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The Redbud Cottage--Beach & Quiet. Lake Sara Waterfront & Wood Fires.

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Enjoy lakeside dining and scenic views from the dock, where you can relax and unwind in a tranquil atmosphere.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island, dark cabinetry, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
Relax in this inviting living room with a sofa, chairs, and bookshelf, offering a view of the outdoors through large windows.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden countertop.
Escape to a serene cabin surrounded by lush greenery and a tranquil atmosphere.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 121500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

The Redbud Cottage--Beach & Quiet. Lake Sara Waterfront & Wood Fires.

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio
Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free cottage has a garden and barbecues. The cottage has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this cottage offers fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

This Effingham cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

David Hartmann

Languages

French, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • 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

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

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.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed out in our yard and by the lake.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating 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

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Please leave the kitchen as clean as you found it, as far as possible. Our housekeeper has plenty of work to do without doing dishes. Also, please make sure all trash is bagged & in tall garage can.
Please leave all linens on the beds, and all towels hanging in the bathrooms. Our housekeeper will deal with them – – and it is not always clear if she will arrive quickly after your departure!
Please moderate heat or air conditioning on departing. And leave house door unlocked, and depart using the large garage door. Travel safely!

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Sorry. We are always a No Pets property.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: On lake--Lifejackets needed! We have many sizes.

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
Note from host: Renters having loud parties will be ejected.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

The Redbud Cottage beach Quiet. Lake Sara Waterfront Wood Fires
The Redbud Cottage Beach Quiet. Lake Sara Waterfront Wood Fires.

About the area

Map
Effingham, IL

What's nearby

  • Cardinal Golf Course - 14 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Lake Sara - 22 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Effingham Performance Center - 23 min drive - 14.4 km
  • HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital - 23 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Effingham County Courthouse - 24 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • Effingham Station - 23 min drive
  • Champaign, IL (CMI-University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Williard) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Redbud Cottage--Beach & Quiet. Lake Sara Waterfront & Wood Fires. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Redbud Cottage--Beach & Quiet. Lake Sara Waterfront & Wood Fires.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Redbud Cottage--Beach & Quiet. Lake Sara Waterfront & Wood Fires.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Redbud Cottage--Beach & Quiet. Lake Sara Waterfront & Wood Fires. located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Cardinal Golf Course, Bliss Park and Village Square Mall. Lake Sara and Ballard Nature Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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The Redbud Cottage--Beach & Quiet. Lake Sara Waterfront & Wood Fires. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 396 out of 448 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 448 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 448 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 448 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 448 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10

We stayed at the cottage for our daughter’s wedding weekend. The owners were amazing to work with & getting ready for the wedding on the property was perfect! We are so happy with our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

We enjoyed watching the ice form on the lake in February. We especially enjoyed reading by the fire! Great library!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

This house was very nice and had great amenities. The owners left wood for you to use both inside and down by the lake in a wheelbarrow. The bedrooms were very nice and the king beds made everyone's stay comfortable. The only problem was the bed upstairs was very, very high but other then that the property was very nice, great for fishing and the little beach area was very nice. Would definitely recommend and would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

The Redbud Cottage was just perfect. The owners were very accommodating and helpful. The kitchen is well stocked and the beds are comfortable. The home is very clean. The lake views and sunrise were stunning.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Property was maintained and enough room for 5 adults to move around, utilized the fireplace which was great since it was a rainy weekend beds are great and comfy does need to add more towels towels and wash clothes rrarainy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Lovely lakeside cottage. I especially enjoyed perusing the many bookshelves full of wonderful books.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Perfect home away from home.We stayed for a work trip.Highly recommended!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

This was our 3rd holiday visit. Just love the quiet and the house is great. Always decorated for the holiday. Great kitchen as well as we love to cook in while visiting. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Very nice place to spend time relaxing with family! We would definitely stay there again:)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

We loved the property! Exactly what we were hoping for! We'll definitely book there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

It was fun relaxing caught lots of fish.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10

Location proximity to the lake was great. Alot of fun things to do in Effingham.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

The fall colors were beautiful, weather perfect, peace and quiet + campfire priceless
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Overall we enjoyed our stay. Host was most accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Another excellent lakeside family getaway at the Redbud Cottage! The owner was very responsive and offered solutions when needed. We enjoyed our stay very much - definitively recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

The perfect house/location for a girls getaway to the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Wonderful cottage! Enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

Our group of lifetime friends had an amazing, relaxing weekend at your property. Quiet location, beautiful setting, & and all the amenities. We're already discussing our return (before we even left). Thank you again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Beautiful property.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

We really enjoyed this property and our stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Loved the views and the kayaks and canoe we all had a wonderful time fishing and relaxing
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Our family enjoyed a long weekend at Redbud Cottage. Cottage was extremely clean, nicely stocked kitchen, nice linens and comfortable beds. Communication with the owner was great as well. Will be back again sometime!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

The home and property are beautiful. I would love to bring my family back here for a summer vacation
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

This property is lovely. We book it every year for a long weekend trip. We go when the weather is cooler and we love using the beautiful fireplace every evening. We like fishing off the dock and watching the wildlife too. Other activities are available, too, for the younger generations. And the host is so easy to work with. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023