The Redbud Cottage--Beach & Quiet. Lake Sara Waterfront & Wood Fires.

Property grounds
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap

About this cottage rental

Nestled in Kentucky, this charming cottage for $220 per night is a fantastic choice for your next break. Located in the heart of central Illinois, the Redbud Cottage at Lake Sara is a great destination for families or friends, or a perfect stopover for a trip through the Great Midwest. With your own swimming beach, a floating dock to play on, a beautiful wood-burning fireplace, a dock for fishing, and a large deck for sitting in the sun, enjoy the peace and quiet of our little wooded cottage on the lake. Our beach is SHARED by the Hartmann's grandchildren a few days each Summer. But our grandchildren are still young, will be supervised by adults, and won't use the beach while guests are using the beach or the dock (for example while fishing). Every season is beautiful on Lake Sara, with Spring and Fall being particularly pretty and quiet. The Summer water is wonderful for swimming, and warm from May through September. Enjoy eating on our old family picnic table by the water. Watch the kids swim or play on the beach, or have fun taking a lovely float yourself in Lake Sara's clean, warm water. Wake boarding, tubing, and water skiing are local favorites. There is good fishing for bass, crappie, catfish, and blue gill, especially in the Spring and Fall. Lake Sara sets aside special quiet hours for fishermen. Winter is a great time for crisp woodsy walks and warming fires. Our 3 bedroom, 2 bath cottage sleeps ONLY 6 adults (per local regulations) and a "reasonable amount" of children. We have 3 "very comfortable" [Guest reviews] king size beds and a couple of wonderful wide sleeping couches in front of the fireplace. We have sleeping bags for children and a crib for babies. Our kitchen and downstairs were completely remodeled in early 2021. We have a Keurig Coffemaker, a French coffee press, a dishwasher, and all new dishes and pots and pans. Our washer and dryer and two-car garage make this a perfect spot for an extended stay. A canoe and 5 kayaks are available for the use of our guests. Inside, enjoy the separation of a master suite upstairs, as well as the two-and-a-half story, book-filled living room with its massive stone fireplace. You can burn local wood that you'll find stacked at your door. One of our favorite sports is sitting with a book in front of the fire--wine and s'mores are optional. Our lot is full of tall, beautiful oaks and maples, and is in a pretty neighborhood on the quiet western end of Lake Sara. Redbud trees line Lorton road and are being planted among our woods, bringing their vivid purple/pink flowers in Spring. Views from our huge deck are all water and trees--you can only see one other house. The Lake is surrounded by good Illinois farmland, so it's a wonderful spot for long flat bike rides and walks.

Amenities

Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Family friendly

Map of Kentucky

Reviews

4.9/5.0
Outstanding(383 Reviews)
5.0
Dec 2023
Redbud Cottage really had it all. Perfect spot for a quick family weekend - spacious, cozy, holiday decorations and well equipped for everything you could possibly need. The location is beautiful, and we are already talking about what it would look like in the summer and trying to plan another gathering then! It is also in a great location as far as offset from city but close enough to a variety of shops to stock up on food and supplies. David and Dee were wonderful hosts, providing detailed information about our stay, making it easy and comfortable. Thank you so much!
5.0
Dec 2023
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I will start out by saying that we LOVED our time and the home and because of that we give 5 stars and we would absolutely come back again. 6 adults stayed comfortably (because of the 3 King Size Beds). 3 KING BEDS!!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!! The kitchen is wonderful, WONDERFUL, and we found everything we needed except for a measuring cup. (We could have missed it😁). The kitchen table separates easily and isn’t flat. (cards get caught when sliding them across the table) The table is a bit wide for the space but the length is good and has leaves that can be removed. (This is just being VERY nit picky and giving honest feedback incase changes are ever made an so other reader have good information) The couch / comfy seating for the guests while watching tv or the fireplace. There is one couch and one love seat only allowing for 5 to sit, but only 4 comfortably. We used 2 camping chairs for guests 5 and 6 to sit in (which worked out great) but another love seat would solve that, but space is limited. (Again, just being not picky and honest, but this was all shown In the pictures before we came, so we were prepared. But 5 STARS for sure!!!) One last thing. On check out morning, it would been nice to just make sure the dishes were all in the dishwasher and the dishwasher was started before leaving. The cleaner could put the dishes away making the checkout much easier and help with time for the guests. (Hence the cleaning fee 😁)
5.0
Nov 2023
The property was clean, well stocked, and had a nice view of the lake. Would definitely stay again.
5.0
Nov 2023
Such a beautiful home on Lake Sara. Loved having kayaks available on the property because it was the off season and we would not have been able to rent any. The weather was great for tooling around the lake. The home was clean and large with lots of natural lighting. The beds are large and comfy. The kitchen is well appointed. We had everything we needed. So grateful for the ample firewood. We enjoyed a fire every night.
5.0
Nov 2023
We recently visited the Redbud Cottage with our two young kids and another young family. We chose this location because it was central for our two families but we never would have guessed how beautiful it would be! This cottage is perfectly rustic yet beautifully appointed with updated appliances and the comfiest beds. I’m not sure if we loved the two story stone fireplace inside the house or the fire pit outdoors more! The sunrise over the lake with deer milling about was likely our favorite part. We came during the fall with beautiful changing leaves but will definitely be back during the summer to take advantage of the lake activities!
5.0
Nov 2023
We so enjoyed our stay at Redbud Cottage. The house is clean and cozy, the location is beautiful and remote. We will definitely be back!
5.0
Nov 2023
Nice little place! Kitchen was stocked as was the well seasoned firewood. We enjoyed watching the leaves fall at the lakeside fire pit. Comfy beds.
5.0
Nov 2023
We had a wide range of ages, 6 to 74, and everybody had an amazing time! We would love to return.

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Kentucky?

The average price for a rental in Kentucky is $135 per night. This rental is $85 above the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Redbud Cottage--Beach & Quiet. Lake Sara Waterfront & Wood Fires.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Redbud Cottage--Beach & Quiet. Lake Sara Waterfront & Wood Fires. pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at The Redbud Cottage--Beach & Quiet. Lake Sara Waterfront & Wood Fires.?

We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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