[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Waterfront Next to Egyptian Hills Marina and KOA! Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70390000/70387400/70387346/30478c9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70390000/70387400/70387346/da1b3dd0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70390000/70387400/70387346/5d3c55d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70390000/70387400/70387346/69f04ced.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70390000/70387400/70387346/28b315cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to a serene getaway at this beautiful 4-bedroom house, nestled next to Egyptian Hills Resort and Marina. Unwind by the gas fireplace in the lower level living room or enjoy a dip in the water from our dock with ladder access for easy swimming and kayaking with our 2 provided kayaks. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102400 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Fireplace ## 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. ### Waterfront Next to Egyptian Hills Marina and KOA! SUMMARY: Beautiful 4 bedroom house located right next to Egyptian Hills Resort and Marina and new KOA campground. The dock has a ladder so you can easily swim and kayak with our 2 kayaks. The next door marina offers food, drinks and entertainment regularly on weekends throughout the summer. SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS: \* 1 King Bed in Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom in lower level \* 1 Twin Bed; 1 bunk bed; 1 pull-out twin in 2nd bedroom in lower level \* 1 King Bed in 3nd bedroom in main level \* 1 King Bed in 4rth bedroom in main level THE LAYOUT Main Level: \* Full Bath \* Living Room with Smart TV \* Kitchen & Dining Area for 10 \* Walkout Upper Deck \* Bedroom with king bed \* Bedroom with king bed \* Washer/Dryer Lower Level: \* Master bedroom with king bed and ensuite bathroom \* Bedroom with 1 twin; 1 bunk bed; 1 pull-out twin (pull out from under bunk bed, stays ground level) \* Full bathroom \* Walkout Patio and sidewalk to dock \* Living room with gas fireplace and Smart TV OUTDOORS: \* Outside decking areas and fire pit for relaxation \* Weed removal completed in fall 2021 \* New ladder installed in 2021 for swimming off dock \* 2 Kayaks for your enjoyment \* Cleats on either side of dock to tie on own boat. MORE INFORMATION: \* Egyptian Hills Resort and Marina next door- $30 ramp/boat launch fee \* Pyramid Acres Marina 10 minute drive- $5 ramp/boat launch fee \* Just 15 min drive to Marion \* Close to hiking in the Shawnee National Forest, Ferne Clyffe State Park, Giant City State Park \* Close to biking trails at Tunnel Hill Bike Trail, and mountain biking at the new Touch of Nature bike trail \* Each guest receives a personalized online Welcome Guide immediately upon booking- so you can plan your trip with all of our personal recommendations of places to go and things to do. WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK Check-in is after 3 PM. Check-out is before 10 AM. Rental agreement is required with ID verification. Pet Policy: 1 pet limit. $100 per stay (not per night). Dogs only 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 BYO Life Vests HIGHLY encouraged to ensure proper size. Firewood is available for purchase. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: No smoking indoors. Fees for violations. ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the marina - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rock climbing 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,400 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114750000/114745200/114745144/66df8066.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront 4-Bedroom Pet Friendly Lake House w/ dock for boat, fishing, swimming Creal Springs - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=114745144&PinnedHotelID=114745144&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74140000/74137100/74137048/14594454.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake Views & Access + Pool, Indoor/Outdoor Living, Family & Pet Friendly Creal Springs - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 47 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=74137048&PinnedHotelID=74137048&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48260000/48256500/48256439/be71c627.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ALL SEASONS Retreat! 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This includes an ID upload to prevent identity fraud. Absolutely no smoking of any kind indoors including but not limited to all tobacco products and marijuana. $100 charge for smoke odor. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Note from host: Dogs only, maximum of 2. Pets must be disclosed be ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted No smoking indoors. Fees for violations. ## 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 A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as orp5b5148ax ## About the area Located in Creal Springs, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Kokopelli Golf Club and Blue Sky Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Shawnee National Forest and Ferne Clyffe State Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Creal Springs travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Creal-Springs.dx6168017) [View more Vacation homes in Creal Springs](https://www.expedia.ca/Creal-Springs-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6168017-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C37.58664%2C-88.89539&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_3RwqkhcO-acKA_bFLUdcU-NUbs=) 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 - 29 min drive - 23.2 km - Marion Cultural and Civic Center - 32 min drive - 23.6 km - Southern Illinois University - 57 min drive - 56.7 km ### Getting around - Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 29 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Acee's Neighborhood Market & Deli - ‬24 min drive - ‪Cross-Eyed Bear - ‬15 min drive - ‪Wendy's - ‬19 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬24 min drive - ‪Texas Taco - ‬19 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Waterfront Next to Egyptian Hills Marina and KOA! pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Waterfront Next to Egyptian Hills Marina and KOA!? