Waterfront Views, Kayaks, Pets w/ Fee

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A lakeside deck with a wooden railing, overlooking a calm lake with boats and a dock.
A dining area with a table and chairs, large windows, and a view of a body of water.
A spacious room with large windows, a blue bean bag chair, a small table, and a view of a lake.
A two-story building with a patio area featuring outdoor furniture and a covered seating area.
An outdoor seating area with a sofa, chairs, and a round table.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Shawnee National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

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Creal Springs, IL

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Creal Springs

Creal Springs is home to this holiday home. Shawnee National Forest and Ferne Clyffe State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Marion Cultural and Civic Center and Williamson County Fairgrounds.
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Creal Springs, IL

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 44 min drive
  • Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Acee's Neighborhood Market & Deli - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Whiffle Boys Pizza - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Tommy Macks Marina - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wild Sun Retreat- Waterfront, firepit, Kayak, lily pad, pet friendly with fee pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Wild Sun Retreat- Waterfront, firepit, Kayak, lily pad, pet friendly with fee?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Wild Sun Retreat- Waterfront, firepit, Kayak, lily pad, pet friendly with fee?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wild Sun Retreat- Waterfront, firepit, Kayak, lily pad, pet friendly with fee?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wild Sun Retreat- Waterfront, firepit, Kayak, lily pad, pet friendly with fee located?

Situated in Creal Springs, this holiday home is steps away from Shawnee National Forest and Lake of Egypt. Marion Carnegie Library and Goreville City Hall are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 15 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great last minute vacation. Easy check-in and check-out. All amenities available from coffee pot to washer /dryer - extra towels and even Bluetooth speaker . Lilly pad was huge hit as was fishing. Plenty of space to hang out and yet kids had their area with bunks bed and queen bed that they thought was awesome. Shower pressure and hot water were great. Will definitely rent again .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is as advertised and was completely pet friendly. Beautiful views and easy access to the water. Loved our weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was beautiful. The dock was excellent for swimming from. The water is deep there. We appreciated that we could rent a pontoon and dock it right there at the house. However, it is advertised that there are kayaks there to use but there were no life preservers supplied. By Illinois law adults need to have life preservers with them in the boat. We would have brought some with had we known we would need them. So that was disappointing. We did enjoy the lily pad and the lounge chairs on the dock.The house was clean and comfortable. The view from the sunroom can’t be beat!There were a few things I had to text the host about and she was very good about getting back to me.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean house very comfy! Love the view of the lake! Had everything we needed! Would definitely stay again! Love the patio with gas fire pit!!! Thank you for a great place to visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Back patio was amazing. I visited with my elderly mom and she was able to sit outside on the beautifully furnished space.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were able to bring our shed-free pups with us to enjoy hiking during the day and relaxing views of the lake in the evenings. Perfect retreat over the holiday. 10/10.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a good stay here overall. The sun room is gorgeous, overlooking the lake, especially in the morning. The two tables provided enough seating for my whole family group. There were a couple of things that caught us up. The keypad didn’t unlock with the code given so we had to use the key in the lockbox but the front door stayed locked because of the keypad. So if one of us forgot to grab the key on our way out we would’ve been locked out. The ground into the carport is loose gravel and it’s a bit steep. We messaged our host for help with additional parking and got a very delayed response. There were plenty of towels which was very helpful. The washer and dryer are very efficient. Even on low heat the dryer gets very hot so it does produce a lot of lint. You have to follow the sign on the dryer to clean the lint trap out each time. No one else in my family had complaints about the mattresses other than me. I slept in the downstairs queen bed. There is a door to close off the stairs leading into the downstairs area which is very helpful, especially with kids. The downstairs area is one big room. At first we were under the assumption the 2 bunk beds and the queen bed downstairs were in separate rooms. There is a closet separating the beds so there is a small area private space. As far as kid friendly stays, I would caution bringing kids under 5 years of age here. Even though there are toys downstairs geared for preschool aged and younger,
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, clean, and updated property. Wonderful lake views from all areas of the home and lower level. Main bed was very comfortable ( only 2 of us). Many extras that we have not had in other rental homes that made it more special.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is lovely! The back porch view really is stunning. We had our coffee out there every morning. I made the host aware of some small changes that would make a stay excellent in the future. If you're looking for a clean house with lots of space to spread out, then this is a GREAT house. We stayed for Thanksgiving which was cold. In the summer it would be DIVINE to be right on the lake. The only other thing to consider is that parking is steep and only has 2 spaces. We made it work, but make sure your vehicle wouldn't bottom out. Overall, a GREAT stay.
Coffee on the porch every morning
such a beautiful patio to enjoy the water!
More coffee with a view
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great for our annual lake trip! The hosts were very responsive as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There were some plumbing issues with the tub downstairs. However, everything else was absolutely amazing. It was a perfect girl's weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would not hesitate to stay again. Peaceful and beautiful inside and out. A lot of effort was put into making this rental comfortable and cozy. Outside furniture and fireplace are a highlight
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house. Lots of room. Fridge in basement was nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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