Title: Tranquil Waters Retreat 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 # Tranquil Waters Retreat Holiday home in Effingham with kitchen and fireplace ## Photo gallery for Tranquil Waters Retreat ![Property grounds - Tranquil Waters Retreat (Effingham)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113900000/113893000/113892936/f9fd3e1c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Tranquil Waters Retreat (Effingham)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113900000/113893000/113892936/3a4fa713.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Tranquil Waters Retreat (Effingham)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113900000/113893000/113892936/05553ef1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dishwasher, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils - Tranquil Waters Retreat (Effingham)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113900000/113893000/113892936/c697719d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Tranquil Waters Retreat (Effingham)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113900000/113893000/113892936/81d270ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Tranquil Waters Retreat provides laundry facilities and more. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Tranquil Waters Retreat Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish space on Lake Sara with beautiful lake views. With plenty of space across two floors, kids can enjoy their own space with TVs and games while the adults relax upstairs. Lake Sara is located near Effingham, IL and offers boating, fishing and swimming. The home is only eight (8) minutes drive from town, and just inside a cove so the lake views are fantastic but not on the main body where the waves can be quite big. There is a boat dock where you can park a boat and we have kayaks and water toys for guests to can use. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 2 steps to reach entrance - Area rugs in public areas - Handrails in stairways (76 centimetre high) - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No lift (single-level property) - Smooth flooring in public areas - 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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 ### Property is also known as 27003 ## About the area Effingham is home to this holiday home. Veteran's Monument and Dr. Charles M. Wright Mansion are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Bliss Park and Effingham County Fairgrounds. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Tranquil Waters Retreat 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 7 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claire V. 5 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Everything about this place is wonderful! ##### Claire V. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen W. 13 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This property was fabulous! It was the perfect location with the perfect amount of space to visit with family over the weekend and celebrate family. We will definitely stay here again if our travels allow it and we would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a wonderful quiet property with plenty of room. ##### Karen W. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cindy J. 18 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy Disliked: Check-in, communication Very nice house, clean, easy to find.I will definitely go back next year. ##### Cindy J. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jill T. 16 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Tranquil Waters Retreat was perfect for our two-family getaway! The home is beautifully decorated, spotless, and stocked with everything we needed. We loved the bonus game room with ping pong and board games, and there was plenty of indoor and outdoor space for everyone to relax. The lake views were gorgeous and made our stay so peaceful. Truly an ideal spot for making memories—we’d definitely come back! ##### Jill T. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary W. 18 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful house and lake setting. Close enough to town to pickup supplies or go out to eat. Gas grill on deck worked great. Our family reunion worked well there. It was a good central location for those living in different areas of Illinois. 3 very nice bathrooms and 4 bedrooms. Plenty of space to spread out and do your own thing if desired. We did not have time to use the hot tub or game table. Kitchen big enough to cook most of our meals together. We really enjoyed our time there. Nothing bad to say. Would definitely recommend ##### Mary W. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary P. 28 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tvs It would be better if the tv in the guest bedroom worked. We were never able to get it to stay on. ##### Mary P. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judith P. 1 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Was very nice, easy to locate, clean, spacious....hot tub was not working which was disappointing and boat dock needs work and new lumber. Overall it was a very nice place to stay! ##### Judith P. 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