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Located on the serene Lake of Egypt in Shawnee National Forest, Lemonade Paradise offers a tranquil retreat. Enjoy beautiful sunset views from your private dock, under the pergola by the fire, or from one of two covered patios. With 4 bedrooms and 2 full kitchens spread across its spacious interior and access to kayaks for exploring nearby waters.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Lakefront, amazing views, boat rentals available

  • Beautiful Lakefront property on the Lake of Egypt in the Shawnee National Forest. Property is pet friendly and inlcludes a fenced in yard to the water. Property includes boat dock, deck, lower and upper patio with seating, outdoor charcoal grill with many other amenties. Our home inlcudes 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 full kitchens and 2 living room areas.
    Guests will have access to the neighborhood boat dock, located directly beside Lemonade Paradise. Sit outside by the fire under a pergola.
    The space
    This lakeside retreat on The Lake of Egypt offers the most beautiful sunset views. Watch the sunset from your own private dock, under the pergola by the fire, under one of two covered patios or see the sunset from inside the home relaxing on the couch. Guests will have access to two kayaks. Pontoon boat is available for rent. The house has two full kitchens, 3 full bathrooms, 4 bedrooms and 2 living rooms. There are 2 bedrooms on the upper floor. The master bedroom offers a queen bed and a full bathroom. The kids room has a loft bed and desk underneath. The main level offers a King bed. The lower level offers a living room, full kitchen, one bedroom with a full size and a trundle, and a full bathroom. Plenty of space for the whole family! Welcome to the Lake of Egypt and enjoy the lake life!
    Guest access
    Bring your own boat or there’s an option to rent a pontoon. Guests have access to neighborhood boat dock next door to the house. Enjoy swimming right off the dock. (Swim at your own risk) owners are not responsible for any accidents.
    Other things to note
    Please Read House Manual
    Check in is at 4:00 pm
    Check out is at 11am

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels

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
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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

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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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
3 total (up to 23 kg 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 that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that 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

About the area

Creal Springs is home to this holiday home. Kokopelli Golf Club and Blue Sky Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Marion Cultural and Civic Center and Williamson County Fairgrounds. Visit our Creal Springs travel guide
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Creal Springs, IL

What's nearby

  • Ferne Clyffe State Park
    Ferne Clyffe State Park
    22 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Tunnel Hill State Trail
    Tunnel Hill State Trail
    31 min drive - 45.6 km
  • Giant City State Park
    Giant City State Park
    37 min drive - 44.7 km
  • Southern Illinois University
    Southern Illinois University
    41 min drive - 54.6 km
  • Lake of Egypt
    1 min walk - 0.1 km

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
  • Cross-Eyed Bear
    15 min drive
  • Triple E BBQ at Lake of Egypt
    23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront, amazing views, boat rentals available pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Lakefront, amazing views, boat rentals available ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront, amazing views, boat rentals available ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront, amazing views, boat rentals available ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront, amazing views, boat rentals available located?

Situated in Creal Springs, this holiday home is steps away from Shawnee National Forest and Lake of Egypt. Marion Carnegie Library and Goreville City Hall are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Lakefront, amazing views, boat rentals available Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

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
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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
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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

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
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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

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
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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
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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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sid S.

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

Amazing lake house!

The pictures online didn't do this place justice the lake house and view were amazing. My family had a great time, and we're already looking into dates to come back. The owner was also fast to respond to our questions. I highly recommend this lake house.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joann n.

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

Lake house experience

We liked having the lake view from the upper and lower level. We liked having easy access to the dock for fishing and renting the owners boat and jet ski. We drove about an hour to see the GARDEN OF THE GODS. which was great. Lance was very responsive and friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

lauren m.

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

Lemonade Paradise was a fabulous family trip

We were here to drop our son at SIU for move in. Thanks Lance you were a great host and had everything ready for us when we got there! So many things to entertain us- games, the outdoor pit, swinging bench on the porch, the boat… if you stay here have fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jody B.

