Airport, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
21 min drive
Room options
About the neighborhood
Goreville
On lake.Within a 5-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Shawnee National Forest and Lake of Egypt. Goreville City Hall and Ferne Clyffe State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Marion Cultural and Civic Center - 20 min drive - 20.2 miles
Giant City State Park - 29 min drive - 26.5 miles
Southern Illinois University - 34 min drive - 32.6 miles
Getting around
Carbondale Station - 40 min drive
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
Acee's Neighborhood Market & Deli - 11 min drive
Whiffle Boys Pizza - 13 min drive
Marion / Shawnee National Forest KOA - 26 min drive
Subway - 13 min drive
Wendy's - 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.
3-Slip Dock, Kayaks, Playground
Beautiful 3400 sq. ft. luxury craftsman home on the rocky shores of Lake of Egypt
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
Master Bedroom- queen bed with ensuite bathroom
Bedroom 2- queen bed w/Jack and Jill bathroom shared with Bedroom 3
Bedroom 3- queen bed w/Jack and Jill bathroom shared with Bedroom 2
"Kids Room" Bedroom 4- 2 single twin beds; 1 trundle under a twin bed; 2, 3-tiered bunks; total 9 single beds
Lower Level Bedroom 5- queen bed w/ ensuite bathroom
Lower Level Bedroom 6- queen bed (does not have door)
MAIN LEVEL LAYOUT
Living Room with fireplace
Kitchen with 6 chairs at breakfast bar
Outdoor dining space that seats 6
Dining table that seats 8
Half Bathroom
Washer/Dryer
Bedroom 2 and 3
UPPER LEVEL/LOFT
Master Bedroom overlooking living room and dining area
Ensuite Master Bathroom with walk-in shower
Upper Level- separate stairs: "Kid's room" that sleeps 9
LOWER LEVEL
Second living room with TV and fireplace
Bedroom #5 with ensuite bathroom
Bedroom #6 (no door)
Walk-out to enclosed patio
OUTDOORS
Beautiful landscape highlighting the natural exposed rocks
Playground in front yard for younger guests
Private dock with cleats to tie your own boat or boat rental
Clean deep water for swimming off dock
2 Kayaks
Great base for water skiing and lake lounging- located just off the main channel
Safe, quiet neighborhood with walkable streets
MORE INFORMATION
Just 20 min drive from town of Marion
Close to hiking in the Shawnee National Forest, Ferne Clyffe State Park, Giant City State Park
Within 30 minutes of five wineries on the Shawnee Wine Trail
Close to biking trails at Tunnel Hill Bike Trail, and mountain biking at the new Touch of Nature bike trail
Each guest receives a personalized online Welcome Guide immediately upon booking- so you can plan your trip with all of our personal recommendations of places to go and things to do.
AMENITIES
Half Day Add-On available when adjacent nights are open — check in at 8 AM or check out at 6 PM for half the nightly rate.
WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK
Check-in is after 3 PM. Check-out is before 10 AM.
A rental agreement is required with ID verification within 48 hours of booking or before entry, whichever is first.
Pet Policy: Pets are strictly prohibited on this property. This includes all animals, except for legally defined service animals as permitted under applicable law. Emotional support animals (ESAs) and therapy animals are not considered service animals and are not permitted.
Any unauthorized animal brought onto the property will result in additional cleaning and/or damage fees and may result in immediate termination of the reservation without refund.
Inventory: We provide a "starter package" of inventory for our cabin: 3 rolls of T.P. and 1 full roll of paper towels.
BYO Beach Towels. We provide bath towels
BYO Life Vests HIGHLY encouraged to ensure proper size.
Note from host: No smoking indoors. Fees for violations.
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near the marina
On a lake
On the waterfront
Things to do
Kayak
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rock climbing 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)
Deadbolt lock
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
General
Garden
Unit size: 3,404 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Lock the doors
Start a load of used towels.
Return lake toys and outdoor furniture where you found them.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
Rental agreement must be signed prior to arrival. This includes an ID upload. Renter must be at least 25 years old on arrival date to book.
Accurate guest count is required. Permission is required for visitors.
Absolutely no smoking of any kind indoors including but not limited to all tobacco products and marijuana. $100 charge for smoke odor.
Pets
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Note from host: This is a no-pet property. Violation of this poli…
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Note from host: For a nominal rental fee, we offer infant necessi…
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking indoors. Fees for violations.
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
How close is 3-Slip Dock, Kayaks, Playground to the airport?
This vacation home is 18 mi (28-min drive) away from the Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does 3-Slip Dock, Kayaks, Playground have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
Does 3-Slip Dock, Kayaks, Playground offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at 3-Slip Dock, Kayaks, Playground?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at 3-Slip Dock, Kayaks, Playground?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
Is there free parking at 3-Slip Dock, Kayaks, Playground?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does 3-Slip Dock, Kayaks, Playground have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does 3-Slip Dock, Kayaks, Playground have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is 3-Slip Dock, Kayaks, Playground to downtown Goreville?
This vacation home is 4 mi away from Goreville.
