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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, books, offices
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 71500 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Paradise on Bluebird

Fantastic 4-bedroom lake house just off of Moccasin Cove at Lake Sara.

Paradise on Bluebird is located on Bluebird Drive just off of Moccasin Road at beautiful Lake Sara. Our home is located within 5 minutes of 2 golf course, Pinky's restaurant and bar as well as the beach, play area and marina. ONLY 1 DOG UNDER 30lbs ALLOWED

Parking is located in front of the house and there is ample room for our guests. The lake access is on the northern finger off of Moccasin cove.
No burning after 10pm. Only the number booked will be allowed. No organized parties due to local zoning restrictions and out of respect for our great neighbors. No flushing anything down drains but TP.
ONE animal under 30lbs.
No aggressive breeds.

Property manager

Tom Olmsted

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 16,146 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Effingham, IL

What's nearby

  • Cardinal Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Effingham Performance Center - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Lake Sara - 10 min drive - 9.4 km
  • HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital - 11 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Effingham County Courthouse - 12 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

  • Effingham Station - 14 min drive
  • Champaign, IL (CMI-University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Williard) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Paradise on Bluebird pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Paradise on Bluebird?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Paradise on Bluebird?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Paradise on Bluebird located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Cardinal Golf Course and within 6 mi (10 km) of Effingham Performance Center and Lake Sara. Evergreen Bark Park and HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Paradise on Bluebird Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

Excellent place to stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

The house has everything you may need inside and outside. On beautiful lake Sara with kayaks available to use. We will be booking this stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

We have family in the area so we were not at this property most of the day, but we thoroughly enjoyed the evenings and the quiet location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Amazing home right in the lake We had a great time for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

We had 7 family members on our trip and enjoyed every minute of it at this beautiful house. We had everything we needed and then some. Plenty of seating indoors or outdoors for meals.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

We had a local wedding and this house was perfect for my husband (and me) and our 3 grown children. Thanks for all and wish we had more time to use the kayaks!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Enjoyed a girls weekend at the house- great setup with enough beds, and beautiful lake scenery. Living room is lovely for relaxing. We could have used a bit more in the kitchen (large utensils, baking sheet, pans)… but minor detail that didn’t change a great stay! Recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

The house was very clean and was as listed. We had a small family getaway and thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

We enjoyed relaxing, swimming, fishing, and fireside family time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Beautiful house by the lake in the nice neighborhood
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The home was beautiful and comfortable. The location was ideal. The communication was perfect. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Great clean house. Would stay again for sure. Very well equipped house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Easy check in, clean, beautiful home with everything we needed. My family of 6 enjoyed our time in Lake Sara.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

The house was a great place for us to gather and celebrate our Christmas with our family. Beautiful place.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

We were thrilled to have a place for our family to rest, play and enjoy gathering together! Thank you for the great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

A group of us who volunteer for Poss Music Works rented this home while working the Summer Sundown Music Festival. Normally we do a hotel in town. It was so great to have a comfortable place to go with great bathrooms and comfortable beds. Having a kitchen to cook in was the best part. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Our family came to town for a little family reunion and celebration for aunt Turing 100. We used to stay with my in-laws back in the days but both have passed and we wanted a special stay somewhere and we found this beautiful place. My family enjoyed kayaking and watching the sun come up on lake Sara. We would totally rent this beautiful home again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Beautiful place. Serene backyard. Wonderful experience all around! The lake itself had some odd rules so I’d suggest researching that if you plan on boating or swimming.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

It’s a great place to be with family to relax, visit, enjoy time together. Beautiful house, very nice, lots of nice touches! Great dock, lake is really nice. Very pretty area, peaceful. A comfortable, enjoyable experience! The Marina has a great place to eat and enjoy a band. The Marina area also has great outdoor pickleball courts, playground, outdoor workout area. Our vacation was so fun!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10

As advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Came to Lake Sara for a golf outing weekend. We brought 6 friends with us so we had 8 adults and we fit perfectly in the house. These owners know how to host! We will definitely be back! My in laws have a boat dock across the cove from this house so it worked out perfectly for us to park our boat at the rental and boat over to my in-laws dock to hang out and swim.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Beautiful lake house. Decor and all the little touches were fabulous. The house was clean, comfortable and relaxing. Everything you need is at the house. John greeted us when we arrived and was very welcoming. We were in town for the weekend for a wedding. Will defiantly be back to enjoy the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

Great house lots of room. Property manager was very helpful. She text me tight back when I had a question. Boat dock could use some electrical outlets. But everything else was great. Will rent again. Hopefully next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

House was very private and quiet. We truly enjoy Lake Sara and stay in the area 2x per year from Florida to see family in the area. The house is laid out a bit funny but comfortable overall. We enjoyed our stay and would stay again. Adding some comfort items or items that make a longer term stay easier like toaster and/or air fryer would go a long way. Host or main point of contact is great communicator and very friendly. My feedback would be to open the space up and de-clutter some of the 11-13 end tables and trinkets. Simple is more!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

This home was the perfect midway location for us to meet up with friends. The home and property and amenities exceeded our expectations. The home is so cozy and decorated with adorable lakeside cabin charm. The location, the fire pit with wood supplied, access to kayaks to use and dock on the water for fishing(with fishing rods for the kids/tackle box) were all just perfect. We all had so much fun at the house we really didn't need to leave. The home is well-stocked with all of the cleaning supplies and kitchen utensils needed. Thanks for a wonderful getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023