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4 Kayaks and No Stairs to Water!

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Enjoy dining or relaxing on this deck with a serene lake view, featuring a table, chairs, and grill.
Relax in a comfortable living space with a sofa, armchair, and fireplace, offering a view of the water through large windows.
Enjoy serene lakeside views and tranquil surroundings from this lakeside retreat.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a large island and modern appliances.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102688 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • 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.

4 Kayaks and No Stairs to Water!

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
1 King Bed in Master Bedroom in lower level
1 Queen Bed in 2nd Bedroom in lower level
1 Queen Bed in 3rd Bedroom in lower level
1 Bunk Bed in 4th Bedroom in upper level/loft

THE LAYOUT- MAIN LEVEL:
Living Room with propane fireplace
Kitchen & Dining Area
Walkout Deck with large charcoal grill and 2 dining tables + chairs for 10
Views of lake from every room
Half Bath

UPPER LEVEL/LOFT:
Accessible by a secured ladder
Bedroom 4: Bunk Bed
Views of the Lake

LOWER LEVEL:
Master bedroom with queen bed with walkout to patio and ensuite full bathroom and jetted soaker tub
Bedroom 2: queen bed with walkout to patio
Bedroom 3: queen bed with walkout to patio
Washer/Dryer
Bathroom 3: Full Bathroom

OUTDOORS:
Private "T" dock with ladder
Fire pit close to the water
Hammock for extra lounging
Great base for lake lounging and skiers/tubers- located on the main channel near the ski area
It's a gentle slope of just 20 steps down from the house to the dock

AMENITY HIGHLIGHTS:
Located just off of the main channel
4 kayaks included
Small private dock for boat tie-off
Lake views from almost every room.
Charcoal Grill and firepit provided
Complimentary WiFi

WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK
Check-in is after 3 PM. Check-out is before 10 AM.
An off-site rental agreement is required with ID verification.
Pet Policy: Pets are not allowed at this property. If guest are caught with a pet, guests may be subject to an immediate cancellation without refund. If evidence is found after your stay, there will be a $150 penalty for rule violation.
Inventory: We provide a "starter package" of inventory for our cabin: 3 rolls of T.P. and 1 full roll of paper towels.
Guests not staying overnight are welcomed. Loud, disruptive parties are not.
BYO Beach Towels. We provide bath towels
Maximum 4 vehicles- ABSOLUTELY NO STREET PARKING.
No Boat Trailers allowed. Additional parking and/or trailer drop is located 10 minutes away at no cost.
BYO Life Vests HIGHLY encouraged to ensure proper size.
Firewood is available for purchase.

Property manager

Southern Illinois Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking of any kind (including cigarettes, cigars,

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,688 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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 transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Creal Springs, IL

What's nearby

  • Lake of Egypt - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Shawnee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ferne Clyffe State Park - 27 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Marion Cultural and Civic Center - 30 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Southern Illinois University - 55 min drive - 55.6 km

Getting around

  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Big Blues Que - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Town Square Pub - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 4 Kayaks and No Stairs to Water! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 4 Kayaks and No Stairs to Water!?

As of Aug 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 4 Kayaks and No Stairs to Water! on Aug 12, 2025 start from CA $615.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at 4 Kayaks and No Stairs to Water!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 4 Kayaks and No Stairs to Water!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 4 Kayaks and No Stairs to Water! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Shawnee National Forest and Lake of Egypt. Marion Carnegie Library and Goreville City Hall are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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4 Kayaks and No Stairs to Water! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen O.

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

Great Girls Getaway

We visited for a fall girls weekend get away. The house was the perfect set up for ladies to get together and visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann D.

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

Great stay at the lake

We had a great time at Lake of Egypt. The house was large enough for our group, and the location on the lake was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

Our favorite family getaway

Loved our stay! The house, the lake, everything was great 5 star
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan B.

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

Really neat place

We really enjoyed the stay. The house is a little dated and we were surprised when we figured out that the bunk room is accessed by a ladder basically but everything was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pradeep D.

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

Great property with great location for hiking and vineyard tours

Loved the stay, overall a great location and good customer support. Great place for a wilderness retreat!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K.

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

Great place for family vacation

This was a great place for our family vacation with the kids. We have 4 kids and they all had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

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

Awesome lake house

House was perfect for the 9 of us. It is in a great location, had a stocked kitchen, great outdoor toys! We had an amaxing weeklong stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda S.

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

Work Retreat

This was the perfect place for our workgroup retreat. Loved the open floor plan and view of the lake. I would highly recommend this place and we are looking forward to coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellen S., West Chicago

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

Beautiful Place

Loved the Lookout! plenty of space, the jetted tub in the master bath was an added bonus!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten W.

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

Long weekend with family

House and view are clean and lovey view of the lake. Kayaks provided were key point for our family so everyone could go out on the lake. Beds were comfortable. Great communication from host.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ginnie T.

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

Little Egypt

Our family enjoyed the location and lake! The older grandkids had fun fishing and swimming. The lily pad was awesome! The house had all that we needed. The deck and outdoor space were lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vernardo C.

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

Stay

Beautiful lake house in a nice quiet neighborhood. Everything as described and would definitely come back. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim VRBO P.

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

Amazing lakefront property

The home is even better than described. So many thoughtful details!! The use of the kayaks, paddle boards, and inflatables made our trip extra fun. We roasted marshmallows and told stories by the fire. State parks are just minutes away with wonderful hiking trails. Do not stress about booking here. Host is amazing and we will for sure return next summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis O.

