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Lakefront at Lake of Egypt sleeps 10! Dock/2 kayaks 2 paddleboards!

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Creal Springs, IL
  • Place, Lake of Egypt
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Giant City State Park
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, Southern Illinois University
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About the area

Creal Springs

With a stay at this vacation home in Creal Springs, you'll be just steps from Shawnee National Forest and Lake of Egypt. .This vacation home is 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Marion Carnegie Library and 11 mi (17.7 km) from Goreville City Hall.
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What's nearby

  • Lake of Egypt - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ferne Clyffe State Park - 20 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Tunnel Hill State Trail - 29 min drive - 44.2 km
  • Giant City State Park - 35 min drive - 43.3 km
  • Southern Illinois University - 39 min drive - 53.2 km

Getting around

  • Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Acee's Neighborhood Market & Deli - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Tommy Macks Marina - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cross-Eyed Bear - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Triple E BBQ at Lake of Egypt - ‬21 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Lakefront at Lake of Egypt sleeps 10! Dock/2 kayaks 2 paddleboards!

Come explore what Southern Illinois has to offer for your next family getaway! The "GATE HOUSE AT THE LAKE" has it all! 3 bedrooms with 1 king bed (master), 1 queen bed (2nd bedroom), 2 queen beds (brand new 3rd bedroom), 2 pull out queen sleepersofas (family room), 1.5 baths, Beautiful great room with screened in back porch, Dock with electricity, Beautiful Lake Views facing the main lake channel, Fire Pit, Wifi, Outdoor Grill, garage, Washer/Dryer, Flat Screen TV's/DVD player, Direct TV including the Sports Package, Fully stocked (just bring food and toiletries), all new furniture. The home is on one level with only one step to get into the home. The land is flat to the dock with no steps!!!!

The house has been freshly painted, brand new A/C, new kitchen cabinets and countertop, and new tile on the patio. New front exterior and new third bedroom are now complete in 2021!!!!!!!!!

There is dedicated internet for each of our guest homes!!!! 6 mbps down and 1 mbps up and also a second line that is shared between our 3 homes that is an additional 6 mbps down and 1 mbps up!!!

We also rent the house directly next door which has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and sleeps 8 also (vrbo 710693)!!! And we have another home just down the street with 4 bedrooms and 2 baths (vrbo 9134691ha)! Ask about renting multiple homes for a discount!!!! All of our homes are located at the mid point of the lake. See the attached photo showing the location of all our rental homes at the lake.

Boat rentals are available around the lake. Check out https://lakeofegyptpontoonrentals.com and tell them Roman sent you!!!

Macks Marina and Egyptian Hills Marina also have boat rentals and you can launch your boat from both of them and also Pyramid Acres for a small fee.

We do provide two kayaks and two paddleboards for each home. Please bring your own life vests as we do not provide those.

We do require a $100 Damage Deposit. This will be returned to you immediately upon our cleaning team reporting no damage, no excess cleaning, and no excess trash.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a microwave and a dishwasher. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Lakefront at Lake of Egypt sleeps 10! Dock/2 kayaks 2 paddleboards! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 153 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Don R.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Adrian W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall great place. Just a note for the owners, it looks like rain water is flowing over and out of the gutters in the corner up by the house and keeping the deck wet there. Loved being so close to the lake and having use of the kayaks. Air worked great. We really enjoyed our weekend there.
View of the lack from the living room.
View of the back of the house from the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026

6/10 Okay

DAVE R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
the house could use a very good DEEP cleaning. !!.Bacon grease in a coffee cup in the cabinet!!. Floors were not clean!!Screens on the patio need repair!!!. garbage can outside had not been emptied since the last guest, which left a terrible smell !! .No mechanical issues, everything operated as it should. .Loved the view from the porch ,and inside views looking out. Beds were comfortable. Had to hand wash silverware before using!! Did not have any Dish Towels!! Would come back if these issues are taken care of !!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

6/10 Okay

Louvella M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Inadequate towels, garbage towels, tv inoperable; repairman never came and repaired the TV as we were told by owner. Very disappointing. Good location, plenty space.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful lake views and amazing sunsets!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rented the house for three years now. Very nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ray L., Tinley Park

