Is Deep Water | French Country Chic Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Where is Deep Water | French Country Chic Cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Shawnee National Forest and Lake of Egypt. Goreville City Hall and Ferne Clyffe State Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Deep Water | French Country Chic Cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

8/10 Good

J Kent P.

Mar 3, 2025

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Very nice place only thing missing is a fire pit but we enjoyed staying there

We would stay there again

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel J.

Jun 2, 2025

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Cozy Cottage

We loved this lake house that has a cottage feel. So cozy and decorated so cute! Loved that all 3 bedrooms have a king size bed! And the daybed and lower level with a little couch amd tv area work perfectly for kiddos! The view was amazing!!! Rented a boat and were able to dock it right up to the house each evening. The lake is clean and so calm. Great boating experience too! Close to Marion, Carbondale, and Shawnee National Forest. Also so close to the Shawnee wine trail. Lots to do!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirk K.

May 9, 2024

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Staff Retreat

Our getaway was fantastic, and the space was perfect for our group! We will definitely consider returning for another retreat.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Alicia S.

Apr 20, 2025

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Lovely view of Lake Egypt

For the most part the space was clean and tidy and well equipped with soap, spices, shampoo and other essentials like paper towels and laundry detergent. Unfortunately the screened in porch windows, deck and outside spaces were in need of a good spring cleaning.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis K.

May 29, 2025

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Charming

Had a family wedding over Memorial Day so decided to rent a lake Egypt house for 4 days. Property is clean and updated. Property description was accurate. Bathrooms are small and shower pressure is a little low, but everything worked and beds were super comfortable. Every property on this lake is small windy road ln the last mile, and every property is a long stairway down to lake. No hesitation to stay here again. Any communication by me to rental company was responded to in like 10 mins or less. Rental Company is on the ball!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

EJ P.

Dec 5, 2024

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Winter on the Lake

Very nicely decorated. Appreciated layout providing upstair bedrooms for adults with sleeping arrangements for teenagers on the lower level with their own bathroom, TV, & sofa. Wasn't able to enjoy the outdoors due to weather, but enjoyed great window views of the lake.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie W.

Apr 5, 2024

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Super clean and well stocked!!!

This home is very nicely done! We were pleasantly surprised with how stocked it was from hand soap to grill lighters :) We will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teri K.

Mar 31, 2024

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Beautiful stay in Southern IL

Lovely, clean place to stay for the family! Beautifully decorated and close to Fern Clyffe State Park. Gorgeous lake view and access! Great communication, thank you!!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

Mar 21, 2023

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Gorgeous rental!!!!

Amazing stay at this property. Lake view is breathtaking and the entire house is decorated so nicely. Had everything you could need or want! Will definitely stay here again!!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie T.

Sep 21, 2022

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Great Host & Home!

We enjoyed the views of the Lake! We will be returning soon!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim F.

Apr 30, 2023

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Father son weekend

Great house one the lake! Perfect for a small group or family. Amazing views! Not far from SIU. Great communication!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mrs. S.

Jun 7, 2024

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Updated and cozy lake house

The home has a clean, modern feel with farmhouse chic comfy. Lots of little touches throughout the home and plenty of space to spread out in bedrooms and living areas. The screened in porch leads to a large deck overlooking the lake. The dock is easily accessible with well maintained stairs. Would definitely stay here again if in the area.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie T., Chicago

Apr 4, 2023

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Great Time at the Lake

This is a great property on the shore of Lake Egypt. The house is beautiful and well equipped. There is nothing like waking each morning to beautiful lake views from the large picture window in bedroom! Will defiantly stay here again when in Southern Illinois

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Aug 7, 2022

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Great Property Right on the Water

We had a long family weekend with our four adult children and two teenagers. Loved laying in the lake and enjoyed a little fishing.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Cristian M.

Aug 24, 2023

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Perfect little getaway

Our first impression was a bit rocky but the property manager jumped in and helped get everything straightened out right away. Such a beautiful lakefront home. Having the boat available to rent is a huge perk! Great sightseeing within 30 minutes of the house.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerri O.

