Lakeside Sarandipity: Sleeps 8 with outdoor spaces!

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Effingham, IL

Effingham Performance Center
‪12 min drive‬
Lake Sara
‪14 min drive‬
Effingham County Courthouse
‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Futon

Living Room 2

1 Single Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

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

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

About this property

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 manager

Christy Elder

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We provide a pack'n play plus baby gate.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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

About the area

Effingham

Effingham is home to this holiday home. Dr. Charles M. Wright Mansion and Veteran's Monument are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Bliss Park and Effingham County Fairgrounds.

Effingham, IL

What's nearby

Cardinal Golf Course - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
Effingham Performance Center - 12 min drive - 8.6 km
Lake Sara - 14 min drive - 11.1 km
HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital - 15 min drive - 10.8 km
Effingham County Courthouse - 16 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

Effingham Station - 14 min drive

Restaurants

‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬14 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
‪Casey's General Store - ‬18 min drive
‪Culver's - ‬15 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬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 holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Cardinal Golf Course, Effingham Performance Center and Lake Sara. Effingham County Courthouse and Bliss Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Brad G.

21 June 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.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth P.

25 May 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!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

21 Apr 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!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

13 Nov 2024

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

Quick weekend get away

Perfect house and location! Has everything you would need:)

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny J.

2 Dec 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.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle E.

22 Oct 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.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrrew S.

10 Nov 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.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

2 June 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.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

17 June 2025

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

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dawne W.

11 May 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron T.

4 Mar 2025

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

Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by Christy Elder

My husband and I bought this house in 2022 as our last child left home for college. We wanted to always have a place in Effingham our kids could call home, and we decided that if our home were a fun one, our adult kids would be more apt to visit. I enjoy hosting and connecting with people from across the country.

Why they chose this property

Quiet neighborhood with mostly year-round neighbors, large yard, recently renovated interior. Neighborhood is safe and friendly, easily walkable for exercise.

What makes this property unique

Our home is comfortable and clean, and provides all the conveniences of home. It's It's not fancy, but it makes for a great destination to make fun memories with your favorite people.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Living Room 1

Living Room 2

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

About this property