Title: Cozy Lake Sara Year-Round Cottage- Amazing beach and lake-side restaurants. - 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 # Cozy Lake Sara Year-Round Cottage- Amazing beach and lake-side restaurants. Waterfront cottage with kitchen and patio ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94910000/94908700/94908631/8da1630a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94910000/94908700/94908631/860f50b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94910000/94908700/94908631/0b688b7d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94910000/94908700/94908631/474c28e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94910000/94908700/94908631/197fa69e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location You can look forward to golfing on site, a firepit, and a playground at Cozy Lake Sara Year-Round Cottage- Amazing beach and lake-side restaurants.. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## 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. ### Cozy Lake Sara Year-Round Cottage- Amazing beach and lake-side restaurants. Vacation Rental Amenities: Our lake house is a year round cottage that includes heaand central air-conditioning. The cottage is a 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom open concept with huge vaulted ceilings and picturesque windows to capture the scenic lake views. The bedrooms accommodate 6. \-2 bedrooms & 1 loft bedroom (sleeping a total of 6) \-Queen size Sofa-bed in living room (sleeps 2) \-Queen size air mattress \-All Beds include pillows, sheets, and blankets \-Towels & Beach towels provided \-2 Hair dryers in both bathrooms \-Baby gate, pack & play, high chair, & baby walker available \-4 person raft & paddle board \-Full size washer and dryer \-Fully equipped Kitchen includes: Stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, crock pot, blender, air fryer, coffee pot, pots & pans, dishes and kitchen utensils \-Firewood provided for outside camp fires \-Outdoor table & chairs & 2 rocking chairs \-Charcoal & Gas Grill \-Board games & puzzles Details & Things to Do/Attractions: Lake Sara is an 800-acre lake located 4 miles west of the city of Effingham. Lake Sara's attractions include 2 marinas, 1 restaurants: PInky's, 1 bar- Rusty Reel, an ice cream truck, bait shop, and public beach. The public beach includes 2 playgrounds, along with 4 pickle ball courts, a ninja challenge course, weight and cardio exercise machines, beach volleyball court, a quarter-mile walking trail, disc golf courses, bocce ball court, and an All Access fishing dock. The lake offers boating, fishing, swimming, water sports, kayaking, & paddle boarding. Pontoon rentals available both at the marinas and online. Other recreational activities in the area include hiking, biking, golf, hunting, and sledding. The downtown area of Effingham is filled with unique shops & boutiques, local restaurants and cafes. Area Attractions near Lake Sara: \-Pinky's (Lake-side) \-Rusty Reel Bar (Lake-side) \-Local restaurants & cafes \-Wineries \-Historic downtown Effingham \-Local festivals & seasonal farmers markets \-Grocery stores \-Ice cream shops \-Liquor stores \-Golf courses \- Theaters ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Gas grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - On the waterfront ### Things to do - 4 outdoor pickleball courts - Golf - Kayak - Paddleboard - Water sports equipment - Golfing 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) - Deadbolt lock ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23780000/23778100/23778015/07ed4a77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Redbud Cottage--Beach & Quiet. 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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 Located in Effingham, this cottage is on the waterfront. Effingham Performance Center and Mid America Motorworks, My Garage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Bliss Park and Effingham County Fairgrounds. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. [Visit our Effingham travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Effingham.dx7822) [View more Cottages in Effingham](https://www.expedia.ca/Effingham-Cottages.d7822-aaCottages.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%7C39.13505%2C-88.64831&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=6Woq3agXMeHf0rjaxTIkSWpSto4=) Effingham, IL ### What's nearby - Cardinal Golf Course - 14 min drive - 8.6 km - Cross at the Crossroads - 21 min drive - 12.0 km - Lake Sara - 21 min drive - 13.3 km - Effingham Performance Center - 23 min drive - 14.1 km - Effingham County Courthouse - 23 min drive - 14.0 km ### Getting around - Effingham Station - 16 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min drive - ‪Golden Corral - ‬21 min drive - ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬20 min drive - ‪Culver's - ‬21 min drive - ‪Dunkin' - ‬20 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cozy Lake Sara Year-Round Cottage- Amazing beach and lake-side restaurants. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Cozy Lake Sara Year-Round Cottage- Amazing beach and lake-side restaurants.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cozy Lake Sara Year-Round Cottage- Amazing beach and lake-side restaurants.? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Cozy Lake Sara Year-Round Cottage- Amazing beach and lake-side restaurants. located? > Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Cardinal Golf Course, Bliss Park, and Village Square Mall. Lake Sara and Ballard Nature Center are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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