Title: Beautiful Lake Getaway Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=92273936&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Beautiful Lake Getaway ## Photo gallery for Beautiful Lake Getaway ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Beautiful Lake Getaway (Marion)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92280000/92274000/92273936/f3a2d7c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Beautiful Lake Getaway (Marion)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92280000/92274000/92273936/0123bd5f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Beautiful Lake Getaway (Marion)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92280000/92274000/92273936/d45fc06a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Beautiful Lake Getaway (Marion)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92280000/92274000/92273936/2ab01385.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Beautiful Lake Getaway (Marion)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92280000/92274000/92273936/8a1391a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched on the Lake of Egypt, this fully renovated 2 bed/2 bath waterfront home invites you to unwind with a beautiful lake view. Relax on the private deck, swim from your personal dock or enjoy evenings by the fire pit. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Beautiful Lake Getaway 2 bed/2 bath + pullout couch, fully renovated water front home on the Lake of Egypt with a beautiful view. Private deck and swimming dock, fire pit, kayak, and smart TVs included. 5 minutes from Interstate 57 and 10 minutes from Downtown Marion. 2 night minimum stay. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - On the waterfront ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99810000/99801800/99801709/320f0f9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Relaxing lake front home with beautiful view on the lake, sleeps 7\. 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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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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 ## About the area Located in Creal Springs, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 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. [Visit our Creal Springs travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Creal-Springs.dx6168017) [View more Holiday homes in Creal Springs](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Creal-Springs-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6168017-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C37.61152%2C-88.92590&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5sDVbZAj0Pbi3IxpGHJb-r6xNaA=) Marion, IL ### What's nearby - ![Southern Illinois featuring landscape views, a sunset and forest scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635944113522/0e29d2f8-2d58-457a-908d-4b89b13776d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Shawnee National Forest 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - ![#BvS100K](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000434209/015cfa09-34a3-4cd5-a744-59044e95ddf6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Ferne Clyffe State Park 14 min drive \- 10.1 miles - ![Giant City State Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532655802/a941bd45-8b83-4cac-b912-05647c703b65.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Giant City State Park 30 min drive \- 23.0 miles - ![Campus Lake at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, IL.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2248/9b5bcf3c-b257-45df-ada0-2586a8bac9f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Southern Illinois University 35 min drive \- 29.6 miles - Lake of Egypt 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles ### Getting around - Carbondale Station 33 min drive - Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) 23 min drive ### Restaurants - Acee's Neighborhood Market & Deli 14 min drive - Cross-Eyed Bear 17 min walk - Wendy's 9 min drive - Grassy General Store 13 min drive - Tommy Macks Marina 17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beautiful Lake Getaway pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Beautiful Lake Getaway? ### What time is check-in at Beautiful Lake Getaway? ### What time is check-out at Beautiful Lake Getaway? ### Where is Beautiful Lake Getaway located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Beautiful Lake Getaway Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 22 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael L. 3 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lakefront weekend We had a wonderful stay for the weekend. Excellent property and location. Fire pit is awesome! Very clean and functional house. Would definitely stay there again. ##### Michael L. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily W. 15 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Safe, clean, beautiful location Great property, no complaints! Easy check in. Very clean. Comfortable bed. The lake was great for kayaking and fishing. We would definitely book this property again. ##### Emily W. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lora M. 10 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nicely stocked home Home is very clean and nicely decorated. Kitchen had everything we needed. Nicely stocked. Loved the kayaks, beach area, and fire pit. ##### Lora M. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ada M. 1 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Another great stay Second time at the beautiful lake house. This time our daughter and husband joined us. Plenty of room for 4\. We enjoyed all the indoor and outdoor amenities, all as shown on listing. The owners are kind and easy to reach. All of us loved our stay and we’ll be back ##### Ada M. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather S. 16 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cool Place We visited Lake if Egypt with another couple for first time. The cabin is newly remodeled and on the Lake. Weather was cool and rainy but we made the best of peaceful dock and fire pit on the beach. The area is beautiful in the fall and plenty to to within reasonable driving distance-hiking, wineries, distilleries, small towns. Recommend this gem for getaway!! ##### Heather S. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### DAVE R. 17 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### good location , 4/12/2024 thru 4/15/2024 property was clean ,nice protected harbor,well maintained, nice,quiet neighborhood,great sleeping accomodations,very comfortable,CAUTION : SHOWER IS VERY SLIPPERY. ##### DAVE R. