Title: The House on Cal's Lake - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # The House on Cal's Lake Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and fireplace ## Photo gallery for The House on Cal's Lake ![Property grounds - The House on Cal's Lake (Marissa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107990000/107984700/107984649/796af634.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, foosball, table tennis - The House on Cal's Lake (Marissa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107990000/107984700/107984649/7519d4d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The House on Cal's Lake (Marissa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107990000/107984700/107984649/8ecdb213.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - The House on Cal's Lake (Marissa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107990000/107984700/107984649/18a5b298.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - The House on Cal's Lake (Marissa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107990000/107984700/107984649/33736095.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located on a secluded lake, Cal's Lake House offers serene views and relaxing activities. Enjoy stargazing under the night sky, cozy up in your room or unwind at the coffee nook overlooking the lake. With paddle boat and kayak access, you'll feel right at home. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathrooms2400 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Fireplace - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### The House on Cal's Lake Experience beautiful views and wildlife from this fully renovated waterfront retreat located on a 6 acre secluded lake with additional acres to explore and enjoy! This beautiful home is fully stocked with all essentials to create a home away from home feeling during your visit. Simply relaxing, a night sky perfect for stargazing with cozy rooms and an extra coffee nook on the upper loft overlooking the lake. This home does share the property with us, the owners, two RV/Camper Spots which you will pass when driving to the home. As well as, another short term rental called the "Farmstead" that is located on the farm we own which is also located at the entrance to this home and property. There are signs guiding these guests on the path around the lake across the dam and not down the driveway that leads directly to the house. The dock, paddle boat(seasonal), kayak(seasonal) and lily pad are for "Cal's Lake House" guests only. Nightly rate includes up to 4 guests (infants excluded). Each additional guest is $25/night. Please include all overnight guests on your booking—unauthorized guests may be charged $50 per person, per night. Maximum occupancy is 8 to ensure comfort, safety, and proper liability coverage. Exceeding this limit may result in cancellation without refund. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster - Water dispenser ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### 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. - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Stair-free path to entrance - Tile flooring in public areas - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - On a lake ### Things to do - Boat - Foosball table - Table tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Wildlife walks 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 2,400 square feet - Water dispenser - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91900000/91894300/91894271/e0c73c21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Farmstead home w/hot tub Marissa - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 15 reviews CA $205 CA $381 total includes taxes & fees Dec 14 - Dec 15 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=91894271&PinnedHotelID=91894271&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64020000/64010900/64010827/279ae559.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peaceful Country Home Marissa - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 48 reviews CA $198 CA $366 total includes taxes & fees Dec 7 - Dec 8 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-07&endDate=2025-12-08&selected=64010827&PinnedHotelID=64010827&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76400000/76394100/76394044/9a74853d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Built in 1929 and fully restored in 2022 Where the old and new world meets Marissa - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-20&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=76394044&PinnedHotelID=76394044&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96800000/96795700/96795639/79ad4e39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Family retreat! 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Please do not lean on the or jump over the fence around the lake You are welcome to walk across the damn and to the back property for a lovely nature walk, all at your own risk. There is a Ring camera located above the garage door overlooking the driveway. ### 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 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock 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 This property does not have elevators ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=38.271397,-89.704025&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:iwrhFbiobP%3FQ%3FS%3FS%40S%40S%3FS%40S%40S%40SBS%40SBS%40QBSBSBQBSDSBQDSDQBQDQFQDQDSFQFODQFQFQFOFQHOFOHOFOHOHOHMHOHOJMHMJOHMJKJMJKJMHKLKJMJKLKJIJILKLILILIJILILILENILGLGLENELGNELELENENCLCNENCLANCNALCNANANAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%40N%40NBN%40NBL%40NBLDNBNBLDNDLDNDLFLDNDLFLFLHNDJHLHLHLHLHJHLJLHJHLJJJJLJJJJJLJJJLJJHLJNHLJLHNHNHLHNFNHNHNFNFNFPHNFPFPDPFNDPFRDPDPDPDPDPBRDPBRDR%40PBRBRBPBR%40R%40RBR%40R%3FR%40R%40R%3FR%40R%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FRAR%3FRARAR%3FRARCRARARCPCRCRCPARERCPERCREPEPEPEPEPGPERGNEPGPGPINGPGNGNININGNINILINILKNILKNIJKLKLKJKLKJKJKJKLMJKHMHMJKHMHMHMHMHKFOFMHMFMDOFMDMFODMDODMDOBOBMBODM%40OBO%40OBO%40M%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOAOAOAMCOAOCMAOEOCMCOCOEMEMEOEMGOEMGMEMGOIMGMGMIKIMIMIMIMKKIKIMKKMKKMKIKKMKKKMKMIKKOIMKOIMIOIMIOIOGOIOGOIOGQGOGQGQEQGOGSEQEQGQEQCQEQESCSEQCSCSCQCSASCQASCSASASAS%3FSASAS%3FS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Zwixiscu_cLJsSY7tlgL2pyNTEQ=) Marissa, IL #### What's nearby - World Shooting and Recreational Complex \- 17 min drive \- 24.3 km - Kaskaskia River State Fish and Wildlife Area \- 18 min drive \- 23.3 km - Misselhorn Art Gallery \- 21 min drive \- 28.5 km - Sparta Country Club \- 23 min drive \- 29.9 km - Scott Air Force Base \- 42 min drive \- 52.8 km #### Restaurants - ‪Casey's General Store - ‬10 min drive - ‪American Legion Post 172 - ‬10 min drive - ‪Tiff’s Cafe - ‬9 min drive - ‪Jim & Cindy's Bar - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Diner - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The House on Cal's Lake pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The House on Cal's Lake? ### What time is check-out at The House on Cal's Lake? ### Where is The House on Cal's Lake located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The House on Cal's Lake Reviews ## 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 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cindy F. Oct 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house is very well decorated and the layout accommodates gathering comfortably with the open floor plan. The lake was beautiful to view in the fall. Communication with host was prompt. ##### Cindy F. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shawnna B. May 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family weekend An absolutely beautiful and spacious home. Very clean and accommodating. From the moment we walked in the front door to walking out the back and seeing the beautiful view it was such a peaceful place to be. Thank you for sharing your wonderful home with us. The Blitz Family ##### Shawnna B. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen K. Dec 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful house was just the right size for my family. Kids had fun fishing. ##### Karen K. 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