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2240 square foot Ranch Lake house on the water!

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Miscellaneous
Private kitchen

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Centralia, IL
  • Salem Fairgrounds
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Raccoon Lake Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Carlyle Lake
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

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About this property

2240 square foot Ranch Lake house on the water!

Welcome to "The Lake House" on Lake Centralia. We loved staying here so much we bought it and are excited to continue sharing the home with you. A quiet getaway from-it-all location with so many things for you and your guests to do that you won't miss the wifi. Families can reconnect over pool and air hockey competitions. There is plenty of space for all without all those extra per person charges. So kick back and relax we want you to love it as much as we do.

The space
We offer a 2240 square foot ranch lake house on Lake Centralia. With 3 good sized bedrooms (5 beds = A bunk bed with Full beds /2 queen/1 king bed) and 2 full bathrooms there is plenty of room for everyone.

We love pets and all animals that are well behaved and potty trained are welcome with a $35 a day pet fee. Dogs over 100# require pre-approval.

The space
The open floor plan has a large kitchen that opens to a game room on one end and the dining / family room at the other. The vintage style kitchen has everything you might need including full-sized appliances, coffee maker, toaster oven, dishes for 10 , cooking supplies and so much more (if you have specific questions please ask). Just bring your food and drink! Some spices and basic condiments are customarily available.
Everyone can join in the fun friendly competition in the game room with shuffle board, pool table, air hockey, foosball and darts. The game closet will provide hours of fun with board games, Twister, checkers, cards and toys for the young ones.
What’s outside?? Lots of peace and quiet or more fun! A 528 sq ft deck overlooks the lake with plenty of seating and room for dining as well.

Still want more? Tire swing, fire pit with firewood and s’more necessities, horseshoe pits and plenty of run around or whiffle ball room. Plus fishing off the dock-have rods and reels for your use!
And if you have to see “the game” we have a 55” TV in the family room with Direct TV access.
Guest access
Entire House
Plenty of parking
1+ acre Yard
Large 2-tier deck
Gas BBQ grill
Fire pit with firewood
Lake Access with boat ramp.

Other things to note
Bring your own boat or rent ours.
We have a 21 foot pontoon available for rent that seats 13. Life jackets and swim noodles are available for your use.
The boat is great for a evening cruise or parking and swimming in the 400 acre lake.
Please contact us for rates and availability. Payable by cash only.

We have two stand up paddle boards(SUP) available for rent. Rates are $75 each for the duration of your stay. We also have a kids kayak that is free with any SUP rental or you could rent that separately for $30.

Please give at least a 1 week notice for rentals.
Guest access
You will have the whole space to yourselves except for the garage and a small owners closet in the master bedroom.

Other things to note
Please note that these are farm and country roads and they can be a little uneven. The short drive leading up to the property is gravel. This is definitely an off the beaten path location but GPS will get you there. Depending on your system the city may either be listed as Salem or Centralia.

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Amenities

Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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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
This property accepts cash
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

Centralia

Centralia is home to this holiday home. William Jennings Bryan Boyhood Home and Museum and One Room School House Memorial are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Salem Fairgrounds and Jefferson County Fairgrounds.
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Centralia, IL

What's nearby

  • Salem Fairgrounds - 19 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Raccoon Lake Park - 20 min drive - 13.8 km
  • SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Centralia - 23 min drive - 17.6 km
  • St. Marys Hospital - 23 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Carlyle Lake - 47 min drive - 48.1 km

Getting around

  • Centralia Station - 17 min drive
  • Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Five Brothers Cafe - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 2240 square foot Ranch Lake house on the water! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at 2240 square foot Ranch Lake house on the water!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2240 square foot Ranch Lake house on the water!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 2240 square foot Ranch Lake house on the water! located?

Situated in Centralia, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Roundhouse Wine Company, Raccoon Lake Park and Salem Fairgrounds. St. Marys Hospital and SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Centralia are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sandy F.

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

Beautiful setting!

This is our second stay at this lake retreat. We enjoy the beautiful sunsets and the fun and games with family. Such a comfortable lake home for us to enjoy our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Peaceful retreat

Five adults stayed for a local wedding. The house was clean and comfy and had all of the essentials for a long weekend visit. The lake view is beautiful and we were able to rent the pontoon boat to get out and see the rest of the lake. If we are ever back in the area then we would love to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia T.

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

Perfect week at the lake

Love this peaceful and relaxing place at the lake🏝️❤️
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler D.

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

Lakeside Eacape

Great place for a weekend stay, easy to communicate with
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley M.

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

Wedding weekend

This was a very nice place to stay coming from out of state for our grandsons wedding. Family was able to gather together and visit after the wedding.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vance L.

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

Pleasant stay

Allowed early check-in. There in winter so we didn't use any of the outdoor/fishing features. Well stocked kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Charlotte L.

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

Reality getaway

Had a wonderful time. Rooms, game room, and outdoor seating on deck were wonder. Fishing area was very crowded on the private dock.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Randa F.

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

Family getaway

Perfect stay at the LakeHouse! Peaceful and relaxing. The lake is beautiful, caught a lot of fish....The owners took exceptional care of us for Easter, they hid eggs around the house and had smores supplies in a basket. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family holiday

We have family living in Centralia, and it was a perfect place for a group of extended family to come and enjoy the holiday together. To bad it was in the middle of winter. There were lots of outdoor things that would have been fun to do. We did enjoy the games inside.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

JUDY R.

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

FAMILY TIME-YEAH!

This was the perfect place for our family to meet! Adults enjoyed the game room and kids loved the bunk beds. We enjoyed fishing off dock and boat. Fish were small, but active and that was great for entertainment. The lake is located near Salem, where there is a fantastic aquatic center if swimming in the lake is not for you. Our hosts were responsive to all our needs and we would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette H.

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

HOSTS ARE AMAZING

Was an amazing stay, communication with hosts was spot on, they were quick to answer and resolve any issues and went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. Only downfall I was the only one that didn't catch a FISH out of 7 of us (ugg) lol. We will be back. Thanks for the great memories with my grandchildren.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline G., St Peter’s

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Look closely at pictures

Unfortunately the property is a little more run down then we thought it would be and we did not feel like everything was clean and the foosball table was broken ( this was one of the 2 things that sold us on the property, but then we couldn’t get the lights outside to work to the back/front deck- so we didn’t feel like going up & down stairs to get to the fire pit in the dark so that was kind of a bummer but we made the the best of it and enjoyed the pool table and the shuffleboard table. The beds were comfortable and the decor is pretty cool for a lake house.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M., Racine, WI

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

Family visit

This was our 2nd visit to this home. My husbands family resides in Centralia. This home allows us to visit with plenty of space for us while not crowding our families homes. Everything at this home was great. This time we did not rent the boat so it was a bit hot as you really cant go in the water near the home. I did not rate full stars for cleanliness. This was only because of the outside. The grill was extremely dirty and we spent time cleaning it last time we stayed at this home, so we skipped grilling out this time. There was no place (hole) in the table to set the umbrella, and the deck was full of debris. I kept wishing there was a deck broom available as i would have been more than happy to sweep off the deck. Other than that the inside of the home was very clean and had everything you needed to cook meals. My only suggestion is more forks available. Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Julie C.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Worst experience with a VRBO property owner

We were very excited about our trip. We were bringing elderly parents up to go fishing. When the request for reservation was made it was specifically stated that we needed to rent the pontoon boat for elderly parents to be able fish. We reached out to owner weeks before asking how we went able rent pontoon boat. He responds was we will connect upon arrival for boat rental. The day we were traveling 5 hours with elderly parents the owner messaged saying the boat was inoperative due to a rope caught in motor by last renter. I replied with in 2 minutes of his message. The owner didn’t respond to my messages til an hour after arrived at his property. He basically said I’m sorry this is an inconvenience for you but it’s an inconvenience for me as well. And we haven’t found a solution for you yet. I called VRBO and after several attempts to contact own with no response they moved us to another VRBO in the area where we were able to secure a boat rental for our parents. I got the feeling this owner has done this before per reviews I just read after our poor experience. On top of all this hassle this property was run down and in poor condition. The outside was awful. The two tier deck is falling apart there are no safety spindles in some large areas. The biggest draw to the stay here was to rent and use the pontoon boat. This area has little to do outside of fishing. The pontoon boat docked at their dock was not maintained and in deplorable condition. We would not recommend!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Ralph S.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication

over all good

to many things didn't happen the way they were presented
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren D.

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

Country Environment

The stay was great. Loved the country setting as it was peaceful and relaxing. The rental was as described in the listing. Rob was responsive to questions, check in was effortless.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda O.

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

Vaca at the Lake

Cute and clean lake home. The game room provided activities for all ages. Taught some kids how to play pool and darts. Ample sleeping space. Kids had fun casting off the dock. So nice to have a private boat launch so close. Spent hours on the lake tubing and skiing. Our group of 10 had a blast.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

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