Cozy Lake Sara Year-Round Cottage- Amazing beach and lake-side restaurants.
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Cozy Lake Sara Year-Round Cottage- Amazing beach and lake-side restaurants.
Effingham County, Illinois 62401, United States
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Golf Course
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Barbecue
No Smoking in Public Areas
Kayaking
Water Sport Equipment
Beach Towel
Clothes Dryer
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Property Description
Vacation Rental Amenities: Our lake house is a year round cottage that includes heaand central air-conditioning. The cottage is a 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom open concept with huge vaulted ceilings and picturesque windows to capture the scenic lake views. The bedrooms accommodate 6.
-2 bedrooms & 1 loft bedroom (sleeping a total of 6)
-Queen size Sofa-bed in living room (sleeps 2)
-Queen size air mattress
-All Beds include pillows, sheets, and blankets
-Towels & Beach towels provided
-2 Hair dryers in both bathrooms
-Baby gate, pack & play, high chair, & baby walker available
-4 person raft & paddle board
-Full size washer and dryer
-Fully equipped Kitchen includes: Stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, crock pot, blender, air fryer, coffee pot, pots & pans, dishes and kitchen utensils
-Firewood provided for outside camp fires
-Outdoor table & chairs & 2 rocking chairs
-Charcoal & Gas Grill
-Board games & puzzles
Details & Things to Do/Attractions: Lake Sara is an 800-acre lake located 4 miles west of the city of Effingham. Lake Sara's attractions include 2 marinas, 1 restaurants: PInky's, 1 bar- Rusty Reel, an ice cream truck, bait shop, and public beach. The public beach includes 2 playgrounds, along with 4 pickle ball courts, a ninja challenge course, weight and cardio exercise machines, beach volleyball court, a quarter-mile walking trail, disc golf courses, bocce ball court, and an All Access fishing dock. The lake offers boating, fishing, swimming, water sports, kayaking, & paddle boarding. Pontoon rentals available both at the marinas and online. Other recreational activities in the area include hiking, biking, golf, hunting, and sledding. The downtown area of Effingham is filled with unique shops & boutiques, local restaurants and cafes.
Area Attractions near Lake Sara:
-Pinky's (Lake-side)
-Rusty Reel Bar (Lake-side)
-Local restaurants & cafes
-Wineries
-Historic downtown Effingham
-Local festivals & seasonal farmers markets
-Grocery stores
-Ice cream shops
-Liquor stores
-Golf courses
- TheatersAbout pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About customRules:Refrain from using the indoor fireplace.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 25.About events:No events allowed.
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9.8/10
Cleanliness9.8
Amenities9.8
Location9.8
Service9.8
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Surroundings
Train: Amtrak Mattoon Station
(57.8 km)
Landmarks: Lake Sara
(910m)
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Three-Bedroom Cottage
3 bedrooms: 2 single beds and 2 queen beds
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
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9.8/10
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19 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness9.8
- Amenities9.8
- Location9.8
- Service9.8
Average for similar properties in Effingham County
Ellen G.
July 31, 2025
We are quite familiar with Lake Sara and the area the house was located so easy to find. It is a wonderful house and property. The owners were very responsive to all questions and concerns. There was a severe rainstorm one day with a power outage but a simple fix with the owner's help was all that was needed.
Barbara B.
July 13, 2025
Property was as advertised and very clean. Plenty of kitchen tools, ect. Nice location and water floats, ect. While I doubt this would keep us from going back, the request to wash and dry towels before leaving was unusual and washer and dryer cycles were both slow. Enjoyed our stay!
Lori B.
June 27, 2025
Family Vacay
Our family thoroughly enjoyed this lake cottage! The place was very clean, accurate to the listing and the hosts communicated quickly. There were a lot of extras available; toilet paper, paper towels, dish/laundry detergent, trash bags, outdoor insulated cups, spices. We enjoyed the numerous lake floats and the paddle board. My husband and kids caught quite a few fish from the dock as well. I would highly recommend staying here and also checking out Lakeside Marina for a pontoon rental. It was nice to have a boat for the day to explore the main lake (this cottage is at the end of an inlet). Overall, this lake was quiet and peaceful and exactly what our family wanted :)
Elizabeth R.
September 23, 2024
Cute lake house
Great rental, nicely decorated and very clean. Owners responded promptly to all questions and were very helpful.
Justo M.
August 25, 2025
It was such a a great place to
Gerrod F.
August 26, 2024
Perfect for Us!
We wanted a decent sized getaway home right on the water with a dock and this delivered! There ended up only being three of us there so there was plenty of room. The deck area around the back of the house is really large and we enjoyed our coffee out there. It would be a cool place for a family birthday party. We saw deer and a fox and wild turkeys. It is located back in a cove, but we caught lots of bluegill and a decent channel cat off the dock. We would definitely do it again.
Jessica B.
August 2, 2024
Great Stay
Lovely house, very clean. We loved the location and the access to the lake. Our kids had a great time fishing, boating and going to the beach. Owners were very responsive. Would definitely book again!
Jennifer W.
June 22, 2024
Great property!
We had a good time with our family despite poor weather! This house has just about everything you need for fun days at the lake. We enjoyed the fire pit as well. Things to note - swimming right off the dock is pretty shallow, if you swim a bit from the dock, it’s better. Also, make sure to bring bug spray. The bugs are unreal and going in and out at night if you’re wanting to enjoy the deck is very buggy. Over all it was great, the house was really prepped to host a family with kiddos which was very convenient!
David S.
June 18, 2024
Perfect lake house
Hosts were super easy to communicate with. House is in a great location and setup to make the most of your stay with dock, grill, firepit, deck, and nicely decorated interior.
Services & Amenities
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Golf Course
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
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Internet
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Public areas
Barbecue
No Smoking in Public Areas
Health & wellness
Kayaking
Golf Course
Water Sport Equipment
Activities
Beach Towel
Cleaning services
Clothes Dryer
Facilities for children
Children's Toys
Children's Desktop Game/ Jigsaw Puzzle
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: after 16:00
Check-out: Before 11:00
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
Please contact the hotel for details about cot and extra bed policies.
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 25 years old
Property host
Clint & Erica Schilling
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About This Property
| Nearest Train Station | Amtrak Mattoon Station |
|---|---|
| Distance to Train Station | 57.84KM |
| Hotel Star Rating | 4 |