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

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

Name: The Redbud Cottage--Beach & Quiet. Lake Sara Waterfront & Wood Fires.
Address: Effingham County, Illinois, 62401, United States, Effingham County, 62401, United States
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Effingham County, Illinois, 62401

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Golf course

Hiking

Basketball court

Wi-Fi in public areas

BBQ

No smoking in public areas

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Property Description

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.About pets:No pets allowed.Sorry. We are always a No Pets property..About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.On lake--Lifejackets needed! We have many sizes..About customRules:Please leave Kitchen as Clean as you found it! We'll have the rest of the cottage & laundry cleaned for you..Please, No Outside Noise (on decks or by the water) after 10 p.m. and before 8 a.m. We live in a quiet neighborhood with mostly retired neighbors!,Please use your heads when using Cottage Linens and Blankets. Our Housekeeper has to Wash Every Item you pull out! Please use just what you need..About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.Smoking allowed out in our yard and by the lake..About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 21.About events:No events allowed.Renters having loud parties will be ejected..

9.8/10

Outstanding

Rating from third party

Cleanliness9.8

Amenities9.8

Location9.8

Service9.8

Surroundings

Train: Amtrak Mattoon Station

(57.7 km)

Landmarks: Blue Point Baptist Church

(1.3 km)

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Three-Bedroom Cottage

3 bedrooms: 3 king beds

Non-smoking

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9.8/10

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Cleanliness9.8
Amenities9.8
Location9.8
Service9.8

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Property Policies

Check-in and Check-out Times

Check-in: after 16:00

Check-out: Before 11:00

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome at this property.

Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.

Cribs and Extra Beds

Please contact the hotel for details about crib and extra bed policies.

Age Requirements

The main guest checking in must be at least 21 years old

Property host

David Hartmann

Speaks Spanish, French

About this property

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.About pets:No pets allowed.Sorry. We are always a No Pets property..About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.On lake--Lifejackets needed! We have many sizes..About customRules:Please leave Kitchen as Clean as you found it! We'll have the rest of the cottage & laundry cleaned for you..Please, No Outside Noise (on decks or by the water) after 10 p.m. and before 8 a.m. We live in a quiet neighborhood with mostly retired neighbors!,Please use your heads when using Cottage Linens and Blankets. Our Housekeeper has to Wash Every Item you pull out! Please use just what you need..About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.Smoking allowed out in our yard and by the lake..About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 21.About events:No events allowed.Renters having loud parties will be ejected..

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About This Property

Nearest Train Station	Amtrak Mattoon Station
Distance to Train Station	57.74KM
Hotel Star Rating	4

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

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