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Tranquil Waters Retreat

Effingham vacation home with kitchen

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Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Interior
TV, fireplace
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Effingham, IL
  • Place, Cardinal Golf Course
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Effingham Performance Center
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Sara
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Effingham

In Effingham .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Effingham vacation home, you'll find Cardinal Golf Course and Effingham Performance Center. Lake Sara is within 6 miles (10 km) and HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cardinal Golf Course - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Effingham Performance Center - 10 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Lake Sara - 12 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital - 13 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Effingham County Courthouse - 14 min drive - 7.8 miles

Getting around

  • Effingham Station - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬13 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.

Tranquil Waters Retreat

Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish space on Lake Sara with beautiful lake views. With plenty of space across two floors, kids can enjoy their own space with TVs and games while the adults relax upstairs.

Lake Sara is located near Effingham, IL and offers boating, fishing and swimming. The home is only eight (8) minutes drive from town, and just inside a cove so the lake views are fantastic but not on the main body where the waves can be quite big. There is a boat dock where you can park a boat.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways (30 inches high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Pickleball

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

27003

Frequently asked questions

Does Tranquil Waters Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Tranquil Waters Retreat offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Tranquil Waters Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Tranquil Waters Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Tranquil Waters Retreat?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Tranquil Waters Retreat have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Tranquil Waters Retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Tranquil Waters Retreat to downtown Effingham?

This vacation home is 4.4 mi away from Effingham.

Tranquil Waters Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house and lake setting. Close enough to town to pickup supplies or go out to eat. Gas grill on deck worked great. Our family reunion worked well there. It was a good central location for those living in different areas of Illinois. 3 very nice bathrooms and 4 bedrooms. Plenty of space to spread out and do your own thing if desired. We did not have time to use the hot tub or game table. Kitchen big enough to cook most of our meals together. We really enjoyed our time there. Nothing bad to say. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
This property was fabulous! It was the perfect location with the perfect amount of space to visit with family over the weekend and celebrate family. We will definitely stay here again if our travels allow it and we would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a wonderful quiet property with plenty of room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything about this place is wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice house, clean, easy to find.I will definitely go back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Was very nice, easy to locate, clean, spacious....hot tub was not working which was disappointing and boat dock needs work and new lumber. Overall it was a very nice place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil Waters Retreat was perfect for our two-family getaway! The home is beautifully decorated, spotless, and stocked with everything we needed. We loved the bonus game room with ping pong and board games, and there was plenty of indoor and outdoor space for everyone to relax. The lake views were gorgeous and made our stay so peaceful. Truly an ideal spot for making memories—we’d definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tvs

It would be better if the tv in the guest bedroom worked. We were never able to get it to stay on.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025