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Waterfront Next to Egyptian Hills Marina and KOA!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Waterfront Next to Egyptian Hills Marina and KOA! 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Waterfront Next to Egyptian Hills Marina and KOA! Reviews 9.8 ### 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) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location 10 - Excellent 26 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natalie H. Jun 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot The closeness to the KOA really made this feel like a vacation. Great location, great dock, clean place. Will return. ##### Natalie H. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diana T. Jun 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Well equipped Really pretty property with several amenities to make your stay enjoyable. Cozy and comfortable and felt like a home rather than a rental. We hosted some local family for a cookout and had everything we needed to prepare a big dinner. Neighbors were very friendly. The kayaks were a great addition as well. ##### Diana T. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Todd F. Feb 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peacefull Great place to stay. ##### Todd F. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Trish B. Aug 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Trish and family Great time. Wonderful place. Property owner was awesome. ##### Trish B. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patrick S. Sep 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lake House Very nice place and great location. ##### Patrick S. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carolyn S. Nov 10, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful lake house Stunning home on the lake! Allison was quick to respond to messages and made the process so easy! We will be staying again when we come back! ##### Carolyn S. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Lori T. Jan 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls’ Weekend Good experience! ##### Lori T. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim B. Aug 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Celebrating my parents My mom and dad lived on the lake. We came back as a celebration of them. ##### Kim B. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lori D. Aug 24, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Family Time We had an amazing stay. The house was perfect for my family and stocked with everything we needed to make meals and enjoy our time together. Having the boat available to rent made our stay even more fun!! The owner was great and communication with her was easy and she was very responsive when we needed to ask questions. The welcome packet helped us find a great little beach to visit too!! ##### Lori D. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paula B. Jun 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Week at the Lake Every summer the family takes a week to go fishing, swimming, boating, and floating. Pharoah's Retreat was a good choice this year. Plenty of room, nice dock, and a great recommendation for a pontoon boat. Caught fish, swam at the dock, and wandered the area. Great time had by all. ##### Paula B. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### mary ellen c. Apr 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautifully Renovated House on the Lake of Egypt. House was very clean and the location was nice. We were there in the offseason but were lucky enough to have a pontoon boat day. We were able to enjoy the kayaks too. Great little spring break! Thank you Allison for your quick responses to our inquiries. Highly recommend this getaway escape! ##### mary ellen c. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ginger J. Feb 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family gathering Last minute trip. House was very clean and had proper kitchen and bedding. Host responded immediately ! Very helpful during our stressful situation. ##### Ginger J. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brooke O. Aug 22, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Getaway The house was perfectly sized and equipped for our combined family getaway! The boys enjoyed fishing and playing in the yard! The property manager was always available for quick answers to questions! Thank you! ##### Brooke O. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### cindy O., Collierville Aug 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house! 5 adults and 4 children stayed here and there was plenty of room for all. The bunk room was nice for the kids. The beds were all comfortable, the kitchen was very nice, and bathrooms were updated. Having the pontoon boat available was a perk as well. We rented it two days. Communication with Allison was awesome!!! She got back with me quickly if I had any questions. I especially loved the link for the app that gives you wonderful information about the house and area. Will definitely stay here again and rent with this company! ##### cindy O. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### bonnie f. Aug 15, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### serenity on the lake We had a great stay…… Allison was wonderful to work with and would respond to my questions right away…..WiFi was down in the area the day we arrived so entry code didn’t work and she replied within 2 minutes giving us the back-up code…… house was clean and roomy and loved sitting on the decks having coffee in the morning!!! Only suggestion I have in this is from several homes we’ve rented from VRBO in the past that have done this and it was very helpful…… place little labels above each light switch it does make things easier!!’ 🤷‍♀️😂 would rent this home again!! We were very pleased!!! Bonnie F ##### bonnie f. