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Sailor’s Hideaway

Family-friendly stay near Shawnee National Forest

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
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Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Creal Springs, IL
  • Place, Lake of Egypt
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Giant City State Park
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Place, Southern Illinois University
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Airport, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the area

Creal Springs

On lake.Within half a mile (1 km) of this Creal Springs vacation home, you'll find Shawnee National Forest and Lake of Egypt. Marion Carnegie Library and Goreville City Hall are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lake of Egypt - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ferne Clyffe State Park - 22 min drive - 23.9 km
  • Tunnel Hill State Trail - 32 min drive - 46.0 km
  • Giant City State Park - 37 min drive - 45.0 km
  • Southern Illinois University - 42 min drive - 54.9 km

Getting around

  • Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Acee's Neighborhood Market & Deli - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Tommy Macks Marina - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Cross-Eyed Bear - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Texas Taco - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sailor’s Hideaway

Enjoy the peaceful retreat at our lake view home at Lake of Egypt. Minutes away from Fern Cliff State Park, Shawnee National Forest, multiple wineries and much more. The kitchen is equipped for cooking all your meals. We have Wi-Fi and smart TVs to stream Netflix and chill out with your family. Enjoy your beverages on the front deck and have a wiener roast around the fire pit. Enjoy!
The space
My home has an open floor plan that has been recently redecorated. There is a master suite with a king bed and garden tub. The second bedroom has a full bed and the third bedroom has twin beds. There is an air mattress and a large couch if extra sleeping areas are needed. A washer and dryer are provided.
Other things to note
Must be 25 years old to rent.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck/patio
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sailor’s Hideaway to the airport?

This vacation home is 19.5 mi (29-min drive) away from the Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sailor’s Hideaway have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Sailor’s Hideaway offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sailor’s Hideaway?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Sailor’s Hideaway?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sailor’s Hideaway?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Sailor’s Hideaway have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Sailor’s Hideaway have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Sailor’s Hideaway to downtown Creal Springs?

This vacation home is 4.5 mi away from Creal Springs.

Sailor’s Hideaway Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and amenities!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Golf Trip Weekend

We were there for a weekend golf trip. Everything was just as listing said.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful beach house

The host was amazing and the house was so warm and welcoming with so much charm. If ever back in the area, will definitely stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick Trip to Southern IL

Sailor's Hideway was clean and quiet. We look forward to renting again during the warmer months and when we have more time to enjoy the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicky M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A weekend wedding

I stayed here for 2 nights to attend a wedding on Lake of Egyptt.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We liked it

The family enjoyed our time at the house. It had plenty of supplies, kitchen needs, and bedding. On a side note, we ate at Triple E BBQ. Our whole group did not like the food.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

DeDe L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Updated double wide

It was what we needed. We didn’t stay here much, just slept here. Indoor/outdoor furniture for living room, but comfortable. Ants were a problem in kitchen and bathroom. Limited kitchen utensils, but we made do with what they had.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Time spent at Sailor’s Hideaway

The host was very friendly and helpful. She has really put effort into the property. There was plenty of room for my three friends and me during our stay. Water pressure was good and it was nice to sit at the dining room table to play cards at night. The air conditioner worked well, and it was nice to have the ceiling fans. The neighbor’s two dogs were outside when we pulled up. They were extremely friendly, and we are dog people, so it didn’t bother us. Overall nice experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter L.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Long weekend vacation

So selected this cabin due to the close proximity of other family cabin on the same street. Really only just use the cabin to shower and sleep due to the rest of the family in the nearby cabin . Overall state of this cabin is exactly like the photos . Place is clean, hot and cold water ,beds were comfortable. There was a musty smell inside the house during the time we were there. Good communication leading to day of stay but had no response when querying about how to enter the cabin on the day . We turned up and front door was unlocked. Anyway, the cabin did our purpose and will use again in future(unless I can find a cheaper place on the same street).
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Beth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot; nice owner!

The house is just like the pics. So cute and very clean! Communication was great until the week of our trip and I could not get the information on how to enter the property. Luckily, the owner answered my call when we arrived and helped us get in. She is very nice and was apologetic about mixing up the days we were coming in. However, that meant the AC hadn’t been turned on and it was 82 degrees in the house. The first night was very hot as we could not get the air to work properly. The owner and her friend (who happened to live next door) were very communicative with us; even late at night (10:30 pm) trying to help us get the house cooled off. It eventually worked but we woke up around 4am with it being 60 and we were freezing. The last 2 nights was normal temperature and great. The friend (since owner was not nearby) had gone over and cleaned out the unit (or did something) and I think that helped. The only thing I would recommend to future guests is to check in with your host and ask that she give you the code and have her to turn the AC on with her phone (if in summer months) ahead of time so you don’t have to wrestle with it. Other than that, the house is great! The check-out process is easy.Plenty of space and comfy beds.Besides a little bit of miscommunication and AC mishaps- I would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Stay at Sailors Hideaway!!

Our stay at sailor's hideaway was amazing. We stayed from May 10th through May 15th 2024. The property is situated on a 2 lot corner lot with a frontdeck. Porch has a barbecue and a nice table to sit at to watch the sunset and sunrise. Birds were seeing we saw multiple. Dear mother, dear and not very many books. The property was not really decorated outside but again. They had some bad weather and flowers are just now. Starting to Bloom. The inside is decorated in a rustic beautiful relaxing beach theme, with sandy tone. I was amaZed with the very soft feeling floors. They were almost like cushions, and after a hard long day at S.I.U. Graduation that floor felt amazing. One bathroom did have a slight ant problem, but due to the weather, we understood. So, if you cannot handle bugs, then you might want to stop and pick up some bug spray for ants before you go in May. This property and the host has provided everything you would need for a long week plus stay! The only thing I did not find that I needed was some fingernail clippers!! We truly enjoyed everything about this property and look forward to staying here again! Vickie was a perfect host. Left us aline, neighbors were quiet, check in was simple and easy! A+++ 10 stars minus a couple anrs and cicadas haha.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024