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Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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Effingham, IL
  • Lake Sara
    17 min drive
  • Country Haven Event Center
    18 min walk
  • Effingham Station
    18 min drive
  • Vandalia, IL (VLA-Vandalia Municipal)
    43 min drive

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About the area

Effingham

On lake.You'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Cardinal Golf Course and 9 miles (15 km) of Lake Sara. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Effingham Performance Center and Bliss Park.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Sara - 17 min drive
  • Effingham Performance Center - 17 min drive
  • Cardinal Golf Course - 18 min drive
  • Effingham County Courthouse - 18 min drive
  • Cross at the Crossroads - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Effingham Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Cozy Retreat on Gypsy Cove!

If you are looking for a place to unwind from daily life, this is the place!!!! Sit back & relax anytime of year with our covered screened in patio. Enjoy nature at it's finest.

Cozy Cabin nestled among the trees at Lake Sara. Home has an open concept living space with beautiful views of the lake. Private area you won't have to worry about unwanted noise.
Lovely outside space great for relaxing and enjoying nature! Bring your boat with during your stay. There is plenty of space to swim from the dock and participate in all the water sports you desire.
4 bedrooms and 2 full baths make this getaway a truly relaxing and spacious retreat. One of the bedrooms is located in an open space with air conditioning above the garage. Great for couples or the entire gaggle of children leaving the adults to enjoy their time in the house. The other remaining bedrooms are inside.
The home is located in a private cove that is away from the worries of wake from boaters passing by.

Outside there is large deck off the house that is great for entertaining or eating a meal. We have a charcoal grill on the deck for your use to grill out. There is a fire pit outside for your use. We do not usually stock firewood so I would recommend getting some beforehand for your use. If there is wood provided, feel free to use some of it. A short path leads down to the boat dock from the large deck, there you will find Adirondack chairs for relaxation & floats for use in the water. The door on the left side of the boat house has floats & noodles for use. Please be respectful of the neighbors and keep noise to a minimum later in the evenings. Failure to do so will result in funds taken from deposit.

If anything is damaged during your stay PLEASE let us know so we can replace what has been broken.

We want to invite anyone who wants to enjoy Lake Sara to its fullest to come relax! We strive to make your experience the best it can be. We hope to see you soon!

A couple notes:
-Please respect our home as you would your own.
-be respectful of the neighbors. They are within close proximity to the vacation rental and we would hate to disturb them.

We own the home next door as well so if you are in need of a place for several guests, look no further! That is located on VRBO has well under "Lake Sara Dream"


Property manager

The Cox Family

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1300 sq ft (121 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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 are welcome
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: There is carpet, please keep that in mind!

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Great space for children!

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Cozy Retreat on Gypsy Cove! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Tom B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Needs Updating
The house needs updating in several areas. Access to the Fire Pit is dangerous. No good way to put Canoe or Kayak in the water. The Smart TV had access to some streaming options, but no access to standard TV channels.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Felix S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

tami A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vaca
We had a great week there. Only issues/complaints is pathway/dock are in need of some repair (can't use ladder). We would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Get Away
This was a perfect spot to stay with our family. The house was spacious and met all of our needs! It was great for the kids to be able to go fishing on the dock! We can’t wait to come back some day!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ray R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful serene setting.
Everyone slept great! Plenty of room to spread out. And the setting was beautiful. The reason for the four, is the deck was a bit wobbly, and there were some rotten boards on part of the dock.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Weekend
Great place and had a wonderful weekend would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jill G., Bartlett, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lake!
House wasn’t fancy but met our needs. Owners were very friendly and responsive!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip A., TULSA

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable
Our stay was great. Only recommendation would be larger pans to cook in.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Lola P.

