Back deck of the home
Open Slip- ready for your boat/rental!
Back view of the home
King bedroom overlooking the lake
Spacious living room
Ample seating for the whole family with a grill on site
Fireplace in the screened in dining area
Dining area overlooking the lake
Lower deck closer to the water
Cozy swing
Screened in dining area
Deck overlooking the lake
Marion KOA on LOE
Ample outdoor seating for everyone
Entry way with coffee bar
Pet Friendly- $100/pet, per stay
Front entrance of the home
Front view of the home
Living room
Living room
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen sink
Kitchen
Home layout
Main level bathroom
Shower
Spacious full bathroom
Screened in dining area
Bedroom #1
Bedroom #2
Bedroom #2
Stairs to the lower level off the kitchen
Bedroom #3
Bedroom #3
Lower level with twin over twin trundle bed
Downstairs living room with games
Living room
Living room with TV
Lower level bathroom
Lower level shower
Screened in back porch
Additional porch seating
Additional porch seating
Short walk to the dock
Stairs to the dock
Aerial property view
Aerial property view
Aerial property view of the home
Bring your aluminum! We recycle for the Elk's LOE Fireworks

Lakeshore Cottage - Goreville

8 guests
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
1433 Sqft
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About this place

French Country Cottage • Dock & Screened Porch

Sleeping Arrangements:

* Master Bedroom - king bed
* Bedroom 2- king bed
* Bedroom 3- king bed
* Lower level daybed in common space- 2 twin beds

Main Level:
* Living Room
* Kitchen
* Outdoor dining space that seats 6 with electric fireplace
* All 3 bedrooms with king size beds
* Bathroom with walk-in shower

Lower Level:
* Second living room with TV
* Wooden game table with chess, checkers and more in addition to board & card games
* Bathroom with walk-in shower
* Daybed in common space with 2 twin beds
* Walk-out to enclosed patio with additional refrigerator
* Walk-out to deck with propane grill and additional dining table
* Please Note: We run a dehumidifier for the lower level.

Outdoors:
* Private dock with cleats to tie your own boat or boat rental
* Clean deep water for swimming off dock
* Great base for water skiing and lake lounging- located just off the main channel

More Information:
* Just 20 min drive from town of Marion
* Close to hiking in the Shawnee National Forest, Ferne Clyffe State Park, Giant City State Park
* Within 30 minutes of five wineries on the Shawnee Wine Trail
* Close to biking trails at Tunnel Hill Bike Trail, and mountain biking at the new Touch of Nature bike trail
* Each guest receives a personalized online Welcome Guide immediately upon booking- so you can plan your trip with all of our personal recommendations of places to go and things to do.

WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK
Check-in is after 3 PM. Check-out is before 10 AM.
Rental agreement is required with ID verification.
Pet Policy: This property is pet-friendly by approval only. A maximum of 2 pets are permitted with payment of a $100 pet fee per stay. All pets must be disclosed and approved prior to arrival. Pets must be house-trained and properly supervised at all times. Pets may not be left unattended inside the property unless securely crated. Pets are not permitted on furniture or bedding. Guests are fully responsible for any damages, additional cleaning, pest treatment, or violations resulting from pets.

Failure to comply with this policy may result in additional fees. You may request a crate at no charge in our enhancements page: /enhancements
Inventory: We provide a "starter package" of inventory for our cabin: 3 rolls of T.P. and 1 full roll of paper towels.
BYO Beach Towels. We provide bath towels
BYO Life Vests HIGHLY encouraged to ensure proper size.
Firewood is available for purchase.

Sleeping configuration

Master Bedroom

1 king bed

Bedroom 2

1 king bed

Bedroom 3

1 king bed

Lower Level Entertainment Room

2 single beds

What this place offers

24 Amenities
Washing Machine
Hair Dryer
Linens Provided
Towels Provided
Full Kitchen
Oven
Fire Pit
Patio
High Speed Internet
Desk chair
Smart TV
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Nearby activities

8 Activities
Kayaking
Golf
Cycling
Swimming
Fishing
Hunting
Bird Watching

Property Suitability

Please review these important guidelines to ensure this property meets your needs and expectations.

Child friendly

No events allowed

No smoking allowed

No smoking indoors. Fees for violations.

Parking Included

Meet the Host

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Allison

Host

English
We built these cabins in 2017 after a great experience hosting guests on our 50 foot motor yacht on Kentucky Lake. We loved chartering, but decided to find a way to bring our love of our own experiences closer to home. Our goal is to finish with 5-6 cabins and a large pavilion for gathering space.
Member Since
February 2023

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Lake view

Location

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Policies & Rules

Check-In
Flexible
Flexible timing
Check-Out
Flexible
Standard
Max Guests
8 People
Min Age
18
Primary renter
Not Allowed
Smoking • Parties

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