Title: Blue Oasis - 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 # Blue Oasis Vacation home in Marion, steps from Shawnee National Forest ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96300000/96299100/96299031/w905h683x60y0-be229d5f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96300000/96299100/96299031/f73b5afd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96300000/96299100/96299031/w919h683x58y0-e8b32604.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96300000/96299100/96299031/w917h683x60y0-b912d5b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96300000/96299100/96299031/w904h683x60y0-b388ef9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Blue Oasis, nestled near Pyramid Acres Marina and the serene Lake of Egypt, offers a tranquil retreat. Enjoy quality time with friends or family in one of three bedrooms or cozy up on the pull-out sofa in the living room. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## 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. ### Blue Oasis The Blue Oasis is steps away from Pyramid Acres Marina and the beautiful Lake of Egypt. Perfect for a fishing or boating weekend with your friends or a weekend getaway with your family. There are 3 bedrooms with queen beds and a pull out sofa in the living room. Fisherman or boaters can launch their boat at the marina and park their trailer at the house. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the marina ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101390000/101382300/101382265/w1024h468x0y107-76b316ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sailor’s Hideaway Creal Springs - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.2 Wonderful 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=101382265&PinnedHotelID=101382265&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104170000/104164500/104164459/3901b660.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Restored 1910 Cottage Near Shawnee Forest, Lake of Egypt, Wineries, Pet Friendly Creal Springs - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.0 Wonderful 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=104164459&PinnedHotelID=104164459&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96300000/96297000/96296935/w905h683x59y0-87781e16.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Blue Haven Marion - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=96296935&PinnedHotelID=96296935&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35530000/35528000/35527936/44ad4533.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful, LAKEFRONT Home at Lake of Egypt! 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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¢er=37.62104,-88.932686&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:qvsdFhtx%7DO%3FS%3FS%3FS%3FS%40S%40S%40S%40S%40QBS%40S%40SBQBSBSBQBQBSDQDQBSDQDQDSFODQDQFQFQFOFQFOFOFQHOFOHOHOHOHMHOHMHMJOHMJMHMJKJKJMJKJMLKJKJILKJKLIJILILILILGLILGLGNGLGLELGNELENELENELCNENCLANENALCNANANANAL%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NDL%40NBNDLBNDNDLDLDNDLFLDLFNFLFLFLHLFLHLHLHJHLHJJLJJHJJLJJLJJJLJJJJHLJLJLHNHLHLHNHLHNHNHNFNHNFPFNFNFPFNFPFPDPDPFNDRDPDPBRDPDPBRBPBPBRBRBP%40RBR%40R%40P%40R%40R%40R%40R%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FRARARARARAPARCRARCPCRCRCPCPCREPEPCREPEREPGNEPEPGPGPGNGPGNGPGNINGNINININILINILILINKLKLILKJKLKJKLKJMJKJKHMJKJMHKHMHMHMHMFMHMFMFOFMFMDMFODMDMDODODMBODOBM%40ODO%40MBO%40O%40O%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FM%3FOAOAOAOAMCOAOEMAOCOEMCOEMEOEMEOEMGMEMGOGMGMGMIMGMIMIMIKIMIKKMKKIKKMKKKKMKKKMKKIMKMIMKOIMIMIOIMIOIOIOGOIOGOGQGOGQGOGQGQEQEQGOEQESEQCSEQEQCSCQCQCSCSCQASASCSAQASASASAS%3FS%3FS%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Xm1jaKZd_QDrlmSU8g5VG4Z5MVk=) Marion, IL #### What's nearby - Lake of Egypt - 1 min drive - 0.4 km - Ferne Clyffe State Park - 12 min drive - 14.9 km - Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge - 14 min drive - 20.8 km - Marion Cultural and Civic Center - 16 min drive - 16.7 km - Southern Illinois University - 35 min drive - 39.8 km #### Getting around - Carbondale Station - 34 min drive - Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 19 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Acee's Neighborhood Market & Deli - ‬12 min drive - ‪Cross-Eyed Bear - ‬3 min drive - ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive - ‪Tommy Macks Marina - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Blue Oasis pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). ### What time is check-in at Blue Oasis? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Blue Oasis? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Blue Oasis located? > Situated in Marion, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Shawnee National Forest and Lake of Egypt. Goreville City Hall and Goreville City 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 ## Blue Oasis Reviews 10 ### Exceptional 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 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller May 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fishing trip 2024 We had a great time. Everything was perfect at the house. Only thing I see that would improve it would be outside electric. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clark M. Sep 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Awesome home, best location,super friendly host. Highly recommend this for short or extended stays. ##### Clark M. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marikate T. Apr 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Oasis indeed Wonderful stay! It was very relaxing, plenty of room for 2 families (4 adults & 4 kids). They had the best Easter events onsite! 5-star weekend at the Blue Oasis ##### Marikate T. 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