Ferne Clyffe State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Goreville

When you stay at this vacation home in Goreville, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Shawnee National Forest and a 5-minute drive from Lake of Egypt. .This vacation home is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Goreville City Hall and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Goreville City Park.
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What's nearby

  • Lake of Egypt - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Goreville City Hall - 7 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Goreville City Park - 7 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Ferne Clyffe State Park - 8 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge - 15 min drive - 15.2 miles

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 37 min drive
  • Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cross-Eyed Bear - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tommy Macks Marina - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Texas Taco - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 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.

Relaxing escape or fishing getaway! Central location for hiking, wineries, fun

If you like what you see but the dates you prefer aren't available, check out our other rentals on the Lake of Egypt: The Lake Cabin (#4303299) and Cypress View (#9386466).

The perfect place for EVERYONE in your circle. Centrally nestled in the Shawnee National Forest and wine trail, you can enjoy the many hiking and site seeing opportunities all around you!

The Eagle's Nest has only one step to the house and one step to the dock ON the Lake of Egypt. A paved sitting area is ideal for all ages to rest, play, and enjoy the view. A GRASSY YARD makes a great setting for yard games, while the PORCH & SUN ROOM are perfect for visiting, game playing, and plain RELAXATION. There is a COVERED, 2-slip BOAT DOCK with POWER for your boat(s), or you could rent our PONTOON for an additional fee. Make this location your next destination for serenity, fun, or whatever you need!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking outdoors with proper waste disposal is OK

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Spelunking 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 1,700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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 not allowed
Note from host: Absolutely no exceptions - SORRY!

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Small beach is perfect for kiddos - No stairs

Events

No events allowed
OK to have up to 15 people for meal or lake time

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outdoors with proper waste disposal is OK

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
Note from host: OK to have up to 15 people for meal or lake time
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a deadbolt lock
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
Property Registration Number 044-5000-3-001

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Relaxing escape or fishing getaway! Central location for hiking, wineries, fun Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 313 out of 321 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 321 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 321 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 321 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 321 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the house, the location, and the property. Everything was perfect!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was clean and had everything we needed for a relaxing getaway. The hiking nearby was wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Very clean. Great views of the lake. We had a wonderful fishing trip and this place was so nice to come back to and relax after a long day of fishing. Definitely will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danielle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was super welcoming, friendly, and answered any and all questions super quick. Property and location were beautiful. The lake was scenic and provided a great place to get some sightseeing in! Plenty of room for everyone, beds were cozy, and super clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rod L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is very nice and well-kept. There’s plenty of room and everything works as expected. It’s a perfect getaway for boating/fishing with private covered boat slips. It’s also convenient to Ferne Clyffe, Giant City and lots of other attractions. We’ll definitely be back. We highly recommend this listing!
Nice dock/slips. Lots of space on property to park a boat trailer and vehicles.
Taken from the dock. Very nice large deck and a really nice enclosed sun room.
From the deck looking toward the lake at night. Beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family get to gather spring break. House space was so flexible & enjoyable. Can’t say enough nice things about this location. Kids really enjoyed fishing, dispite bad weather. Kitchen was so nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the Dock for two Boats!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5th year coming here. Hosts are awesome. Very responsive when messaged. Jeff and Heather are amazing down to earth people. Place has amazing views, quiet location in a bay off the main. Sounds of nature in morning while drinking coffee... PEACEFUL 12IN water tray on plants would be perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keith J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, well-maintained and designed to take full advantage of the water view.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location right on the lake was perfect. Backyard with a useable yard and firepit worked great. Sunroom was our favorite spot to sit back, relax, listen to the bird and watch the folks fishing pass by. Kids loved getting out on the lake with the kayaks. It is a bit of a drive through all of the winding roads to get there, but directions from the host made it easy. Close enough to a couple different cities if you need to run and grab something, but why would you, when you could just relax instead.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great property very quiet setting
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

H G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, a welcome repeat place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a perfect spot for our Thanksgiving getaway.We enjoyed fishing, grilling and sitting around the fire.We appreciated the friendly assistance from the hosts. We highly recommend this spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property with amazing water view. Clean and nice amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greg O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house on a quiet part of lake. Nothing lacking. Great all seasons room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Everything was very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the property very much, especially the back deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alice C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely the cleanest rental I’ve ever experienced! Really nice house.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debbie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 2nd year staying at this home for an extended summer weekend, and it was another great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fully equipped, great view of lake, nice firepit
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley J.

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

Family vaca

Another great family vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Excellent Stay

We had an excellent day at this property. Everything was as described. We would definitely stay here again and recommend others.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denay K.

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

Great Getaway

Beautiful setting in a great location with well stocked kitchen and comfortable beds. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aaron C.

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

Great stay

Comfortable, clean, great dock, great location on the water, plenty of parking, all the necessities are there.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022