Cozy Retreat on Gypsy Cove!

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8121 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Water view

Explore the area

Effingham, IL

Lake Sara17 min drive
Effingham Performance Center17 min drive
Cardinal Golf Course18 min drive
Vandalia, IL (VLA-Vandalia Municipal)42 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

If you are looking for a place to unwind from daily life, this is the place!!!! Sit back & relax anytime of year with our covered screened in patio. Enjoy nature at it's finest.

Cozy Cabin nestled among the trees at Lake Sara. Home has an open concept living space with beautiful views of the lake. Private area you won't have to worry about unwanted noise.
Lovely outside space great for relaxing and enjoying nature! Bring your boat with during your stay. There is plenty of space to swim from the dock and participate in all the water sports you desire.
4 bedrooms and 2 full baths make this getaway a truly relaxing and spacious retreat. One of the bedrooms is located in an open space with air conditioning above the garage. Great for couples or the entire gaggle of children leaving the adults to enjoy their time in the house. The other remaining bedrooms are inside.
The home is located in a private cove that is away from the worries of wake from boaters passing by.

Outside there is large deck off the house that is great for entertaining or eating a meal. We have a charcoal grill on the deck for your use to grill out. There is a fire pit outside for your use. We do not usually stock firewood so I would recommend getting some beforehand for your use. If there is wood provided, feel free to use some of it. A short path leads down to the boat dock from the large deck, there you will find Adirondack chairs for relaxation & floats for use in the water. The door on the left side of the boat house has floats & noodles for use. Please be respectful of the neighbors and keep noise to a minimum later in the evenings. Failure to do so will result in funds taken from deposit.

If anything is damaged during your stay PLEASE let us know so we can replace what has been broken.

We want to invite anyone who wants to enjoy Lake Sara to its fullest to come relax! We strive to make your experience the best it can be. We hope to see you soon!

A couple notes:
-Please respect our home as you would your own.
-be respectful of the neighbors. They are within close proximity to the vacation rental and we would hate to disturb them.

We own the home next door as well so if you are in need of a place for several guests, look no further! That is located on VRBO has well under "Lake Sara Dream"

Property manager

The Cox Family

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Water view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Great space for children!

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total

There is carpet, please keep that in mind!

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

PLEASE make sure if you use the bedroom above the garage that the door stays CLOSED! It lets bugs in if you don't close it!

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Effingham

Located in Effingham, this cabin is on a lake. 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. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, waterskiing and water tubing adventures can be found near the property.

Effingham, IL

What's nearby

Lake Sara - 17 min drive
Effingham Performance Center - 17 min drive
Cardinal Golf Course - 18 min drive
Effingham County Courthouse - 18 min drive
Cross at the Crossroads - 20 min drive

Getting around

Effingham Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 21 min drive
McDonald's - 18 min drive
Casey's General Store - 18 min drive
Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen - 18 min drive
Dunkin' - 18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Retreat on Gypsy Cove! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Cozy Retreat on Gypsy Cove!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Retreat on Gypsy Cove!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Retreat on Gypsy Cove! located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Cardinal Golf Course, Lake Sara and Effingham Performance Center. Bliss Park and Ballard Nature Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Wonderful

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Phillip A., TULSA

17 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable

Our stay was great. Only recommendation would be larger pans to cook in.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Lola P.

18 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little getaway

Very nice secluded spot on the lake. Wish it had a gas grill, and was a little more clean, but it was a perfect get away. Loved the neighborhood.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter J.

23 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

We stayed here for a big family trip (including small child), and had a great time! We loved Lake Sara and the convenience of having a dock right off the back deck when we rented boats for the day, and the house itself had everything we could’ve wanted both inside and outside. Thank you for letting us enjoy the home!

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila F.

5 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Helpful and responsive owners

We needed the room over the garage. The weather was hot and humid, and the A/C could not keep up. The owner was very responsive to our needs and worked with us to find a good solution.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Shelly B.

27 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

Weather was perfect. Relaxing sitting out on the deck. Fishing. Canoe ride.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by The Cox Family

We are a family of 5 from right outside of Champaign, IL. Todd grew up coming to Lake Sara on the weekends in the Spring & Summers with his family. His family throughout the years owned two properties on the lake. One of which has now been bull dozed down to make room for a much larger lake home on a great tip point! Amber is originally from Wisconsin (Go Pack Go) but was never able to enjoy a lake as beautiful as Lake Sara.

We really enjoy continuing the tradition with our children and having our families continue to enjoy the lake as well. Our children absolutely love the lake and love bringing their friends and cousins to enjoy it with them. It gives us a chance to all be together without the use of modern day electronics! We almost didn't even get a TV at either of the homes.

Why they chose this property

We own the property right next door and we have really been wanting to have the opportunity to own the lot next door and the house that came with it. When this home and lot came on the market we jumped at the opportunity! We thought it would be great for us, our family, and the guests that maybe want more space other than just one home!

What makes this property unique

Fishing is fantastic and this property makes you feel like you are in Northern Wisconsin!
A beautiful cabin gem that we are excited to share with you!