Welcome to
The Dock House
A waterfront retreat on a quiet cove of Lake Egypt in Southern Illinois. Private dock with boat slip, water slide, diving board, kayaks, and a lakeside fire pit. Everything you need for true lake-life memories, and pets are welcome.
The Space
A cozy-modern lake home built for families and groups who want comfort, water access, and an easy single-level layout right on the water.
Cozy-modern living on Lake Egypt
Inside, 1,338 square feet of single-level living opens up across a bright living room, dining area, and a fully stocked kitchen with stainless appliances. Warm wood floors, plush seating, and big windows over the water make it easy to settle in the moment you arrive.
Three bedrooms sleep up to eight: a king master with a private en-suite, a queen room, and a bunk room with two queen beds, ideal for kids or a second couple. A dedicated coffee bar handles slow mornings before the day on the water begins.
- King master with en-suite
- Queen-over-queen bunk room
- Stainless kitchen, fully stocked
- Coffee bar with Keurig and syrups
- 55-inch Roku TVs
- In-unit washer and dryer
- Single-level layout
- Central air and heat
Your private dock and waterfront
The water is the whole point here. Step out to a private dock with a boat slip, a water slide, and a diving board for diving straight into the cove. Kayaks are stored steps from the shore for morning paddles and sunset cruises along the shoreline.
On land, a lakeside beach area anchors a fire pit ringed with Adirondack chairs, cornhole, and string lights. The deck offers dining with a grill, a porch swing, and plenty of lounge chairs for soaking in calm Southern Illinois evenings.
- Private dock with boat slip
- Water slide and diving board
- Kayaks for the lake
- Lakeside fire pit and beach area
- Deck dining with grill
- Porch swing and hammock
- Cornhole and string lights
- Parking for boat trailers
Everything You Need
Built for time on the water and easy days with the whole group.
Private Dock & Boat Slip
Bring your boat and tie up at your own dock on the cove
Slide & Diving Board
Dive and slide straight into the lake from the dock
Kayaks
Paddle the shoreline at sunrise or sunset, stored at the water
Fire Pit & Beach
Lakeside fire pit, Adirondack chairs, cornhole, and string lights
Coffee Bar
Keurig pods, coffee packets, and vanilla and caramel syrups
Full Kitchen
Stainless appliances, air fryer, rice cooker, blender, and toaster
Pet Friendly
Bring the dog along for the lake weekend
Smart TVs & WiFi
55-inch Roku TVs and high-speed WiFi throughout
Your Lake Egypt Basecamp
Tucked on a peaceful cove of Lake Egypt near Creal Springs, The Dock House sits in the heart of Southern Illinois lake country. You are minutes from Marion and a short drive from Carbondale, with the trails and overlooks of the Shawnee National Forest waiting nearby.
- Marion, IL - about 20 minutes
- Carbondale - about 30 minutes
- Shawnee National Forest - about 40 minutes
- Garden of the Gods - about 1 hour
What Our Guests Say
14 reviews from happy lake guests
This is our second time staying and we absolutely loved all the updates. Plenty of space for a larger group, comfy beds, and plenty of seating whether out on the deck or by the fire pit. We brought our boat and got some great fishing in. This Airbnb has everything you can think of. Highly recommended!
Had an incredible time! It was absolutely perfect for our needs. So nice sitting out back on the deck enjoying the view of the lake. Perfect for families, lake lovers, and anglers. Games, porch swing, lounge chairs, kayaks, fire pit. Beds were comfy and there were plenty of linens for our large group.
We loved our stay at the lake house. Beautiful view, quiet neighborhood, cozy spacious home, and great fishing. An ideal host, always available to answer any questions, providing a great place to make memories with the family. We will definitely stay again!
Thanks for the great week. Your place is very accommodating with great views over the lake. The communication between us was well appreciated, and on top of that we even caught a few fish.
This place was so nice for the price. With a king bed master and two more bedrooms we had plenty of space, and the living room was very spacious. But the view of the lake with the fire pit was awesome. Very responsive to all our needs. Highly recommend!
Beautiful lake house, extremely well kept. The entire stay was wonderful. Will be back.
Good to Know
Common questions before you book your stay.
Check-in is at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 10:00 AM. Early check-in or late check-out may be available depending on the booking schedule. Just ask and we will do our best to accommodate you.
The Dock House sleeps up to 8 guests across 3 bedrooms: a king master with a private en-suite, a queen room, and a bunk room with two queen beds, great for kids or a second couple.
Yes, The Dock House is pet friendly. Bring the dog along for the lake weekend. If you have questions about your pet, just reach out to us at [email protected] before you book.
You get a private dock with a boat slip, a water slide, and a diving board for jumping straight into the cove. Kayaks are stored at the water, with oars kept in the tall outdoor storage container. There is also a lakeside fire pit, a beach area, and cornhole on shore.
There is covered carport parking for 3 to 4 smaller vehicles, plus additional space across the street for larger vehicles or boat trailers. It is easy to bring your lake toys and extra gear.
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