Title: Relaxing escape or fishing getaway! Central location for hiking, wineries, fun 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 # Relaxing escape or fishing getaway! Central location for hiking, wineries, fun ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27340000/27330200/27330191/88286e72.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27340000/27330200/27330191/7aa29248.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27340000/27330200/27330191/9767c8b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27340000/27330200/27330191/891834f8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27340000/27330200/27330191/92e48169.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Take advantage of a firepit, an arcade/games room and laundry facilities at Relaxing escape or fishing getaway! Central location for hiking, wineries, fun . Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91700 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Relaxing escape or fishing getaway! Central location for hiking, wineries, fun If you like what you see but the dates you prefer aren't available, check out our other rentals on the Lake of Egypt: The Lake Cabin (#4303299) and Cypress View (#9386466). The perfect place for EVERYONE in your circle. Centrally nestled in the Shawnee National Forest and wine trail, you can enjoy the many hiking and site seeing opportunities all around you! The Eagle's Nest has only one step to the house and one step to the dock ON the Lake of Egypt. A paved sitting area is ideal for all ages to rest, play, and enjoy the view. A GRASSY YARD makes a great setting for yard games, while the PORCH & SUN ROOM are perfect for visiting, game playing, and plain RELAXATION. There is a COVERED, 2-slip BOAT DOCK with POWER for your boat(s), or you could rent our PONTOON for an additional fee. Make this location your next destination for serenity, fun, or whatever you need! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Dock - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio - Yard ### 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 - No lift (single-level property) - Single level property - Smooth flooring in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Well-lit path to entrance - Smoke-free property - Note from host: Smoking outdoors with proper waste disposal is OK ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the marina - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Boat - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Spelunking nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Unit size: 1,700 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 25 ### 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 ### Pets Pets not allowed Note from host: Absolutely no exceptions - SORRY! ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Small beach is perfect for kiddos - No stairs ### Events No events allowed OK to have up to 15 people for meal or lake time ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Smoking outdoors with proper waste disposal is OK ## 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 Note from host: OK to have up to 15 people for meal or lake time Long-term renters welcome 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock 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 Registration Number 044-5000-3-001 ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ## About the area Located in Goreville, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Blue Sky Vineyards and Kokopelli Golf Club 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Goreville travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Goreville.dx3000434209) [View more Holiday homes in Goreville](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Goreville-Private-Holiday-Homes.d3000434209-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%7C37.57888%2C-88.93624&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=hn7G4flzzAIZTuZABHZg9ArJMHw=) Goreville, IL ### What's nearby - Shawnee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Lake of Egypt - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles - Ferne Clyffe State Park - 10 min drive - 5.4 miles - Marion Cultural and Civic Center - 22 min drive - 18.1 miles - Southern Illinois University - 44 min drive - 32.3 miles ### Getting around - Carbondale Station - 37 min drive - Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 24 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Acee's Neighborhood Market & Deli - ‬8 min drive - Cross-Eyed Bear - ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive - ‪Texas Taco - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Relaxing escape or fishing getaway! Central location for hiking, wineries, fun pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Relaxing escape or fishing getaway! Central location for hiking, wineries, fun ? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Relaxing escape or fishing getaway! Central location for hiking, wineries, fun ? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Relaxing escape or fishing getaway! Central location for hiking, wineries, fun located? > Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Shawnee National Forest and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Lake of Egypt. Goreville City Hall and Goreville City Park are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Relaxing escape or fishing getaway! Central location for hiking, wineries, fun Reviews 10 ### 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 283 8 - Good 8 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Amenities ### 8.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ed D. 3 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Annual fishing trip 4th year we’ve stayed at properties owned by Jeff and Heather. Always great all around. Wouldn’t want to stay any place else on Lake of Egypt. ##### Ed D. Stayed 5 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa R. 11 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Stay We had an excellent day at this property. Everything was as described. We would definitely stay here again and recommend others. ##### Lisa R. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### H G. 30 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean house, calm water Excellent property, great hosts and lots of relaxing. There’s a place to walk/run in Marion called the Crisp Sports Complex. That’s for flat landers like me who don’t do big hills. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0f35134f-f66c-42e9-b620-ac3869e377ba-1748566146664.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3b067c44-de18-48dd-b53a-a1b67f68e53d-1748566152472.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### H G. