Title: Wild Sun Retreat- Waterfront, firepit, Kayak, lily pad, pet friendly with fee Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Wild Sun Retreat- Waterfront, firepit, Kayak, lily pad, pet friendly with fee Holiday home in Creal Springs, steps from Shawnee National Forest ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120560000/120554400/120554356/92bbdcfb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120560000/120554400/120554356/w1200h674x0y1-949029e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120560000/120554400/120554356/28451a12.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120560000/120554400/120554356/e5ee45ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120560000/120554400/120554356/a431a750.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Wild Sun Retreat- Waterfront, firepit, Kayak, lily pad, pet friendly with fee provides laundry facilities and more. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Washer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Wild Sun Retreat- Waterfront, firepit, Kayak, lily pad, pet friendly with fee Welcome to Wild Sunrise Retreat – Your Perfect Lakefront Escape! Wake up to breathtaking lakefront views and soak in the peace of nature at Wild Sunrise Retreat. This spacious getaway sits on deep water with its own one-slip dock (owner’s boat occupies the slip, but guests are welcome to tie off on the side). Perfect for families, couples, or small groups looking to relax and reconnect, this home is designed to maximize both comfort and scenery. Step inside and enjoy a bright living room with huge windows framing the lake, a fully stocked kitchen for all your cooking needs, and a cozy sunroom with extra dining and sitting space perfect for your morning coffee. Upstairs offers two bedrooms — one with a king bed and one with a queen bed — plus a full bath. Downstairs is perfect for families, featuring two open-concept bedrooms separated by a wall and room divider with one queen bed and three single beds, a convenient kitchenette/bar area, and an additional bath. Outside, relax on the spacious patio with a gas fireplace and comfy seating, fire up the gas grill for a lakeside cookout, sway in the hammock with a water view, or take out the included kayaks for a paddle. Direct water access makes it easy to dock your boat on the side. Pet Friendly (With Conditions): We welcome trained, non-shedding breeds with a pet fee. Dogs must stay off furniture and bedding, be crated when left unattended, and remain leashed outside. Bringing a shedding breed against the rules will result in a $100 additional cleaning fee if excessive hair is left behind. Whether you’re here for fishing, boating, or simply soaking up the sunrise with coffee in hand, Wild Sunrise Retreat is your perfect lakefront escape. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 9 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35530000/35528000/35527936/44ad4533.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful, LAKEFRONT Home at Lake of Egypt! 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Start a load of towels Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 9 kg per pet) Note from host: Must be non shedding and well trained. ### 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 is a carbon monoxide detector 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area Creal Springs is home to this holiday home. Kokopelli Golf Club and Blue Sky Vineyards are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Shawnee National Forest and Ferne Clyffe State Park. [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¢er=37.60212,-88.92166&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:i%60pdFjov%7DO%3FS%3FS%3FS%3FS%40S%40Q%40S%40S%40QBS%40S%40SBQBSBQBSBQBSDSDQBSDQDQDOFQDSFQDOFQFQFOFQFOFOHQHMFQHMHOHOHMHOHMJMHMJMHMLMHKJMJKLKJKJKJKLKJILILIJILILILILGLGLGNILELELGNELENELENELENCNCLCNANEN%3FLCNANANALAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40NBL%3FNDN%40NBLBNBLDNDNDLDNDLDLFLDNDLHLFLFLFLHLHLHLHJHLHJHLJJJLJJJJJJJJLJJJLJLHLJLHLHLHNJLHNFNHLHPFLHPFNFNFPHNDPFPFNDPFRDPDNDPDRBPDPDRBRBPBRBPBRBP%40RBR%40R%40R%40P%40R%40P%40R%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRARARARAPARARCPARCPCRCRCPCRCREPEPCPEREPENERGPEPGNGRENINGPGNGNIPGLIPINGLINKLINILINKJILKLKLKJKLKJKJKJMJKJMJKHMJKFMHMHMHMHMFMFMFMHOFMDMDMDODMFODOBMDOBMBOBOBOBM%40O%40OBO%3FO%40M%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAOAO%3FOCMAOAOCOCMCOCOCMEOCMEOGMEOEMEMEMGOIMGMGMGMIMIMIKIMGMKKIMKKKKKKKMKKKKMIKMMIMKMIKKOIMIOIMIOIMIOGQIMIQGOGOGQGOGOGSEOGQEQGSEOEQEQCSEQEQCSCSCQCSCSCQASAQCSASAQASASAS%3FS%3FS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=I_qe7Np6vyjEIKgEXZVM8TDQ9TY=) Creal Springs, IL ### What's nearby - Lake of Egypt - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Shawnee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Ferne Clyffe State Park - 27 min drive - 13.6 miles - Marion Cultural and Civic Center - 30 min drive - 14.0 miles - Southern Illinois University - 55 min drive - 34.6 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 - ‪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. ### 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question