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Escape to Summerfell Resort, a serene retreat nestled on 30+ acres. Relax in the spacious master suite with a fireplace and jetted tub or unwind by the heated inground pool, which opens first week of May. Enjoy activities like kayaking and paddle boarding on the natural spring fed pond or challenge friends to games at The Rec building.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 156000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Beautiful Country Setting with Heated Inground Pool and Stocked Pond

  • 2027 Summer June/July/August is sold out - Message for wait list

    *Heated pool opens first week of April*

    Wonderful home on 30+ acres for family and friends to escape to. 5 bedroom 4 bath home with plenty of space to spread out and relax. Master suite is a retreat within itself with additional sitting room, deluxe massage chair, fireplace, and bathroom equipped with large shower and separate jetted tub. Home has a fully equipped kitchen and a great room with fireplace overlooking inground pool. Lower level of home has a family room with 86 inch tv great for watching movies, pool table, foosball table, gaming console and a walk out to patio overlooking water.
    Beautiful and clean large natural spring fed pond great for swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding and fishing. Pond is stocked with walleye, largemouth bass, bluegill, black crappie, and channel catfish. You are welcome to keep and clean anything you catch or simply release. Fishing licenses are not required if guests are only fishing this property. A small fishing boat with trolling motor, anchor, seat cushions, and life jackets is provided.
    "The Rec" is an additional 3000 square foot building available for rent a few steps away from the main house. This building has a kitchenette, half bath, and plenty of indoor space for nighttime and weatherproof activities. Play a round of golf on the simulator offering various courses, shoot some baskets, or challenge friends and family to a pickleball match. Darts, bags, pinball and arcade games set to free play, and a putting green provide hours of indoor fun. A one-time fee of $500 covers 24-hour access to this building for your entire stay. All machines are set to "free play" so there are no additional charges, no coins necessary. The Rec building can be viewed on arrival and rented at that time, booked now by contacting host, or guests can wait and decide to rent during their stay.

    Our goal at Summerfell Resort is to provide the best possible experience for you while maintaining the expansive property and caring for our livestock. To achieve this, our family will be on-site as needed. We strive to respect your privacy and will not enter the pool area or main house unless requested. Thank you for the understanding and we look forward to your stay with us!

    VRBO policy requires us to state that we have security cameras on the exterior of the premises. These cameras cover outbuildings, dock, pool and pool deck including spa.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

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

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

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.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 6,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
Before booking for an event contact host.

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
Note from host: Before booking for an event contact host.
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

About the area

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Dawson, IL

Getting around

  • Springfield Station
    26 min drive
  • Springfield, IL (SPI-Abraham Lincoln Capital)
    31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Razzos Family Pizzeria
    20 min drive
  • Abe's Hideout & Saloon
    8 min drive
  • Buckhart Tavern
    10 min drive
  • Taco John's
    19 min drive
  • Gusto's Pizza
    15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful Country Setting with Heated Inground Pool and Stocked Pond have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Beautiful Country Setting with Heated Inground Pool and Stocked Pond pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Country Setting with Heated Inground Pool and Stocked Pond?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Country Setting with Heated Inground Pool and Stocked Pond?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Country Setting with Heated Inground Pool and Stocked Pond located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly vacation home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Camp Butler National Cemetery, Henson Robinson Zoo, and Adams Wildlife Sanctuary. Illinois State Fairgrounds and Illinois State Museum are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Beautiful Country Setting with Heated Inground Pool and Stocked Pond Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 102 reviews

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Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property. House was very clean. Stocked with more than we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed 3 nights and thoroughly enjoyed all aspects. The host communication was excellent and responsive throughout. The property is perfect, super comfortable and offers something for everyone. Our visit occurred during winter weather so we did not get to take advantage of many of the outdoor activities but we are already plotting a return during a warmer season! That said, the hot tub was fantastic even with the freezing outdoor temperatures and we did trek down to mingle with the goats! The rec building was well worth the very fair asking price, our (adult) boys spent every spare moment in there. We are a group of 10 1 toddler and there is cozy space and activities for twice that many people easily. There should be a six star rating available for truly perfect experiences like this one! Thank you again to the amazing hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

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

Everyone Enjoyed It

The property, house, amenities and owner were terrific.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo V.

