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Best location on Lake of Egypt by land and by water!

Marion vacation home with kitchen

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A serene lakeside property with a brick structure, lush greenery, and a clear view of the lake.
A brick archway leading to a patio with a view of a lake and trees.
A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a granite countertop, and stainless steel appliances. There are three bar stools and a sink with a faucet.
A sandy beach with pebbles, trees, and a calm lake.
A covered patio with brick flooring and red and white Adirondack chairs, overlooking a body of water.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Marion, IL
  • Place, Shawnee National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake of Egypt
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Southern Illinois University
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the area

Marion

On lake.Within a 5-minute walk of this Marion vacation home, you'll find Shawnee National Forest and Lake of Egypt. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge and Marion Carnegie Library.
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What's nearby

  • Shawnee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lake of Egypt - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Giant City State Park - 30 min drive - 39.5 km
  • Southern Illinois University - 34 min drive - 49.4 km
  • Garden of the Gods Recreation Area - 57 min drive - 73.7 km

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 35 min drive
  • Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Acee's Neighborhood Market & Deli - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Whiffle Boys Pizza - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Marion / Shawnee National Forest KOA - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 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.

Best location on Lake of Egypt by land and by water!

Welcome to the best location on the lake, by water and by land! This 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom house has beautiful sunrises and even better sunsets!


-2 hours from STL
-3 hours from Nashville

-7 minutes off interstate 24 or 57
-10 minutes from Marion

-Spacious outdoor for birthday parties, family gatherings, and much more
-less than a minute from a full service marina
-Brand new dock with 3 parking spots

-Full kitchen with microwave, oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, pots and pans, basic spices, crock pot, coffee pot, dishes and utensils.
-Large living room with ample seating and TV with Amazon Firestick
-Dining room with seating for 6
-additional seating at bar for 4
-Washer and Dryer with detergent and laundry baskets
-dowstairs full bath with shower, towels provided
-downstairs bedroom with queen bed and closet linens provided, and TV with Amazon Firestick
-downstairs bedroom with two sets of bunkbeds, closet, and linens provided
-upstairs bathroom with tub/shower, newly renovated, towels provided
-upstairs bedroom with queen bed, closet, sitting area overlooking the lake, linens provided
-upstairs master bedroom with king bed, closet, full bathroom, sitting area overlooking the lake, and TV with Amazon Firestick, linens provided

Outdoor:
-charcoal grill (charcoal and lighter fluid not included)
-firepit
-outdoor seating
-beach
-chairs
-beach wagon
-playing cards

Don't miss out on:
-Hiking
-Wineries and wine trials
-Breweries
-Golfing
-Ziplining
-Horseback Riding
And more

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural area
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Contact for questions on more guests

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: Contact for questions on more guests
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30. Note from host: Contact for questions on more guests For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Best location on Lake of Egypt by land and by water! to the airport?

This vacation home is 16.4 mi (23-min drive) away from the Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Best location on Lake of Egypt by land and by water! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Best location on Lake of Egypt by land and by water! to the beach?

This vacation home is 16.6 mi (30-min drive) from Campground Beach.

Does Best location on Lake of Egypt by land and by water! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Best location on Lake of Egypt by land and by water!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Best location on Lake of Egypt by land and by water!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Best location on Lake of Egypt by land and by water!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Best location on Lake of Egypt by land and by water! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Best location on Lake of Egypt by land and by water! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Best location on Lake of Egypt by land and by water! to downtown Marion?

This vacation home is 7.8 mi away from Marion.

Best location on Lake of Egypt by land and by water! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an amazing property. Clean, and spacious. Close to the marina and far away from everything. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just as described. Absolutely stunning location! Our family all loved this property. The kayaks were a big hit with our adult kids. Just wish we had longer to stay so we could have done more. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views of the lake out of every window
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Guys fishing trip.

Great place! We enjoy it every year!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Place

This location was the perfect spot for a relaxing time to spend with family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun!

This was a great place for an extended family vacation. The land itself is beautiful and the house clean and spacious.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

4th of July fun

We had a wonderful time at this property. We stayed here a couple of years ago and couldn't wait to stay again. Lots of activities to do around the property and kept the whole family busy. Loved being close to the ski area for our water tubing loving kids. The kayaks were great and the little beach area kept our 3 year old entertained for hours. This property is a gem!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous property

Our entire family enjoyed our vacation. The property is beautiful. The kayaks were an added bonus. The location on the lake is so convenient. We will be back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect lake spot!

