The Redbud Cottage--Beach & Quiet. Lake Sara Waterfront & Wood Fires.
About this cottage rental
Nestled in Kentucky, this charming cottage for $163 per night is a fantastic choice for your next break. 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.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Kentucky
Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(396 Reviews)
5.0
Redbud Cottage really had it all. Perfect spot for a quick family weekend - spacious, cozy, holiday decorations and well equipped for everything you could possibly need. The location is beautiful, and we are already talking about what it would look like in the summer and trying to plan another gathering then! It is also in a great location as far as offset from city but close enough to a variety of shops to stock up on food and supplies. David and Dee were wonderful hosts, providing detailed information about our stay, making it easy and comfortable. Thank you so much!
5.0
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I will start out by saying that we LOVED our time and the home and because of that we give 5 stars and we would absolutely come back again.
6 adults stayed comfortably (because of the 3 King Size Beds).
3 KING BEDS!!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!
The kitchen is wonderful, WONDERFUL, and we found everything we needed except for a measuring cup. (We could have missed it😁).
The kitchen table separates easily and isn’t flat. (cards get caught when sliding them across the table) The table is a bit wide for the space but the length is good and has leaves that can be removed. (This is just being VERY nit picky and giving honest feedback incase changes are ever made an so other reader have good information)
The couch / comfy seating for the guests while watching tv or the fireplace. There is one couch and one love seat only allowing for 5 to sit, but only 4 comfortably. We used 2 camping chairs for guests 5 and 6 to sit in (which worked out great) but another love seat would solve that, but space is limited. (Again, just being not picky and honest, but this was all shown In the pictures before we came, so we were prepared. But 5 STARS for sure!!!)
One last thing. On check out morning, it would been nice to just make sure the dishes were all in the dishwasher and the dishwasher was started before leaving. The cleaner could put the dishes away making the checkout much easier and help with time for the guests. (Hence the cleaning fee 😁)
5.0
The property was clean, well stocked, and had a nice view of the lake. Would definitely stay again.
5.0
Such a beautiful home on Lake Sara. Loved having kayaks available on the property because it was the off season and we would not have been able to rent any. The weather was great for tooling around the lake. The home was clean and large with lots of natural lighting. The beds are large and comfy. The kitchen is well appointed. We had everything we needed. So grateful for the ample firewood. We enjoyed a fire every night.
5.0
We recently visited the Redbud Cottage with our two young kids and another young family. We chose this location because it was central for our two families but we never would have guessed how beautiful it would be! This cottage is perfectly rustic yet beautifully appointed with updated appliances and the comfiest beds. I’m not sure if we loved the two story stone fireplace inside the house or the fire pit outdoors more! The sunrise over the lake with deer milling about was likely our favorite part. We came during the fall with beautiful changing leaves but will definitely be back during the summer to take advantage of the lake activities!
5.0
We so enjoyed our stay at Redbud Cottage. The house is clean and cozy, the location is beautiful and remote. We will definitely be back!
5.0
Nice little place! Kitchen was stocked as was the well seasoned firewood. We enjoyed watching the leaves fall at the lakeside fire pit. Comfy beds.
5.0
We had a wide range of ages, 6 to 74, and everybody had an amazing time! We would love to return.
5.0
We absolutely love the Hartmans’ property and the fall foliage around Lake Sara was stunning! Even though it was rainy during our our stay, we were able to hike and the kids play outside as much as they wanted—and then run inside to warm up with hot cocoa in from of the lovely fire!
Dave is always so responsive with anything needed. We can’t wait to return!
5.0
Once again we had a great relaxing stay at redbud. Thanks David
5.0
Redbud Cottage was a quiet, peaceful, lakeside setting! The house was beautiful, pristine clean, everthing you need was provided, those mattress -- we all slept very well! We enjoyed fising, kayaking, the outdoor firepit, and of course our 'smore! My 3 year old grand daughter enjoyed it to the max and did not want to leave!
5.0
House was beautifully located, and had everything we could need.
Host was very easy to access, and helpful.
Very nice property. Peaceful and relaxing.
5.0
This place is very relaxing! The kids had hours of fun playing in the sand, swimming and taking the kayaks out. Adults had fun fishing, playing games, hanging out on the deck sharing stories and having a great time! Everyone had a great time and we didn't want to leave. Going to stay longer next time we come here. Thank you so much for the wonderful stay! There wasn't much to pack, plenty of amenities which takes all the hastle out of going somewhere to stay. The owner responded quickly with any questions i had. Very nice getaway! Again, thank you!
