McHenry, Illinois
Enjoy the ultimate country getaway at this stunning ranch that sets the standard for luxury and elegance outside one of the most charming suburbs of the city. The interior spans 7,000+ sq. ft. over two levels of impeccably designed space and features 7 bedrooms, 6 king-size beds, and 4.5 bathrooms to comfortably accommodate up to 22 guests. Set on 7 acres of bucolic farmland, the home with an inground heated pool showcases gorgeous views of horses roaming behind classic white ranch fences.
THE SPACE
Enter through impressive double doors to the residence’s grand foyer that leads to the main level social areas. A large great room with soaring ceilings and a luxe seating area is centered around a wall of windows and glass doors that open to a 3-season room and never-ending views of the surrounding countryside.
The residence’s designer kitchen is every chef’s dream with high end appliances including a gas range, prep island, and bar seating as well as a premium housewares package for creating and serving any type of meal. Enjoy dining with family and friends right in the kitchen at the 6-person table with a view of the TV and fireplace in the family room or take a more formal approach to entertaining in the separate elegant dining room in the front of the home.
Four bedrooms are located on the main level, including the exclusive primary suite with magnificent king bed, smart TV, huge walk-in closet, private access to the 3-season room, and ensuite bath. A tub under a large picture window, separate walk-in steam shower, and dual vanity sinks are hallmarks of the impressive bathroom.
Bedrooms 2, 3, and 4 all have king beds with luxury linens, smart TVs, and lovely views of the surrounding property. Also on the main level is a guest powder room and completely stocked laundry room with a wine fridge.
On the estate’s ground level are bedrooms 5 and 6. Bedroom 5 has a king bed and dedicated workspace that provides a perfectly quiet place to focus on work or studies. Bedroom 6 also had a king bed plus private access to the outdoor grounds. Additional sleeping options include a cozy full-size bed tucked under the stairs and portioned bunkroom for 4. These bedrooms share the home’s 3rd and 4th full bathrooms.
The lower level is also home to a fantastic entertainment area with full kitchen, a bar, cozy lounge ideal for gathering to watch the big game on the smart TV next to the fireplace; and the home’s showstopper - an inground heated pool and new outdoor hot tub that will be a favorite spot for every guest in the group.
Nearly every room in the home either overlooks or leads to the estate’s unparalleled outdoor living areas where the main attraction is an oversized inground pool. Surrounding the pool are several seating and sun lounge areas, a covered dining spot, and BBQ grill. Make your way across the expansive lawns to the stone firepit, a perfect place to snuggle under the stars at night. Unmatched views of expansive sky, endless fields, and roaming horses at the neighboring farm can be appreciated from every vantage point across the property. Whether coming in from out of town or just need a relaxing respite from the hustle and bustle of the city everyone will love this amazing ranch retreat.
Ask about scheduling pony or horse-riding lessons with our partner stables next door for an additional cost!
The pool opens for the season at the end of April and closes for the winter mid-October. The hot tub remains open year-round for guest enjoyment.
For the safety and security of our guests and the neighborhood, there are external security cameras in the following locations on this home:
1. Front door
2. Garage
3. Back yard/fire pit/hot tub
4. Pool
These cameras record exterior areas only and hold the information for 30 days. Footage is only reviewed in the event of a break-in or any potential house rules violation. There are no cameras anywhere inside the home.
We have exterior cameras located at the front door, garage, back yard, and pool area (there are NO cameras inside the home).
The base rate covers the first 7 people. Each additional person is just $30 per person/per day. This is applied to anyone age 6 and over (kids 5 and under are free). The fee is applied to anyone that comes to the property (not just those staying the night). The extra person fee covers additional wear and tear to the property and amenities, additional professional cleaning/disinfecting, increased use of the internal plumbing, electricity, and other utilities, etc.
We may be able to host events depending on the type of event, number of people and number of cars. Check with the host for details. The typical cost is $30 per person and must be approved by host.
No smoking inside the house. Evidence of smoking inside will result in a $1000 fine.
Other general rules:
1. Respect our neighbor’s property and do not trespass into their yards or driveways.
2. Keep the noise outside to a reasonable level at all times.
3. Quiet hours outside begin at 10:00 pm.
4. Any outside amplified music must be preapproved by host.
5. Cars should be parked in the garage or on the driveway. There is ample parking for several cars on our property. Absolutely no street parking permitted.