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard J. 16 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### fishing trip The crappie fishing could have better, but the home and property exultant. I highly recommend any property this host owns. ##### Richard J. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Neal H. 14 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect vacation home We absolutely loved this house. Extremely clean and comfortable. Everything is maintained well. Great fishing all week! Jeff and Heather have thought of everything to make your stay amazing. Little things like extra chairs, a card table and light switches labeledtruly make a difference. The outside area is lovely to enjoy the view and relax. If you are looking for a vacation home at Lake of Egypt, look no further! ##### Neal H. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joe & Anna Z. 25 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best hidden gem in the area We found the perfect location to meet our college kids for Easter weekend!. The home was spacious and clean, offering the ideal setup to hang out with family. We absolutely loved the outdoor space too. The view of the lake was incredibly relaxing. The best part was that this home provided the perfect space for some amazing family time! ##### Joe & Anna Z. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon B. 8 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cousin's Weekend Retreat My sister and cousins enjoyed this home so much! In spite of constant rain we found plenty to do. The beds are comfy, the floor plan is great and there is a great kitchen for group cooking. We would definitely come back again! ##### Sharon B. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### noreen s. 25 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to re-charge Relaxing, quiet, beautiful.. Comfortable accommodations. Everything was clean and there was plenty of space. Hosts were very helpful and attentive ##### noreen s. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denay K. 20 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Getaway Beautiful setting in a great location with well stocked kitchen and comfortable beds. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely return. ##### Denay K. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donovan V. 28 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great fishing trip The house was very clean and well taken care of. It was a great location on the lake for fishing and was easy to get to with a trailer. The owner was very nice and helped with getting the boat trailer parked in the driveway! It was a short drive to a grocery store and several restaurants but was easily done. The dock was in great shape and easy to use as well as being in deep enough water. ##### Donovan V. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol B. 3 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Shawnee National Forest Everything about our stay was wonderful, but with one small exception. The roads to the house were narrow and difficult - but this is not the fault of the people who own the house. Highest ratings for everything else. ##### Carol B. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### liz d. 24 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Illinois Great stay :) ##### liz d. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Val P. 5 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### stunning location Beautiful location and will be amazing in spring / summer weather . Great outdoor space. ##### Val P. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Neala T. 1 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Easter Trip This place is amazing ##### Neala T. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather N. 6 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing! This property was extremely clean and had everything we needed for a fun and relaxing stay. ##### Heather N. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leeanne L. 19 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### SIU Graduation Quick weekend trip for my son's graduation. Very clean with a spacious kitchen. Penty of room for sleeping and very pretty view from the kitchen. Worked out great for us. ##### Leeanne L. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aaron O. 22 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay! Owners were nice, house was clean and just like the pictures. The covered dock was a great place to keep the boat and fishing was good! ##### Aaron O. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sherri K. 22 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous! This place was absolutely perfect! The hosts were great to work with and made sure everything was perfect for our stay. Do not hesitate to book this property! ##### Sherri K. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deborah R. 11 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls Only Trip We loved the house! It provided a quiet beautiful retreat. Jeff and Heather are superb hosts. ##### Deborah R. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dan H. 17 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place, great hosts We had a wonderful time. Everything is as advertised or better. ##### Dan H. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patrick B. 25 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short Stay House was great and owners were awesome to work with. All positive! ##### Patrick B. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jack H. 3 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Vacation Home We loved our stay at this home. Check-in was easy and the house was so clean. We loved sitting outside and watching all the lake activity. I highly recommend renting this home for your next vacation. ##### Jack H. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James J. 25 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fall getaway Awesome view of the lake, well-kept property. Very quiet and peaceful. Jeff gave information on local spots to visit during our stay. Hope to return next Fall. ##### James J. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jannell C. 17 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing This is a great place to relax & fish. We enjoyed our stay, & hope to stay there again in the future. ##### Jannell C. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Becky B. 11 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Property This is a beautiful property on the water. We really enjoyed the dock and the fire pit. The house was very clean and well kept. ##### Becky B. 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