5.0
We enjoyed the peacefulness of the beach and cottage. A great spot for bike rides around lake houses.
5.0
We really enjoyed this property and our stay here!
4.0
Ideal waterfront with nice beach for kids
5.0
This is the 2nd time we've stayed here and enjoyed it just as much as the first time.
5.0
Great cabin and lake access! Very prompt response from owner.
5.0
It was perfect for my whole family. The kids especially loved the lake and I loved that all life jackets were there. Thank you for letting us make great memories!
5.0
very clean
5.0
Redbud Cottage more than met our expectations and helped to make our first family vacation with our children and their children a huge success. Beautiful views and peaceful surroundings offered all we could hope for. The Hartmanns were wonderful to work with and helped to make our stay as pleasant as possible.
4.0
The cottage is tucked in a nice shady property. The cottage was clean the kitchen had all that was needed to cook on the grill/stove or oven. The outdoor deck, pier, fire pit had plenty of seats place to relax and enjoy the view. We loved the walk out beach we spent time using the kayaks, floating, swimming by the shore and reading. It was a great relaxing weekend. The weather and temperature of the lake was excellent.
5.0
Great place-fully equipped cabin. We stayed because of the beach area for our kids and the kayaks. We would definitely book again!
5.0
Relaxing way to stay on a lake. Very peaceful. Having canoe and kayaks there was a plus.
5.0
Been here before, will do it again, never any problem.
5.0
We enjoyed our stay at Red Bud Cottage on beautiful Lake Sara. The property was clean, spacious and well maintained. The sitting areas by the lake were perfect for relaxing and enjoying the lake life during the day or the fire pit at night. Our family had a great time!
5.0
Absolutely no complaints here. There’s something for everybody.. our family looks forward to this trip every year and will continue to until it’s not an option. Thank you Mr. & Mrs. Hartmann for sharing your piece of paradise. 🙂
5.0
My friends and I loved our stay at the cottage on Lake Sara. A peaceful back deck overlooking the lake and a cozy but updated inside with a good kitchen and family room. The three bedrooms were great an all had king beds. Two updated bathrooms. Very quiet neighborhood with lots of trees.
5.0
Great place to unwind and enjoy the view.
5.0
Host was excellent!!!
The lake house is beautiful ~ with plenty to do!!
Kayaks and canoes … very calm water , kids loved it!!
5.0
The house was very nice. It had everything we needed. Very clean except for some spider webs in the peak of the A-frame. The yard could use some work. Weeds are getting out of control, front and back. The canoe could use some maintenance. Other than that everything was perfect. We would stay again.
5.0
The house was great. Everything like the listing said it would be. The owner was easy to work with. Answer every question in a timely manner. Everything worked in the house. I will rent again.
5.0
It was perfect!! Couldn't ask for
anything better, was fully plus equipped. Any and everything
you needed was right at your fingertips. King beds and lots of pillows were very comfy. Kitchen was a great space to cook from and we also used the gas grill outside on the HUGE deck. A short walk down to the dock where we fished and kept tabs on the 2 geese tending their nest. And if you look hard enough to the right and squint you can see the eagle on the white fence/deck keeping watch on everyone ... everyday ... never leaving his perch... lol.
5.0
We had a great time.
5.0
We had a great time.
5.0
We had a great time with 4 adults and 3 kids (8, 8, 4) fitting in the house nicely. We appreciated the ample amount of firewood to keep the bonfire going strong at the lake all day. The house had all we needed to enjoy our extended stay. This is a great gem seemingly in the middle of nowhere. We loved it and would stay again!
5.0
We stayed with our kids and had a great time! Went fishing, had campfires, took them on a canoe ride, also had a great selection of games and books! We enjoyed our trip!
5.0
Beautiful property.
5.0
This was a wonderful place for our annual cousin weekend together. The host was wonderful!!!
5.0
We had a great girls weekend at the Redbud Cottage. The location was quiet and we enjoyed going into Effingham to eat and shop. We would definitely stay again.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Kentucky?
The average price for a rental in Kentucky is $135 per night. This rental is $28 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Redbud Cottage--Beach & Quiet. Lake Sara Waterfront & Wood Fires.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Redbud Cottage--Beach & Quiet. Lake Sara Waterfront & Wood Fires. pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Redbud Cottage--Beach & Quiet. Lake Sara Waterfront & Wood Fires.?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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