Located in a private cove on Lake of Egypt in Southern Illinois, Lakehouse at Lakecrest is the ideal place to escape for a well-deserved vacation from the busy city. This expansive 3-bedroom, 2-bath luxury home is smartly styled with a fresh nautical theme, has multiple social gathering areas, comfortable private bedrooms, and fantastic outdoor entertaining spaces. Guests will discover wonderful opportunities for close encounters with nature and plenty of room to gather with extended family and friends, all making for an unforgettably perfect stay. The residence’s main level boasts 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a living room, and convenient coffee station. Head down the fun spiral staircase to the lower level and find the main living areas. An open kitchen set up for preparing and serving full course meals with direct sightlines to the dining and family room areas are an entertainer’s dream, and an additional bath and patio walkout are also found on this floor. Sleeping arrangements comfortably accommodate up to 12 in the following configuration: Main bedroom: King bed Bedroom #2: Queen bed Bedroom #3: Queen bed Lower level: Queen pull-out sofa + queen inflatable bed Upstairs: Room for guest to bring additional inflatable bed for 2 Outdoor living at the Lakehouse is amazing, too! A large saltwater pool is the ideal place to play and soak up some rays when not spending time on the lake (pool is not heated). The downstairs level offers a great entertainment space with a BBQ grill, huge patio, and seating area for dining alfresco. Additional outdoor living options include a small private dock and an expansive upstairs deck that overlooks the natural private cove with a bald eagle and gorgeous trees being the only neighbors in sight. Coffee stations on both levels of the home, and parking space for up to 5 vehicles add to the long list of thoughtful on-property service extras. Amenity Highlights Include: - Lake access less than ¼ mile from the home - Complimentary unlimited Wi-Fi - Smart TVs with streaming capabilities - Comprehensive housewares package + standard small appliances - Fresh linens and towels for every guest - Full-size washer and dryer Lakehouse at Lakecrest is in a beautiful location set in a private cove on Lake of Egypt, just a short distance from the family friendly towns of Creal Springs and Marion, Illinois. Several area attractions, marinas, restaurants, and activities are within a few minutes’ drive from the property. • With 93 miles of secluded wooded bays and inlets Lake of Egypt is one of Southern Illinois’s hidden treasures. Boating, fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and swimming are prime activities, and water-skiing, tubing, and jet skiing are also available in certain areas. Three marinas on the lake – all accessible via boat or personal vehicle - offer everything from food trucks almost every Friday and Saturday, full bars, live music, and delicious restaurants serving Mexican food and amazing pizza. • Adults will enjoy a leisurely day of touring the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail set among the scenic countryside of Southern Illinois. Spend time discovering the distinctive character of each winery, exploring the charming towns and unique local restaurants that dot the trail, and leaning about the region’s rich history. • The town of Marion has some amazing eateries to check out including The Vault Café, a breakfast restaurant that resides in an old bank building, and Pookie’s Beer, Burgers and Bocce with three bocce ball courts and live music. • Take a day trip to the Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge where 44,000 acres of land and water are home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. The Refuge serves as a winter feeding and resting area for waterfowl, and opportunities to view geese, bald eagles, songbirds, raptors, white-tailed deer, and wild turkey can be found in many areas of the Refuge. Points of interest, trails, auto tours, and viewing blinds have been developed throughout the Refuge to enhance wildlife encounters. Of note • Guests have access to the lake less than a 1/4 mile from the house where there is a dock offering free boat tie up. A covered slip is available to rent for an additional $50 per day and there is parking for vehicles at the dock. Please note the small dock at the property is NOT accessible by boat. • Towels for the pool are included, however guests must bring their own towels for use on boats or at the lake. Pool will be closed anytime after Labor Day weekend.