4 Kayaks and No Stairs to Water!

Entire home in Creal Springs, Illinois

  1. 10 guests
  2. 4 bedrooms
  3. 6 beds
  4. 2.5 baths
Hosted by Allison, Southern Illinois Vacation Rentals
  1. Superhost
  2. 10 years hosting

Listing highlights

On the lake

This home is right on Lake of Egypt.

Self check-in

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Beautiful area

Guests love this home’s scenic location.
Tucked in a quiet cove, just off the busy main channel, this beautiful split-level lake home offers peace and charm. Ideal for kayakers and boaters, it provides easy access to the water with a gentle slope to the dock. Its close proximity to the ski area makes it the perfect spot for those seeking a waterfront lifestyle. Newly updated inside and new firepit ready for you to enjoy.

The space
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
1 King Bed in Master Bedroom in lower level
1 Queen Bed in 2nd Bedroom in lower level
1 Queen Bed in 3rd Bedroom in lower level
1 Bunk Bed in 4th Bedroom in upper level/loft

MAIN LEVEL:
Living Room with propane fireplace with endless windows overlooking the water
Kitchen & Dining Area- Bench seating and chairs can fit up to 10
Walkout Deck with large charcoal grill and dining table + chairs for 10
Views of lake from every room
Half Bathroom

UPPER LEVEL/LOFT:
Accessible by a secured ladder
Bedroom 4: Bunk Bed
Views of the Lake

LOWER LEVEL:
Master bedroom with king bed with walkout to patio and ensuite full bathroom and jetted soaker tub
Bedroom 2: queen bed with walkout to patio
Bedroom 3: queen bed with walkout to patio
Washer/Dryer
Bathroom 3: Full Bathroom

OUTDOORS:
Private "T" dock with ladder
4 Kayaks on site
Fire pit for relaxation close to the water
Hammock for extra lounging
Great base for lake lounging and skiers/tubers- located on the main channel near the ski area
It's a gentle slope of just 20 steps down from the house to the dock

AMENITY HIGHLIGHTS:
Located just off of the main channel
Small private dock for boat tie-off
Lake views from almost every room.
Charcoal Grill and firepit provided
Complimentary WiFi
Personal Recommendations of things to do and places to go

Guest access
Guests have access to the entire property.

Other things to note
A rental agreement is required with ID verification within 48 hours of booking. Access to the property is only provided after the renter's agreement is signed.
Check-in is after 3 PM. Check-out is before 10 AM.
An off-site rental agreement is required with ID verification.
Pet Policy: Pets are not allowed at this property. If guest are caught with a pet, guests may be subject to an immediate cancellation without refund. If evidence is found after your stay, there will be a $150 penalty for rule violation.
Inventory: We provide a "starter package" of inventory for our cabin: 3 rolls of T.P. and 1 full roll of paper towels.
Guests not staying overnight are welcomed. Loud, disruptive parties are not.
BYO Beach Towels. We provide bath towels
Maximum 4 vehicles- ABSOLUTELY NO STREET PARKING.
No Boat Trailers allowed. Additional parking and/or trailer drop is located 10 minutes away at no cost.
BYO Life Vests HIGHLY encouraged to ensure proper size.
Firewood is not provided. Purchasing options available.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Lake view
Waterfront
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace

5 nights in Creal Springs

Feb 10, 2024 - Feb 15, 2024

Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 69 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Creal Springs, Illinois, United States

Neighborhood highlights

LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS:
10 minutes from I-57/I-24 (Exit 45)
On Lake of Egypt

NEARBY TOWNS:
Marion IL- 20 minutes
Goreville IL - 15 minutes
Creal Springs IL- 10 minutes
Carbondale IL- 35 minutes

RECREATION:
Lake of Egypt Pyramid Acres Marina Boat Launch- 8 minutes
Ferne Clyffe State Park- 18 minutes
Tunnel Hill State Trail- 18 minutes
Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tours- 25 minutes
Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center and Bike Trail- 30 minutes
Giant City State Park- 30 minutes
SIU Student Center & Southern Illinois University Campus- 35 minutes
Jeremy "Boo" Rochman Memorial Park aka "Castle Park"- 30 minutes
Panther's Den- 27 minutes
Garden of the Gods- 1 hour (with many fun places to stop along the way including Camp Ondessonk, Jackson Falls, Burden Falls, & our personal fav. Bell Smith Springs.

WINERIES & MORE
Katy Lynn Distillery- 18 minutes
Honker Hill Winery- 20 minutes
Blue Sky Vineyard- 30 minutes
Feather Hill Vineyard- 30 minutes
Starview Vineyards- 30 minutes

MORE recommendations on our online welcome guide as soon as you book.

Meet your host

Superhost
3232 reviews
4.96 out of 5 average rating
10 years of hosting
My work: Property Manager
Fun fact: Combat Veteran ~ 2003-2005 OIF II
I'm Allison, owner and operator of Southern Illinois Vacation Rentals- a property management company exclusively for unique and upscale short term rentals. As you can tell by my reviews and Superhost status, I LOVE what I do. I have been an Airbnb host since 2015. We grew from our 2 cabins to 40+ portfolio providing Professional Hosting Services for other property owners and the best experiences for southern Illinois visitors.
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Things to know

House rules

Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
10 guests maximum

Safety & property

Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm

Cancellation policy