Something About Sara: 4BR Lake House on Lake Sara

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Half bath is attached to the Master but also accessible from the porch.

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Washer

Explore the area

Effingham, IL

Cardinal Golf Course
‪12 min drive‬
Effingham Performance Center
‪14 min drive‬
Lake Sara
‪16 min drive‬
Mattoon, IL (MTO-Coles County Memorial)
‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

Forget your worries in this spacious and serene space. This 4 bedroom home is perfect for the whole family. This waterfront property is located on an acre lot in a quiet and peace cove on beautiful Lake Sara.

Rent a pontoon, spend some time at the beach or go to the waterfront bars and restaurants. It’s the perfect getaway.

Visit our lakeside bars and restaurants and you will truly feel like you are on a tropical getaway.

On the property, you will have access to use our bouncy house, corn hole set, kids bikes, kids toys, books and board games. We also have excellent Wifi, our Fire TVs and a designated workspace.

We have a brand new dock. We have inflatable kayaks, inflatable tubes, noodles, and sand toys that you can use or take to the beach.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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

On-site 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

About the area

Effingham

Effingham is home to this holiday home. Cardinal Golf Course and Pepper's Ridge Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ballard Nature Center and Bliss Park.

Effingham, IL

What's nearby

Cardinal Golf Course - 12 min drive - 5.8 km
Effingham Performance Center - 14 min drive - 8.8 km
Lake Sara - 16 min drive - 10.5 km
Effingham County Courthouse - 18 min drive - 10.3 km
Cross at the Crossroads - 19 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

Effingham Station - 18 min drive
Champaign, IL (CMI-University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Williard) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬14 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
‪Casey's General Store - ‬18 min drive
‪Culver's - ‬15 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Something About Sara: 4BR Lake House on Lake Sara pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Something About Sara: 4BR Lake House on Lake Sara ?

As of 24 April 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Something About Sara: 4BR Lake House on Lake Sara on 27 April 2025 start from NZ$748.79, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Something About Sara: 4BR Lake House on Lake Sara ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Something About Sara: 4BR Lake House on Lake Sara ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Something About Sara: 4BR Lake House on Lake Sara located?

Situated in Effingham, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Cardinal Golf Course, Effingham Performance Center and Effingham County Courthouse. Bliss Park and Lake Sara are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tara F.

16 December 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family weekend

Host was easy to contact and quick response. House had everything that was listed and well stocked kitchen. Beds were comfortable and bedding was clean. Lots of things for kids and teens to keep them busy. Great new dock and lots of water toys. Enjoyed the fire pit and lawn chairs. Great having having to bring your own chairs. Only thing it needed was the lawn mowed and the screened in porch cleaner. Definitely would stay again and highly recommend for a nice relaxing getaway with or without family.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christi S.

15 December 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Our family enjoyed our stay on Lake Sara. Dock was great and we even caught Nov Fish. We really liked the gaming table. Neighborhood was quiet. Easy to get to T-town and Dietrich for our family thanksgivings.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

22 November 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Fall Stay

The house was spacious and equipped with everything we needed. There was plenty of entertainment, including a basketball game in the master bedroom, numerous board games, and a game table that kept us entertained. The lake was stunning, with all of the trees changing colors, and it was quite peaceful. The location was convenient; it was not far from town, and there was a dollar store just down the road for a quick run to pick up any missed items. I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

lisa t.

19 November 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Gathering

House was large enough for our group of 8 adults and a toddler. Kitchen is well stocked as we made all of our meals. The toys, gaming table, foosball and basketball games were a nice extra. We may meet up at the house again next summer to take advantage of the outdoor space.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Suzanne M.

15 July 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointing.

The house all in all is very nice. The beds are very comfortable and screened porch is a nice additional space. The kitchen is stocked with adequate cooking supplies. Cove is great for swimming, very private, and the new dock is great!!! We swam and fished every day. My grandchildren caught their first fish. The house is clean, but could use a little attention to the deep cleaning details baseboards, under furniture etc. Lake Sara offers many different activities, golfing, boating, and is close to Effingham for groceries and restaurants. Pinky's is a fun restaurant experience and the Rusty Reel great place to rent a pontoon to tour the lake. I would suggest making it more clear to renters that the 10-person capacity is a hard max as the listing implies that additional guest and visitor are a possibility.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

24 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Home!

The house is on the water and easy to find. It was a great location for a family gathering! The interior was modern and comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheri M.

21 December 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for our situation

Stayed for a family funeral and it was a perfect place to have time for family to gather in one place

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marci P.

19 December 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Helped us enjoy our Christmas

Good

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deidre M.

24 September 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, Cozy, Spacious, AMAZING

This was our first stay at this particular property. I booked it last minute for overdue time away. It was absolutely what I needed. Beautiful home nestled on a quiet cove, the host was extremely prompt in replying to questions. I could not have stayed at a better place and I've stayed at quite a few on Lake Sara. The first night we knew we would be back and enjoy many more at the property. A+++

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

2 September 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and clean

Accommodations were clean, area was quiet.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

1 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely lake home!

Had such a great time at this property. Tucked away in a quiet cove. Tons of activities for the kids to play with. They r specially loved the sandpit by the dock. Would absolutely stay here again. Thanks for a wonderful visit!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad G.

24 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

fishing trip

Very Quit and Relaxing

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl F.

18 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice place.

Would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John N.

9 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

quite neighborhood

Inside the house was newly painted and fresh. The outside was a mess, landscaping was not completed. The owner met a landscape contractor while we were there to get the landscaping started so that should be taken care of shortly. All in all, a nice little place to have some laughs and get away from the grind.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila L.

25 April 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake house

We rented this home for the weekend. We were there for a wedding. We needed a place close to the venue that accepted small dogs. The property was very clean and stocked for our needs. Unfortunately, it was cold so we couldn't enjoy the outside amenities. I would rent this property again if we're in the area in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike A., Southaven, MS

22 September 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice house near the lake

We were only there for a quick weekend (arrived Friday night and left Sunday morning). It was clean and nice inside.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Common area 1

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property