Skip to Main Content.
List your propertySupportTrips
Unlock instant savings with Member Prices
Sign in
Feedback

Indoor Heated Pool pontoon boat fish 3 full baths sleeps 17 in beds 2025 SALE!!!

Beachfront lodge with a water park and a fitness center

Choose dates to view prices

Located on 36 acres of woods and water, Lake Side Ranch Lodge offers an unforgettable retreat. Enjoy the serene surroundings with kayaking, fishing, and boating activities or unwind by the firepit in a secluded sandy beach. With high-speed fiber optic WiFi, spacious accommodations for up to 21 people, an indoor heated wave pool with endless swimming against the current and spa tub relaxation area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

About the neighborhood

Map
Mt Vernon, IL

What's nearby

  • Jefferson County Fairgrounds - 33 min drive - 29.7 km
  • Veterans Memorial Park - 34 min drive - 29.4 km
  • King City Square Shopping Center - 35 min drive - 31.4 km
  • Good Samaritan Regional Health Center - 36 min drive - 32.8 km
  • Rend Lake - 48 min drive - 50.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪American Legion Bluford - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Gina's Homestead Diner - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Tsamma Juice - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Grandma's Kitchen - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Indoor Heated Pool pontoon boat fish 3 full baths sleeps 17 in beds 2025 SALE!!!

Family-friendly lodge by the lake
At Indoor Heated Pool pontoon boat fish 3 full baths sleeps 17 in beds 2025 SALE!!!, you can look forward to a water park, a firepit, and a garden. This lodge is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and sun loungers. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to a playground and an arcade/game room, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this lodge include:
  • Heated pool
  • Limo/town car service, games, and table tennis
  • A video library, bicycle parking, and barbecue grills
  • Books, beach towels, and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All guestrooms at Indoor Heated Pool pontoon boat fish 3 full baths sleeps 17 in beds 2025 SALE!!! boast comforts such as private pools and fireplaces, in addition to perks like air conditioning and separate dining areas.
More amenities include:
  • Highchairs, children's dinnerware, and children's books
  • 3 bathrooms with bathtubs and showers
  • Smart TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting, and separate dining areas

Similar properties

Hunt 174 Jefferson Co Illinois deer magnet acres. Deer house, 3 stands, hayblind

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
Hunt 174 Jefferson Co Illinois deer magnet acres. Deer house, 3 stands, hayblind

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Books
  • Foosball table
  • Games
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kayak
  • Music library
  • Playground
  • Stereo
  • Table tennis
  • Video library
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Note from host: Smoking NEVER allowed in the lodge, only outside
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Private pool
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Occasionally check in before 5 PM or check out after 9 AM can be allowed. There is a $100 per hour fee when guests request this.
Extra guests that spend the night and we’re not reserved through VRBO can stay if you pay the owner $50 per night per person.
We provide 7 boats at no charge. The lakes are catch and release fishing. There are no additional charges for cleanup or other fees!!!!

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
6 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pets are not allowed in the pool.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Lodge has the ability to close off pool area

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Large gatherings subject to an additional fee

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking NEVER allowed in the lodge, only outside

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: Large gatherings subject to an additional fee
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Hunters Trappers Fishermen Paradise Built for the Entire Family
Fishermen Explorers Hikers Paradise Built Entire Family
Fishermen Explorers Hikers Paradise Built Entire Family Lodge
Fishermen Explorers Hikers Paradise Built Entire Family Lodge
Fishermen Explorers Hikers Paradise Built Entire Family Lodge
Fishermen Explorers Hikers Paradise Built for the Entire Family
Hunters Trappers Fishermen Paradise Built for the Entire Family
Fishermen Explorers Hikers Paradise Built for the Entire Family
Hunters Trappers Fishermen Paradise Built for the Entire Family
Fishermen Explorers Hikers Paradise Built for the Entire Family
Hunters Trappers Fishermen Paradise Built for the Entire Family
Lodge

Frequently asked questions

Does Indoor Heated Pool pontoon boat fish 3 full baths sleeps 17 in beds 2025 SALE!!! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Indoor Heated Pool pontoon boat fish 3 full baths sleeps 17 in beds 2025 SALE!!! pet-friendly?

Yes, this lodge allows dogs (limit 6 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Indoor Heated Pool pontoon boat fish 3 full baths sleeps 17 in beds 2025 SALE!!!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Indoor Heated Pool pontoon boat fish 3 full baths sleeps 17 in beds 2025 SALE!!!?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Indoor Heated Pool pontoon boat fish 3 full baths sleeps 17 in beds 2025 SALE!!! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Bluford lodge is within 20 mi (32 km) of Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Veterans Memorial Park, and Lincoln Park. Crossroads Community Hospital and King City Square Shopping Center are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

Indoor Heated Pool pontoon boat fish 3 full baths sleeps 17 in beds 2025 SALE!!! Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 178 out of 183 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 183 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 183 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 183 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 183 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniella M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best place ever. Great time with family and friends. We’ve found our “jewel vacation spot”. Looking forward to 2026. Booked alreadyThank you Beverly!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was amazing. The hosts were amazing. We really enjoyed our stay for a fun extended weekend. So many things to do on the property. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelique L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway location!

This is our second time vacationing at the lodge. It has everything we love. Private, secluded, lakes, kayaks, pontoon boat, good fishing (catch and release), fire pits, indoor pool, games, plenty of room, and we can bring our dogs who love it just as much as we do! Tom and Beverly are excellent hosts with a gorgeous property. We thoroughly enjoy our time here!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaleb G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lakeside Lodge

Awesome place! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property, great hosts

Everything was wonderful From booking to end of stay. Highly recommended and hope we can find time to come back in summer
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Unique, interesting property made for a relaxing getaway. Property owners are friendly & responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommended!

