Hidden Gem- with the best view of Lake of Egypt! - Kayaks included/1 bed/1 bath!
4.5
Excellent(17 Reviews)House in Lake of Egypt
5 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsPets allowed, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this house rental
Lake of Egypt vacation rental. Cozy and Cute 1-bedroom, 1 bath, split level unit at the Lake of Egypt in Southern Illinois. Newly Renovated! Nice lake view from your own private porch. Relaxing sitting area facing the lake. Grill included and fire pit included. Your own boat dock, paddle boards, and kayaks for use.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Map of Lake of Egypt
Reviews
4.5
Excellent(17 Reviews)4.5
It is a great place right on the water. We did not realize that the only bathroom is up a narrow, winding staircase. We are both in our mid seventies, so we probably won’t rent this particular home again because of that. It would be perfect for someone younger! We may consider renting a different property near by though, because it is really beautiful.
4.5
We had a great time with our family of 5 exploring the area. They were wonderful about answering questions, so I was prepared to bring what we needed to make this lightly stocked rental work. We were glad we brought sheets for the futon, and they had sheets for the hide-a-bed. They had a breakfast nook with 4 stools, so we brought in a bag chair from home to use, although it was harder to play boardgames from a short chair. If I were coming back and planning board games, I might bring a card table--or bring another stool!
There were 4 chairs and a table out on the balcony with a beautiful view, so we ate together out there. They were very accommodating about getting us access to kayaks for our whole group, since they own the houses immediately around what we rented, so we shared with them. It was close quarters with the neighbors and a shared backyard, so we had some nice chats and shared some s'mores over the fire pit! We had a wonderful time. The lake was warm, there were great hikes close by, and we loved being able to hop on the kayaks whenever we wanted. I think they are just starting out at this property, and I think an information sheet would have been helpful--the questions that they were so gracious to answer probably would have been included in an info sheet, including wifi password, which kayaks were we allowed to use, where the sheets were for the hide-a-bed, etc. We brought disposable plates, cups, etc, since we were a larger group, and that was good.
4.5
Beautiful place could use a little more cleaning but overall pretty nice
4.5
Only bad thing was bathroom on 2nd floor bedroom on first .enjoyed stay would stay again
4.5
We did enjoy the stay immensely. It was perfect location for the eclipse and proximity to the water. The washer and drier were great and the BBQ (although we did not use it).
A few suggested improvements: I do think that the statement "fully stocked" kitchen was a bit overstated. I would add to the supplies--a colander to drain pasta,, salad tongs, wine glasses and maybe more than 1 small glass.
I would also clearly state: Bring your own hair drier. Plus: Note: bathroom is on a separate level from the bed.
Also, I would suggest you remount the paper towel holder. Having screws protruding thru the shelf not only limited the storage but, was an accident waiting to happen with someone cutting their hands.
And finally, for a $400/nite rental, I would expect a more comfortable bed and not covered with a plastic cover (this was very hot).
I would highly recommend your rental to others once the improvements were made.
Thanks again for your prompt response to a pot with a lid
4.5
We enjoyed our visit so much! The view of Lake Egypt was gorgeous. The home was small, clean and had everything we needed for a weekend stay!
4.5
Friendly helpful host. Great stay.
4.5
Took a long weekend stay here to do some hiking at various places in the Shawnee forest. The place itself was perfect for my needs - clean, good internet, and had all the items I needed. It was nice waking up to the morning view of the lake. Would stay again if I wanted to visit the western part of the forest.
4.5
Overall, this place was fine. Bed was comfortable and the view was nice. Could use some improvements for safety such as smoke alarm up instead of on top of frig and spiral staircase secured so it doesn't wobble. Dogs are allowed which we knew, but clean up better after they visit please. Loved the hiking and biking in the area. No condiments, spices, etc were provided.
4.5
We had a great stay at this place. It was very small but overall it was a good time. Wonderful view!
4.5
Very nice unit with patio overlooking the lake. Great area with lots of outdoor activities with nearby national forests, wildlife refuges, etc. The host was very helpful with quick responses. Highly recommended!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Lake of Egypt?
The average price for a rental in Lake of Egypt is $363 per night. This rental is $115 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Hidden Gem- with the best view of Lake of Egypt! - Kayaks included/1 bed/1 bath!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Hidden Gem- with the best view of Lake of Egypt! - Kayaks included/1 bed/1 bath! pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Hidden Gem- with the best view of Lake of Egypt! - Kayaks included/1 bed/1 bath!?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, internet / wifi, laundry, and balcony or patio.
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