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1 Bedroom Pet Friendly Guest House at Sunset Family Lake House with dock access

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A lakeside dock with a wooden deck and lounge chairs, overlooking a calm body of water during sunset.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a window with blinds.
A single-story building with a covered porch and a wooden staircase leading to the entrance.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a wooden dining table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Creal Springs, IL
  • Place, Shawnee National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake of Egypt
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Southern Illinois University
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Creal Springs

This vacation home places you next to Shawnee National Forest and Lake of Egypt. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Shawnee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Lake of Egypt - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Marion Cultural and Civic Center - 24 min drive - 14.1 miles
  • Giant City State Park - 35 min drive - 26.9 miles
  • Southern Illinois University - 39 min drive - 33.1 miles

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 44 min drive
  • Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Acee's Neighborhood Market & Deli - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Whiffle Boys Pizza - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Marion / Shawnee National Forest KOA - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬22 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.

1 Bedroom Pet Friendly Guest House at Sunset Family Lake House with dock access

Charming 1 bed, 1 bath lake house with stunning waterfront views. Perfect for a peaceful retreat, this cozy home features an open living space, fully equipped kitchen, large corner soaking bathtub, and shared dock for easy access to the water. Relax, enjoy fishing, or take in the serene surroundings. Ideal for weekend getaways or a tranquil full-time escape. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience your own slice of lakeside paradise!
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Kayak

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

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 and start 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
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please keep all vehicles within the parking spaces designated in the listing photos/welcome guide. No additional street parking is allowed.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: There is a $50 pet fee per stay.

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 20

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Creal Springs and just steps from Shawnee National Forest and Lake of Egypt. You'll also find Ferne Clyffe State Park and Goreville City Park nearby.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA), which is 18.8 mi away (30 minutes by car).

1 Bedroom Pet Friendly Guest House at Sunset Family Lake House with dock access Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little cabin for a quick getaway! The space was absolutely spotless and comfortable. Great spot on the lake and a super quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great experience. The place was everything we needed for a bit of down time on our trip. Beautiful cottage that was impressively clean. Spent a day fishing and had an incredible time. Will definitely keep this place in mind if our travels take us this way again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check in, clean and nice. just as described. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was nice and clean. The kitchen was great and we grilled one night Check-in was easy. The property manager was easy to contact and were prompt with respond. We enjoyed the lake a bit floating off the dock and my husband fished a bit. Overall, we had a nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Review

Nice, clean place right on the lake. Was very quiet at night. Cute lake neighborhood with friendly people on our walk. Very comfortable place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay!

We had an amazing time at this property! The home was exactly as described—clean, comfortable, and well-equipped with everything we needed for a relaxing stay. The attention to detail was clear, from the cozy furnishings to the thoughtful touches that made us feel right at home.The location was perfect—close enough to everything we wanted to do, yet quiet and peaceful for relaxing downtime. We especially loved the easy access to the lake, the spacious patio for morning coffee and the beautiful view from the living room.Our host, Rebecca, was fantastic—very responsive, friendly, and helpful throughout the entire process. Check-in was seamless, and all instructions were clear and easy to follow.We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a stress-free getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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