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommended spacious home with waterfront access steps away with amazing sunsets. It had all the basic needs with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Dollar General is conveniently nearby for any supplies. Lake of Egypt is centered nicely to be able to enjoy Shawnee National Forest that has so many opportunities to enjoy the most beautiful trails in Illinois. Would love to come back to take advantage of the lake for boating and fishing (stayed in March).
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Angelica D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view and very spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

4/10 Poor

Carolyn M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
THE HOST WAS ATTENTATIVE. THE HOUSE ON THE SUFACE APPEARED TO BE CLEAN UNTIL I GOT IN THE SHOWER. THE LINER AND CURTAIN HAD PINK SLIME AND STAINED WITH SOAP SCUM AND STUFF. I NOTIFIED THE HOST AND A NEW CURTAIN ARRIVED WITHIN HOURS. THE HEAT DID NOT WORK IN ONE BEDROOMS AND THE BABY MONITOR ALERT KEPT GOING OFF THE TEMP WAS 60 DEGREES. THE BASEBOARD HEATERS WERE A CONCERN WITH FURNITURE SETTING TOO CLOSE TO THEM. UPON CHECK OUT WHEN THE LINENS WERE TAKEN OFF THE BEDS THE PILLOWS WERE NASTY! STAINED AND VERY WORN. I SHOULD HAVE CHECKED THEM WHEN I DISCOVERED THE SHOWER SITUATION..... I CANNOT RECOMMEND THIS PROPERTY FOR FUTURE RESERVATIONS AND I FEEL AN ADJUSTMENT FOR OUR STAY IN IS ORDER.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

trinity p.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Melisabeth J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good and quick communication, especially for a holiday weekend. Setting and location were lovely and I bet it’s really nice in the summer. House was big and spacious - perfect for a big group. Everything was clean, if a little basic. There were a couple areas that needed a little maintenance.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Eric J.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host is very accommodating. The house is nice, but well used.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jessie L.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Toni I.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The house was very dusty. Dishes needed to wash prior to using and the floors where really dirty.The 1/2 bathroom door needs to be fixed and the linen closet in the full bath you need to be 6 feet tall to open it from the very top.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed here last year as well and loved it so much that we came back this year. And we plan to come back every year. Beautiful views and a tranquil setting. House is clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine J.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was nice and served our purpose. Everyone had a place to sleep and the living room is spacious. Kitchen is a bit small, but I was there to relax, not be a short order cook lol! The view is beautiful and the kids had fun paddling around on the provided kayaks and paddleboards.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wade H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view of lake. Quiet and peaceful. Host very responsive. About 30-40 minutes from SIU. Would recommend.
Looking for turtles
View from the porch
Watching the water
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really lovely home and access to the lake.Really perfect for 2 sisters, roomy and 2 baths.It took a while to figure out the AC. There are so manythermostats.Our biggest problem was figuring out the Direct TV.We didn't have a 10-year-old to help. A step by stephandy instruction sheet would really have helped.I couldn't find a hair dryer, but I'm not sure one was listed.Thank you for a pleasant break.We liked it a lot and might be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a beautiful and very clean property. There were some very soft spots on the decking leading to the stairs on the patio. Wood was rotting and primary bathroom closet door was broken (track issue). Loved my stay at this beautiful and extremely clean place with the best views and access to the lake despite any of those issues, I would stay here again! Beds were very comfy and clean. Communication with property manager was awesome I grew up on this lake, there is not one bad thing about it other than I had to go back up north.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kiley D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place for a quick getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ada M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Million dollar lake view, on active cove in July, nice neighbors. Their team is outstanding starting with Leon and receptionist-our small issues promptly fixed. Large older home with all you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location on the lake and plenty of space for the family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

This is a nice place to stay is a little worn. But overall clean, great view, plenty of room. Kayaks are shared with 3 other properties but is enough for everyone. We had a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The view was beautiful, we enjoyed time on the water as a family. The home had plenty of space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Tony D.

Large area to hang out nice view of sunset

This house is advertised as able to sleep 10, but if you have ten you’d be constantly fighting over the one bathroom. It was 100 a night so it was definitely worth it, but I wouldn’t pay anymore. Beds were fine. Deck was not cleaned off. It also looked like a DIY cheap remodel. That being said, for 100 a night, and if you want a fishing cabin for the guys this is a good pick. It has a nice dock for your boat also.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025