Title: Blue Haven 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 # Blue Haven Holiday home in Marion, steps from Shawnee National Forest ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96300000/96297000/96296935/w905h683x59y0-87781e16.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96300000/96297000/96296935/w1011h683x13y0-99079cab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96300000/96297000/96296935/w1024h400x0y142-2f51c03d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96300000/96297000/96296935/w508h683x258y0-f987e3f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96300000/96297000/96296935/w906h683x59y0-727eb4c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Blue Haven sits at the top of a hill overlooking Lake Egypt and Pyramid Acres Marina. From this comfortable two-bedroom home, enjoy the view of the lake or walk across to launch your boat for some time on the water. It's spacious enough for families or friends looking for a getaway. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## 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. ### Blue Haven Welcome to Blue Haven! This newly remodeled two bedroom home is conveniently located directly across the street from Pyramid Acres Marina at The Lake of Egypt where you can launch your boat to cruise the waters or fish. Decide to have a bite to eat or a few drinks with the ease of walking back to the house. Blue Haven sits at the top of a hill where you can enjoy the view of the lake and marina. It is spacious and comfortable for a family getaway or a weekend trip with friends. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the marina ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96300000/96299100/96299031/w905h683x60y0-be229d5f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Blue Oasis Marion - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=96299031&PinnedHotelID=96299031&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101390000/101382300/101382265/w1024h468x0y107-76b316ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sailor’s Hideaway Creal Springs - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.2 Wonderful 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=101382265&PinnedHotelID=101382265&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100340000/100332600/100332530/2b838c88.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Down Time on Lake of Egypt! 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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether 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 Marion 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. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and hunting nearby. [Visit our Marion travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marion.dx2469) [View more Holiday homes in Marion](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marion-Private-Holiday-Homes.d2469-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=37.621067,-88.930695&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:wvsdFxgx%7DO%3FS%3FQ%3FS%40S%3FS%40S%40S%40S%40QBS%40SBS%40QBSBSBQBQDSBQDQDSBQDSFQDODQFQFQDQFOFQFOFQHOFOHOFOHOHOHMHOHOJKHOJMHMJMJKHMLKHMLKJKJKJILKJKLILILILIJILGLILGNGLGLGLENGLELENELENENCLENCNCLCNANCLANANANAN%3FN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%40N%40NBN%40LBNBLBNDNBLDNDLDNDLDLFNDLFLFLFNFJHLFLHLHLHJHLHLJJJLHJJJJJJJLJJJLJJJLHLJLHNJJFNJNHLHNFNHNFNHNFNFPHNFPFNDPFPDPFPDNDPDRDPDRBPDPBRDP%40PBRBRBPBR%40R%40RBP%40R%3FR%40R%40R%3FR%40R%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FRAR%3FRARAR%3FRARCPARARCRCPCRCRAPEPCREPCPEREPEPERENGPEPGPEPGNGPINGNGPINGNINGNILINKNGLKLINKLILKJKLKJKLKJKJKLKJMHKJMHMJKHMHMHMHMFKHOFMFMFMFODMFMDODMDODMDOBODMBO%40MDO%40OBO%3FOBM%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FO%3FOAOAOCM%3FOCOAMEOAOCMEOCOEMEOEMEMEOGMEMGMGOGMGMIMGKIMIMIMIMKKIMKKIKKKMMKIKMMIKKMKKIMKMIOKMIMIOIOIMIOGOIOGOIQGOGOGQGOEQGQGQEQEOGSEQCQESEQCQESCQCQCSCSAQCSASCSAQASASAS%3FSAS%3FS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=jlRUJvTpKLSiIhCEzrDFt9F0ahQ=) Marion, IL ### What's nearby - Lake of Egypt - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles - Ferne Clyffe State Park - 15 min drive - 9.3 miles - Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge - 18 min drive - 13.0 miles - Marion Cultural and Civic Center - 19 min drive - 10.4 miles - Southern Illinois University - 43 min drive - 30.3 miles ### Getting around - Carbondale Station - 34 min drive - Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 19 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Acee's Neighborhood Market & Deli - ‬11 min drive - ‪Cross-Eyed Bear - ‬4 min drive - ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive - ‪Texas Taco - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Blue Haven pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). ### What time is check-in at Blue Haven? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Blue Haven? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Blue Haven located? > Situated in Marion, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Shawnee National Forest and Lake of Egypt. Goreville City Hall and Goreville City Park are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Blue Haven Reviews 9.4 ### 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) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8/10 Good #### Pat D. 9 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Eclipse blast Made a whirlwind trip to catch the eclipse. Place was clean and easy upfront communications. Good location for fishers. It’s under some renovations which we don’t care about but some might. ##### Pat D. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stacy M. 31 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place Our family needed a place to stay in the Lake of Egypt area while visiting my mother-in-law that allowed our dog. This place was perfect. Clean and comfortable with a small fenced-in side yard. We appreciated having some indoor and outdoor games to keep us busy. The marina is within walking distance and offered food and drink options. All in all a lovely stay and would stay again. Highly recommend the short drive to Cross Eyed Bear for dinner. If you prefer cooking all of your meals, you will need to bring your own cooking oil, salt, pepper, etc. ##### Stacy M. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debbie G. 3 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Right by the lake This was a great place to stay! Large kitchen equipped with everything for cooking, 2 bathrooms, big front room, across the street from the marina which made it very easy and quick to get to the boat ramp. The weather did not allow us to enjoy the outside, but there is a lot of seating on the porch and in the yard to enjoy when the weather is nice. There was an outside electric plug in for my husband to charge the boat battery. The marina has a nice bar and a lot of outside seating. The check in/out was very easy, Ginger was easy to contact and replied to any questions quickly. Everything was very clean, ceiling fans in both bedrooms and the front room. Very comfortable for a weekend stay or longer. ##### Debbie G. 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