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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 kayaking, cycling and boating 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

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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!
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

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Effingham, IL

What's nearby

  • Cardinal Golf Course - 13 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Lake Sara - 19 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Effingham Performance Center - 20 min drive - 16.5 km
  • HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital - 21 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Effingham County Courthouse - 21 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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬20 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.

How much is parking at The Redbud Cottage--Beach & Quiet. Lake Sara Waterfront & Wood Fires.?

On-site parking is available at the 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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Reviews

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

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 412 out of 467 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 467 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 467 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 467 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 467 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
David was a great host. The space catered to a large array of ages and was just what we needed. Right on Lake Sara with beautiful views and the ability to use their kayaks for exploring. Had a wonderful time and will book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ihor H.

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

Best lake and location

3 night was perfect, and best fishing
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn G.

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

My Happy Place

Great property with awesome access to water
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Verified traveller

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

Amazing place

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

8/10 Good

Jesse P.

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

Good time

Very clean and private place to stay. My family and I look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cristy D.

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

Lake Sara

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 Excellent

Cindy O.

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

Very nice!

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 Excellent

Robert E.

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

Cousin’s weekend

This was a wonderful place for our annual cousin weekend together. The host was wonderful!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lacey A.

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

Girls weekend

We had a great girls weekend at the Redbud Cottage. The location was quiet and we enjoyed going into Effingham to eat and shop. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerrod F.

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

Great Place!

We booked last minute so there was a delay getting checked in, but that was all worked out fine. The property is very accommodating, with a garage, kayaks and life vests, and various yard games available. The dock is on a wide point so we had deep water all around and caught a lot of fish. We saw deer every day. We definitely hope to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik M.

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

Amazing cottage

Your cottage was so relaxing and such a treat to stay in. We loved the lake view, watching the squirrels from the deck, and really enjoyed the fireplace. You have a beautiful property that we would love to return to. Thank you for such a relaxing weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell W.

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

Getaway

Beautiful spot. Everything promised was delivered. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

dawn W.

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

Lakeside fire pit is great

Nice little place! Kitchen was stocked as was the well seasoned firewood. We enjoyed watching the leaves fall at the lakeside fire pit. Comfy beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda G., Granite City

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

Great getaway

The house is beautiful and the lake is serene. Everything you need is supplied to have a relaxing getaway at the lake. My kids loved the kayaking and board games and my husband enjoyed the fishing. Would recommend to any couple for a romantic stay or a family that enjoys a nice retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

theresa k.

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

Girls weekend

We are 5 women who take yoga together and take a girl's trip every Fall. We love the view and enjoy having a fire down by the lake. The second bathroom is such a joy to have.This was our 2nd trip to Redbud and once we know our yoga schedule, we will book for next Fall.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

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

Lake House

Relaxing way to stay on a lake. Very peaceful. Having canoe and kayaks there was a plus.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

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

Cozy and Relaxing Stay for our fishing trip

The 4 of us life long friends picked this property for our annual fishing trip stay. Cozy house with all the amenities that we needed, the beds were comfortable. We didn’t spend much time in the house other than to eat and slept, except for the one evening that it rained. We spent most of the morning, afternoon and evening on the dock and at Newton Lake just fishing. We caught large mouth, crappie and bluegill right off the dock. I did venture through the woods to find a better fishing spot, which I wouldn’t recommend due to all the ticks I had to pull off of me. I did meet one of the owners, David, he was very friendly and helpful, we had a pleasant conversation.We did go into town for groceries, it was only a 15 minute drive to get to the Walmart. There are also several chain restaurants, gas stations and other businesses there. We also went to the downtown area of Effingham, specifically to the sports card shop but there are also a few antique shops, a few bar/restaurants, a museum, bike shop, barber shop, clothing store and other small local businesses.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron O., Chicago

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

A cozy fall stay at our favorite A-Frame getaway!

We absolutely love the Hartmans’ property and the fall foliage around Lake Sara was stunning! Even though it was rainy during our our stay, we were able to hike and the kids play outside as much as they wanted—and then run inside to warm up with hot cocoa in from of the lovely fire! Dave is always so responsive with anything needed. We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023