Relaxing escape or fishing getaway! Central location for hiking, wineries, fun

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Entire home

Sunroom sitting area - perfect for a conversation with a view!

Fire pit overlooking the lake (wood not provided)

The dining area - there is a folding table and chairs as well

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Amenities
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Location
Host

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Goreville, IL

Shawnee National Forest1 min walk
Lake of Egypt5 min drive
Ferne Clyffe State Park11 min drive
Carbondale, IL (MDH-Southern Illinois)50 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Sunroom

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

En Suite Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

If you like what you see but the dates you prefer aren't available, check out our other rentals on the Lake of Egypt: The Lake Cabin (#4303299) and Cypress View (#9386466).

The perfect place for EVERYONE in your circle. Centrally nestled in the Shawnee National Forest and wine trail, you can enjoy the many hiking and site seeing opportunities all around you!

The Eagle's Nest has only one step to the house and one step to the dock ON the Lake of Egypt. A paved sitting area is ideal for all ages to rest, play, and enjoy the view. A GRASSY YARD makes a great setting for yard games, while the PORCH & SUN ROOM are perfect for visiting, game playing, and plain RELAXATION. There is a COVERED, 2-slip BOAT DOCK with POWER for your boat(s), or you could rent our PONTOON for an additional fee. Make this location your next destination for serenity, fun, or whatever you need!

Property manager

Jeff and Heather Goelz

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Lake view

Upper level deck view of the lake & cypress trees

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Small beach is perfect for kiddos - No stairs

Events

No events allowed

OK to have up to 15 people for meal or lake time

Pets

No pets allowed

Absolutely no exceptions - SORRY!

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking outdoors with proper waste disposal is OK

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: OK to have up to 15 people for meal or lake time

Long-term renters welcome

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

Property Registration Number 044-5000-3-001

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Goreville

Located in Goreville, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Panther Den Trailhead and Harmony Trailhead are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Shawnee National Forest and Lake of Egypt. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Goreville, IL

What's nearby

Shawnee National Forest - 1 min walk
Lake of Egypt - 5 min drive
Ferne Clyffe State Park - 11 min drive
Blue Sky Vineyards - 34 min drive
Giant City State Park - 39 min drive

Getting around

Carbondale Station - 37 min drive
Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

Wendy's - 10 min drive
Subway - 10 min drive
Katy-Lynn Winery and Distillery - 22 min drive
Whiffle Boys Pizza Goreville - 10 min drive
Triple E Bar-B-Q - 17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxing escape or fishing getaway! Central location for hiking, wineries, fun pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Relaxing escape or fishing getaway! Central location for hiking, wineries, fun ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing escape or fishing getaway! Central location for hiking, wineries, fun ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing escape or fishing getaway! Central location for hiking, wineries, fun located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Shawnee National Forest and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Lake of Egypt. Goreville City Hall and Goreville City Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Neala T.

16 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easter Trip

This place is amazing

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

16 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rejuvenating

It was the perfect getaway for the Eclipse. We wanted to be away from the crowds since we have younger children and this was perfect! No matter where you were on the property you had a clear view of the sky. The rest was up to mother nature. She did not disappoint. Heather and Jeff were amazing! They were quick to respond and so accommodating. I would highly recommend this location or renting from any of their properties. We especially loved the sun porch and the covered dock. Many hours were spent relaxing and enjoying both. We would definitely stay again and hoping to.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne and David L.

21 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break FUN!

Property was pretty and clean and had such a beautiful view!! Loved the lake decor throughout and the comfy furniture. We would definitely return to this property again!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron H.

20 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family spot

Wnjoyed the space. Plenty of room for 4 adults and 4 kids. The firepit down next to the lake was the best! Great views!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neilie S.

12 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

What a wonderful, quick getaway! The place was equipped with everything we needed to relax and enjoy :)

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jeff and Heather Goelz

Jeff is a WI native, and I hail from MN. We met at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and made southern IL our home. We've lived on the Lake of Egypt for over 20-years, raised our 17-year-old son here, and made countless memories with family and friends. We feel like we are on a continuous lakeside retreat in the Shawnee National Forest, which provides endless beauty, adventure, and fun.

We chose to become hosts because we wanted to give other people the lake life experience, encourage them to find their inner adventurer, and to explore all that beautiful Southern Illinois has to offer. We hope guests can enjoy fishing, boating, swimming, camp fires, wineries, hiking, family time, friend time, relaxation, and most importantly, making memories that will last a lifetime.

Why they chose this property

The Eagle's Nest is a well-maintained lake front property on Lake of Egypt and centrally located in the Shawnee National Forest. You can enjoy the lake, site-seeing, and sipping wine all in the same day! The closest hiking trail is the beautiful Ferne Clyffe State Park, which is only 5-miles away.

The bulk of hiking trails and wineries are within 30-minutes of the property. The Little Grand Canyon and Garden of the Gods are both within only an hour drive to the east or west, too! There are dozens of hikes, restaurants, wineries, and more in between.

Come enjoy the view and experience fishing, swimming, boating, grilling, and relaxing in this awesome home while you make memories that will last a lifetime!