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Tranquil Waters Retreat

Holiday home in Effingham with kitchen and fireplace

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Terrace/patio
Interior
TV, fireplace
Property grounds
Exterior
Tranquil Waters Retreat provides laundry facilities and more.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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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
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Pickleball

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Property grounds

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  • Washer
  • Dryer
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

Map
Effingham, IL

What's nearby

  • Cardinal Golf Course - 8 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Effingham Performance Center - 13 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Lake Sara - 15 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Cross at the Crossroads - 16 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Effingham County Courthouse - 17 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • Effingham Station - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Niemerg's Steakhouse - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tranquil Waters Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tranquil Waters Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tranquil Waters Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tranquil Waters Retreat located?

Situated in Effingham, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Cardinal Golf Course, Effingham Performance Center and Lake Sara. HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital and Evergreen Bark Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Tranquil Waters Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cindy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Very nice house, clean, easy to find.I will definitely go back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill T.

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith P.

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025