Title: Countryside 3-Bedroom Home with Pond near I57/R148 & Lake of Egypt Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=119213742&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Countryside 3-Bedroom Home with Pond near I57/R148 & Lake of Egypt Holiday home in Marion, near Shawnee National Forest ## Photo gallery for Countryside 3-Bedroom Home with Pond near I57/R148 & Lake of Egypt ![Property grounds - Countryside 3-Bedroom Home with Pond near I57/R148 & Lake of Egypt (Marion)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119220000/119213800/119213742/be5b9d35.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Countryside 3-Bedroom Home with Pond near I57/R148 & Lake of Egypt (Marion)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119220000/119213800/119213742/524c514f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Countryside 3-Bedroom Home with Pond near I57/R148 & Lake of Egypt (Marion)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119220000/119213800/119213742/8f9a6b98.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Countryside 3-Bedroom Home with Pond near I57/R148 & Lake of Egypt (Marion)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119220000/119213800/119213742/503ee64f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Countryside 3-Bedroom Home with Pond near I57/R148 & Lake of Egypt (Marion)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119220000/119213800/119213742/efb9d607.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Countryside 3-Bedroom Home with Pond near I57/R148 & Lake of Egypt provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Barbecue grill £199 includes taxes & fees 6 Jan - 7 Jan ## 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. ### Countryside 3-Bedroom Home with Pond near I57/R148 & Lake of Egypt Escape to nature in this charming countryside home perfect for families and outdoor lovers! This peaceful retreat features private hiking trails winding through wooded acreage, a serene pond right outside the back door for relaxing or fishing, and a babbling creek. In an ideal central location just a short drive from the Lake of Egypt, local wineries, the Shawnee National Forest and several state parks, it is the perfect base for your next family adventure in beautiful Southern Illinois! During your stay you will have access to the 75-acre property with two ponds, a few creeks and two miles of hiking trails. Also feel free to visit the chapel and covered bridge. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48260000/48256500/48256439/be71c627.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ALL SEASONS Retreat! 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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 Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=37.62512,-88.96831&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:aptdF%7Cr_%7EO%3FS%3FS%3FS%40S%3FS%40S%40S%40S%40QBS%40S%40SBQBSBSBQBSDQBQDQDSBQDQDQFQDQFQDQFQFOFQFOFOHQFOHOFOHOHMHOHOHMHMJOHMJKJMJMHKJMJKLKJKJMJILKJILKLILIJILILGLILGNGLGLGLGLENELENELENENCLCNELANENANCL%3FNCNAN%3FNAN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%3FL%40NBN%3FLBN%40NDN%40LDNBNBLDNDLDNDLDLFLDNFLFLFLFLHLFLHLHLHJHLJLHJJLHJLJJJJJJJLJJJLJLHJJLHNHLHLJNHNHLFNHNFNHNFPFNHNFPFNDPFPDPFPDPDPDPDPDRBPDPBRBPBPBRBRBPBR%40R%40R%40PBR%3FR%40R%40R%3FR%40R%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRAP%3FRARAR%3FRCRAPARARCRCPCRCRCPCPCREPCPEREREPEPENGPERGNEPGPGNINGPGNINGNINGNINILKNINILILKLILKLKLKJKLKJKJKJKJMHKJMJMHKHMHMHMHMHMFMFMFMFOFMDMFMDODMDODMDODOBMBOBOBO%40MBO%40O%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAOAOAOAMAOCOAOCMCOCMCOEOEMEOCMGOEMEMGMGMGOGMGMGMIMIKIMIMIMIKKMKKIKKKKMKKKKMIKKMKMKMIMKMIMIOIOIMIOIOGOIOGOIOGQGOGOGQGQEOGSEQGOEQEQCSESEQCQEQCSCQCSCSCQASASCSAQASASAS%3FSAS%3FQ%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=-wFUW6OBgxPFn9OuVbp7k0gVi88=) Marion, IL #### What's nearby - Lake of Egypt \- 3 min drive \- 1.9 miles - Goreville City Hall \- 6 min drive \- 5.9 miles - Goreville City Park \- 6 min drive \- 6.1 miles - Ferne Clyffe State Park \- 7 min drive \- 6.5 miles - Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge \- 10 min drive \- 10.4 miles #### Getting around - Carbondale Station - 29 min drive - Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 15 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Acee's Neighborhood Market & Deli - ‬7 min drive - ‪Cross-Eyed Bear - ‬9 min drive - Wendy's - ‪Grassy General Store - ‬5 min drive - ‪Tommy Macks Marina - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Countryside 3-Bedroom Home with Pond near I57/R148 & Lake of Egypt pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Countryside 3-Bedroom Home with Pond near I57/R148 & Lake of Egypt? ### What time is check-in at Countryside 3-Bedroom Home with Pond near I57/R148 & Lake of Egypt? ### What time is check-out at Countryside 3-Bedroom Home with Pond near I57/R148 & Lake of Egypt? ### Where is Countryside 3-Bedroom Home with Pond near I57/R148 & Lake of Egypt located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Countryside 3-Bedroom Home with Pond near I57/R148 & Lake of Egypt 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 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue H. 7 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location. Wish we had more time, loved the house and the area. ##### Sue H. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Connie B. 18 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The property was beautiful and the home was just what we expected based on the listing. Hannah was very easy to work with and responded to my questions immediately. ##### Connie B. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacquelyn S. 1 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This house is very roomie and comfortable. The kitchen is well stocked small appliances, everyday cooking tools, and common spices.The property is beautiful and well maintained also. This property has a very safe feeling. I would diffently recommend and restay here. ##### Jacquelyn S. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris H. 30 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This home is a very comfortable home and off the main road. The rooms were spacious and well maintained. It was rainy but The pond was really cool. Thank you for the use of your house! Hannah you rock! ##### Chris H. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ---