Title: Family Home w/ Deck on Lake Sara: Pets are Welcome 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 # Family Home w/ Deck on Lake Sara: Pets are Welcome Cottage in Effingham with kitchen and balcony ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94360000/94358600/94358591/80511541.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94360000/94358600/94358591/b273bb9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94360000/94358600/94358591/de0dd343.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94360000/94358600/94358591/d17b16ec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94360000/94358600/94358591/86f9916b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Family Home w/ Deck on Lake Sara: Pets are Welcome provides amenities, such as a garden and a playground. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 62497 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Family Home w/ Deck on Lake Sara: Pets are Welcome Cottage in Effingham with kitchen and balcony This smoke-free cottage features an outdoor pool, a garden and barbecues. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. The cottage boasts a fireplace and offers a kitchen and 2.5 bathrooms. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a microwave and a dishwasher, and other amenities include a balcony and a TV. Air-conditioned accommodation at this cottage offers fireplaces and an iron/ironing board. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodation at this 3-star cottage has kitchens with stovetops, microwaves, kitchenware and utensils and dishwashers. Bathrooms include a bath. Recreational amenities at the cottage include an outdoor pool. The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site ### Family friendly - Playground ### Kitchen - Blender - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Spices ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 private bathrooms - Bathtub ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry detergent ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Fee: USD 67.67 per accommodation per stay - Service animals exempt from fees - Pets allowed in specific rooms ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Canoeing - Hunting ### 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) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Free daily continental breakfast ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3400/3382/be582add.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Best Western Delta Inn Effingham - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included 9.2 Wonderful 1,017 reviews £75 includes taxes & fees 30 Nov - 1 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=3382&PinnedHotelID=3382&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed) | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/902400/902318/a1cede69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Days Inn by Wyndham Effingham Effingham - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi 6.0 1,004 reviews £44 includes taxes & fees 29 Nov - 30 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-29&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=902318&PinnedHotelID=902318&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1330000/1322000/1321975/11916b3a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hampton Inn & Suites Effingham Effingham - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included 9.6 Exceptional 669 reviews £86 includes taxes & fees 5 Dec - 6 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&selected=1321975&PinnedHotelID=1321975&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/914400/914400/f2163f3d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Effingham, IL Effingham - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.8 Excellent 1,012 reviews £78 includes taxes & fees 18 Dec - 19 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-18&endDate=2025-12-19&selected=914400&PinnedHotelID=914400&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1720000/1710800/1710768/eb3ef88a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott Effingham Effingham - Pool - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly 9.0 Wonderful 479 reviews £78 includes taxes & fees 14 Dec - 15 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=1710768&PinnedHotelID=1710768&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108750000/108742900/108742886/w907h683x58y0-c800f792.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakeside Sarandipity: Sleeps 8 with outdoor spaces! 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Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room Property Registration Number 025-5000-0-001 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. ### Property is also known as Family Home w/ Deck on Lake Sara: Pets are Welcome Cottage Family Home w/ Deck on Lake Sara: Pets are Welcome Effingham ## About the area ![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%7C39.13966%2C-88.63316&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=pPeshiKwtwd4Od1ng-vOIukzXL4=) Effingham, IL #### What's nearby - Cardinal Golf Course - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles - Effingham Performance Center - 10 min drive - 5.8 miles - Lake Sara - 12 min drive - 7.3 miles - Effingham County Courthouse - 14 min drive - 8.0 miles - Lake Shelbyville - 45 min drive - 33.5 miles #### Getting around - Effingham Station - 17 min drive - Champaign, IL (CMI-University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Williard) - 77 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive - ‪Culver's - ‬12 min drive - ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬11 min drive - ‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min drive - ‪Golden Corral - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Family Home w/ Deck on Lake Sara: Pets are Welcome have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Family Home w/ Deck on Lake Sara: Pets are Welcome pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 67.67 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. ### How much is parking at Family Home w/ Deck on Lake Sara: Pets are Welcome? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Family Home w/ Deck on Lake Sara: Pets are Welcome? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 12:00 AM. ### What time is check-out at Family Home w/ Deck on Lake Sara: Pets are Welcome? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Family Home w/ Deck on Lake Sara: Pets are Welcome located? > Situated in Effingham, this cottage is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Cardinal Golf Course and within 9 miles (15 km) of Effingham Performance Center and Lake Sara. Evergreen Bark Park and HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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