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Lake-Front Vacation Home

This gorgeous lakefront vacation home is located on Lake Egypt in southern Illinois, and is just minutes from some of the best hiking locations in the Midwest. With the private indoor swimming pool, you will never have a bad day on the lake again. Cooking in the modern kitchen is a delight, outside the house is the Pit Boss Smoker Pellet Grill, there is also a Blackstone Grill on the property. With two floors of living space, this is the perfect vacation home for the entire family with plenty of space to spread out and relax. This beautiful home has two bedrooms and  three bathrooms plus two pull out couches and a small roll away bed, and can comfortably sleep eight. For more information, click here.

Private Beach House

Here’s a cabin near Carbondale that’s got all the amenities you need to be comfortable, and it’s even got its very own beach! If you’re dreaming of a secluded getaway where you can relax, unwind, and enjoy nature, this luxury cabin tucked away in the woods might be just what you’re looking for.  This spacious home is 2,700 square feet, and it has everything you’ll need to make you feel right at home.  Four bedrooms and three bathrooms provide accommodations for up to 15 people.  This cabin getaway also comes with its very own game room. For more information, click here.

Willowbrook Cabins

These gorgeous cabins are conveniently located just minutes from Garden Of The Gods, Jackson Falls, Bell Smith Springs, and the Famous Rim Rock National Trail. Willowbrook Cabins is the largest cabin rental company in Pope County just North of Golconda, IL in the middle of the best and largest part of Shawnee National Forest.   Cabins range in size and style, with four different units to choose from.  Two of the cabins include an outdoor hot-tub, and all of them come with washer and dryers, high speed internet, direct TV, and outdoor fire-pit. For more information, click here.

Lake Side Retreat

This incredible lakefront vacation home is located in Southern Illinois, just a 1.5 hour drive from St. Louis. This 4,000 square foot lodge is perfect for a family get-away but can also can accommodate larger groups as well. The property is surrounded with tall trees and a private lake. The family room is very large with a 60 inch flat-screen TV. Great room also provides a dart board. Just added, AirHockey! Top all of this off with a sunken spa/pool. This endless pool is the largest available and the family will love it.  With 5 bedrooms the lodge can comfortably sleep up to 19 adults.  On the East Lake there is a beautiful stationary dock with a 14 foot diving board. A small sandy beach with a fire pit is also located next to the east Lake dock. For more information, click here.

The Resort at Egyptian Hills

The Resort at Egyptian Hills is your passport to the ultimate outdoor family vacation.  They have a variety of activities to keep the entire family entertained including:  Waterskiing, wake boarding, tubing, sport fishing, pleasure boating, horseback riding, rock climbing, biking, kayaking, and so much more! The Resort offers numerous lodging options, to fit your families needs.  They even have an option, where you can rent a cabin with its own pontoon boat. This will come in handy at this gorgeous lakefront property. There is also an onsite Class A motor-coach park located at the resort. This is the most beautiful park model and Class A motorcoach park in the Midwest.  Your ultimate outdoor family vacation begins right here at this large but cozy lakeside retreat.  For more information, click here.

This incredible lakefront vacation home is located in Southern Illinois, just a 1.5 hour drive from St. Louis. This 4,000 square foot lodge is perfect for a family get-away but can also can accommodate larger groups as well. With 5 bedrooms the lodge can comfortably sleep up to 19 adults. This Lakeside Vacation Home is located in Jefferson County in Illinois. For more information or to check availability, click here. Prices start at just $249 a night.

The property is surrounded with tall trees and a private lake. The 1/2 mile long driveway brings you back to this secluded retreat with a 15 acre lake in the front yard. Included with this rental is 5 kayaks and a pedal boat, so you and your guests can explore the lake in style.

The two-story lodge is an open concept on the second level with three semi private beds/bedrooms that sleeps nine or more with a large full bathroom with both a corner shower and a claw-foot slipper bathtub.

The main level offers two private bedrooms, the large master bedroom has 15 feet of glass that overlooks the west lake. The main floor bathroom offers a large shower with a sit down area and a two person bathtub. This main bathroom can be entered by either of the main floor bedrooms.

