Title: Family Home w/ Deck on Lake Sara: Pets are Welcome - 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 # Family Home w/ Deck on Lake Sara: Pets are Welcome Cottage in Effingham with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Family Home w/ Deck on Lake Sara: Pets are Welcome ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior - Family Home w/ Deck on Lake Sara: Pets are Welcome (Effingham)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94360000/94358600/94358591/7721dac5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior - Family Home w/ Deck on Lake Sara: Pets are Welcome (Effingham)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94360000/94358600/94358591/69bfd099.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior - Family Home w/ Deck on Lake Sara: Pets are Welcome (Effingham)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94360000/94358600/94358591/be433c3e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior - Family Home w/ Deck on Lake Sara: Pets are Welcome (Effingham)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94360000/94358600/94358591/b414ad7a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Living area - Family Home w/ Deck on Lake Sara: Pets are Welcome (Effingham)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94360000/94358600/94358591/9ba64b35.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Family Home w/ Deck on Lake Sara: Pets are Welcome provides amenities like a garden and a playground. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 62497 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Family Home w/ Deck on Lake Sara: Pets are Welcome Cottage in Effingham with kitchen and balcony This smoke-free cottage features an outdoor pool, a garden, and barbecue grills. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. The cottage boasts a fireplace and offers a kitchen and 2.5 bathrooms. Guests can appreciate conveniences like a microwave and a dishwasher, and other amenities include a balcony and a TV. Air-conditioned accommodations at this cottage offer fireplaces and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations at this 3-star cottage have kitchens with stovetops, microwaves, cookware/dishes/utensils, and dishwashers. Bathrooms include bathtubs. Recreational amenities at the cottage include an outdoor pool. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site ### Family friendly - Playground ### Kitchen - Blender - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Spices - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 private bathrooms - Bathtub ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry detergent ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Fee: USD 67.67 per accommodation per stay - Service animals exempt from fees - Pets allowed in specific rooms ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Canoeing - Hunting ### 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) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104230000/104223500/104223450/4f4aa7b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake Sara cottage: 3BR/2BA, hot tub, swim dock, firepit, kayaks, & lake views! 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Check-in end time: 12:00 AM Contactless check-in available ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out available ### Special check-in instructions The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: \[apartment\] Guests must contact the property for check-in information To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 67.67 per accommodation, per stay Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Smoking rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Pet fee: USD 67.67 per accommodation, per stay - Service animals are exempt from fees The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room Property Registration Number 025-5000-0-001 ### Property is also known as Family Home w/ Deck on Lake Sara: Pets are Welcome Cottage Family Home w/ Deck on Lake Sara: Pets are Welcome Effingham ## About the area Effingham is home to this cottage. 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. [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%7C39.13966%2C-88.63316&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=pPeshiKwtwd4Od1ng-vOIukzXL4=) Effingham, IL ### What's nearby - Cardinal Golf Course 11 min walk \- 1.0 km - Effingham Performance Center 10 min drive \- 9.3 km - Lake Sara 12 min drive \- 11.8 km - Effingham County Courthouse 14 min drive \- 12.8 km - Lake Shelbyville 45 min drive \- 53.9 km ### Getting around - Effingham Station 17 min drive - Champaign, IL (CMI-University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Williard) 77 min drive ### Restaurants - Casey's General Store 17 min drive - McDonald's 10 min drive - Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen 11 min drive - Starbucks 10 min drive - Culver's 15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Family Home w/ Deck on Lake Sara: Pets are Welcome have a pool? ### Is Family Home w/ Deck on Lake Sara: Pets are Welcome pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Family Home w/ Deck on Lake Sara: Pets are Welcome? ### What time is check-out at Family Home w/ Deck on Lake Sara: Pets are Welcome? ### Where is Family Home w/ Deck on Lake Sara: Pets are Welcome located? ## Have a question? 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