Great little getaway
Very nice secluded spot on the lake. Wish it had a gas grill, and was a little more clean, but it was a perfect get away. Loved the neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
We stayed here for a big family trip (including small child), and had a great time! We loved Lake Sara and the convenience of having a dock right off the back deck when we rented boats for the day, and the house itself had everything we could’ve wanted both inside and outside. Thank you for letting us enjoy the home!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Helpful and responsive owners
We needed the room over the garage. The weather was hot and humid, and the A/C could not keep up. The owner was very responsive to our needs and worked with us to find a good solution.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Shelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Weather was perfect. Relaxing sitting out on the deck. Fishing. Canoe ride.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

ralph p., tinley park, il

Liked: Cleanliness
Family week Vacay
Very enjoyable home Had everything we needed in the house Sleeping beds were fine Plenty of room to spread out in the many rooms of the home Screened in patio a plus Caught a bunch of fish Enjoyed laying on the sundeck and using the boat dock for launching our paddle board and boat we rented Will most likely return again Owners very responsive
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Karla J.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location, Good Price, Lovely Outdoor Areas, Easygoing Hosts, Could Have Been Cleaner
We booked this home for a girlfriend weekend retreat. It was perfectly located for us (coming from 4 different states). The outdoor areas are lovely and we were sad that the weather was such we didn't get to use them. The furnishings are dated (described accurately in listing), which would have been fine had the inside areas been cleaned better. The bathroom and kitchen were clean enough (though the cleaning process left an unpleasantly strong disinfectant smell behind, which lingered for a long time, bit of a musty smell later), but there was a fairly thick layer of dust on surfaces throughout the rest of the house and the floors were cleaned only in the centers of the rooms if at all. There were mouse droppings, dead insects, and accumulated dust/dirt in the corners and under the furniture. That all said, we are all 60-something yo women who keep our own homes so we are relatively tough critics. Also, we were mostly housebound for the weekend, so the condition of the indoor areas mattered a lot to us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Angie H.

Pretty place
The place in general was nice. We had an incident with our dog where he got into mouse poison that was left in plain sight by the pest control company. Needless to say we had to make an emergency visit to the vet.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deidre M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location
This was my second trip to Lake Sara, but the first to this particular property. Cabin as described, very spacious and had everything needed for my extended stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness
our stay
It is a beautiful home and was a warm weekend to explore the wooded surroundings. We had hoped to fish, but the lake was down a bit. Enjoyed morning coffee on the deck and back porch listening to birds. Only there 3 nights so did not need to talk to property manager.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Eoin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet fall getaway
Really enjoyed our two nights here. Plenty of space with a lovely view out onto the lake. Be sure to bring everything you need (shampoo, firewood, oil for cooking, etc.) as there was none provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Switcheroo
We moved to a different property the owner had. It was just on the next street and was beautiful. We were very comfortable and enjoyed the property very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holli B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
We were in town for a wedding. It was a wonderful place that accommodated our large family and allowed for us all to be able to get ready for the wedding. We enjoyed relaxing there in the mean time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcy M., Champaign

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get-away
We treated my Dad to a weekend at the lake for his 82nd birthday. The owners were very responsive to answering our questions prior to our arrival. We brought our boat so we could enjoy a few cruises around the lake. Recommend putting your boat in at the launch by The Rusty Reel ($5 launch fee). The cover that the house sits on is very quiet. Fishing was decent - caught some bluegill and catfish and definitely saw some bass. Beds were comfortable and we very much enjoyed the screened in porch that overlooked the lake. Was a perfect weekend for us - thanks so much!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Janisa M.

Cute place
They place was great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and peaceful lake vacation
This property is both tranquil and beautiful. It was a perfect get away for me and my adult children. We swam around the dock area which is secluded and safe from other boats entering the area. My son and grandson caught some fish. I loved the deck above the dock because it was in the shade; although others wished for sun. I spent a lot of time in the screened in porch enjoying the beautiful scenery. Owners were easy to get a hold of and quickly responded to a text. When I told my grandson I would get a place with a pool next year; he said, "No, I want a lake!" LOL! He is 8 yrs old and now has a lifetime memory - you can't put a price on that. From one grandma to another, rent the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Private Retreat
My friends and I had a great time at this house. The private cove is peaceful and relaxing. The house is big with great views. We spent most of our time on the multiple decks and the dock. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022