Everything you would want for a fun and relaxing getaway. Beautiful location!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second Visit Was a Success

This is our second time staying at this house and it was just as lovely as the first time we visited a few years ago! The kids love the pool, and the house has such a bunch to do to keep them occupied when not swimming. The wife and I love the location and the peace and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

erin e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful retreat on the water

We enjoyed our stay very much. Communication was easy and the home was just as described.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Anniversary getaway

My wife and I really enjoyed our 29th wedding anniversary. We were completely surrounded by nature and the private lakes are amazing. The property is full of amenities for all ages.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property!

Enjoyed a family get together with ages 3-63, and there was something fun for everyone! Amenities inside and outside A++
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Getaway

The property is even better than the pictures. The hosts were very kind and very responsive to any questions we had. The lodge has everything you could possibly need to have a wonderful stay! Also, the entire lodge was very clean!! Thank you so much for a wonderful getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved it!

Beautiful, spacious, clean cabin. Lots of windows with georgeous view of both lakes. We enjoyed the pontoon boat, paddle boat, fishing and many other amenities. Tom and Beverly are great to work with, and we would do it again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gary G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Anniversary

We had a delightful time in the otherwise frigid month of January just hunkering down in the rustic comfort of this incredible cabin. Despite the weather being prohibitive in terms of thorough exploration of the surrounding grounds, the property was great and great views are available from nearly every window. This was a stay to remember and we'll definitely have to plan another soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden Gem

A surprise hidden beneath a canopy of stars. So much to do....needed more time to enjoy the pontoon, canoes, games.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wow! There is nothing better!

This is simply the best property we have stayed in - the pictures and descriptions can't do it justice! 2 private lakes, amazing wildlife, great fishing, a pontoon boat, beautiful and comfortable house that was even better than what we expected. Tom and Beverly were amazing communicators from start to finish. Simply amazing all around - the memories that we created are second to none.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rodney W., SAINT CHARLES

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Return to Lakeside Ranch

This was a return visit to Lakeside Ranch. Myself my wife , our 2 1/2 year old daughter and our dog had a great time. The indoor pool is just large enough to have a daily swim and keep active even on rainy or chilly days. The space is great, everything you need is here, and the outdoor surroundings are wonderful. Great hosts, seclusion, and very quiet lake make this location one to come back to.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jody M., Mount Vernon, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF JEFFERSON COUNTY

This was our second time staying at the lodge in the last year and once again everything was amazing. Beautiful lodge, very clean, great communication with owners, owners were extremely accommodating to our needs, scenery is second to none and all the amenities kept everyone enjoying their stay! No doubt we will be returning as soon as we can. Thank you so much Tom and Beverly we appreciated everything and hope to see you again soon!!! Andrew & Rindi
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property

This is a really incredible setting. Lakes on either side of the house, a fire pit for each one, use of the boats and kayaks, the playground equipment, the merry-go-round, it's incredibly fun. Then you have the indoor heated pool which my kids did not want to leave. The jets and wave propulsion really make this a unique pool experience and so fun. Life jackets, pool toys, towels all provided. This is a home you'd design for your own family, and no way to get bored with plenty of space to spread out. Plenty of ways to cook food, kitchen felt well stocked. Communication was excellent, property was very clean. I'm hoping to bring the rest of our family the next time we come. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing get away

Such a cozy and charming home to get away to after a busy and intense 2021. The pool was better than we thought (much deeper!) so was a huge hit with the kids. Wifi and cell are not great so bring hands on hobbies. Our group enjoyed doing some fishing, reading, cooking, family games, outdoor hiking on day that didn’t rain, swimming, and water coloring (brought from home). Owners were very responsive and kind. Would go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Trina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Beautiful Cabin

Needed a getaway to relax and enjoy some peace and quiet time together. We found this little piece of heaven & booked a 5 day stay. We couldn’t of been happier. Tom & Beverly are amazing host. They made sure everything was perfect for our stay and made us fell at home. The views are absolutely breath taking. We watched the sunrise and sunset over the lake daily. We got the honor of feeding their calves and taking in all of nature. I would highly recommend staying here for a couples getaway or a family gathering. You won’t be disappointed! The cabin is absolutely beautiful inside and out.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2020

10/10 Excellent

Abbie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING

this is by far the most amazing and breath taking place I have ever experienced in my life everything was so perfect to the absolute T so much space so much everything the host even brought us a pizza! So I will say bring groceries! No one delivered out there. WILL BE BACK MANY TIMES
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teri K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great stay at the lodge.

This was our families second fall visit to the lodge. Checked in and found the place inviting and clean as usual. Owners were easy to communicate with and answered all our questions promptly. Found all the boats and kitchen appliances in good working order. Well stocked for baking and cooking. We enjoyed both the fire-pits on the beach and on the back deck. We had a birthday to celebrate and with the owners permission lit off a few fireworks. Especially enjoyed seeing deer stroll the the backyard at dawn and dusk. Had a lot of fun catching and releasing fish on the pontoon boat and front dock area. Overall another great experience for everyone and we’re already planning a summer trip back so we can enjoy some swimming and the diving board!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

30th Anniversary trip

Beautiful property surrounded by nature. Perfect place to celebrate our Anniversary. This is our second time here and we can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Vacation

This was our second time staying here. The accommodations are excellent! It is peaceful and quite, the fishing is excellent. Would recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025