Spacious 5 Bed 2 Bath Sleeps 10 | Cottage in Effingham

9.4 (76 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   5 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  10 Guests
Effingham Cottage | Spacious 5 Bed 2 Bath Sleeps 10

5 Bedroom Cottage in Effingham

Perfect for a family and friends getaway whatever the season. Quiet wooded neighborhood with beautiful views of one of Lake Sara's deepest coves. This 5 bedroom 1-3/4 bath two story home features 4 spacious rooms on the second floor with king beds (or can be split to 2 twins) with room to add a full blow up mattress. Each offer a view of the lake or the many trees well away from the road. The master is on the first floor with access to a full bath and the lakeside deck with a hot tub just out the sliding doors. The dining area can seat 8 comfortably and is open to the kitchen which is fully equipped with electric stove, fridge, wine fridge, microwave, dishwasher and washer and dryer. The living area opens to an enormous wraparound deck with a firepit, hot tub, gas grill and room to seat more than 10 comfortably. From the deck is access to the lake cove with good deep water and offers plenty of room to float, paddleboard, canoe and enjoy views of the main lake. And the fishing is great, both in the cove or on the main lake!
The back yard (street side) is very shaded with many pin oaks and a perfect space to throw frisbees or play yard games, and build a giant bonfire. When you walk out to the quiet street you have many easy paths to choose from for biking or walking.
Minutes away is a wooded park with a play area and interpretive nature trail, and is also open to public fishing (with an Illinois fishing license). Also on the lake are two golf courses: the Foreway 9 hole and Cardinal 18 hole, a 5 minute drive from the house.
The main park on Lake Sara has a small beach and picnic and shelter areas, and also offers a disc golf course. On the same park roads you can casually dine at the lake's recent establishment Pinky's Restaurant.
When you enter Lake Sara road, you can stop at the Dollar General or the gas station which has a well stocked liquor store.
The city of Effingham features most major retailers including Menards, Walmart, Hobby Lobby and many other brand name stores.
Within minutes you can access Highway 40, the first National Road built in the United States, where you can visit quaint towns and an abundance of flea markets.

Spacious 5 Bed 2 Bath Sleeps 10 is located in Effingham. Spacious 5 Bed 2 Bath Sleeps 10 provides accommodation, featuring Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Laundry, Air Conditioner, among other amenities. This Cottage features Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Laundry, Air Conditioner, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Spacious 5 Bed 2 Bath Sleeps 10 has 5 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 10 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Effingham has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Effingham, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
Bedroom
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Blender
  • Paper towels
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Ocean view
  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
Accessibility
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Outdoor spaces only.
Activities
  • Kayak on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
Entertainment
  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
General
  • Near a hospital
  • On the lake
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • In a rural location
  • On the waterfront
  • Next to a golf course
  • In a village
  • In the city center
Guest Services
  • Children's books
  • Playground
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
Internet
  • WiFi available
Outdoors
  • Gas grill
  • Patio
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
  • Firepit
Security/Safety
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
Spa
  • Hot tub

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 1:00 pm minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome. note from host: lots of indoors space for games and crafts.
Event Policy
Events allowed;add $10 per night for each additional guest.
Pet Policy
Note from host: an extra deposit will be required to be refunded pets allowed restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Smoking Policy
Smoking allowed: in designated areas;outdoor spaces only.

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 host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property note from host: add $10 per night for each additional guest. parties and events are allowed on site special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Ken W.
Aug 25, 2025 07:27:15 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: It was an adventure meandering through the "corn maze" to get to the house and worth it. Beautiful setting above the lake if you want peace, quiet and nice surroundings of trees and birds and the occasional white-tailed deer.
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