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Wild Sun Retreat- Waterfront, firepit, Kayak, lily pad, pet friendly with fee

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Interior
TV
Exterior
Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Creal Springs, IL
  • Place, Shawnee National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake of Egypt
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Southern Illinois University
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Creal Springs

In Creal Springs .Within a 5-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Shawnee National Forest and Lake of Egypt. Marion Carnegie Library and Goreville City Hall are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Shawnee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Lake of Egypt - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ferne Clyffe State Park - 21 min drive - 13.3 miles
  • Giant City State Park - 37 min drive - 26.2 miles
  • Southern Illinois University - 43 min drive - 32.8 miles

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 44 min drive
  • Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Acee's Neighborhood Market & Deli - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Cross-Eyed Bear - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Tommy Macks Marina - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Big Blues Que - ‬17 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.

Wild Sun Retreat- Waterfront, firepit, Kayak, lily pad, pet friendly with fee

Welcome to Wild Sunrise Retreat – Your Perfect Lakefront Escape!

Wake up to breathtaking lakefront views and soak in the peace of nature at Wild Sunrise Retreat. This spacious getaway sits on deep water with its own one-slip dock (owner’s boat occupies the slip, but guests are welcome to tie off on the side). Perfect for families, couples, or small groups looking to relax and reconnect, this home is designed to maximize both comfort and scenery.

Step inside and enjoy a bright living room with huge windows framing the lake, a fully stocked kitchen for all your cooking needs, and a cozy sunroom with extra dining and sitting space perfect for your morning coffee. Upstairs offers two bedrooms — one with a king bed and one with a queen bed — plus a full bath.

Downstairs is perfect for families, featuring two open-concept bedrooms separated by a wall and room divider with one queen bed and three single beds, a convenient kitchenette/bar area, and an additional bath.

Outside, relax on the spacious patio with a gas fireplace and comfy seating, fire up the gas grill for a lakeside cookout, sway in the hammock with a water view, or take out the included kayaks for a paddle. Direct water access makes it easy to dock your boat on the side.

Pet Friendly (With Conditions): We welcome trained, non-shedding breeds with a pet fee. Dogs must stay off furniture and bedding, be crated when left unattended, and remain leashed outside. Bringing a shedding breed against the rules will result in a $100 additional cleaning fee if excessive hair is left behind.

Whether you’re here for fishing, boating, or simply soaking up the sunrise with coffee in hand, Wild Sunrise Retreat is your perfect lakefront escape.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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)

Policies

Check-in

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

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
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
If you brought a pet please clean up excess hair and any pet waste outside.
Start a load of towels
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Must be non shedding and well trained.

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
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Wild Sun Retreat- Waterfront, firepit, Kayak, lily pad, pet friendly with fee to the airport?

This vacation home is 18.9 mi (30-min drive) away from the Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Wild Sun Retreat- Waterfront, firepit, Kayak, lily pad, pet friendly with fee have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Wild Sun Retreat- Waterfront, firepit, Kayak, lily pad, pet friendly with fee offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Wild Sun Retreat- Waterfront, firepit, Kayak, lily pad, pet friendly with fee?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Wild Sun Retreat- Waterfront, firepit, Kayak, lily pad, pet friendly with fee?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Wild Sun Retreat- Waterfront, firepit, Kayak, lily pad, pet friendly with fee?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Wild Sun Retreat- Waterfront, firepit, Kayak, lily pad, pet friendly with fee have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Wild Sun Retreat- Waterfront, firepit, Kayak, lily pad, pet friendly with fee have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Wild Sun Retreat- Waterfront, firepit, Kayak, lily pad, pet friendly with fee to downtown Creal Springs?

This vacation home is 4.9 mi away from Creal Springs.

Wild Sun Retreat- Waterfront, firepit, Kayak, lily pad, pet friendly with fee Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aaron E.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property is as advertised and was completely pet friendly. Beautiful views and easy access to the water. Loved our weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
We were able to bring our shed-free pups with us to enjoy hiking during the day and relaxing views of the lake in the evenings. Perfect retreat over the holiday. 10/10.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kylie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location is lovely! The back porch view really is stunning. We had our coffee out there every morning. I made the host aware of some small changes that would make a stay excellent in the future. If you're looking for a clean house with lots of space to spread out, then this is a GREAT house. We stayed for Thanksgiving which was cold. In the summer it would be DIVINE to be right on the lake. The only other thing to consider is that parking is steep and only has 2 spaces. We made it work, but make sure your vehicle wouldn't bottom out. Overall, a GREAT stay.
Coffee on the porch every morning
such a beautiful patio to enjoy the water!
More coffee with a view
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean house very comfy! Love the view of the lake! Had everything we needed! Would definitely stay again! Love the patio with gas fire pit!!! Thank you for a great place to visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, clean, and updated property. Wonderful lake views from all areas of the home and lower level. Main bed was very comfortable ( only 2 of us). Many extras that we have not had in other rental homes that made it more special.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Back patio was amazing. I visited with my elderly mom and she was able to sit outside on the beautifully furnished space.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025