You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Lakefront living on Lake of Egypt
This lakefront property is located on peaceful Lake of Egypt in beautiful Southern Illinois. A retreat with the family or friends! Whether you are visiting the beautiful wineries, hiking in the Shawnee forest or enjoying a nice relaxing weekend with the family on the lake. This lakefront house is family friendly and has much to offer. There is a large yard with plenty of space, a walk out deck with outdoor seating and a boat dock with a pontoon boat to rent.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Shawnee National Forest. Enjoy features like 1 hot tub and laundry facilities. A kitchen and 2 bathrooms are available in the holiday home.
Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
Amenities include laundry facilities
Steps from Shawnee National Forest and 8 minutes on foot from Lake of Egypt
Lakefront living on Lake of Egypt offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Up to 9 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Things to do
Boat
Kayak
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Put all outdoor cushions in the storage containers outside. Do not store if cushions are wet.
Close cover to the hot tub
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets are welcome
Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 lb per pet)
Service animals are exempt from fees.
Note from host: Additional fee
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Lakefront living on Lake of Egypt Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 29 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 29 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Mary S., Edwardsville, IL
7 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Pros: Comfortable lake accommodations with quiet surroundings. Well stocked kitchen. No steps to the lake makes it so easy to load the boat. Host was very responsive to any questions. Cons: Shallow and narrow cove-not good for swimming off dock and make turning/parking a boat a little challenging.
Mary S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
25 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Victoria R.
10 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place! Relaxing and peaceful!
Victoria R.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
17 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded our expectation, nice property very clean had everything we needed for our stay. Property manager was great.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
amol n.
7 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property, quite neighborhood
Excellent property, quiet neighborhood, spacious rooms and lots of beds. Make sure you avail the boat rental they offer it was a great experience.
amol n.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joey D.
18 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great!
Joey D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Christina W.
2 May 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
Found in ate bowl of mashed potato in the microwave. Light underneath the deck for the hot tub wasn’t working. The kayaks were so nasty, avoid using them cause they were never cleaned out. Remote for upstairs tv batteries dead. Upstairs mattress soooo hard
Christina W.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Kristen S.
31 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Cottage
We had a pleasant stay. The hot tub, fire pit, and bathrooms were great amenities that we thoroughly enjoyed. However, the cottage did have a musty smell that was noticeable. The location is a bit remote, making it far from most towns, but it was very quiet and peaceful. Overall, we enjoyed our time here.
Kristen S.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jeremy M.
24 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Good time
Jeremy M.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carol P.
8 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Meet Up for Thanksgiving
Our family of 7 adults met there to celebrate Thanksgiving with family in the area. Good parking for 4 vehicles. Good host communication. Easy access to house with a code, not a key. Amazingly clean. Plenty of kitchen space for multiple cooks & well stocked even though we took our own provisions. Dining area large enough for our extended family gathering. I was unclear of the layout but living room, dining area, kitchen, master bedroom, bath, & huge walk in closet are on the entrance level. So much room! Another living room is downstairs along with the laundry room, queen bedroom, & bunk bed room. Unfortunately time didn’t permit the use of the hot tub but a quick peek showed it was hot & clean. We hated to leave & would definitely stay there again.
Carol P.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tony C.
20 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A secret find rating A++
The photos in this listing do not serve this listing justice.house is fully stocked and is completely updated. We would stay there again in a second.
Tony C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lauren K.
11 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Annual family trip to lake egypt
Had to book this house last minute due to other rental being sold. House was well equipped and fit our families well. Kids loved the Pac-Man game and kayaks. The lake is very shallow outside of dock, which was the only down side that we couldn’t swim off dock. Not sure we would book again, but it definitely worked great with what little time we had to find something.
Lauren K.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Eric M.
7 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Getaway
The house was very clean, well-maintained, and had modern updates. Bedrooms, bathrooms/showers, kitchen, living areas, etc. were all comfortable and better than several others that we've stayed at before. I was disappointed that there was no electric at the dock for my boat. Also we were never sent the door access code and I had to call the owner/management twice since they weren't answering my messages thru the vrbo app, but they were really nice and apologetic when I called. Overall the stay was great and everyone enjoyed this property very much.
Eric M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
sara h.
