Title: 1 Bedroom Pet Friendly Guest House at Sunset Family Lake House with dock access Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 1 Bedroom Pet Friendly Guest House at Sunset Family Lake House with dock access Holiday home with kitchen, steps from Shawnee National Forest ## Photo gallery for 1 Bedroom Pet Friendly Guest House at Sunset Family Lake House with dock access ![Property grounds - 1 Bedroom Pet Friendly Guest House at Sunset Family Lake House with dock access (Creal Springs)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114260000/114253200/114253131/85a1dcac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - 1 Bedroom Pet Friendly Guest House at Sunset Family Lake House with dock access (Creal Springs)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114260000/114253200/114253131/bb03ce66.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - 1 Bedroom Pet Friendly Guest House at Sunset Family Lake House with dock access (Creal Springs)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114260000/114253200/114253131/1c4d2be3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - 1 Bedroom Pet Friendly Guest House at Sunset Family Lake House with dock access (Creal Springs)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114260000/114253200/114253131/cdd5dcd2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - 1 Bedroom Pet Friendly Guest House at Sunset Family Lake House with dock access (Creal Springs)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114260000/114253200/114253131/688980ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 1 Bedroom Pet Friendly Guest House at Sunset Family Lake House with dock access provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space £242 includes taxes & fees 31 Jan - 1 Feb ## 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. ### 1 Bedroom Pet Friendly Guest House at Sunset Family Lake House with dock access Charming 1 bed, 1 bath lake house with stunning waterfront views. Perfect for a peaceful retreat, this cozy home features an open living space, fully equipped kitchen, large corner soaking bathtub, and shared dock for easy access to the water. Relax, enjoy fishing, or take in the serene surroundings. Ideal for weekend getaways or a tranquil full-time escape. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience your own slice of lakeside paradise! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Things to do - Kayak ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95130000/95124000/95123942/w1024h570x0y56-611387f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Canary at Lake of Egypt Creal Springs - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 39 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26&selected=95123942&PinnedHotelID=95123942&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114750000/114745200/114745144/3a7cfe80.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront 4-Bedroom Pet Friendly Lake House w/ dock for boat, fishing, swimming Creal Springs - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 2 reviews £349 includes taxes & fees 12 Jan - 13 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-12&endDate=2026-01-13&selected=114745144&PinnedHotelID=114745144&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114600000/114592600/114592561/6ce6dec8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury Log Cabin w/ Beach & Dock • Sleeps 12 Goreville - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 7 reviews £518 includes taxes & fees 12 Jan - 13 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-12&endDate=2026-01-13&selected=114592561&PinnedHotelID=114592561&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110890000/110885900/110885806/857c6f94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury Lake House w/ Dock & Game Room Goreville - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 9.4 Exceptional 8 reviews £452 includes taxes & fees 12 Jan - 13 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-12&endDate=2026-01-13&selected=110885806&PinnedHotelID=110885806&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117650000/117644300/117644252/973ad47d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake of Egypt, Cabin with Lakeview. 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Creal Springs - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.0 Wonderful 38 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26&selected=99801709&PinnedHotelID=99801709&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 20 ### 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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### 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 Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Please keep all vehicles within the parking spaces designated in the listing photos/welcome guide. No additional street parking is allowed. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 23 kg per pet) Note from host: There is a $50 pet fee per stay. