Need a place to get away? Need lake life and a slower pace just 10 minutes from everything? This is your sanctuary! Intimate, mid-century accommodations for up to 8. With an open common area and three separate areas to sleep, there is space to gather AND space to spend private time. SERENITY with close proximity to everything in Centralia—Downtown, Crooked Creek Winery, Castle Ridge, Foundation Park, the airport, I-57, and more. Short drive from Mt. Vernon, Carlyle, Salem, Effingham... The space You'll enter through the front door and step into the first designated bedroom. There is a bunk bed with two twin-sized beds (sleeps 2), a desk, sitting chair, window with front yard views, and a closet for linens, toys, games, hanging clothes (note this is an open room and there is no door, see pics)...From there, a short hallway leads you to the guest half-bath with pedestal sink and toilet; mini bar/cart (Help yourself, leave what you can. It's on the honor system.); and into the bright common living room/kitchen/dining room area with soaring ceilings and a large picture window, French doors, and sink window across the back of the house, providing near-panoramic views of the lake and sprawling lakeview deck. The living room has an electric mid-century modern fireplace that heats, a 65" flat screen, smart TV with access to your accounts, retro Nintendo, three chairs, and a sofa that pulls out to a queen-sized bed (sleeps 2). The kitchen is well-appointed with a peninsula with three counter stools, double sink, Delonghi automatic coffee/espresso maker, Keurig coffee maker, tea kettle, toaster, electric stove/oven, microwave, refrigerator/freezer, and the necessary utensils, flatware, and pots/pans needed. There is a 4-place dining table that extends to 8-10 places nestled in the kitchen area as well. This is where you'll spend your time enjoying morning coffee, playing games, watching movies, gathering, and enjoying sunrises and family meals. Sometimes, you can spot the resident Bald Eagle family on the lake...The other two bedrooms are off the kitchen. The second bedroom is curtained off from the kitchen (note no door, just a curtain; see pics) and has a queen-sized bed (sleeps 2), dresser, seat, access to the garage, and lakeview window. The third bedroom is the master suite, complete with a queen-sized bed (sleeps 2), bench, chairs, dresser, bay window overlooking the front yard and appointed with meditation cushions and palo santo wood (for unlimited relaxation sessions); separate laundry room with front-loading washer and dryer and pantry; double closets; and a separate full master bath with relaxing shower/tub, modern floating vanity, and toilet. Garage is furnished with yard games, Razor scooters, a Blackstone grill, and trash cans. When the weather allows, you'll likely spend your time on the sprawling deck overlooking the lake. Enjoy morning coffee, yoga (mats provided), afternoon wine and BBQs, outdoor fireplace, roasting marshmallows, and/or reading books, to name a few things. Note: We do not have private lake access. We can't wait to welcome you to this place we love so much! You won't believe you're in Centralia. Guest access Location is secluded and perfect for walks, runs, scooters, and cars. There is plenty of room for multiple cars in the private driveway or garage. Other things to note There is NO lake access from our yard. We have the best internet service available at the lake, nonetheless, at times, the internet can be slow for streaming. Check-out procedures: -Remove used towels and place them in the bathtub. -Remove used sheets from beds and place them on the floor in the laundry room. -Put dirty dishes in the dishwasher and start it. -Remove and/or throw away leftover and unwanted food. -Empty inside trash cans and take full trash bags to the blue “Republic” trash cans in the garage. -On SUNDAY night, if possible, bring trash can(s) to the curb for pick-up early Monday. -Put toys and furniture and things away where you found them and do general pick-up/clean-up. -Lock the door(s) and turn off light(s) when you leave. -Let us know when you are gone. This helps SO much! Thank you! We appreciate your help caring for our place and appreciate your stay!