3-Slip Dock, Kayaks, Playground Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
The pictures on the listing depicts exactly what the house looks like in person. Communications with the property manager were always prompt, kind, and helpful. She was also attentive to our needs. The house had everything we wanted & it was clean.
We enjoyed every second of our stay. The house is beautiful and clean. There’s ample space to spread out and enjoy yourself, including many levels of decking. You’ll definitely get a workout in going up and down the stairs to and from the lake!!
This home had many sleeping areas perfect for 7 adults and 6 children ages 2-10. The outdoor playground was very fun for them and the lake trampoline and slide, blue water pad and kayaks were a huge hit with the youngsters and their parents. We cooked and ate 2 suppers, 2 lunches and 3 breakfasts at the home and were very impressed with all the needed appliances, pots and pans and utensils in the kitchen. The home was clean and lovely and views are beautiful! Walking trails nearby were fantastic and the weather was perfect for late September!
Great house and accommodations! Some updates are needed. But I guess they are waiting for someone to purchase the house as there was a for sale sign there. The house had everything we needed for my large family. Be prepared to bring bug spray and watch out for the spiders.
gemo w.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Bob W.
Aug 6, 2025
On the Rocks is a great place for a large family
On the Rocks is a well kept home, well equipped and nicely laid out. We had 7 kids from 6 to 13 that enjoyed the games, the swimming, the boating and the fishing. 6 of them fished and caught close to a hundred small fish off the dock. The weather was hot, so whenever a break was needed, the water and warm and clear for swimming and water games. The entire family had a great time and would recommend this home for a family gathering. Minor thing to consider: Its over 80 steps to get down to the dock. There are plenty of bugs outside but as we are farm families, nothing concerning. Thank you for a great stay.
The house was perfect for our large family! They even had toys in the kids rooms. Games, coffee, trash bags, laundry detergent, and so much more, which was very helpful to not have to pack and take. The large dumpster provided was great as we filled it up! Our family had a great time and plenty of room for us all. Unfortunately, we did have one major issue with no hot water for the first 24 hours. With that said the manager was very responsive to get it worked on as soon as possible. We never got hot water to the upstairs shower, but other than that we had it for the rest of the time we were there. (We only stayed two nights.) A few other things definitely need addressed, like the garbage disposal, door broken, and the outside could use some love as well. I definitely would stay there again, but would hope these things were attended to first for the price we paid.
Jory M.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Genny & Dan A.
Jun 17, 2025
We had a wonderful family time, making new memories together!
The house was large & had several separate areas where we could be together or break into small groups or even be alone. There is a living room area (with comfortable furniture) & a nice family room area (with comfortable furniture).
We enjoyed renting a boat from one of the local marinas, swimming from the dock, using the water trampoline & catching a few fish.
Our large family enjoyed the beautiful, large island in the kitchen, the long dining room table, as well as the nice long table on the deck. There were comfortable chairs to sit around those tables. We ate there, played games & did puzzles on the large surfaces.
The youngest members in our family enjoyed the sandbox & swingset. When we couldn’t get the bathtub stopper to work, they replaced that bathtub stopper by the next day. We appreciated their quick service.
We made many new family memories!
We had a great time up until we checked out. There were some minor issues with showers (water pressure & not enough hot water in one of the showers, but there are 3 showers available. Pretty much everything was great, especially the lake access with the water trampoline & kayaks. Not recommended for anyone who cannot climb a zillion stairs to access the lake though. Upon check out, I let the property owner/manager know the lock on one of the doors was possibly broken. I received a text back asking about why we moved the ceiling tile the in laundry room (no one even noticed that it wasn't originally in place or not). Stated that we basically ripped the screen door out; it was ripped when we got there (I almost took a pic & sent to her, but of course, didn't). We kept the screen door in a locked open position so it would not become more damaged. Upon check out, I noticed the lock on the one door was loose/broken and was told according to the maintenance man it was "fine at the last check out. He explained that 'they pulled the out the lock knob & unseated the tab that holds it in place....It sounds like it was intentionally tampered with because it was inconvenient." We never touched the lock after we unlocked the house upon arrival. I was told they will hold our deposit until repairs are completed. I have never had such an experience in any other homes we have rented in the past. Luckily, I purchased insurance, but now I will need to file a claim.
Doreen G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Deirdre S.
Jul 28, 2026
Expectations EXCEEDED!!!
On the Rocks was perfect for our family of 7 adults and 5 children! Our homes are in Idaho, Indiana, Pennsylvania and NY! We decided this location worked based on all of our transits across the country. First, the ability to dive right into deep, lovely, swim-able water right off the dock was a treat!!!! Second, the home felt like 'home'. We appreciated to no end the supply of kitchen garbage bags, dishes, cleaners, spices....everything...right down to cotton balls and q-tips supplied in each bathroom! We were not short on towels or blankets, ever. The playset and kayaks were nice extras. The kids had a lot of play time in their bunk room or lower level leaving the grown-ups a chance to talk and catch-up while they were happy and cozy. You will LOVE On the Rocks!!!!