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

Great place to get away

The house was very clean and the amenities listed were great. We had a question about the TV and the agent never got back to us. She did get back to us on another issue. Overall it was a great property and would recommend it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew O.

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

Great stay!

The location was perfect, it was quiet, relaxing, and beautiful. It was nice to be on the lake in a quiet neighborhood. The home was clean and just as advertised. It was perfect for relaxing and cooking after a couple of hikes to see the fall leaves in the forest. We did have an issue with getting the wifi to work, but a quick phone call to Allison and we had it working in less than a minute. Management was very responsive. Also, the guidebook they email you was the best I’ve seen in any of the hiking trips we’ve taken. We weren’t hear to get on the lake, but there was a variety of kayaks and the like for those who might want to do that. I recommend this property strongly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

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

Excellent Family Vacation!

We had a great time with our kids and grandkids at the house at the end of June. Any concerns were quickly addressed. The house was very clean upon arrival, and we had everything we needed. It is a good idea to either bring what you need or stop at Walmart or the grocery store first, as it is a bit of a drive from the house. Dollar General is closer for needs that crop up. The water at the dock is wonderfully warm, and we spent a lot of time just swimming around and using the lily pad. A couple brave souls were happy to get the chance to try the stand up paddle boards. We also spent a couple mornings fishing at Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge (20 minute drive). The visitor center there was working on re-opening, but you can still drive the refuge and fish. We went to the causeway and fished at the rocks at the far end. Caught plenty of fish, and the kids were very happy.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lauren G.

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

Perfect Birthday Weekend on the Lake!

We rented the lake house to have a space for me, my husband, and our friends to celebrate my birthday. My 6yo LOVED the bunk beds up in the loft area and we all appreciated the kayaks that were available to us! House was nice a clean and had essentially anything we needed when it came to appliances, dishes, and cookware. Upon arrival we did learn that the spray hose in the kitchen sink was stuck and spayed anytime we turned the water on. I immediately reach out that evening via email and Allison responded via text the next morning and the handyman was there by 9:30 to replace the spray nozzle! We did have a full house. We initially intended for an adult to sleep up in the loft, but it wasnt as comfortable for them to move up abd down the ladder to get to it, so I definitely recommend no more than 8 adults, unless your cool with climbing up and down a ladder at night to go to the bathroom. It was only a 8 minute drive to Pyramid Acres marina where we rented a pontoon from. It was fairly easy docking the boat at the house, just be mindful of the weeds. Also, the dock is maybe 4.5 - 5 ft deep with some big rocks below and around it. So be cautious when jumoing or diving off the dock. Overall, it was the perfect family and friend space for what we needed and i'm sure we'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

migi s.

Clean fun lake house to get away from it all

We were very happy with our lake house. The owners did a great job in providing everything needed to make it as homey as possible. The cleanliness of the home was excellent. There were fun family dvds my kids enjoyed watching, plenty of space for our family to hang out indoors and play board games and even play ghosts in the grave yard as a family . At night we rented movies from a redbox or we hung around the fire pit ( unfortunately the closest redbox is 25 min. Away at a walmart) but there are plenty of movies to choose from that the owner has available. The kitchen is decently stocked with everything needed. They have a great set of washer and dryers that came in handy as well. The master bedroom has a fun jacuzzi that the kids enjoyed making bubbles in. And the balconi has a convenient patio table with a BBQ grill right off the lake where we hung out and played cards. As for the lake the owners provided 2 kayaks that were very fun! Since the lake had no dock it was hard for us to get in and out of the lake with the kayaks. Ur the owner said one is being installed very soon so you will be in luck! The neighbors are friendly too. If you want to get away from it all this is the place for you. 1 tip I suggest is to book your pontoon ahead of time in case they are sold out. A big thank you to the owners who were very easy to work with and extremely attentive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jia B.

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

Quiet time

Weather was not good - rained 2 out of the 3 days. Overcast the rest of the time. But we had a good time catching up with friends. Wish you can leave some coat hangers in the guest room. Otherwise everything was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer L.

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

Nice house

The house and location to the water were great. The stairs to the loft are an accident waiting to happen in my opinion. We had the kids sleep on the couch and floor in the living room instead. The kayaks were enjoyed by everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

We had a good time but there were problems

Hi, We enjoyed our stay and thought the location and facility were outstanding. However 1. Downstairs toilet was faulty. 2. The room never got above 62 F. 3. There were not enough coffee cups. Just so that you would know., Sincerely.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

April M.

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

Annual Family Lake Trip

We traveled from Georgia to Lake of Egypt for our family’s summer lake trip. The lake was beautiful!! We rented a boat from the local marina and were able to keep it right at the dock. Few hiccups in our stay…The information guide that the property management company sent listed the house as having a basement rec room w/ an extra kitchen which is a mistake and is a picture from another house. The house was spacious enough for our 7 family members (all adults) and While I understand that its just a “lake house” and that is where older furniture may be sent for its remaining days, it is time to replace the carpet upstairs and get new family room furniture if you want people to pay what you are asking for a week’s stay. I also had to clean out the pantry before being able to use it (cleaning team issue?) because it was full of debris from previous renters. I was also disappointed that the big water matt for the lake was ripped upon our arrival. There was an issue with the stove popping the curcuit breaker switch but the owner came out and said it was fine. We did enjoy our vacation time together and hope to visit the area again some day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Everything you need - clean and fun!

My family and I stayed over Memorial Day weekend and enjoyed the clean home and swimming off the dock.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

carr a.

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

40th wedding anniversary

House was beautiful and location was great!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022