The main level also provides a large kitchen and a large dining room table that can seat 10 comfortably and up to 14 if necessary. An additional bar and surrounding dining table can seat 7 to 8 more.

The family room is very large with a 60 inch flat-screen TV. Great room also provides a dart board. Just added, AirHockey!

Top all of this off with a sunken spa/pool. This endless pool is the largest available and the family will love it. This pool provides approximately 93 degrees heated water temperature. A wave that can be adjusted for endless swimming against the current. Relax at the end of the pool in seated area with Jacuzzi bubbles massaging your body.

This is also a great place to work from home, the lodge has the fastest internet speed available. Starlink is now installed at the lodge and provides remote workers access to work, emails, video meetings, etc. The lodge provides a large workspace area with a comfortable swivel rolling chair and bright lighting with a beautiful view of both lakes!

On the East Lake there is a beautiful stationary dock with a 14 foot diving board. A small sandy beach with a fire pit is also located next to the east Lake dock.

The West Lake is 20 acres and is located in the backyard, and comes with a covered boat dock with a 20 foot no emission 100% clean pontoon boat with a 24 volt electric trolling motor for great fishing experiences.  A picnic table is situated on this pontoon boat to make for great eat on board enjoyment while you enjoy the wilderness. The primary two species of fish in both lakes are bluegill and large-mouth bass. These lakes provide a catch and release fishing experience. Staying at the lodge reserves the use of all the boats.

Some guests have brought telescopes, binoculars, paddleboards, remote controlled speedboats, canoes, and firewood. You will want to bring your own fishing equipment. You can request a small wagon full of firewood for an additional $75 charge. The lodge property allows fireworks and target shooting.

The lodge rents throughout the year at different rates for two guests. Starting with the third guest the rate is $50 per night per person. For example a group of four is going to be less expensive than a group of 20. For more great lodging options in Illinois, click here.

Founded in 1955, KRAUSE SPRINGS is a well-known camping & swimming site located in the beautiful Hill Country of Texas. It is located in Spicewood, Texas approximately 30 miles west of Austin. The 115 acre property is listed on the National Registry of Historical Sites and has been privately owned by the Krause Family for over 50 years. For more information, click here.

Krause Springs has many natural sites to explore. There are 32 springs on the property, and several feed the man-made pool and the natural pool which flows into Lake Travis. It’s a refreshing treat to swim in the Springs during the hot summers of Texas! If camping is in your plans, there is primitive tent camping as well as 24 RV sites with water and electricity available. Guests are also welcome to relax and to stroll through the Butterfly Gardens – take time to listen to the music of the wind chimes and the fountains during your visit!

There is an admission to enter Krause Springs, and reservations are highly recommended. Krause Springs is located at 424 Co Rd 404, in Spicewood, Texas. For driving directions, click here.

Pictures used in this article are owned by Krause Springs. For more Amazing Locations, click here.

Cascade Mountain is the second highest ski resort in Wisconsin. This gorgeous resort is located near the town of Portage in the Wisconsin Dells. For more information, click here.

This well-equipped resort that boasts an incredible 450 foot vertical drop is the perfect place for winter fun! Cascade Mountain has 47 different trails that snake their way down through the trees. Couple this with the 11 different lifts, that get you back to the top quickly and safely. This is a wonderful place to hit the slopes.

The resort is well known for being the Midwest’s premier family ski and snowboard destination. Cascade Mountain is located at W10441 Cascade Mountain Road in Portage Wisconsin.

While the resort is most well known for its ski and snowboarding. Its also a popular place for snow tubing. Tubing is a great activity for the whole family to enjoy. Imagine the thrill of sliding down a snowy, 900 feet long chute and then effortlessly riding a surface lift back up. Tubes are provided and no experience is needed. Just hop in and enjoy the ride.

The 22/23 season is Cascades 60th anniversary and they have numerous events planned throughout the season.

In addition to the snow hills and runs, Cascade Mountain has a wonderful terrain park, full of jumps jibs rails humps and many other crazy things that make winter sports so fun.

During the 2022/2023 winter season, Cascade Mountain will offer night skiing. This adds a fun new twist to your favorite winter activity.