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Family Home on Lake Sara

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Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Lake
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Family Home on Lake Sara

The Bunkhouse is a fantastic place for families and friends to reconnect and make lasting memories. With walk-in lake access, this is the ideal spot to put in a kayak, canoe, or float. Enjoy swimming and fishing for a variety of fish including bass, crappie, catfish, or bluegill. Boat rentals and slips are available at both the Blue Gill Marina and Larson’s Landing.
The Bunkhouse is quiet and peaceful, it is located at the end of Illini cove surrounded by trees, water and wildlife. This cozy cabin was constructed in 2020 and is a wonderful place to unwind and spend time in nature. Our front deck is perfect for bird watching and animal spying while soaking up some sun. Don’t be surprised if you spot a blue heron, turtles bathing in the sun, or even an occasional bald eagle. The lower walk out area includes a grill, picnic table and beautiful views of the lake. There is a fire pit for hanging out, roasting marshmallows and enjoying the night sky.
Amenities include a washer and dryer, WIFI, 4 TVs, a dishwasher, air conditioning and heating, a full kitchen stocked with pots and pans, dishes, and everything needed to prepare your own meals. Downstairs is a kitchenette which includes a snack area and full coffee bar. Enjoy a night in by playing one of a variety of board games or simply find a quiet place to read a book. Numerous smart TV’s are available to stream your Netflix or Hulu account, as well as a DVD player for old school movie viewing. A large parking area is available for up to 6 cars. If you are bringing a pontoon or ski boat contact Blue Gill Marina for slip rental, no dock available at property.

Property manager

Diana Kirkpatrick

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

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)

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Property grounds

The Redbud Cottage--Beach & Quiet. Lake Sara Waterfront & Wood Fires.

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, 434 reviews
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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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: 1 small dog, extra charge

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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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

Property is also known as

Family Home On Sara Effingham
Family Home on Lake Sara Effingham
Family Home on Lake Sara Private vacation home
Family Home on Lake Sara Private vacation home Effingham

About the neighborhood

Map
Effingham, IL

What's nearby

  • Lake Sara - 19 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Effingham Performance Center - 20 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Cardinal Golf Course - 20 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Effingham County Courthouse - 21 min drive - 13.2 km
  • HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital - 21 min drive - 12.8 km

Getting around

  • Effingham Station - 21 min drive
  • Champaign, IL (CMI-University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Williard) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Home on Lake Sara pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family Home on Lake Sara?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Home on Lake Sara?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family Home on Lake Sara located?

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

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Family Home on Lake Sara Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 121 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kathy p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family gathering
The home is beautiful and spacious. The main level and walk out basement areas were both set up with everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls Trip
2nd time renting. House still amazing as the 1st time. Exactly what we needed for a long weekend away with our kids!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place to vacation
Great place to spend a relaxing vacation. Beautiful house and property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chasity B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic family location
We loved this place! Perfect for our two families with children. Well stocked, lots of room and a beautiful private lakefront view. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
The house was beautiful! We had everything we needed! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gwen a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
The property was truly a jewel and we loved it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Beautiful property and Diana was great. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house with a view
This is a gorgeous and spacious house with tons of thoughtful details! Would be perfect for a group wanting to hang out on the deck. We drove over to the public beach for the kids to swim & fish since it's a pretty shallow spot, but they did get to enjoy the paddle boat!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

BETH H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Two thumbs up for Bunkhouse stay!
Beautiful place! Very homey. Wonderful location for a large group. Kitchen well stocked with everything thing you need to prepare meals. Will definitely book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betty G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Amazing atmosphere, comfortable and secluded, very clean. Could not have been more perfect! Recommend 100%
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris H., Collierville, TN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bunkhouse is great
Very quiet and peaceful location. Owners have thought of everything to make our stay perfect. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
Very clean, quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Scrapbooking weekend
Our stay was amazing. We stay in a number of Places each year and this has been moved to top of list. House was perfect and fully stocked. Location is beautiful and host was great to communicate with.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M., Champaign, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spacious Lake Sara home
Beautiful, spotless, wide open spaces at this property. Outdoor deck and patio are lovely, private, and very spacious. Highly recommend, we just booked our third year in a row ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Amazing Lake House
Beautifully designed and decorated lake house on Lake Sara in Effingham; with plenty of room for a large family. The beautiful property is very secluded and peaceful (follow the host’s directions carefully)! This house had to have been designed by someone who grew up with a family lake house, because everything you need is here!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family getaway
The house was super clean and spacious. Kitchen was fully stocked with all the supplies we needed. We had plenty of room for our family gathering and the grandkids loved the bunk bed room. We used the fire pit both nights and enjoyed swimming during the day!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and inviting
We had so much fun staying at the bunkhouse. A lot of thought has gone into making the house comfortable. We hope to come back again, soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Cabin in a quiet Cove
We had a wonderful time at this property. Perfect for our family of four with plenty of room to spare. Super clean and stylishly decorated. We spent every morning out on the deck having coffee and listening to the sounds of the forest - so tranquil! I wouldn't go anywhere else.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the Bunk House
Very nice place and well stocked. Clean and comfy. Very friendly neighbors who chatted with us during morning walks. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect home for a large family
Our family lives on the lake but needed room beyond our home for a family reunion. The Bunkhouse was the perfect place for family members to stay close to us and have their own space. It is set up so well for large groups. We have done this a few times and have always enjoyed it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family time get together
Second time we have stayed at this property. Great location. Quiet. Enjoyed using the kayaks. Perfect set up for our families to come together. Only thing that would have been better is if the fish were biting more! Will stay here again for family get togethers.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bunkhouse Extraordinare!
Year 3 for my family from Chicagoland and St. Louis area. … short drive for everyone. Love this place … Diana and Ben provide the perfect summer landing spot for my wife, kids and grandbabies.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!
Very good directions to the Bunkhouse; place was very immaculate! Loved the decor, made to feel like home! Nice to sit on the deck in the morning and/or evening to soak in the peacefulness. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol E., Mount Morris, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another wonderful stay.
This was the second time family met at The Bunkhouse. We appreciated having multiple spaces to gather (large dining table, living room, and family room on the lower level. We also enjoyed walks down the road. Communications with Diana were excellent. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lois D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Getaway Spot
The pictures don’t accurately depict the beautiful attributes of this home. The detail and design are beyond amazing! We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021