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robin H. May 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome Family Time at Egypt Lake We booked Egypt Lake Cabin for my father's 90th Birthday. It's almost 1/2 way for each family to meet for this special occasion. We loved this house/cabin. Very spacious, very clean, with a full main level and another lower level with a complete living room, and walk out door that leads down to the lake. My husband enjoyed several days of fishing, catching large bass and more blue gill then he could count. He loved it! There is plenty to do in the area, for shopping, Marion is about 20 minutes away, small grocery store in Goreville, State Park within 20 minutes. There is a KOA Campground less than one block away, for extended family. There are lots of places to walk, and the cabin had two kayaks for guests to use. We are hoping to make this an annual trip. We have stayed at several VRBO's throughout the years and this one is right on the top of the list. We would not hesitate to recommend it to family and friends. ##### Robin H. Stayed 5 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angie F. Jun 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Angie F. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samantha B. Jun 2, 2025 ##### Samantha B. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Harriet K. Jun 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family trip The house was perfect for my family. Plenty of room and very comfortable. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed. Beautiful and clean. We would definitely rent again. ##### Harriet K. Stayed 5 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katina Y. Oct 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family vacation We enjoyed our time fishing, boating, and swimming (in October!). The house was comfortable and big enough for our group of nine. ##### Katina Y. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beth R., East Lansing, MI Jun 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Anniversary Trip Great location on Lake of Egypt! The house is an open floor plan which we enjoyed. The two decks also made for great relaxing areas. The beds were comfortable, bedrooms had plenty of closet space. The cabinet space in the kitchen was amazing! Everything was clean upon arrival. Thank you for a comfortable stay! ##### Beth R. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Jay B. Sep 8, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great lakeside home. Our family celebrates our Christmas in July at the lake each year. This year we chose this property to house our kids and grandkids all in one place. This became the gathering spot for our entire weekend. It worked out very well. The amount of space was perfect. The kitchen and dining area are perfect for a large group. We highly recommend. ##### Jay B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andy E. Aug 27, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Vacation A group of 3 couples stayed at the propoerty. It was very large with a very convenient pontoon rental onsite. 3 king beds with 3 full bathrooms was a key feature. We would book again ##### Andy E. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul J. Aug 26, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyed Our Stay at Pharaoh’s Retreat. The house was roomy and clean. Allison was very responsive. Great location. The internet service was spotty, however, and cellular reception wasn’t great either. Nevertheless, we had a wonderful time. ##### Paul J. Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### maggie k. Aug 1, 2022 Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Could be better! The good: This house fit our group comfortably and we had a great time. The location was great (next door to Egyptian hills resort) and the beds were comfortable. We enjoyed the proximity to the lake/ dock, really enjoyed swimming and the pontoon boat and kayaks! There are several things I should mention- some of which I consider major safety hazards. The house was large and had the basics, but several things were in disrepair- lights out/not working, broken dock ladder, outlets not working, ice maker not working. It wasn’t the cleanest - while major things in the house were clean, corners have been cut- junky stuff in closets/garage, stuff left under beds, outside was dirty, icemaker not working, there were some personal effects left in a drawer. Our internet did not work the entire time we were there (we did notify the managers during our stay, and I specifically asked about this prior as I had read a review where this was an issue). The manager offered a personal hotspot, but it wasn’t up to the full task. The TVs were streaming only- so if no wifi…. Then what? Our sewer backed up the first day and we couldn’t enjoy sitting on the deck due to the smell. (As homeowners, we understand this happens, and the situation was addressed on Friday) Major concerns/safety issues: Privacy- The bedroom window in the basement was lacking blinds over the bed- mirror was directly across from the window…. The front porch was lacking stairs and a small paver was placed as a stair. (We had several people in our party trip and almost really injure themselves) There was a very large water runoff ditch that has been formed in the driveway. Deck hand railing was sketchy to say the least The hot water coming out is SCALDING hot, so much so I wouldn’t allow my kids to take a shower without supervision The property managers showed up two times without prior notification to us. The first to fix a broken ice maker (yes, it was broken, but we didn’t call about it) and the second to take the pontoon boat to be fixed. We had no issues with the boat the prior day, and he seemed confused when I said we had the boat for two days. If we hadn’t been on the porch, the manager would have taken the boat and we could have been confused/thought the boat was stolen. Both times, we should have received a text or call to us telling us he would be there. ##### maggie k. 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