Gorgeous lake front property!! Perfect for adults and kids. Host provided everything to make our stay easy and fun. The kayaks were a nice touch. Sunset views were unbelievable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome location

Best location on the lake, plenty of room inside and on the property outside. Quite and remote. Chandler provided great communication with us and helped us with all of our needs. We are already booking it for next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Place on the Lake

Really enjoyed the location and the house. The house was impeccable and spacious. We were able to play games outside and even built a bon fire right on the shore line. It was wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved Everything About It!

Home is beautiful and smelled so good!Would easily sleep 13 to 14 people Outside furniture made a great place to hangout Dining room had a big table so we all could eat together The views from the upstairs bedroom were gorgeous. Love the sitting areas in the bedrooms. Our five-year-old granddaughter said, "Maw Maw, I really like our new home!"
Best view for watching the sunset over the lake
Tommy gave us a complimentary boat ride
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

5 Stars

Stayed for a weekend bachelor party and there was plenty room for 10 people. We had room enough for 3 boats on the dock. One of the best spots on the lake as we had the entire point to ourselves. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake House Weekend

Very nice property and excellent location! Only thing missing was a pontoon but we knew that going in! The house was very clean and had everything we needed. We had no problems with check-in and had an overall great stay. Thanks! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for a Larger Group

Myself and friends picked Lake of Egypt for our annual fishing trip. This place worked perfectly for our group size both inside and out. Plenty of parking, indoor and outdoor furniture was very comfortable. The view and quiet, private location have to be the best on the lake. Macks Marina is a very short drive away along with the Cross Eyed Bear which has a great staff and food. Great communication with the owner/Property Manager and home was well stocked. Hope to stay here on our next trip to Lake of Egypt.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and relaxing

The house is beautifully kept and clean. The location could not be better! Extremely private on the point; it basically feels like an island. Loved using the kayaks. Plenty of kitchenware, lots of towels for beach and bathroom. It feels remote but there are stores with essentials nearby. The beach wagon was so helpful! We loved the porch the most - great furniture. We'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishing Trip '24

Our second time staying at this home for an annual fishing trip. This is an amazing home with the best view of the lake. The home accomdated 9 of us with no problem, indoors and out. Close to everything we needed. Within walking distance of the Cross eyed Bear which has excellent food, service and staff! Hopeful to stay next year and even bringing our wives back to this area later this summer. Chandler was great to communicate with and very responsive!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best location on the lake!

We had a group of family ages 6 months to 93! This property is by far the best location on the lake. We enjoyed the huge yard and my son was able to practice some baseball while enjoying our lake vacation. The beach could have used a little more sand but other than that we had a wonderful time! We stayed for 4 nights and enjoyed the location right by the ski area for tubing with the kids. Being next to the marina was also a plus and we walked there to eat the first night. The neighborhood was great for taking evening walks with the kids in strollers. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer getaway

We had a wonderful stay in the house. It was very spacious for our group of 9 adults. The house was equipped nicely and the beds were very comfortable. The outside seating area was the best we have ever had, plenty of chairs for everyone to relax and enjoy the beautiful view of the lake from all sides. It was especially nice due to it rained one day and we were able to sit out there and enjoy the view thru rain drops. Being on the point was the best. We will definitely come back to this house again. Thanks Chandler.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Grill

When we arrived there was not a grill like they had listed under amenities, I contacted the owner and they had their maintenance person, purchase a new one and put it together Friday during the day. I think this shows they will go above and beyond for their customers. Thank You again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Disappointing - poor upkeep and not as advertised

Some nice perks, but disappointing overall. The property offers a nice peninsula location for lake views, large yard for playing outside, and nicely updated bathrooms. The kayaks provided were the best we've ever used. However, we were disappointed in the lack of upkeep on this property. The biggest disappointment was the lack of beach. It is advertised as one of the amenities and included in the photos. In reality, it was a mud bank, not a beach. The photos were clearly very outdated, and the beach has not been kept up. The kids were excited to be able to play on the beach during our stay, and ended up not having one after all. The doors on the property are also poorly maintained. The front door was EXTREMELY difficult to open and close. Other interior doors were also difficult to open and shut as well, and the master closet door was broken. Beyond that, we felt the owners didn't provide everything we needed - just 6 rolls of toilet paper in the entire 3-bathroom house for 7 people for five days, and no hand soap at the kitchen sink. Details like this are frustrating, because then we had to go to the store and buy those items during our vacation. We rated lower on the cleaning because the main areas seemed clean, but the windows were filled with dirt and dead bugs.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location by land was super easy to access and close to two marinas. The house location on a peninsula was wonderful. Excellent views of the lake! The kids enjoyed fishing all along the shoreline of the property. Lots of outdoor seating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome! Place and location can’t get any better! Thank you for sharing this beauty!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing family get away

This property is ideal for a getaway. Excellent view of the lake & all the amenities. We will stay here again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025