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

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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You can look forward to golfing on-site, a firepit and a garden at The Redbud Cottage--Beach & Quiet. Lake Sara Waterfront & Wood Fires.. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling, boating and kayaking at this cottage. In addition to a playground and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 121500 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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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.

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 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

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

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.

Events

No events allowed
Renters having loud parties will be ejected.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed out in our yard and by the lake.

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

Located in Effingham, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ballard Nature Center and Lake Sara, while Effingham Performance Center and Mid America Motorworks, My Garage Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Bliss Park and Effingham County Fairgrounds. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Effingham, IL

What's nearby

  • Cardinal Golf Course - 14 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Cross at the Crossroads - 21 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Lake Sara - 22 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Effingham Performance Center - 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 - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Niemerg's Steakhouse - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬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. 401 out of 453 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 453 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 453 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 453 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 453 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

barb c.

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

Family Get Away

Wonderful location on the lake. It was a perfect spot to spend our family get away. The cottage was very comfortable. When we arrived it was a downpour, we appreciated being able to park in the garage. I would definitively stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christi S.

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

Fantastic Mother's Day

Everything about this property was great! The charming house was stocked with everything we needed. We caught a lot of fish off the dock and the kayaks. The deck and dock were lovely to sit and watch the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim F.

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

Fishing

Lovely quiet spot. Perfect for us. Owners next door were very gracious people
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

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

Relaxing!

Perfect cozy retreat for me and my husband, though it would have been fine to have our two pre-teen/teen kids with us. Sunrise on the lake and starry skies. The house was exceptionally clean. A nice cabin feel but with all the modern amenities you could want.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

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

Wedding weekend

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 Excellent

Mike S.

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

Quiet and Comfortable

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 Excellent

Gail H.

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

Perfect!

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 Excellent

Kara U.

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

Beautiful little retreat

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 Excellent

Erika B.

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

Redbud Cottage

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

10/10 Excellent

Christin N.

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

Great Home

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

10/10 Excellent

Angela J.

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

Dads 79th birthday

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 Excellent

Terri G.

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

Relaxing family time

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Best kept Secret for a winter getaway

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 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Relaxing 20th Birthday

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

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

Had everything we needed in the place. This is my 5th visit to Redbud cottage and plan to book again

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

8/10 Good

Merrie G.

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

Lake

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

10/10 Excellent

Roy L.

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

Peace & Quiet

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda N.

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

Denver crew

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

10/10 Excellent

Miriam R.

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

3rd time staying at the Redbud Cottage

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 Excellent

Ashley K.

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

Perfect getaway

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

10/10 Excellent

Barb W.

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

Red Bud Cottage

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

10/10 Excellent

Maggie S., Urbana IL

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

Great stay

Beautiful property.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle F.

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

Perfect getaway

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

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

Wonderful Weekend

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 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing place

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

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