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pati Buck O. 28 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Lake Getaway My friend and I both thought this home was beautiful. We met halfway, me from Willowbrook IL, she from Lynchburg TN and has an amazing, relaxing weekend! Your home is perfectly stocked and renovations are perfect. Master suite and 2nd bedroom with bathroom next to it was extremely accommodating for each of us. Comfortable beds and great quality linens! Kitchen fully stocked. View of lake was spectacular! We will definitely meet here again in the future! ##### Pati Buck O. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy S. 25 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great getaway! Lov’n this place! Great ambience!! Clean and fresh…great decor..so relaxing! It made for the perfect getaway with my friends. The owner was really nice to work with, answering any questions about the property. Very accommodating to our arrival and departure plans! Very convenient for our paddle boarding with the big dock. There was also kayaks available to use as well! Fire pit came in handy as a beacon to lead our way home one evening:) Back porch was wonderful to grill, eat, and relax on. Definitely recommending this place to friends and family and look forward to renting here again!! ##### Amy S. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Megan C. 16 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls Weekend Absolutely immaculate property! The stay at this lake house could not have been any better. We honestly did not need to pack half of the things that we did because the house was stocked with everything we could have needed. We all felt very much at home and comfortable. The kitchen was so spacious and everything was completely renovated and spotless. The bathrooms and showers were so nice!! Trenton made accommodations for us to stay an extra night and it made our girls trip even better just to enjoy the dock, kayaks and house for one more night! ##### Megan C. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kory R. 1 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy One of the best spots on the lake. Location is perfect and house is always clean. Will definitely be staying here again next summer. ##### Kory R. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kyle K. 14 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great home, the property was clean, would recommend the house to anybody! ##### Kyle K. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve G. 5 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay! Very well done! ##### Steve G. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dena S. 27 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Long weekend at the lake We enjoyed our stay, the house was very nice and well stocked. The outdoor areas and the view were fantastic. We brought our own boat and the dock was perfect. Thanks for a great trip, we’d love to visit again. ##### Dena S. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheryl T. 9 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### RELAXXXXXXING We had a great time floating on the kayaks and in the water. Everything was great! ##### Cheryl T. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David K. 15 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Egypt Lake Place was very nice. Met and exceeded my expectations. ##### David K. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Troy H. 31 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice and clean Very nice place. Spotless and well equipped. ##### Troy H. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa E. 11 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful property. Well stocked and thought out for guests. Close to marinas, DG, and other stores. WiFi was great. Will 100% book again. Only complaint was the mattresses. Those were about 2/10, but we're 50 and picky. ![SWIMMING!](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/bacd0c42-a071-4dea-a008-ac4a984681db-1754872345504.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![The dock was perfect. ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/26605681-841a-4f7a-aede-3442ebe6d76b-1754872346687.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Lake!!!](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/b8038fe4-c54f-4cab-8c2e-657040c1ea2b-1754872337797.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Melissa E. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melanie G. 17 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing at the Lake The house was just as described, and beautifully appointed. The homeowner preemptively dropped off flashlights and batteries ahead of severe weather. We wouldn't hesitate to stay there again. ##### Melanie G. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kolton P. 1 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short but sweet We just wanted a place south of us in Illinois that would allow us to enjoy the lakes and parks around the area. This place offers this and much more.Beautiful fire pit and dock to enjoy the views of the lake and a place to fish off of.(if you have a boat, your own private dock to your house for the night)Plenty of state parks to visit within a hour radius of the area with plenty even closer.House was clean, fresh and ready for use.We only did a weekend trip but you can get lost down here for easily a week or two if you are an outdoor enthusiast. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/8c6c1293-bc4f-45e7-b8bf-c9f8f7b78ad2-1748805102737.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Kolton P. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ada M. 19 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Stay The home was exactly as pictured, spacious, brightly lit, tastefully decorated, and clean. Everything looks new. We enjoyed swimming from the new dock, grilling, burning a fire, eating and sitting on the nice deck while seeing the lovely lake view. The lake is awesome, with clean super warm water for swimming and good fishing. The surrounding area is also nice for taking walks. The owners are quick to respond to any questions you might have. The family did a lovely renovation job here. We hope to come back soon. ##### Ada M. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### P N. 22 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### P N. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hannah C. 31 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Hannah C. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ---