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Lake Front 2-bedroom,1 bath ground floor apartment! Dock and Kayaks included!

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Exterior
Smart TV
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Creal Springs

This apartment places you next to Shawnee National Forest and Lake of Egypt. The apartment 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 - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ferne Clyffe State Park - 21 min drive - 13.4 miles
  • Giant City State Park - 37 min drive - 26.2 miles
  • Southern Illinois University - 43 min drive - 32.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Acee's Neighborhood Market & Deli - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Cross-Eyed Bear - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Tommy Macks Marina - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Big Blues Que - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Lake Front 2-bedroom,1 bath ground floor apartment! Dock and Kayaks included!

Lake of Egypt vacation rental. Cozy and Cute 2-bedroom, 1 bath, downstairs unit at the Lake of Egypt in Southern Illinois. Newly Renovated! Nice lake view. Relaxing sitting area facing the lake. Grill included and fire pit included. Your own boat dock, paddle boards, and kayaks for use.
The apartment is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and a dining table.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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

Rules

Out of respect for our neighbors and for everyone's enjoyment, please observe quiet hours between 10 PM and 6 AM

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 1 total (20 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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 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
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: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of this apartment?

This apartment 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 there parking available at this apartment?

No, there isn't parking at this apartment.

Is this apartment associated with a casino?

No, this apartment is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this apartment?

No, there is no indoor pool at this apartment.

Is Lake Front 2-bedroom,1 bath ground floor apartment! Dock and Kayaks included! good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside apartment include a kitchen and a smart TV along with a garden.

Does Lake Front 2-bedroom,1 bath ground floor apartment! Dock and Kayaks included! have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this apartment.

Does this apartment provide breakfast?

No, this apartment doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this apartment allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although cats and dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this apartment.

What is the closest airport to this apartment?

The closest major airport to this apartment is Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA), which is 18.6 mi away (29 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Lake Front 2-bedroom,1 bath ground floor apartment! Dock and Kayaks included!?

Yes, every apartment at Lake Front 2-bedroom,1 bath ground floor apartment! Dock and Kayaks included! comes with a deck.

Lake Front 2-bedroom,1 bath ground floor apartment! Dock and Kayaks included! Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 21 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The stay was great. The location was perfect, the walk out to the lake was lovely. The sunroom area was my preferred spot! Everything was clean and easily accesible. Cooking and eating utensils were perfect for what we needed. We had an issue with the door lock, had a response time and maintenance on site of less than 2 hours, which was greatly appreciated. The upper level unit AC was running, which made the basement an icebox. We turned on the heaters to combat the AC. Would have loved an extra blanket or two for lounging and sleeping in the cold. (Bring extra with you or stop at DG to grab a couple!)Overall great experience and will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

8/10 Good

Lauren T.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place was good and accommodating for what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Chad K.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The place was very poorly, needs alot work for upkeep. 1 base heater didn't work very cold in there, upstairs tenants was loud ,trash everywhere outside definitely needs cleaned up and yard work done.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan M.

Stayed 15 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view of the lake. Loved that we could walk down to our boat at the private dock. Very roomy for a 2 bedroom. WiFi worked great! Communication was good between us and the owner of the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mike A.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Raw sewage being discharged onto the lawn and into the lake creates a most foul odor here. Neither of the beds were functional. One having a mattress at the sags into a ridiculous view in the middle. The other having a disconnected bed frame and uneven support. Neither the washer nor the dryer function properly. I found this out after stepping into the swamp of raw sewage and trying to wash some clothes.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Everything was great and as described. Would definitely stay here again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Miggy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was nice. We had a few issues the dining room chair was broken, and the tub spout was loose. Other than that, it was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Buck N.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Mold and water leaks and malfunctioning cloths washer

So night one when it rain the front entrance area flooded, every time it rained it happened. Ceiling fan in kitchen did work. These 2 things are probably why there’s visible mold/mildew all over the ceiling. Cloths washer water wouldn’t shut of so had to turn it off at valve. Wouldn’t pass home inspection to sell. Management group was hard to get ahold of and flat out lied to me about cloths washer . I have photos and video of apartment. Stay someplace else for the money they charge!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas S.

Great Stay

There were some minor issues but overall this was a great stay for the costs. For a fishing trip it was great to have the ability to keep the boat in the lake at the dock. Couple of minor issues were the power at the dock was not working and we needed to run extension cords from the house to the dock. Luckily one of the other renters were able to help us out with additional cords. Also the outside clean up could have been better.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Diane H., Minooka, IL

Lake

Limited linens, only two coffee cups. We ended up buying towels, washcloths and a coffee maker. They had a keurig type but we had no k cups and brought ground coffee with us. The dishwasher was not emptied even though it had been run. I had to constantly empty the dehumidifier. And it was freezing, I don’t believe the thermostats work.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jodi A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Views

We enjoyed our stay at this location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Ruthann B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ok for short stay

Clean but microwave had burnt popcorn smell and couch when sitting in living room from previous guests. Microwave handle broken. Bi fold doors leaning against closet. No kayaks. No cleats to tie our boat to. For our short stay, it was ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Show F., Kilbourne, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Watch your toes

At the last minute they had to change our property, so this is not the property we stayed at. Cannot leave a review because I did not get a link to the new property that we did stay at.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Lauren S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and nice, but a few hang-ups

The unit, itself, was clean and modern. As others noted, it is the bottom unit of a two-story duplex. We didn't have a problem with this. We were a bit disappointed in the amenities. We only received 3 towels for a group of 4 for our 2-night stay. There were also no additional blankets or linens, except for the comforters on the beds. There were only a sheet or two of paper towels on the roll and no additional rolls. Also, we could not locate any utensils for grilling. We made do but found this unit to be less stocked than most. The unit is situated in a pretty tight, shallow cove. The swimming conditions weren't great (lots of seaweed and less than 5' of water). We were just feet (literally a few feet) from neighbors' docks and other renters. It was a little more crowded than we were used to. Overall, though, the unit was nice and clean, and the host was easy to work with. I just felt it was worth mentioning the above.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Marcia O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pleasant

Overall it was nice. We got to really relax. The view was fantastic. We never did find the kayaks that were listed in the property description. It was a little on the dusty side. It looked like no one had checked on it since locking it up last fall. The kitchen needed a few more things, like a cutting board and paring knife.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place for the right price but needs a few things

The place was very clean and the view was great! The TV was easy to use and had lots of good options. We didn’t get much sleep the first night due to the people above us being so noisy. I recommend you have a few more things available in the apartment such as a blow dryer in bathroom, mirrors above the dressers in bedrooms and maybe a few nice things in kitchen (coffee, cream, sugar/sweetener, salt and pepper, etc.). These little inexpensive extra things would go a long way! Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Holly P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Not as advertised

The ad described a house. That is not the case. This is a 2 bdrm apartment. No parking. The only extras in the house are bathroom tissue, paper towels and dish soap. Not even salt and pepper. Smells like cigarettes in the shared heating unit. There are baseboard heaters but they do no good when the upstairs controls the furnace. This is a VERY simple little place. Cold and Uninviting much like a hotel room rather than a home. On the plus side, it was clean. The management didn’t have any issues with leaving us the key for our late night arrival. I wouldn’t recommend this for a family looking for a home but, if you would like a hotel suite at a cheaper rate, this is the place for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

george f., Mattoon

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time at the lake.

Except for it being hotter than a firecracker while we were there it was a great time and great value for the VRBO! Will come back in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Audra A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for families

Our kids enjoyed the little beach and paddleboards. Great location on the lake for boating. Beautiful view. Cozy downstairs apartment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022