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Family Home on Lake Sara

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Dining
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Nestled in a peaceful cove surrounded by trees, water, and wildlife, The Bunkhouse offers the ultimate retreat for families and friends. Enjoy swimming, fishing, or kayaking on the lake with walk-in access. Unwind on the front deck perfect for bird watching or roast marshmallows at the fire pit while taking in beautiful views of the lake.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

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

Family Home on Lake Sara

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony
This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities and barbecues. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation is furnished with dining tables and kitchen islands. Kitchens or kitchenettes offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: 1 small dog, extra charge

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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
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 is also known as

Family Home On Sara Effingham
Family Home on Lake Sara Effingham
Family Home on Lake Sara Private vacation home
Family Home on Lake Sara Private vacation home Effingham

About the area

Map
Effingham, IL

What's nearby

  • Cardinal Golf Course - 15 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Cross at the Crossroads - 18 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Lake Sara - 19 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Effingham Performance Center - 20 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Effingham County Courthouse - 21 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Effingham Station - 21 min drive
  • Champaign, IL (CMI-University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Williard) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Niemerg's Steakhouse - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Home on Lake Sara pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Family Home on Lake Sara?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Home on Lake Sara?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family Home on Lake Sara located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Cardinal Golf Course, Lake Sara and Effingham Performance Center. Bliss Park and Ballard Nature Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Family Home on Lake Sara Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 128 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexia B.

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

Family Holiday weekend

Stayed at this property to see family near by and attend the Indy 500. It was the perfect place! There is lots of space. It is decorated very cute and has everything you need to make your stay enjoyable. It was private and secluded in the woods. It’s a quiet and peaceful place, wish we could’ve stayed longer, but hope to come back again!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

Spotless. Very roomy! Quiet. Wonderful property

Wonderful stay for the past three years for family get together.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Very nice place to vacation

Great place to spend a relaxing vacation. Beautiful house and property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

kathy p.

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

Great family gathering

The home is beautiful and spacious. The main level and walk out basement areas were both set up with everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

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

Great place

The house was beautiful! We had everything we needed! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chasity B.

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

Fantastic family location

We loved this place! Perfect for our two families with children. Well stocked, lots of room and a beautiful private lakefront view. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara S.

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

Family time at the Bunkhouse

We absolutely love the Bunkhouse. It's well-appointed and maintained. It has plenty of space and much to offer adults and active kids. Thank you for the wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal J.

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

Girls Trip

2nd time renting. House still amazing as the 1st time. Exactly what we needed for a long weekend away with our kids!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwen a.

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

Peaceful

The property was truly a jewel and we loved it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane D.

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

It was just what we needed. What a wonderful trip.

Gorgeous ! Well cared for lake home. Highly recommended. Great persons to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

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

Wonderful

Beautiful property and Diana was great. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris H., Collierville, TN

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

Bunkhouse is great

Very quiet and peaceful location. Owners have thought of everything to make our stay perfect. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

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

Peaceful

Very clean, quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Scrapbooking weekend

Our stay was amazing. We stay in a number of Places each year and this has been moved to top of list. House was perfect and fully stocked. Location is beautiful and host was great to communicate with.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M., Champaign, IL

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

Beautiful spacious Lake Sara home

Beautiful, spotless, wide open spaces at this property. Outdoor deck and patio are lovely, private, and very spacious. Highly recommend, we just booked our third year in a row ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynnann C.

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

Great getaway!

The house and property were awesome! The house was very clean and had everything we needed for our stay. We had so much fun swimming in the lake, going on the paddle boat and kayaks. Made some great memories with our family. Would highly recommend this place. Thanks for the memories.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

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

Beautiful house with a view

This is a gorgeous and spacious house with tons of thoughtful details! Would be perfect for a group wanting to hang out on the deck. We drove over to the public beach for the kids to swim & fish since it's a pretty shallow spot, but they did get to enjoy the paddle boat!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Comfortable and inviting

We had so much fun staying at the bunkhouse. A lot of thought has gone into making the house comfortable. We hope to come back again, soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Betty G.

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

Perfect

Amazing atmosphere, comfortable and secluded, very clean. Could not have been more perfect! Recommend 100%
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey M.

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

Great family getaway

The house was super clean and spacious. Kitchen was fully stocked with all the supplies we needed. We had plenty of room for our family gathering and the grandkids loved the bunk bed room. We used the fire pit both nights and enjoyed swimming during the day!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad G.

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

Fishing Trip

The House was just what were looking for .Very Quiet, Very Clear , Everything you would need was there, the fishing was great, what a great place to set back and take in the nature around us. We had no complaints.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice O.

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

70th birthday

It started with 6 friends to celebrate my 70th birthday. 2 friends from out of state surprised me and slso a surprise party. This house was perfect! Very well stocked, comfortable and enough room to spread out to play cards or visit. I would definitely book again! And the host responded very quickly. We loved the scenery with the snow and watching the wildlife.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony H.

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

Love the Bunk House

Very nice place and well stocked. Clean and comfy. Very friendly neighbors who chatted with us during morning walks. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

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

Perfect home for a large family

Our family lives on the lake but needed room beyond our home for a family reunion. The Bunkhouse was the perfect place for family members to stay close to us and have their own space. It is set up so well for large groups. We have done this a few times and have always enjoyed it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Loved it!

Very good directions to the Bunkhouse; place was very immaculate! Loved the decor, made to feel like home! Nice to sit on the deck in the morning and/or evening to soak in the peacefulness. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

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