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

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A serene lakeside view with a dock and a gazebo.
Two wicker chairs with blue cushions and patterned pillows, a blue knitted pouf, and a view of a body of water through large windows.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in stove, and a marble countertop.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a rocking chair, and a bookshelf.
A backyard with a stone retaining wall, a small pond, and two Adirondack chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area
Located along the water, this vacation home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It accommodates 9 guests. Enjoy activities like swimming, motorboating, and rock climbing nearby. The property offers a balcony, yard, and patio for outdoor enjoyment. It is near golf. Explore Lake of Egypt and Goreville City Park.

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Arcade/game room
  • Dock
  • Barbecue
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Goreville, IL
  • Place, Lake of Egypt
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Goreville City Hall
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Ferne Clyffe State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
    ‪19 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

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

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!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Small beach is perfect for kiddos - No stairs
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Events

No events allowed
OK to have up to 15 people for meal or lake time
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Pets

No pets allowed
Absolutely no exceptions - SORRY!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outdoors with proper waste disposal is OK

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 044-5000-3-001
Property # 4714115
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Goreville

Located in Goreville, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Blue Sky Vineyards and Kokopelli Golf Club 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 Ferne Clyffe State Park. Marion Cultural and Civic Center and Oasis Sports Complex are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hunting.
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Goreville, IL

What's nearby

  • Lake of Egypt - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Goreville City Hall - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Goreville City Park - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Ferne Clyffe State Park - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge - 15 min drive - 24.4 km

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 37 min drive
  • Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Acee's Neighborhood Market & Deli - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tommy Macks Marina - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Whiffle Boys Pizza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 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.

How much is parking at Relaxing escape or fishing getaway! Central location for hiking, wineries, fun ?

On-site parking is available at the 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 steps 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).

Reviews

10

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

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Big kitchen clean and friendly lake was great family love the time there kids ask if we could stay forever
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful, comfortable home. We picked the 2 hottest weeks of the year but still enjoyed the area, antique shops, wineries, restaurants. Jeff & Heather were great hosts, so nice to meet them & their dog!! Waking to that view each day was priceless!!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Overall property was nice. The full-size deck along the lakefront side was perfect with one portion covered (great for rainy day), open portion with dining table and an air-conditioned sunroom provided great views of the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2026
Carole, We are glad that you enjoyed the Eagles Nest and the tremendous views of the lake. WE hope you will stay with us again in the future. Jeff and Heather.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great weekend at this lakehouse! It was perfect for our family. Plenty of room to spread out, comfy beds, stocked kitchen for cooking all meals, and plenty of seating areas to relax. The dock (& cove) was perfect for swimming and the shed had fishing gear, chairs and plenty of rafts. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful lakehouse with us- we’d love to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2026
Kelly, Sounds like a great trip! Thanks for choosing to stay with us. Jeff and Heather
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our third time with the hosts.Looking forward to returning soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This lake house is always so clean & well stocked! We enjoy great views from the house & dock. Saw many deer & water foul too! Close to marinas, state park & wineries.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 6th year here and we aren’t stopping now!! Most incredible lake home with the best views!! Heather and Jeff are the most gracious hosts and are always quick to respond to anything. The house is exactly like the photos, clean, comfortable and beautiful with everything you need for your stay!! Can’t wait for next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2026
Shanyn, We love that you've been coming to stay with us for 6 years. Looking forward to seeing you guys again next year. Jeff and Heather
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay here this weekend was incredible! Check in was super easy and communication with the Hosts was excellent!!! We were enjoying our stay so much, that was asked to do late check out and they were so accommodating with a simple extra fee! Lake of Egypt is absolutely stunning and I could not have asked for a better location of the house- it was secluded enough but still gave us great access to the entire lake. We would 100% recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2026
Diana, Thanks for the great review. We would love to see you guys again. Love the pics! Jeff and Heather
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property and hosts were great! We would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2026
It is always wonderful to know guests enjoyed their stay! We hope you consider visiting again :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great location and beautiful property!! I would recommend this to everyone I know looking for a relaxing getaway spot. Very clean, quiet and right on the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2026
Terry, We are happy that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again. Jeff and Heather
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect get away weekend. Beautiful view and excellent host. House was so clean and host was super responsive when in need. 10/10 recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2026
Perfect is a high compliment, but we will take it! Thank you for the kind words :-) We look forward to your return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’ve stayed with Heather and Jeff for 6 years in a row on our annual brothers fishing trip. Their properties are perfect for our trip and the accommodations/amenities/prices are great. Grateful we’ve been able to stay with them. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was clean and had everything we needed for a relaxing getaway. The hiking nearby was wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2026
Cara, We are glad you chose to stay with us. We hope that you come back again soon as there are a TON of great hiking opportunities here. Jeff and Heather
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the house, the location, and the property. Everything was perfect!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2026
Michael, we are glad you enjoyed your stay. LOE is a great place to unwind and explore. Jeff and Heather
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heather and Jeff are the best! They are top notch hosts with a beautiful place that feels like home!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2026
Thanks, Michell....its always great to have you guys every year! Jeff and Heather
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was clean and as described in the listing. The owners were very responsive and it was such a welcomed feature to be able to rent the pontoon boat from the owners instead of a marina. The weather was less than perfect while we were there but we still find plenty to do in the surrounding area.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2026
Mary, we are glad that you enjoyed your stay and had the chance to explore the lake by boat. We hope to see your group again. Jeff and Heather
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Very clean. Great views of the lake. We had a wonderful fishing trip and this place was so nice to come back to and relax after a long day of fishing. Definitely will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2026
Jeffrey, We are glad you chose to stay with us and hope to see you again next fishing season if not before. Jeff and Heather
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was super welcoming, friendly, and answered any and all questions super quick. Property and location were beautiful. The lake was scenic and provided a great place to get some sightseeing in! Plenty of room for everyone, beds were cozy, and super clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2026
Danielle, Thanks for the great review. We are glad you stayed with us and look forward to hosting your group again. Jeff and Heather
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the Dock for two Boats!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family get to gather spring break. House space was so flexible & enjoyable. Can’t say enough nice things about this location. Kids really enjoyed fishing, dispite bad weather. Kitchen was so nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2026
Christina, Glad the kids caught some fish and you enjoyed the house. Jeff and Heather
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is very nice and well-kept. There’s plenty of room and everything works as expected. It’s a perfect getaway for boating/fishing with private covered boat slips. It’s also convenient to Ferne Clyffe, Giant City and lots of other attractions. We’ll definitely be back. We highly recommend this listing!
Nice dock/slips. Lots of space on property to park a boat trailer and vehicles.
Taken from the dock. Very nice large deck and a really nice enclosed sun room.
From the deck looking toward the lake at night. Beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2026
Rod, Thanks for staying with us. There are a lot of great things to see and do in the area. We hope to see you again. Jeff and Heather
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great property very quiet setting
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 November 2025
Steven, We are glad that you had a great stay with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, a welcome repeat place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 September 2025
Heather, Your group is always a great time. See you again next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, well-maintained and designed to take full advantage of the water view.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2026
Keith, Thanks for the nice review. Lets get you back here in the warmer months so you can really experience the lake life. Jeff and heather

About the host

Hosted by Jeff and Heather Goelz

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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!

What makes this property unique

Only two steps to get to the Lake!

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