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At Castle Cove Lakefront Home, you can look forward to a firepit, a garden and a playground. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), is available to all guests, along with an arcade/games room and laundry facilities.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Castle Cove Lakefront Home

Prime mid-lake, deep water location. Beautiful, quiet neighborhood. 5 bedroom, 4 full bath. One master bedroom on the walk-in floor. Two other bedrooms on that floor with queen beds that share a full bathroom. Top floor has one bedroom with a queen and full and another bedroom with a queen and twin bed that share a full bathroom. Basement floor houses the kitchen, familyroom, gameroom and additional full bathroom. Washer/dryer on main floor. Pool table and darts. Covered porch. BBQ Grill with propane included. Firepit with firewood included. Parking on property and across street on extra lot large enough for multiple boats to park. Two slip dock with power for your boats with swim platform. Kitchenware and bathroom necessities included. Coffee maker, Keurig(coffee not provided) and microwave. 10 mins to I57 and I24. NO PETS and NO SMOKING allowed. No parties. No loud music outside. Please note that for the safety of the renters, owners, and neighbors, we have Ring Cameras installed at front and back doors and are exterior view only. Garage not accessible for renters.
Pontoon boat and 2 kayaks available to rent also.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

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.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling 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

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 27

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: No parties, pets or loud music

Events

No events allowed

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
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 fire extinguisher and 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

Located in Goreville, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Blue Sky Vineyards and Kokopelli Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Shawnee National Forest and Ferne Clyffe State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Marion Cultural and Civic Center, or check out an event or a game at Marion Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Goreville travel guide
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Goreville, IL

What's nearby

  • Southern Illinois which includes landscape views, forests and a sunset
    Shawnee National Forest
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • #BvS100K
    Ferne Clyffe State Park
    10 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Giant City State Park
    Giant City State Park
    31 min drive - 40.5 km
  • Campus Lake at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, IL.
    Southern Illinois University
    36 min drive - 51.1 km
  • Lake of Egypt
    1 min walk - 0.1 km

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station
    36 min drive
  • Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
    27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Acee's Neighborhood Market & Deli
    11 min drive
  • Cross-Eyed Bear
    15 min drive
  • Wendy's
    12 min drive
  • Tommy Macks Marina
    15 min drive
  • Big Blues Que
    23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Castle Cove Lakefront Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Castle Cove Lakefront Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Castle Cove Lakefront Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Castle Cove Lakefront Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Castle Cove Lakefront Home located?

This family-friendly Goreville holiday home is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Shawnee National Forest and Lake of Egypt. Ferne Clyffe State Park and Goreville City Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Castle Cove Lakefront Home Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Meghan D.

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

Good location, great dock

Good location, great dock for lots of boating and swimming, excellent family trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony D.

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

Great location

Great location in a nice big cove close to ski area but not in it. Very neat spot
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gnanesh C.

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

Good and peaceful house

Good accommodation and mesmerizing views
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor M.

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

Perfet home for 12 guests

We really enjoyd this house and location on the lake. Plenty of parking for our rigs across the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy M.

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

Awesome Lake House

I stayed at this lake house with some friends for the weekend. Great location right on a beautiful lake. It was perfect temperature for swimming, too. We had a blast and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyson R.

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

Guy Trip

Plenty of space for 6 buddies enjoying a weekend trip. Everything was clean and tidy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elka K.

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

Amazing house

Great time! Everything was perfect! The house is big enough to fit 3 families with kids. 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Big family room and beautiful backyard. Scott is nice and responsive for everything we needed during our stay. The boat ride in the lake is worth every minute. We will come back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

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

Absolutely Beautiful Home

The House is absolutely Beautiful and very clean! Scott is so very kind, considerate, and quick to respond should you have any questions. I would highly recommend it!
Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

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

Home away from home

Beautiful, clean home with lots of bedrooms & bathrooms. Comfortable beds. The back patio faces the lake. Beautiful sunrises and sunsets. And of course a fire pit and a gas grill. Scott was so kind and responsive to any questions we may have had.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristie M.

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

Amazing Gem in Southern IL

I selfishly almost still on a writer review on how great this place is. The lake is amazing. The boat was wonderful that we rented from the property owner. Everything was clean inside the house and organized. It was really great for us with a few small kids. We had an entire family reunion there. Cannot more highly recommend and Scott was a very friendly Host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Unique property right off the lake

The house had a unique set up that is perfect for anyone wanting to enjoy time on the lake. The bedrooms are located on the top floors, nicely separated from the kitchen and hangout areas in the basement that opened up directly to the patio. Access to the lake and dock are just a short flight of steps away.The house was well maintained and clean when we arrived.The host, Scott, was welcoming and easy to work with. He responded to all messages promptly.It was very convenient to also be able to rent the boat and kayaks, having access to them directly from the house. And the kids had a blast on the lilypad!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia T.

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

Great house!

5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms were great. We highly recommend this house for adults and older children. Younger kids would struggle with the spiral staircase. Had a fantastic time on the pontoon boat! The Pool table was a huge hit. Scott was wonderful to work with; super accommodating for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jill F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip

Scott was very helpful and quick to answer questions. The spiral staircase makes it a little hard to get to bedrooms but that is in description so we were prepared for that. Fridge and cabinets were pretty dirty when we got there but the counters and everything else was clean. The dock was really nice for our three fishing boats and a great area for the kids to swim.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith J.

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

Guys friend trip

Scott was great to work with. Very quick to respond and helpful with all questions. House was very clean and everything we needed was provided. Beds were comfortable and most everything was maintained well. Outside was maintained, grill worked great, fishing off dock was nice. Few little things that can be bit better. Shower heads are low, some of us are taller and that made it hard. Kuerig didn’t work. Overall would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It's a lovely property and the owner was very gracious and cared that we enjoyed our stay. We even rented his boat which really added to the joy of our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot! Love the lake!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Matt C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kimberly s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super spacious and super clean. The layout is great for family and friends! Will go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were 3 families with kids. The house was perfect for us. The boat was a great benefit. Overall, we had a wonderful time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Great house for large groups

We had a great stay. Beautiful home with all the essentials. Great swimming off the dock. We had an excellent stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce L.

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

Annual Guys Trip

This was an awesome place to stay. We have 6 guys who grew up together and we get together once a year for a "guys" trip and this ranked as one of our best thus far!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth D.

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

Boating

The covered dock is what we was looking for in using my own boat and swimming. The house provided everything we needed for our group of eight adults a teenager and a five-year-old.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy P.

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

Crappie fishing

We had a good time the place was good. Our group was mostly maintenance men. The consensis of the group there was just a few things we would to make this place superb.We will go back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry "Rik" K.

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

Eclipse !

Eclipse ! Perfect ! Thanks Castle Cove !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Center Street P.

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

Chill on the lake!!

We came with friends, total group of 9. House was quite roomy with private space for everyone as well as plenty of gathering space. The kids swam and fished off the dock, we rented the boat and explored nearly the whole lake. Very peaceful spot with friendly neighbors and Great Lake views from nearly every room. The house decor feels dated but very clean and excellent condition, photos don’t do it justice. We loved our stay and would return again!! Our host was very helpful. Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025