A Diamond in the Rough

Fox Lake, Illinois
$265 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

This diamond in the rough is a cozy 2 bedroom cottage perfect for a weekend getaway, family vacation or a romantic retreat. This great escape will provide you with a little piece of paradise while giving you the feeling and comfort of home! And because pets are family too, we welcome them; but must be cleared with the owners first. No cats please, as the owners are allergic.
This adorable cottage is nestled on a quiet residential street behind the main home. Water, pier and boat slip access are only steps away by walking down the lighted path on the side of the main home where you can enjoy breathtaking sunsets, fishing, swimming, boating, paddle boarding or kayaking and in winter snowmobiling, ice fishing and skiing at Wilmot Mountain Ski Resort. A boat slip to dock your boat, 2 kayaks & 2 paddle boards are available at no extra charge your use. The cottage is fully air conditioned and heated with ceiling fans in bedrooms, kitchen and living room; making it perfect for year-round suitability.
When staying in this home away from home, you can start off your morning soaking up a little fresh air out on the front porch enjoying a cup of freshly brewed coffee. After an eventful day exploring all the Chain of Lakes has to offer, both bedrooms have queen size beds with 700 thread count linens and overstuffed pillows for your sleeping comfort. For those less than stellar weather days, cozy on the oversized sofa or kick up your feet on the reclining chair in the living room where you can also partake in some viewing enjoyment on the 40” LED television equipped with Xfinity TV or enjoy your favorite DVD by popping it into the DVD player. Feeling a little competitive Stroll on over the utility closet where you can find several different board and card games to partake in. Secured WiFi internet access is also available. A little hungry Quickly whip something up on the gas stove in the kitchen that is furnished with all appliances, utensils and dinnerware for your convenience, including an expandable kitchen island. Want make it a BBQ instead Head outside to your own private patio to access the gas grill.

Your home away from home oasis is:
30 minutes to Six Flags Great America Amusement Park, where you can also make a stop into Gurnee Mall for some shopping. Or, the Volo Museum which has a vast collection of classic, custom and movie cars including The Fast and Furious, Knight Rider and Blues Brothers.
Walking distance to Dingy’s for an ice cold beer, a Dingy burger or sloppy joes and homemade chips-and or El Puerto restaurant for an awesome Margarita and fajitas.
A Thursday night “Thunder on the Chain” to watch thrilling drag boat racing with Northern Illinois Drag Boat Association at Blarney’s Island - “The Greatest Boating Bar in the World” known for live music and is a major destination for summer.

*Staying with us again Ask about our Preferred Guest Benefits. *
Ask about our discount for Great Lakes Naval Base boot camp graduations.
We look forward to sharing a little piece of paradise with you soon. Cheers!

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  • Feature Features
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  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing Ski Lift Privileges Ski Privileges
  • PETS

    1 Total (up To 50 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 869 Sq Ft (81 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Dock Firepit Gas Grill Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Boat On Site Canoeing Nearby Golf Nearby Golfing On Site Horse Riding Nearby Hunting Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayak On Site Marina Nearby Paddleboard On Site Snow Sports Gear Snowmobiling Nearby Water Sports Equipment Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player Games Stereo Video Library LED TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near Outlet Shopping On The Lake
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Designated Smoking Areas Note From Host: Do Not Throw Butts On Ground Or In Lake.

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • Gayle

    Submitted Sep 8, 2025

    Stayed Aug 28, 2025

    I don’t agree with all of these high ratings. The owners live in the house on the waterfront. Don’t be mislead that you’ll be staying there. You’re actually in a little cabin behind their house. It’s not a bad set up. Could be cleaner. Especially the fridge. I was really excited to be able to spend time on the waterfront property. Unfortunately, the owner’s deck overlooks the section designated to their rental customers. In the evening, you can see them watching TV. They were entertaining as well and it felt like we were the uninvited guests. Very awkward. I was really disappointed because I wanted to spend more time by the lake, but felt too uncomfortable. Another problem was my elderly parents were with us, and it was difficult for them to navigate in the dark from the cabin to the front waterfront property. They left us a bottle of champagne and a nice note and flowers. That seems to be their MO. However, when interacting with the owner, we didn’t feel welcome.

  • Janet

    Submitted Jun 27, 2023

    Stayed Jun 22, 2023

    The hosts Jim and Rose were friendly and helpful. The place suited our needs perfectly. We were attending a wedding in the area that my daughter was matron of honor for, so it was me and my husband, my daughter and son in law. The bedrooms are small but adequate, the kitchen and living areas are very nice. We also had full use of an outdoor gas grill, outdoor seating areas in front and back of the cottage. We also had access to the lake, with nice outdoor seating around a fire pit. The lake is scenic and there are stores, restaurants and bars nearby. Boats, kayaks, etc are available for rent nearby. It was a wonderful long weekend stay.

  • Linda M.

    Submitted Sep 28, 2025

    Stayed Sep 23, 2025

    Very nice and cozy cabin on the lake. Neighborhood quiet and peaceful, a perfect home away from home for a couple days.

  • Isabelle M.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2025

    Stayed Sep 4, 2025

    The place has a nice large living area. The hosts are very kind. Also, Fox Lake has a fantastic playground that our grandchild, who lives near there, enjoyed.

  • Eileen J.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2025

    Stayed Jul 30, 2025

    This was a perfect location for our visit with family while in town.

  • Joe M.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    Check in was easy and the host had birthday wishes for my wife. Great touch.

  • Elizabeth R.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2025

    Stayed Jul 3, 2025

    Jim and Rosemarie were wonderful hosts and we had such a nice time!

  • Lisa T.

    Submitted Sep 27, 2024

    Stayed Sep 24, 2024

    Very cosy & nice. The backyard was wonderful. We enjoyed the privacy. The location was convenient to restaurants, etc.

  • Aimee C.

    Submitted Sep 25, 2023

    Stayed Sep 22, 2023

    Water was high so no beach.

  • Matt C.

    Submitted Jul 9, 2023

    Stayed Jul 4, 2023

    The rental is the guest home behind the A-frame home pictured at the end of the road. Very private and quiet! Although there are no water views, the water is just on the other side of the main home with complete access to the backyard, dock, and water. Everything was in great shape and it has everything you need and all the comforts of home. Definitely recommend getting a deep dish from Rosati's and checking out the boat races at Blarney Island!

  • Susan L.

    Submitted Sep 26, 2022

    Stayed Sep 22, 2022

    Great time celebrating with our grandson and our daughter. Convenient to hiking, restaurants and the beautiful chain of lakes.

  • Janice M.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2022

    Stayed Sep 12, 2022

    Easily found and easily rented

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Includes taxes and fees
$265+
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