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=&selected=94358591&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/b414ad7a.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/95000000/94360000/94358600/94358591/69bfd099.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 - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space ## 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 ![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 - ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive - ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬11 min drive - ‪Culver's - ‬12 min drive - ‪Sbarro - ‬11 min drive - ‪Dunkin' - ‬11 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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