Jul 20, 2023

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Comfortable and Wonderful Property

I found this cottage to be nothing short of pure comfort and delight. You are welcomed in a foyer stocked with beautiful dishes, wine glasses and a coffee bar. The kitchen was very well stocked. All 3 King size beds were very comfortable. You can enjoy the outdoors in the screened in area or the deck. I will definitely stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather Smith Y., Chicago

Jun 30, 2023

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Great lake location

This is a beautiful house. Well cleaned. Nice lake access. We are swimmers and had great swims each day. We enjoyed the inflatable water toys available including a kayak. There is a noisy but friendly neighbor.

Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Oct 11, 2023

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Long weekend near SIU

Nicest house in the area, nicely decorated and perfect for families. We lucked out with almost 90 degree weather so we grilled and swam. Great communication from start to finish. Great alternative to Marion or Carbondale. We’ll be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

salina c.

Aug 15, 2022

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Great Quiet Cottage on the Lake

This cottage was great and was beautifully decorated and recently updated. Everything was clean and well-kept. The morning view overlooking the lake from the dining porch was so serene. Not much flat yard space and maybe 30+ steps to get down to the pier, but was perfect for my young family and active kids.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay E.

Jul 5, 2024

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Perfect

We booked this location for a 70th birthday celebration. It was perfect for our needs- well appointed and spacious enough for 3 adult couples and a teen. We prepared two meals at the cottage and found the kitchen to be stocked with all the appliances, dishes and utensils we needed. The view of the lake was beautiful. It was especially hot the weekend we visited- all three generations were grateful for the exceptional air conditioning unit. We will definitely consider booking this property again when we return to the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany O.

Apr 24, 2023

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Amazing vacation

All I can say is this was one of the best vacations my husband and I had. The place was very clean. The pictures do not do the place justice. It was beautiful with beautiful views. There is not one bad thing I can say about this place. It was absolutely stunning. The property manager was extremely nice. I would definitely recommend this to everyone!!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa S., Rock Falls, Illinois

May 17, 2023

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Long Weekend Getaway

Property was very well maintained and very clean with Beautiful lake views and access. We had everything we needed for our long weekend stay. The weather was looking sketchy and this property had everything we needed, screened in porch, games, separate spaces to watch TV, little nooks to read. It was perfect! And the weather turned out to be better than expected so we did use the entire property! We will be back!!!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

Sep 5, 2022

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Weekend Lake Getaway

The French Country Cabin was exactly as described and even prettier in person. Although the sun did not come out much while we were there, the cabin was the perfect place to relax when it was raining. The views are beautiful, especially when eating our meals on the screened in porch. The lily pad was fun to use and we enjoyed sitting on the dock and watching the sunset. At your suggestion, we had a great meal at the Vault for lunch in Marion and hiked in both Ferne Clyffe State Park and Giant City State Park. Thanks for sharing your home with us for the perfect "dog friendly" family getaway!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark and Elizabeth H.

Feb 21, 2023

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Excellent!

This was a “last minute anniversary got good test results after a protracted health scare” get away. This location was SO nice. Nothing bad can be said. Communication was excellent. There were so many ways to enjoy the water and the view. We were blessed with beautiful weather so we could be outside. The bed in the water facing bedroom was the most comfortable bed we have ever slept in at a VRBO property. Lots and lots of space if you have a big party. Pet friendly property. Marion is much closer than it seems. We had everything we needed and couldn’t have had a nicer stay. Thank you SO much Allison for giving us such a wonderful space to celebrate our anniversary and positive health news after a very long wait! Your willingness and ability to accommodate a last minute booking is most appreciated.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessic U.

Jun 24, 2023

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Just What We Needed

My family and I had the best time at this beautiful home tucked in along Lake of Egypt. (Kids ages 15, 11, and 10) Check-in was easy. We unloaded everything and I headed back out for grocery pick up in Marion. It was only a 20-25 minute drive back to town. We loved the easy access to the lake right off the dock. The swim mat was gone when we arrived, but the owner saved the day for the kids by purchasing a new one and delivering it to the house. The shed also contained other floats for adults and kids. I loved that the water was deep off the dock! We rented the pontoon boat one day, which was fun. For lunch, we ate at Egyptian Hills resort. They had pizza, salads, and shakes. It was great not to have to pack all the food on the boat. My favorite time of day was sunrise! There’s nothing like quiet time, sunrise, a book, a cup of coffee, and that lake view! My family and I would hands down stay here again. We already miss it!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

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