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

Clean, Clean, Clean

I’m choosy about cleanliness and this was the cleanest VRBO my family has ever stayed at! It was just as pictured in the listing. There is very good parking and the views are amazing. We had lots of fun with the water amenities and swimming. We hope to return next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

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

Beautiful Sunsets

Great experience on the lake. Wonderful deck. Great sunsets. There was a bald eagle in the tree in the yard overlooking the lake. Comfortable beds. Great hot tub. Clean kitchen and baths. Amazing owner communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Howard C.

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

River to River Run place for 8 to 10

Wonderful place on the Lake of Egypt. Lots of space and places to sleep and cook and relax. Big parking area. Very private. Owner was gracious and responsive. Worked out great for whole group. We came from 5 different places from around the country. Would stay here again when in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer m.

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

Wonderful vacation!!!!

Lemonade paradise…, we truly enjoyed our stay here. Very comfortable home. We fished everyday! Very comfortable beds. And the owner is very responsive and will make sure you have all you need for your stay. The grounds are gorgeous as well and quite…. All except for the cicadas!!! We were obviously there during mating season and they definitely let their presence be known… all in all it was a great stay and we will definitely be back as soon as we can!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER H.

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

Great great great

The location is unbeatable. The house is beautiful. We could feel the attention to detail and pride the owners have in everything , down to the fancy lighting fixtures and welcoming lemonade in the fridge. The beds were comfy, the bathrooms were well stocked; the house was both professionally presented while also being comfortably unpresumptuous. The rate was more than fair and made the stay even that much more enjoyable. Loved it in every way. Thank you for opening your home !
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeri H.

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

A great way to practice for retirement

When life tells you that you’re turning another year older it’s time to take your furry friend and go to the lake. We had a great time fishing and practicing retirement at this beautiful home with a view. Our host was very prompt in answering our questions and meeting our needs. The home provided us with all ours needs and then some. We highly recommend giving this a try. Thank you for being a pet friendly host.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette W.

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

Fantastic Holiday Weekend

My husband and I stayed at Lemonade Paradise along with my best friend. We had a great time and waking up with the lake view was beautiful. We were treated to fireworks by the neighboring homes and they finished by 11pm. We didn't use the downstairs kitchen but it was nice to have the option. We had a minor issue, but the property owner was very quick to respond and we were able get it taken care of. The area is beautiful and we would love to visit the property again. Thanks for sharing your space with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great home with beautiful view of the lake.

We loved the three levels in the home with bed/beds and a bathroom on each level. We loved sitting on the deck watching the sunset over the lake. The beds were comfortable. BTW - the bottom level has all the features of a separate apartment but connects to the upper levels. We had two issues the property. The dishes provided were cheap plastic with cuts in the plastic. The dishes didn't fit on the top shelf (for plastic) of the dishwasher. Some Corelle dishes would be a nice replacement. Also the Lemonade rugs need cleaning and and the rug in kitchen slides around. It needs something to keep in in place. Also the gas for one of the firepits is not provided. On the whole, we did love our week at this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chaz G.

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

The best of Lake Living!

Lemonade Paradise is just that. It is a break away from worries and responsibilities. The Lake House had everything from fire pit to hot tubs to kayaks and bags. We celebrated a graduation with close family and friends and it was fabulous. Slept 6 super comfortably and we could’ve slept more. Really enjoyed working with Lance. He was responsive and attentive to our needs and questions. I would go back to this place in a heartbeat. I wish I found it earlier during the first three years of my son’s experience at Carbondale. Really enjoyed working with Lance. He was responsive and attentive to our needs and questions. I would go back to this place in a heartbeat. I wish I found it earlier during the first three years of my sons experience at Carbondale. Big day! The pontoon boat runs well and is best for relaxing cruises, also enjoyed the nearby hiking trails. #LemonadeParadise #NokoLife.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

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

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

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

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