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

Family Fun

Wonderful property with every amenity you could ask for! Everyone in our family, ages 4 - 71 had plenty to do and comfortable places to sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ALYCE M.

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

BEST ACCOMMODATIONS EVER

This property has it all. All you need to bring is food and good attitude, the property will do the rest.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don T.

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

Get away

Great place, pond and fishing was great. Big pool, nice hot tub with many things to do. We will rent again. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don V.

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

This place is a resort for all ages

Wonderful stay and many family memories enjoying abundance of activities! Beautiful kitchen for large family gatherings. Great outdoor kitchen to gather around for meals. Swam in heated pool and used hot tub while watching football. The rec facility had everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dale T.

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

Great Stay!!

This place is amazing. It has absolutely everything you need for your stay. Pool, pond, fishing equipment (tackle bonanza), fully stocked kitchen, 2 play rooms filled with toys of all kinds, pool equipment, etc. if they don’t have it, you don’t need it. It was very clean. Pictures and description were accurate.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

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

This was great

This house was perfect. It had so much for the grandkids to do to keep busy and as a result all the parents had a great relaxing time. We have rented quite a few homes for family mini vacations and this was the best ever. We will go back for sure
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

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

Family fun at Summerfell

We were very happy with the property. There was plenty for the family to do. Everything we needed seemed to be available. The weather was perfect, so we spent allot of time in the pool and hot tub. We had plenty of room. We're going to book it again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mia L.

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

Family Trip

Our recent stay at Summerfell was everything we could have asked for and more! The home is clean spacious and fully stocked. There are activities for people of all ages. Lori and Jack are perfect hosts always quick to respond and willing to help! Thanks for sharing your beautiful home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joe h.

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

Fantastic!

Rarely does a vacation property exceed expectation. This one does!! The amenities are endless while the staff and host provided an amazing trip for our family. Thank You!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherri K.

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

Endless opportunities for fun and relaxation!

This is one of my family’s favorite properties that we have stayed in. More to do here than you could imagine! We haven’t ever experienced more accommodating property owners. The most stocked home that we have ever stayed in. 30 acres of country bliss! We are already booked for the next two years! Now that says a lot for a family of 16!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Curt C.

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

Holiday Stay

My family and I was there for 4 nights. We celebrated Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and Christmas while we were there. The house has absolutely everything any family would need. If for some reason it doesn’t have it, the owners are easily reachable and will bring it immediately. Trying to figure out when we can go back already. Great house. Great property. Great owners.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Absolutely wonderful

We had the most amazing vacation, even with weather issues. The house was stocked with everything you could think of and the owners couldn’t be any nicer and accommodating. The rooms are updated, the pool and hot tub were the perfect temperature and small lake was exactly the right size for fishing and paddle boarding. We will be back as soon as we can. Thanks Mark and Lori!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonna M H.

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

Absolutely wonderful

They thought of everything! There was a play room for the kids. They had everything we needed for the kitchen. The pool was wonderful. The fishing was excellent, especially since we had novice fishermen who were successful. Jack and Lori answered quickly if we needed anything. The rec room was so much fun. And checkout was so simple. We highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela K.

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

Perfect Property & Perfect Hosts

Thank you for sharing your property and your chickens and goats with us! The house is perfect as is the lake and pool area. The owners thought of every little detail to make our stay perfect. The beds are so comfortable, the pool is inviting, and the house is impeccably maintained and decorated by truly great people. We caught 100 fish over 3 days. My only fear is that you spoiled us so much you will be the standard by which all future VRBO stays will be judged and I know it is a bar they won't be able to reach. Thank you again for your hospitality! I wish I could give you 10000 stars instead of 5!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

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

Best place ever!

