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Cozy Lake Sara Year-Round Cottage- Amazing beach and lake-side restaurants.

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Property grounds
Exterior
Travel cot, free WiFi, bed sheets
Hair dryer, towels, soap, toilet paper
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher

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Effingham, IL
  • Popular LocationLake Sara21 min drive
  • Popular LocationEffingham Performance Center22 min drive
  • Popular LocationCross at the Crossroads24 min drive
  • AirportVandalia, IL (VLA-Vandalia Municipal)42 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.

Cozy Lake Sara Year-Round Cottage- Amazing beach and lake-side restaurants.

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, 2 restaurants: PInky's & Heron Cove, 1 bar- Rusty Reel, an ice cream truck, bait shop, and public beach with playground. 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)
-Heron Cove (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
- Theatres

Property manager

Clint & Erica Schilling

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Blender
  • Toaster
  • Kitchen island
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Decking or patio
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Water sports equipment on site

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)
  • Deadbolt lock

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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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
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

Effingham

Located in Effingham, this cottage is on the waterfront. Ballard Nature Center and Lake Sara reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Bliss Park and Effingham County Fairgrounds.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Sara - 21 min drive
  • Effingham Performance Center - 22 min drive
  • Effingham County Courthouse - 23 min drive
  • Cross at the Crossroads - 24 min drive
  • Mid America Motorworks, My Garage Museum - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Effingham Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 22 min drive
  • Casey's General Store - 23 min drive
  • Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen - 23 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 23 min drive
  • Culver's - 21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Lake Sara Year-Round Cottage- Amazing beach and lake-side restaurants. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Lake Sara Year-Round Cottage- Amazing beach and lake-side restaurants.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Lake Sara Year-Round Cottage- Amazing beach and lake-side restaurants.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Lake Sara Year-Round Cottage- Amazing beach and lake-side restaurants. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Cardinal Golf Course, Lake Sara and Effingham Performance Center. Bliss Park and Ballard Nature Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christin R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ross Family
A small mishap with not having the code to get in but was remedied within 15 minutes. The house was beautiful, and the huge porch was a plus for early morning coffee, very clean and well stocked. Will absolutely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

MICHELE G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Aug 20
Hottest week of the year however we had a fabulous time. I would recommend your spot to anyone. 🤗
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very cute and well designed
House was super cute and great design. Very well stocked with everything we needed for a fun weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick D.

Liked: Cleanliness
The take away
My kids and my wife and I had a great trip and a great stay. We loved the property and the privacy. It was a beautiful place and we loved the night lights. The only bummer was that the host only provided decaf coffee. Other than that, it was a perfect place to enjoy the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and Perfect!
My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Tuckaway Cottage! It was definitely one of the best rentals we’ve stayed in. The cottage was well stocked (dishes, pots, mixing bowls, spices, towels, etc.) & had many personal touches to make you feel like home. It sits back in a quiet cove which makes for a peaceful, relaxing experience. The kids loved swimming off the dock and spent HOURS fishing. Many bluegill and catfish were caught :-) We even saw a couple deer down by the water one morning. I can’t say enough great things about this cottage and will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Lake Getaway
We stayed at the cottage for a quick getaway for our anniversary and it was so wonderful. The home is clean and very updated with wonderful lakeside decorations. The kitchen is well stocked and the outdoor spaces are great. We loved the seclusion of the location - nestled in a back cove of the lake with lots of privacy. The beds were comfortable and everything was so cozy and nice. The Effingham area is a great place to explore the walking trails and the great food options. We ate at The Firefly, Pinkys and the Gabby Goat and loved all 3 for different reasons. The only discrepancy in the listing is in one place it says it's 4 bedrooms and in other it says its not. Its only 3 bedrooms but the couch does pull out. Not a big deal for us but if you're having more people you will want to know for privacy sake. We completely would recommend this home and look forward to staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bradley M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway with friends
Great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023