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that 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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=37.60299,-88.92144&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:wepdF%7Emv%7DO%3FS%3FS%3FS%40S%3FS%40S%40Q%40S%40SBQ%40S%40SBQBSBSBQBSDSBQDQDSBQDQDQFQDQFQDOFQFQFOFQFOFOHQHMFQHMHOHOHMHOHMJMHMJMHMLMHKJMJKLKJKJKJKLKJILILIJILILILILGLGLGNILELGLENELENELGNCLENCNCLCNCNCNALANCN%3FNALAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%40N%3FNBN%40L%40NBNBNBLBNBLDNBNFLDNDLDLDLFNDLHLFLFLFLHLHLHLHJHLHLHJJJJLJJJJJJJJLJJJLJLHLJLHLHLHNJLHNHNFLHPFLHPFNFNFPHNDPFPFNDPFPDRDNDPDRBPDPDPBRBRBPBRBRBP%40RBR%40P%40R%40R%40P%40R%40R%3FR%40R%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRAR%3FRARAPARARAPARCRARCPCRCPCRCRCPEREPCPEREPENERGPEPGNGPEPINGPGNGNIPGLIPGLININKLINILILKLILKLKLKJKLKJKJKJMJKJKJMHMHKHMHMHMHMHMFMFMFMHODMDMFMDODMDODODMDOBMBOBO%40ODM%3FOBOBO%3FO%40M%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAOAO%3FOCMCO%3FOEOAMCOCOCMEOEMEOEMEOEMGMEMEOIMGMGMGMIMIMIKIMIMIKIMKKKKKKKMKKKKMIKMMIMKMIMKMIMIOIMIOIOIMGQIMIQGOGOGQGOGQGQEOGQEQGQEQEQCQESEQCSEQCSCSCQCSCQASASCSAQASASAQ%3FSAS%3FS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=AKnmXMXy36vbTuddy305hM2x1uE=) Creal Springs, IL #### What's nearby - Shawnee National Forest \- 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - Lake of Egypt \- 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Ferne Clyffe State Park \- 21 min drive \- 13.4 miles - Giant City State Park \- 37 min drive \- 26.2 miles - Southern Illinois University \- 43 min drive \- 32.8 miles #### Getting around - Carbondale Station - 44 min drive - Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 30 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Acee's Neighborhood Market & Deli - ‬22 min drive - ‪Cross-Eyed Bear - ‬13 min drive - ‪Wendy's - ‬18 min drive - ‪Tommy Macks Marina - ‬13 min drive - ‪Phil’s Bar And Grill - ‬25 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 1 Bedroom Pet Friendly Guest House at Sunset Family Lake House with dock access pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at 1 Bedroom Pet Friendly Guest House at Sunset Family Lake House with dock access? ### How much is parking at 1 Bedroom Pet Friendly Guest House at Sunset Family Lake House with dock access? ### What time is check-in at 1 Bedroom Pet Friendly Guest House at Sunset Family Lake House with dock access? ### What time is check-out at 1 Bedroom Pet Friendly Guest House at Sunset Family Lake House with dock access? ### Where is 1 Bedroom Pet Friendly Guest House at Sunset Family Lake House with dock access located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 1 Bedroom Pet Friendly Guest House at Sunset Family Lake House with dock access 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 4 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cord W. 22 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Easy check in, clean and nice. just as described. Definitely would stay again. ##### Cord W. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle H. 31 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The place was nice and clean. The kitchen was great and we grilled one night Check-in was easy. The property manager was easy to contact and were prompt with respond. We enjoyed the lake a bit floating off the dock and my husband fished a bit. Overall, we had a nice stay. ##### Michelle H. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 28 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Review Nice, clean place right on the lake. Was very quiet at night. Cute lake neighborhood with friendly people on our walk. Very comfortable place. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lorena G. 5 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Stay! We had an amazing time at this property! The home was exactly as described—clean, comfortable, and well-equipped with everything we needed for a relaxing stay. The attention to detail was clear, from the cozy furnishings to the thoughtful touches that made us feel right at home.The location was perfect—close enough to everything we wanted to do, yet quiet and peaceful for relaxing downtime. We especially loved the easy access to the lake, the spacious patio for morning coffee and the beautiful view from the living room.Our host, Rebecca, was fantastic—very responsive, friendly, and helpful throughout the entire process. Check-in was seamless, and all instructions were clear and easy to follow.We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a stress-free getaway. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/a33f9eaf-bdda-4fff-a713-dbebecd4d205-1754395724203.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/67ae21a3-9a65-4902-9e53-b8a08aeedccc-1754395724087.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7a6bf901-6fb7-4ce7-884a-14683171f1f2-1754395724275.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/2e5ba0df-a41e-4aa5-a8a6-672f7b8b4995-1754395724243.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Lorena G. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Damaris M. 17 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Damaris M. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ---