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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81500 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Effingham, IL
  • Place, Lake Sara
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cardinal Golf Course
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Effingham Performance Center
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

downstairs bathroom

Toilet · Hair dryer

Hall bathroom

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

master bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Paradise on Bluebird

Fantastic 4-bedroom lake house just off of Moccasin Cove at Lake Sara.

Paradise on Bluebird is located on Bluebird Drive just off of Moccasin Road at beautiful Lake Sara. Our home is located within 5 minutes of 2 golf course, Pinky's restaurant and bar as well as the beach, play area and marina. ONLY 1 DOG UNDER 30lbs ALLOWED

Parking is located in front of the house and there is ample room for our guests. The lake access is on the northern finger off of Moccasin cove.
No burning after 10pm. Only the number booked will be allowed. No organized parties due to local zoning restrictions and out of respect for our great neighbors. No flushing anything down drains but TP.
ONE animal under 30lbs.
No aggressive breeds.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 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: less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Effingham

Located in Effingham, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ballard Nature Center and Lake Sara, while Effingham Performance Center and Mid America Motorworks, My Garage Museum are cultural highlights. Bliss Park and Effingham County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Effingham, IL

What's nearby

  • Lake Sara - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Cardinal Golf Course - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Effingham Performance Center - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Mid America Motorworks, My Garage Museum - 11 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Lake Shelbyville - 42 min drive - 52.2 km

Getting around

  • Effingham Station - 14 min drive
  • Champaign, IL (CMI-University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Williard) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sbarro - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Paradise on Bluebird pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Paradise on Bluebird?

As of 28 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Paradise on Bluebird on 30 Mar 2026 start from AU$364, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Paradise on Bluebird?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Paradise on Bluebird?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Paradise on Bluebird?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Paradise on Bluebird located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Sara and Cardinal Golf Course. Effingham Performance Center and Evergreen Bark Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great place for my family to stay. We were in town for a wedding and it worked out great!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan J.

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

Nice home on Lake Sara

This was a nice place for us to stay so we could enjoy a family reunion in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle E.

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

Home away from home

Excellent place to stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennie D.

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

Beautiful house and location

Amazing home right in the lake We had a great time for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Very nice lake house.

Very nice lake house. Great location. Looks like something out of Pinterest.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jayne R.

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

Beautiful home-great location on the lake

We have family in the area so we were not at this property most of the day, but we thoroughly enjoyed the evenings and the quiet location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill D.

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

Lake Sara family getaway

The house was very clean and was as listed. We had a small family getaway and thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

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

If you are looking for a relaxing lakeside experience this is it!

We enjoyed relaxing, swimming, fishing, and fireside family time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

Beautiful Stay

The house has everything you may need inside and outside. On beautiful lake Sara with kayaks available to use. We will be booking this stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

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

Lovely Place to Stay

We had 7 family members on our trip and enjoyed every minute of it at this beautiful house. We had everything we needed and then some. Plenty of seating indoors or outdoors for meals.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mari F.

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

Lake Getaway

Easy check in, clean, beautiful home with everything we needed. My family of 6 enjoyed our time in Lake Sara.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful.

The house was a great place for us to gather and celebrate our Christmas with our family. Beautiful place.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle F.

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

Family Time

We were thrilled to have a place for our family to rest, play and enjoy gathering together! Thank you for the great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meona J.

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

Beautiful lake home

Beautiful house by the lake in the nice neighborhood
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tom m.

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

Nice house as described!

Great clean house. Would stay again for sure. Very well equipped house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty D.

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

Wonderful Home

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The home was beautiful and comfortable. The location was ideal. The communication was perfect. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly S.

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

Great location and super clean!

We had a local wedding and this house was perfect for my husband (and me) and our 3 grown children. Thanks for all and wish we had more time to use the kayaks!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

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

Great stay!

Enjoyed a girls weekend at the house- great setup with enough beds, and beautiful lake scenery. Living room is lovely for relaxing. We could have used a bit more in the kitchen (large utensils, baking sheet, pans)… but minor detail that didn’t change a great stay! Recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

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

Perfect House for a group

A group of us who volunteer for Poss Music Works rented this home while working the Summer Sundown Music Festival. Normally we do a hotel in town. It was so great to have a comfortable place to go with great bathrooms and comfortable beds. Having a kitchen to cook in was the best part. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carole V.

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

Straight out of a magazine!

Beautiful place. Serene backyard. Wonderful experience all around! The lake itself had some odd rules so I’d suggest researching that if you plan on boating or swimming.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri G.

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

Morning beauty

Our family came to town for a little family reunion and celebration for aunt Turing 100. We used to stay with my in-laws back in the days but both have passed and we wanted a special stay somewhere and we found this beautiful place. My family enjoyed kayaking and watching the sun come up on lake Sara. We would totally rent this beautiful home again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty G.

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

Family Lake Time

It’s a great place to be with family to relax, visit, enjoy time together. Beautiful house, very nice, lots of nice touches! Great dock, lake is really nice. Very pretty area, peaceful. A comfortable, enjoyable experience! The Marina has a great place to eat and enjoy a band. The Marina area also has great outdoor pickleball courts, playground, outdoor workout area. Our vacation was so fun!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn R.

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

Beautiful Lake House

Beautiful lake house. Decor and all the little touches were fabulous. The house was clean, comfortable and relaxing. Everything you need is at the house. John greeted us when we arrived and was very welcoming. We were in town for the weekend for a wedding. Will defiantly be back to enjoy the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Title

As advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noelle G.

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

Golf Outing Weekend

Came to Lake Sara for a golf outing weekend. We brought 6 friends with us so we had 8 adults and we fit perfectly in the house. These owners know how to host! We will definitely be back! My in laws have a boat dock across the cove from this house so it worked out perfectly for us to park our boat at the rental and boat over to my in-laws dock to hang out and swim.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Tom Olmsted

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Tom and Salisa Olmsted are investors domiciled in Gays Illinois. They have short term rental properties on Lake Sara, Lake Paradise, Shelbyville and Decatur Illinois in the historic district. In addition to these properties the Olmsted's have about 30 single family homes in the area.

Why they chose this property

We consider ourselves fortunate to have found this property to buy on this great lake as they are scarce. Moccasin Cove in my opinion is the best one on the lake.

What makes this property unique

Lake Sara is a great little lake near Effingham, Illinois with a lot of things to do. It has 2 marinas. You can visit by water Pinky's to eat and drink and even rent or launch a boat at the marina there. It has a great beach area with lots of activities for the kids and the adults. The fishing is good here on the west end of the lake. There are also 2 golf courses on the lake if that is your thing. You'll be amazed at the beautiful homes that line this lake. Great 4th of July fireworks. Fun times.

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