6. Fireworks are prohibited on the property.
7. Neighbors are aware that guests often stay at this home. Please treat them with respect and courtesy as you would the people in your neighborhood.
8. Please lock all doors and windows
9. We are not responsible or liable for any accidents, injuries or illnesses that occur while on the premises. We are not responsible for the loss of personal belongings or valuables during your stay.
10. No off-road vehicles are allowed on the premises.
11. Refund Policy: 100% refund up to 30 days before arrival, 50% refund up to 14 days before arrival.
12. Please do not attach anything to the walls or ceilings with tape, tacks or anything else as this can cause damage which you will be charged for.
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This home was perfect for a large family stay for the holiday's! The owner put up a Christmas Tree with lights and the fireplace in the grand room off the kitchen made for great memories.
The family came together to spend quality time. The place was great, but the only down fall was all the mattresses was very uncomfortable. This was the experience of all my guest. Maybe all the beds can use mattress tops. Besides that the place and host was great.
House was perfect, we stayed 2 nights for a work trip and enjoyed everything about it. definitely will stay again in the future
We had a wonderful time celebrating an anniversary with 13 family members. The home and property were lovely. Ample space for all to enjoy time together. The pool, hot tub and lower level were particularly fun for the younger adults. John was terrific and very attentive to any needs we had.
This spacious home with good size outdoor pool and back yard, was a great gathering spot for my family. The cleaning staff were completing their service as I arrived and they were so helpful and gracious.
The house was great and felt really remote. The kids loved seeing the horses come right to the fence to say hi. John was AMAZING and very responsive when we needed anything. Long days at the pool tired all the kids (and adults) out and the fire pit was perfect in the evening.
Property was perfect for our three generation family reunion. We especially enjoyed the swimming pool and porch.
The house was great. Lots of places to sleep lots of places together, and lots of land. Plus the landlord was fab!!!
We spent the weekend here with extended family, and it was the perfect gathering spot. There are multiple sitting spaces and a full basement with plenty of sleeping areas and recreation for the kids & teens in our group. It was too cold to use the swimming pool, but we’d love to come back in the summer because the set up is just perfect. We’ll definitely stay again!
The host was very responsive and looked to make our stay as pleasant as possible. Overall, the house is very nice, and the owners are working to make some needed upgrades. We had a very nice trip.
Dean was awesome to communicate with. The house was perfect for our family reunion.
This house was amazing for our friends and family to gather at, we had a really good time. Everything was clean and communication with the property manager was really good!
We loved our stay here! We were here for a few days after Christmas—a lovely home and setting. It was perfect for what we needed—a large space with plenty of room for small kids. We loved the outdoor space too! Horses next door were a nice addition to the setting. Hosts were great to work with!
It was amazing experience to stay this house, I will definitely rent it again. Management was also great so they were very helpful. Thanks.
We had a family reunion of 18 guests in this lovely McHenry home. It offered plenty of space and sleeping arrangements for everyone to be comfortable. Overall the home was very clean and well stocked with supplies. The basement could see a little freshening up but it appears they have been actively making improvements and it was a great space for kids to be more active and play games. The heated pool and hot tub were highlights for everyone. It feels like a very secluded location which made for a great staycation - but it is only 15 mins away from major shopping. Dean was very receptive to any questions before and during our stay. We absolutely loved our visit and would not hesitate to stay again!
My first VRBO rental. Dean the host was easy to work with! He answered all my questions and accommodated my special request.
We stayed in this home with a huge group of friends and loved it! It’s super nice and has plenty of space with bedrooms and other nooks for people to have their space. The only complaint was there aren’t very many showers. The pool and hot tub are amazing, and they have plenty of towels and bedding. There’s tons of parking. The kitchen is pretty well stocked with the basics. Would definitely recommend!
We hosted an engagement party at this property, and it was perfect. Plenty of room for friends, family, and activities in a beautiful location.
We had 16 adults over for a friend's retreat, and everyone absolutely loved this place. Super comfortable, and actually even much more spacious than we had expected.
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