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Kim H.
4 Oct 2025
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Kim H.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
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Charming Panoramic Lake House WITH POOL on Lake Sara
Cottage in Effingham
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Reviews
8.0 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5148.3 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Effingham, IL
- Place, Cardinal Golf Course5 min drive
- Place, Effingham Performance Center8 min drive
- Place, Lake Sara10 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
4 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo
About this property
Charming Panoramic Lake House WITH POOL on Lake Sara
Welcome to The Court 11 Cottage! PANORAMIC LAKE VIEWS and a landmark!! One of the first cabins built on Lake Sara. Renovated in 2018. Bedroom has a full size bed and there is also a sleeping loft with four twin beds. Several hundred feet of waterfront with some of the best views on the lake. Inground swimming pool at Lakeside. Plenty of space for outdoor entertaining. Nice view of Wenthe's Island and the lighthouse. PLEASE NOTE—pool is winterized for fall and winter season. Check ins are Sunday at 4:00 p.m. and check out the following Sunday at 10:30 AM. Reach out with questions . Deposit is fully refundable if home is delivered back in the same shape upon arrival. Relax and Enjoy!!
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Amenities
Pool
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Lake view
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:30 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
About the area
Effingham
Located in Effingham, this cottage is on the waterfront. Ballard Nature Center and Lake Sara reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Bliss Park and Effingham County Fairgrounds. Kayaking, waterskiing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
Effingham, IL
What's nearby
- Cardinal Golf Course - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
- Effingham Performance Center - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
- Lake Sara - 10 min drive - 10.4 km
- HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital - 11 min drive - 10.1 km
- Effingham County Courthouse - 12 min drive - 11.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 13 min drive
- Culver's - 15 min drive
- Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - 13 min drive
- Dunkin' - 14 min drive
- Golden Corral - 14 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
8.0/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
About the host
Hosted by Bryan Atwood
Languages:
English
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