[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Lakeside Sarandipity: Sleeps 8 with outdoor spaces! Vacation home in Effingham with kitchen and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108750000/108742900/108742886/w907h683x58y0-c800f792.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108750000/108742900/108742886/w904h683x60y0-73a6e1e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, video games](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108750000/108742900/108742886/w904h683x60y0-0c54fed9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108750000/108742900/108742886/w906h683x59y0-32b2e83b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108750000/108742900/108742886/w506h683x260y0-6be0c78b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Stay on Lake Sara in Effingham with family and friends at this comfortable home renovated in 2020. Enjoy several outdoor spaces including a large yard, patio, screened-in porch, and a boat dock for swimming/relaxing lakeside. With comfy new beds and full finished basement available. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathrooms2400 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - 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. ### Lakeside Sarandipity: Sleeps 8 with outdoor spaces! Stay on Lake Sara in Effingham with family and friends! Clean, comfortable home renovated in 2020 sleeps 8 adults with 2.5 baths and plenty of space. Several outdoor spaces including a large yard, patio, screened in porch, and a boat dock for swimming/relaxing lakeside. Fully stocked kitchen with new appliances and grill included. Comfy new beds, furniture and linens. Full finished basement. Located near several lakeside restaurants and only 15 min from Downtown Effingham! Dock is available to park your boat. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 - Unit size: 2,400 square feet ## 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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Effingham - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=104223450&PinnedHotelID=104223450&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96430000/96424700/96424685/2a7f6b03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### XCHNG Unit B. 3 Bedroom Luxury Loft., XCHNG. Modern Loft in the heart of Effingham. Effingham - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 15 reviews CA $219 CA $399 total includes taxes & fees Oct 12 - Oct 13 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=96424685&PinnedHotelID=96424685&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Check-out instructions The host requires you complete the following before checking out: Load and start the dishwasher Strip any used beds and gather used towels Take out the trash Turn off the lights and lock the doors Please return the thermostat to 72 for air conditioning (summer) or 68 for heat (winter). Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: We provide a pack'n play plus baby gate. ### Events No events allowed ### 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 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 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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=39.138073,-88.6252&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:a%60%7CmFnr%7C%7BO%3FS%3FU%40S%3FS%40S%40Q%3FUBS%40S%40S%40SBSBSBSBSBQBSBSDQBSDQDSDQDQDQFQDQFSDOFQFQHQFOFOHQFOHOFOHOHOJMHOHMHOJMHMJMJMJKJMJKJMJKJKLKJKLILKJILILILILILGLGLILGNELGLGLENENELELENCNELCNCNCNALCNANALCNAN%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%3FN%40NBN%40L%40NBN%40NBLBNBLDNBNDLDNDLDLDNFLFLDLFNHLFLFLHLHJHLHLHLJJHLJJJJJLJJLJJJLJJHLJLJLHLJNHLHNHLHNHNHNFPHLFPHNFNFPFPFPDNFRFPDPFPDPDPBRDPDRBPDRBRBPBRBRBR%40R%40RBR%40R%40R%40T%40P%3FR%40R%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRAR%3FRARATARARCPARARCRCRCRCPCRERCPEREPCREPERGPEPGPGPEPGPGNGPGPINGNINGNIPILININILINKNIJKLKNIJKLKLKJKLMJKJKHMJKJMHMHMJKFMJMFMHMFOFMFMFMFOFMDMDODMDODOBMBODMBO%40OBOBM%40O%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAOAMAOAOAMCOCOAOCMEOCOCMEMEOEOEMEMGMGOGMGMGMGMIMGMKMGMKKIMIMKKKMIKKKKKMKKKMKKKMKOIMKKIOIOIMKOIOIMGQIMGQIOGOGQIQGOGQEQGQEQGQEQESEQESEQCSEQCSCSCQCSCSCSCSASAQASCS%3FUASAS%3FSAS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=J-2kYYI3Tu96J4rTNsDZobXsXCs=) Effingham, IL #### What's nearby - Cardinal Golf Course - 8 min drive - 4.5 km - Effingham Performance Center - 13 min drive - 9.0 km - Lake Sara - 15 min drive - 11.4 km - Cross at the Crossroads - 16 min drive - 13.8 km - Effingham County Courthouse - 17 min drive - 12.5 km #### Getting around - Effingham Station - 14 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Golden Corral - ‬14 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive - ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬13 min drive - ‪Culver's - ‬15 min drive - ‪Niemerg's Steakhouse - ‬15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lakeside Sarandipity: Sleeps 8 with outdoor spaces! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### Where is Lakeside Sarandipity: Sleeps 8 with outdoor spaces! located? > Situated in Effingham, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Cardinal Golf Course, Effingham Performance Center, and Lake Sara. Effingham County Courthouse and Bliss Park are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Lakeside Sarandipity: Sleeps 8 with outdoor spaces! 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) 10 - Excellent 14 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brad G. Jun 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### fishing was great,I fished off the deck, lots of shade Christy our Host was great. Her House is very clear. Good location by car or boat. Very quiet after 7:00pm, well kept yard. We had a very relaxing week at the lake house. ##### Brad G. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beth P. May 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very convenient place to stay, All the amenities we needed! We needed a place to stay halfway between home and further destination to breakup a long family road trip. This home was the perfect location, very clean and had all the amenities we needed. Our 9 year old, 14 year old and 21 year old all had a place to sleep and plenty of options for entertainment. It was also a very peaceful location and the lake access would be great for a leisure trip. Thank you to the host for making everything so easy! ##### Beth P. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica H. Nov 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quick weekend get away Perfect house and location! Has everything you would need:) ##### Jessica H. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judy B. Apr 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent! Thank you, Christy, for a wonderful stay! Your communication from beginning to end was EXCELLENT making the experience for us so smooth. The home was nice and clean which was greatly appreciated…everyone felt truly at home. Happy Easter! ##### Judy B. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenny J. Dec 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean Cozy Home We enjoyed our stay here. It has been recently remodeled and everything was clean and fresh. There were lots of thoughtful details. I've never slept so well on a bed away from home. The owners obviously take pride in their property. We would definitely stay here again. ##### Jenny J. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle E. Oct 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Very much like home. Cozy, clean, nice neighborhood. The space was perfect. The owner was a joy to work with. ##### Michelle E. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrrew S. Nov 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Host We went down for my Aunt services. Christy went above and beyond to ensure with we had a good stay and great communcation. Propery was great and delightful. Will be returning for a vacation in the near future. ##### Andrrew S. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen T. Jun 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### GREAT stay at Lake Sara! The house was very clean and great for a family stay. It was exceptionally well stocked for all small items needed for cooking. The downstairs worked well for folks to hang out or play games. The area by the water is tucked deep in a cove and was enough space for several to do some bluegill fishing. We enjoyed taking the canoe for a cruise around the nearby coves. There were other items for our use which included: a kayak, life vests, swimming rafts, Lily pad (swim pad), and swimming noodles. Although the roof deck at the dock was closed for updating, there was plenty of room to have fun right by the water. There was shade by the water and sun off the back deck of the house. Although we were a busy fishing, there was a grill, moveable fire pit, bags, and darts This house is pet friendly but you would not know it. Besides the dog treats left for your pet, there is not a shred of evidence of pets coming and going. The communication with owner, Christy, was timely and helpful. Christy had recommendations for boat rentals, restaurants, and local places of interest. We were very happy with our stay and hope to return. ##### Karen T. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle P. Jun 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Michelle P. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Dawne W. May 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Dawne W. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aaron T. Mar 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Aaron T. 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