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Relaxing escape or fishing getaway! Central location for hiking, wineries, fun

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9158 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Goreville, IL
  • Place, Shawnee National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake of Egypt
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Southern Illinois University
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the area

Goreville

When you stay at this vacation home in Goreville, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Shawnee National Forest and a 5-minute drive from Lake of Egypt. .This vacation home is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Goreville City Hall and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Goreville City Park.
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What's nearby

  • Shawnee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lake of Egypt - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Ferne Clyffe State Park - 8 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Giant City State Park - 29 min drive - 38.8 km
  • Southern Illinois University - 35 min drive - 49.4 km

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 37 min drive
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Acee's Neighborhood Market & Deli - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cross-Eyed Bear - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tommy Macks Marina - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Texas Taco - ‬10 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.

Relaxing escape or fishing getaway! Central location for hiking, wineries, fun

If you like what you see but the dates you prefer aren't available, check out our other rentals on the Lake of Egypt: The Lake Cabin (#4303299) and Cypress View (#9386466).

The perfect place for EVERYONE in your circle. Centrally nestled in the Shawnee National Forest and wine trail, you can enjoy the many hiking and site seeing opportunities all around you!

The Eagle's Nest has only one step to the house and one step to the dock ON the Lake of Egypt. A paved sitting area is ideal for all ages to rest, play, and enjoy the view. A GRASSY YARD makes a great setting for yard games, while the PORCH & SUN ROOM are perfect for visiting, game playing, and plain RELAXATION. There is a COVERED, 2-slip BOAT DOCK with POWER for your boat(s), or you could rent our PONTOON for an additional fee. Make this location your next destination for serenity, fun, or whatever you need!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking outdoors with proper waste disposal is OK

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Unit size: 1,700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Absolutely no exceptions - SORRY!

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Small beach is perfect for kiddos - No stairs

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
Note from host: OK to have up to 15 people for meal or lake time
Long-term renters welcome
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 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 Registration Number 044-5000-3-001

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Relaxing escape or fishing getaway! Central location for hiking, wineries, fun Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 293 out of 301 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 301 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 301 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 301 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 301 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Greg O., JOLIET

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house on a quiet part of lake. Nothing lacking. Great all seasons room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean, well-maintained and designed to take full advantage of the water view.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reggie E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a perfect spot for our Thanksgiving getaway.We enjoyed fishing, grilling and sitting around the fire.We appreciated the friendly assistance from the hosts. We highly recommend this spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property with amazing water view. Clean and nice amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely the cleanest rental I’ve ever experienced! Really nice house.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had limitted contact with our host however, the contact that did have was all positive. Our host was gracious and accomodating. The property was beautiful and well kept and perfectly suited to our needs. My brothers and I will be back for a 4th time next fall!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James J., Bourbonnais, Il

Liked: Cleanliness
Fully equipped, great view of lake, nice firepit
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven w.

Liked: Cleanliness
great property very quiet setting
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon T.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed the property very much, especially the back deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

H G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, a welcome repeat place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was our 2nd year staying at this home for an extended summer weekend, and it was another great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake time fun

Everything was top notch at the eagles nest. Great service, clean, well equipped. We enjoyed the kayaks, boat dock & fire pit! Saw deer, turtles, blue herons and egrets. Love this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanyn G., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
This is our 5th year here and wouldn’t stay any place else!! Beautiful home, lakefront, neighborhood and great fishing!! Spending the day boating and swimming in the lake is so relaxing. Spectacular views and the most gracious hosts there could ever be. Heather and Jeff are amazing and are on top of everything!! My family looks forward to this trip more than any other and are already planning on next year!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vaca

Another great family vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neal H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect vacation home

We absolutely loved this house. Extremely clean and comfortable. Everything is maintained well. Great fishing all week! Jeff and Heather have thought of everything to make your stay amazing. Little things like extra chairs, a card table and light switches labeledtruly make a difference. The outside area is lovely to enjoy the view and relax. If you are looking for a vacation home at Lake of Egypt, look no further!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual fishing trip

4th year we’ve stayed at properties owned by Jeff and Heather. Always great all around. Wouldn’t want to stay any place else on Lake of Egypt.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

H G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean house, calm water

Excellent property, great hosts and lots of relaxing. There’s a place to walk/run in Marion called the Crisp Sports Complex. That’s for flat landers like me who don’t do big hills.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard J.

Liked: Cleanliness

fishing trip

The crappie fishing could have better, but the home and property exultant. I highly recommend any property this host owns.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Stay

We had an excellent day at this property. Everything was as described. We would definitely stay here again and recommend others.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Shawnee National Forest

Everything about our stay was wonderful, but with one small exception. The roads to the house were narrow and difficult - but this is not the fault of the people who own the house. Highest ratings for everything else.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donovan V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great fishing trip

The house was very clean and well taken care of. It was a great location on the lake for fishing and was easy to get to with a trailer. The owner was very nice and helped with getting the boat trailer parked in the driveway! It was a short drive to a grocery store and several restaurants but was easily done. The dock was in great shape and easy to use as well as being in deep enough water.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe & Anna Z., Plainfield, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Best hidden gem in the area

We found the perfect location to meet our college kids for Easter weekend!. The home was spacious and clean, offering the ideal setup to hang out with family. We absolutely loved the outdoor space too. The view of the lake was incredibly relaxing. The best part was that this home provided the perfect space for some amazing family time!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025