Title: Tranquil Waters Retreat - 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 # Tranquil Waters Retreat Vacation home in Effingham with kitchen and fireplace ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113900000/113893000/113892936/f57ea571.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113900000/113893000/113892936/05553ef1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113900000/113893000/113892936/283d87b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113900000/113893000/113892936/6bde222a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113900000/113893000/113892936/42672d90.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Tranquil Waters Retreat provides laundry facilities and more. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Washer - Fireplace - 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. ### Tranquil Waters Retreat Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish space on Lake Sara with beautiful lake views. With plenty of space across two floors, kids can enjoy their own space with TVs and games while the adults relax upstairs. Lake Sara is located near Effingham, IL and offers boating, fishing and swimming. The home is only eight (8) minutes drive from town, and just inside a cove so the lake views are fantastic but not on the main body where the waves can be quite big. There is a boat dock where you can park a boat. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 2 steps to reach entrance - Area rugs in public areas - Handrails in stairways (30 inches high) - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No elevator (single-level property) - Smooth flooring in public areas - Thin carpet in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Well-lit path to entrance - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Pickleball ### 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) - Fire extinguisher ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108750000/108742900/108742886/w907h683x58y0-c800f792.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakeside Sarandipity: Sleeps 8 with outdoor spaces! 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Effingham - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 15 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&selected=104223450&PinnedHotelID=104223450&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### 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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 ### Property is also known as 27003 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=39.129223,-88.619&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:whzmFvk%7B%7BO%3FS%3FS%40S%3FS%40S%40S%3FUBS%40S%40Q%40SBSBSBSBSBQBSBSDQBSDQDSDQDQDSFQDQFQDOFSFOHQFQFOHOFOHOFQHMHOJOHMHOHOJKHMJOJKJMJMJKJMJKJKLIJKLKLIJILKLGLKLGLILGLGLGNGLGLELGNENELELENCNCLENCNANCLANCNALANANAN%3FN%3FNAN%40L%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBN%40LBNDLBNBNDLDNDLDLFNDLFLFLFNFLFLHLFLJJFLJLHLHJJLJJJJHLJJLJJJLJLHLJLJLHJJNHNHLHNHNHLHPFNHNFNHNFRFNFNFRDNFPFPDPFRDPDPBRDPDRBPDRBRBPBRBRBR%40R%40RBP%40R%40R%40T%40R%3FR%40R%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FRAR%3FRARARARARCRARARCRCRCRCPCRERCPEREPCREPEPGPEPGPGRENGPGPGNGPIPGNINGNINININILINILKNILKLKLILKJKLKJKLMJKJKJMJKHMJMHMHKHMHMHMFMFOHMFMDMFOFMDMDODMDODODMBOBMBOBO%40OBMBO%3FOBO%40O%3FO%3FM%3FO%40OAO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMCO%3FOCMCOAOCOCMCOCOEMEMEOEOEMEMGMGOEMGMIMGMGMIMIMIMIKIMKMIKKMKKKKKKMKKKMKKKMKMIMKMIOIMIOKMIOIOGOIOGOIOGQGOIQGQGQEOGSEQGQEQEQEQESEQCSEQCSCSCQCSCSCSCSASASASCS%3FSASAS%3FSAS%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=tFOKID77xdvn9OhB-vbMmhqw1JE=) Effingham, IL #### What's nearby - Cardinal Golf Course - 6 min drive - 4.5 km - Effingham Performance Center - 10 min drive - 9.0 km - Lake Sara - 12 min drive - 11.4 km - HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital - 13 min drive - 11.1 km - Effingham County Courthouse - 14 min drive - 12.5 km #### Getting around - Effingham Station - 13 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive - ‪Culver's - ‬14 min drive - ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬12 min drive - ‪Dunkin' - ‬12 min drive - ‪Golden Corral - ‬13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Tranquil Waters Retreat pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Tranquil Waters Retreat? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Tranquil Waters Retreat? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Tranquil Waters Retreat located? > Situated in Effingham, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Cardinal Golf Course, Effingham Performance Center, and Lake Sara. HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital and Evergreen Bark 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 ## Tranquil Waters Retreat Reviews 10 ### 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 7 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jill T. Aug 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Tranquil Waters Retreat was perfect for our two-family getaway! The home is beautifully decorated, spotless, and stocked with everything we needed. We loved the bonus game room with ping pong and board games, and there was plenty of indoor and outdoor space for everyone to relax. The lake views were gorgeous and made our stay so peaceful. Truly an ideal spot for making memories—we’d definitely come back! ##### Jill T. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary P. Apr 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tvs It would be better if the tv in the guest bedroom worked. We were never able to get it to stay on. ##### Mary P. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025