Active - House for sale
Goreville, IL
Facts & features
Why you’ll love it
- Waterfront
- Renovated
LAKE OF EGYPT - Nestled on 2.5 private acres with approximately 100 feet of low-water shoreline on Lake of Egypt, this one-of-a-kind property offers the perfect blend of peaceful waterfront living and exceptional investment potential. Enjoy a serene natural setting with easy shoreline access for kayaking, canoeing, fishing, wildlife watching, or simply relaxing in the privacy that only a larger tract of land can provide. The beautifully finished cottage is truly turnkey and is being offered fully furnished, making it ready for immediate personal enjoyment or continued operation as a successful short-term rental. An established Airbnb with documented rental history and outstanding guest reviews, this property provides proven income potential from day one. Recent improvements include a new septic system, a remodeled bathroom, and updated plumbing, offering peace of mind for the next owner. Whether you're searching for a private lakefront retreat, a multi-generational family property, a turnkey vacation rental investment, or the opportunity to complete a second cabin exactly to your vision, this one-of-a-kind property offers an unmatched combination of privacy, recreation, income potential, and future possibilities .Adding even more value is the approximately 1,360-square-foot unfinished log cabin, already equipped with a septic system, completed electrical rough-in, and a structural inspection has been completed. Whether envisioned as a second residence, guest house, workshop, or additional vacation rental, the hard work has already begun, giving buyers an incredible head start and confidence in the quality of construction. The layout of this log cabin allows for 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a loft for additional sleeping quarters. Situated on Lake of Egypt, this property offers the perfect balance of waterfront relaxation and convenient access to Southern Illinois' premier recreational destinations. Enjoy boating, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, and wildlife watching right from your own property, then venture just a short drive to Shawnee National Forest, the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, local golf courses, and numerous hiking trails, restaurants, and outdoor adventures. Whether you're searching for a private lakefront retreat, a multi-generational family property, a turnkey vacation rental investment, or the opportunity to complete a second cabin exactly to your vision, this one-of-a-kind property offers an unmatched combination of privacy, recreation, income potential, and future possibilities.
Listed by: Linda Cox • C21 HOUSE OF REALTY, INC. L
Co-listed by: C21 HOUSE OF REALTY, INC. L
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 12726337
Based on information as of Sep 02, 2026 at 05:21pm EDT.
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Affordability
$2,130/mo
- Mortgage$1,921
- Property tax$209
- HOA fee
- Homeowners insurance
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