Jack and Lori were fabulous hosts. The listing didn’t come close to describing the wonderful setting, home, grounds and amenities! Our family, age 4-62, all had plenty of options for entertainment and activities. Toys, games, gaming systems, movies, pool toys, boats, fishing poles/equipment etc etc all over the top! The goats/chickens were fun to see and feed. The kitchen was well supplied. The rec center was an added bonus with virtual golf, pickle ball and lots of arcade games. And as promised by Jack, we did catch fish! And they weren’t small! Thanks for helping us make great memories with our sons/daughter in “loves” and grandsons!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kent W.

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

Amazing Property

This is a truly amazing property which was ideal for our large family. There were activities for all of our multigenerational family - pool; outdoor kitchen and multiple decks; several fire-pits; playground with large sand play area, in-ground trampoline; rec building with gym, arcade games, video golf, putting green; lake that is well stocked with trophy fish and all fishing supplies provided, paddle boards, kayaks, fishing boat, paddle boat, life jackets; hiking trails; petting zoo area with goats and chickens; indoor pool room, foosball, card rooms, closets full of toddler toys and games. Our three adult children with their eight kids ranged in age from 17 to 4 months and they all found many activities to keep themselves entertained whether it was rainy or sunny. We will be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

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

Fun family get away.

This home is a lovely escape. It was better in person than the photos. We really enjoyed the lake, home, and the pool. The beds were extremely comfortable. The home had everything needed for our get away. Lots of extras. Home is well thought out for all ages. Host is avaliable if needed and owners were very accommodating. The lake is well maintained and the trails around it are beautiful. One may want water shoes for the lake area. Just any fyi for travelers...our phones didn’t work at the location. It ended up being postive. We spent more time playing and unplugged. There is internet so phone use is still possible. We are very happy! Hopefully, we can come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

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

Great place for Families

This place has something for everyone and was the most well stocked vacation rental we have ever had! Everything from baby needs to fishing gear was there. So much to do too! Even though it rained on us a few times there was plenty to keep everyone busy from the game room, the many toys for toddlers, the movie theater, kayaking, paddle boat, paddle board, fishing, and the rec building with arcade games, basketball, golf and more. The kids helped collect eggs every morning that we got to use, and pet the goats. And of course the swimming pool was a hit between the rains. There are plenty of beach towels and pool toys, and lots of life jackets for the lake. There is plenty of refrigerator and freezer space for your food and drinks. There was also baby equipment such as bassinet, pack n plays, activity bouncy seats, monitor and potty chairs if you need them. The outdoor seating area is great with a huge grill and counter area for fixing and eating meals poolside. This place is Amazing and we would love to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

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

Thanksgiving vacation

This house and property is amazing, and the pictures do not do it justice. It’s beautiful on its own, however we also had the bonus of having it decorated for Christmas. Lori not only had a Christmas tree, but there were multiple other decorations hidden in corners of each room, several animated animals like Mickey Mouse that my grandkids loved, and there was even an Elf on a Shelf. The owners not only had everything we needed in a well stocked kitchen, coffee, spices, plenty of towels and soft throw blankets everywhere, and many other bonus items, but there were also so many toys that no children would ever be bored! For reference my granddaughters are 8 & 5. We also had access to the rec room where the adults had just as much fun playing as the kids, and a bonus game room with a poker table that we utilized for cards in the evening hours. The goats and chickens are friendly, we had fresh eggs in the morning, and the grounds are easily accessible for walks should you choose. It was too cold for us to fish or use the outside much, but all of that was just as nice as the inside. Jack and Lori were more than easy to work with, friendly and prompt in answering questions. We even had a welcome gift waiting for us in the kitchen. I would HIGHLY recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such an amazing place! Owners were very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very accommodating. Place was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family stay with all the kids and grandkids. Just quality family time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025