Lake side house rentals in Lake of Egypt

My Mom, sisters and I recently stayed at Dave and Sara's 'Lake of Egypt Hilltop Retreat' for a girls' weekend, and we had a great time! The cozy property has beautiful views of Lake of Egypt and it's really a serene setting. The accommodations were great for our group. We really loved the open-concept living and dining area where we were able to gather comfortably to chat, share meals, and relax after exploring the area. The fully equipped kitchen made meal prep a breeze. We weren't able to fully enjoy the outdoor space with the deck and firepit due to the bitterly cold temps and rain, but we hope to be able to enjoy both during our next stay. The retreat's location was ideal, offering a peaceful escape while still being close (20-min drive) to plenty of activities. We loved exploring the nearby trails in Shawnee National Forest and some cute breakfast spot and antique shops. This was the perfect setting for quality time with my Mom and sisters. Thank you, Dave and Sara!

The property was everything we wanted and expected from the host's listing. Beautiful and secure boat dock for keeping our boat secure while enjoying the many amenities offered by the owner (multiple outdoor cooking opportunities and complete indoor kitchen with many extras)! Host was very gracious and quick to respond with any question I asked. The property was beautiful and the host was great! Would definitely recommend a stay here at Lake of Egypt!

This a beautiful property. We spent a lovely weekend here and enjoyed the setting. It was great for three couples. We used the main house and one of the cabins. We enjoyed eating breakfast outside and sitting by the fire at night. Thanks for a great weekend

It was a great stay! Close to a beautiful parks and trails! Easy to get to and from. Great place for recharging our batteries! Very good fireplace and a nice small stream by the cabin!

Absolutely gorgeous views and extremely relaxing which is exactly what my partner & I wanted for our overnight getaway. We were very impressed & will definitely be booking again sometime soon; thank you so much, Kevin!

Our stay at the cabin was amazing! The cabin was beautiful, clean, and well-stocked, making for a perfect getaway. What truly stood out was their incredible hospitality—after it snowed about 4 inches overnight, Tom went above and beyond to ensure we were safe, had the stairs accessible, and even offered a refund if we needed to leave early or a later checkout the following day. Their communication was excellent, and they made us feel so welcome. We’re so grateful for the experience and can’t wait to come back, hopefully in the warmer months to enjoy the lake!

This house was perfect for our group of six for a girls wknd getaway! Host was easy to communicate with & also let us check in early which was a huge plus, in addition to the complimentary coffee! We hope to return in the future. Thank you!

We absolutely loved our stay! The cabin was beautiful and cozy. The kitchen had everything you could need to cook and a nice coffee maker. Everything was extremely clean and the host was very friendly. We would definitely stay here again!

This place exceeded our expectations! Would highly recommend

Lovely place, quiet, peaceful cove. House has everything. The screened decks are stellar for enjoying the natural beauty. Bird watchers try the 3rd level, no screen and in the treetops. Very dog friendly property. Kind and attentive host. We had a great time and hope to come back.

Had a great stay celebrating my dad's 90th birthday! The house was easy to find, clean and Trenton was responsive to my questions. Would stay here again!

If I could give it more the 5 stars, I would! Beautiful, cozy home. Fully stocked kitchen, games, movies, etc. Sheri was so helpful and made us feel appreciated and accommodated. Will definitely be back!

Second time our group has stayed there. Great place and Josh was quick to get back to us.

My wife, friends, and I were in the area for the Tunnel Hill 100. The location of the house was great. Only about 25 minutes from Vienna City Park where the race started. There was plenty of room for all of us. The home was exceptionally clean, and the views of the lake were amazing. Megan was a great host. She quickly answered all of the questions I had and kept in good touch with us. I am considering returning to the race next year. Catching Rays is definitely a place I would return to.

This house is super cute, has modern updates and the surroundings are peaceful. Our family of five felt right at home during our stay. We will definitely try to come back in the future.

This location comfortably housed ten people and offered plenty of amenities and room for activities. Very accommodating of my family. Tina was extremely helpful throughout the process of booking this location and checking in. I highly recommend this location. Thank you, Tina!

Great place to stay, beautiful views, very clean and comfortable, high speed internet, definitely will be back!!! Very easy to communicate with owners, always responded within minutes, I can say only positive things about our experience!!!!! 😊

we stayed here to look at houses in the area. the house was awesome, beautiful views of the lake. host was very responsive and even gave us suggestions for our house hunt. very flexible on our check out time. I would highly recommend!!

We enjoyed our stay here. The house was exactly as described and in a quiet neighborhood. The house was also very clean, from the bedrooms and living room to the kitchen, which had all of the utensils, pot and pans you'd need for cooking. We also unexpectedly needed to stay an extra night and Lori quickly responded and made it happen seamlessly for us.

My family and I LOVED this place. I would honestly say it’s even more beautiful in person. This place was such a WOW! I’d love to experience this cabin during the Summer months. I felt like this was a home away from home! Thank you Dongola Bay for the hospitality and allowing us to get the REAL cabin experience! See you guys next time!

You can’t ask for a better host. Everytime I stay Rosene is extremely pleasant and friendly. There is always a sweet treat waiting that is absolutely delicious. It very quiet and tranquil. A great place to get away and clear your head. And it’s always spotless. Only place I’ll stay when visiting southern Illinois.

We absolutely loved this stay! I would definitely buy this house if it was on the market. The house is stunning, looks exactly like pictures. Very spacious. I would stay here again!

One of the cleanest airbnbs I have stayed in! The sheets and bedding were not only super comfortable but smelled clean and fresh too. The house was comfortable, cozy and decorated cute. The host was great with flexibility and she was super responsive. Overall, it was a great stay and we can’t wait to book again!

The cabin was very clean and the hosts were nice enough to give us some of their farm fresh eggs, which were delicious. We traveled with 2 children under 2 and they both LOVED the farm animals. We had some pretty wet and snowy weather overnight before we left and the hosts already had the drive salted and plowed so that we could easily get out.