29 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Vacation Home
We loved our stay at LOE! The home had many thoughtful conveniences, as well as fun extras: hot tub, kayaks and pontoon rental available. Our host was very accommodating and quick to respond. The layout is great for two groups to stay and enjoy privacy. Everything very quality, comfortable, updated and tasteful. Fully equipped kitchen and three outdoor sitting areas. Level back yard w/a firepit in quiet cove with water view on both sides. Nice neighborhood. Highly recommend for your next lake stay :)
sara h.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sue Z.
15 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
So much fun on Lake of Egypt
Nestled in a quiet cove, this house is perfect for a family gathering. We have 4 adults and 2 kids that used the whole house. Kitchen well stocked with all appliances and utensils needed. Layout was great with plenty of storage/closets for our things. Everyone raved on how comfortable the sectional couch was in the living room and on a rainy afternoon we all sat on it reading trivia questions from the game provided. We rented the pontoon boat which I highly recommend. Outdoor furniture was comfortable too and we all took a quick dip in the hot tub after a day of hiking and/or boating. Would definitely stay here again. Brought back some great memories.
Sue Z.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer B.
1 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Lake stay!
This house is equipped with everything you need for a stress free stay at the lake! Plenty of soap, trash bags, paper towels, toilet paper and dish soap! Almost any kitchen gadget or utensil needed was also there! We had a great stay and really enjoyed our long weekend! Host was super responsive to all our messages and questions!
Jennifer B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Craig M.
27 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family stay on memorial day weekend
The property doesn't show that well as you pull into the driveway but it was clean and nice where it really counts. The inside is well appointed and beds were reasonably comfortable. Had everything we needed for 3 nights with 6 adults and 2 children ages 10 and 13. It was just big enough with four of us tucked into the room with the bunk beds. We had a great time and I would not hesitate to stay here if we decide to do another lake of egypt trip.
Communication with the owner was excellent. He even called to check on us after some wicked storms passed through.
Only complaint was that previous occupants did not properly store some of the outdoor furniture cushions which were dirty enough that we did not want to use them.
There is a rental pontoon available. We did not use the pontoon so can't say much about that. The property sits near the end of a where the water is about 3-4 feet deep. There is a one slip dock on the property.
Craig M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Karen S.
20 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Reconnected!
I haven’t been to this area of the country in many years. Sadly I was there for a memorial service but it also served as a wonderful reunion with relatives I hadn’t seen in many years. Everything about this property made for a special reunion and place to gather. I couldn’t have asked for more! I would recommend this property to other families looking for a special getaway or relaxing retreat, and I plan to return!
Karen S.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sheri M.
12 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
We had a great day at this property. The pictures do not do the house justice. Everything was remodeled fresh and new. Entire house had been repainted and decorated very tastefully. We felt right at home house included everything we needed and then some. The best thing about the house was the location and the fact that it had two separate living quarters if you brought family upstairs and down. Very nice neighbors and the neighbor to the north of the house even delivers firewood for you at a cheap rate. We had a great time, we will definitely be back
Sheri M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tom M.
22 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
This is one of the few times I’ve checked in to my stay and the actual home was better than the pictures! Great place, plenty of room, quiet neighborhood, right in the water, plenty of necessities (towels, soap, toilet paper, coffee filters). I highly recommend this stay.
Tom M.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cindy D.
12 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Easter trip
The house was clean and had everything we needed. Bed was comfy. Would definitely stay again.
Cindy D.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lori S.
9 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Sisters Getaway
The lake house was wonderful. We had enough bedrooms for everyone and additional space to visit, cook and play card games. We had a great time and Jeremy was very responsive when we had a need or a question.
Lori S.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tony D.
29 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice quiet place
Situated centrally on the lake. Dock in a quiet cove. Enjoyed our stay.
Tony D.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
A C.
16 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Easy to work with
This place was paid for by my company, for the purpose of housing a homeowner near my place of work to accommodate them for a month or so while we worked near their home. The people who stayed there had no issues that I know of, and I hope they were "good" guests! It looks like it would be great in the summer too. Thanks again for working with us on short notice!
A C.
Stayed 19 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Elise H.
25 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great House!
We had a very special family Thanksgiving at this awesome property. Teens & kids had fun, and so did we! Comfy home with great amenities and communication with the host.