Title: Charming Panoramic Lake House WITH POOL on Lake Sara - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Charming Panoramic Lake House WITH POOL on Lake Sara Cottage in Effingham ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119850000/119842600/119842517/w941h680x41y3-bd8bf727.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119850000/119842600/119842517/w905h683x60y0-fb782d84.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119850000/119842600/119842517/w903h683x61y0-fd85ced3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119850000/119842600/119842517/w904h683x60y0-26760f0a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119850000/119842600/119842517/w903h679x61y4-c428edbd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Charming Panoramic Lake House WITH POOL on Lake Sara provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom1596 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Pool - Air conditioning - Lake view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Charming Panoramic Lake House WITH POOL on Lake Sara Welcome to The Court 11 Cottage! PANORAMIC LAKE VIEWS and a landmark!! One of the first cabins built on Lake Sara. Renovated in 2018. Bedroom has a full size bed and there is also a sleeping loft with four twin beds. Several hundred feet of waterfront with some of the best views on the lake. Inground swimming pool at Lakeside. Plenty of space for outdoor entertaining. Nice view of Wenthe's Island and the lighthouse. PLEASE NOTE—pool is winterized for fall and winter season. Check ins are Sunday at 4:00 p.m. and check out the following Sunday at 10:30 AM. Reach out with questions . Deposit is fully refundable if home is delivered back in the same shape upon arrival. Relax and Enjoy!! ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Pool ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the marina - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 1,596 square feet ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94910000/94908700/94908631/8da1630a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Lake Sara Year-Round Cottage- Amazing beach and lake-side restaurants. 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Effingham - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 17 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-13&endDate=2025-11-14&selected=108742886&PinnedHotelID=108742886&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:30 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 ### 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated there is no 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C39.13914%2C-88.62836&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=DrmhFSkUJKrIccDYperhGUi39HY=) Effingham, IL #### What's nearby - Cardinal Golf Course - 6 min drive - 3.4 km - Effingham Performance Center - 10 min drive - 7.9 km - Lake Sara - 13 min drive - 10.4 km - HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital - 13 min drive - 10.1 km - Effingham County Courthouse - 15 min drive - 11.4 km #### Getting around - Effingham Station - 14 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive - ‪Golden Corral - ‬14 min drive - ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬13 min drive - ‪Culver's - ‬15 min drive - ‪Dunkin' - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Charming Panoramic Lake House WITH POOL on Lake Sara have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Charming Panoramic Lake House WITH POOL on Lake Sara pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Charming Panoramic Lake House WITH POOL on Lake Sara ? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Charming Panoramic Lake House WITH POOL on Lake Sara ? > Check-out is at 10:30 AM. ### Where is Charming Panoramic Lake House WITH POOL on Lake Sara located? > Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Cardinal Golf Course, Effingham Performance Center, and Lake Sara. HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital and Evergreen Bark Park are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Charming Panoramic Lake House WITH POOL on Lake Sara Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 8/10 Good #### Kim H. Oct 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Brian was a great host and very responsive. Amazing lake views and a relaxing stay. ##### Kim H. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025