`The Compass Cottage` A Cute & Cozy 2/1 Lakeview House with Hot Tub Included

Fox Lake, Illinois
$273 avg/night
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

The Compass Cottage – Find Your Direction in Lake Life. A unique cute & cozy 2 bed / 1 bath nautical lakeview house has amazing views of Mineola Bay on the Chain O` Lakes. Enjoy the walk out lakeview front wood deck, and watch sunsets fall over the bay and color the sky. The back yard is a great place to relax, entertain & have peace and quite. Fish or kayak right from the shoreline. Fully remodeled modern lake house in and out. There is an optional 3-4 person hot tub on the back deck for you to relax and unwind.

Welcome to our beautiful lakeview home, your completely remodeled, cozy 2 bed / 1 bath retreat. This home has a Max Adult Occupancy of 4, but up to 6 with 2 children. Central air, heating, and ceiling fans add to the home`s comforts. Use our Wi-Fi to stay connected if you’d like. Head outside to take advantage of our (2) kayaks, just fish right off our shoreline, or just relax & take in the beauty of the lake from the front or back deck and fire pit area. With all our lake house has to offer, you`ll never want to leave! Want more We have a hot tub amenity that holds 3-4 people on the back deck (Subject to winter closures if freezing air temps of icing occurs)

Outside, enjoy morning coffee on the porch, take a short stroll to the lake, or simply breathe in the peaceful setting. Whether you’re planning a romantic getaway, a family trip, or a solo escape, The Compass Cottage offers the perfect blend of cozy, convenient, and unforgettable.

Guests will be able to access all parts of the inside and outside of the home. The only interior inaccessible part of the home is the utility closet for the cleaning and spa company to store supplies. On the outside, the deck and entire yard is accessible to the guest.

There is a 3-4 person hot tub on the back deck with a gazebo over it. (The cost of the hot tub maintenance is included in your cleaning fee. Subject to winter closures if freezing air temps of icing occurs)

This is 1 of 5 homes on Maple Ave off Mineola Bay. This is an old lake house neighborhood that has roots to the origins of Fox Lake. It is generally quite and peaceful along the lake.

When you arrive, there is 2 free parking spaces just for you. They are clearly marked with yellow/black parking spaces behind the house.

This is in the heart of Fox Lake and a long walk from the Fox Lake downtown area, but definitely a 2 minute drive to the stores, movies, restaurants, etc.

Bring your fishing gear. There is good fishing in the Bay. Our kids catch large bass, catfish, bluegill and perch right off our pier in the back yard.

This is a popular house for Naval families to visit and cheer on their boot camp grads since it is only a half hour from the Great Lakes Naval base.

This home is designed safe and secure, and is equipped with a Smart Dead Bolt lock that controls check in and check out times, and has a door camera feature to make sure the correct guests are entering our home. All for your safety and to protect our home.

Garbage day is on Wednesdays. If you are staying with us overnight on a Tuesday, please take the garbage and recycle cans out to the end of the road for the Wednesday morning garbage truck.

The driveway is smaller and can hold (2) full size cars MAX, or 1 larger trucks or SUV`s tight. The entrance road and its an old tight road. Be careful pulling in and out of the driveway. Pull in and out very slow. If at all possible have other guests help you back out.

NOTE - Hot Tub subject to winter closures if freezing air temps of icing occurs

Welcome to Fox Lake! Known as the Heart of the Chain O’ Lakes, this lively village is a favorite spot for boating, fishing, and making memories on the water. With 15 connected lakes and 45 miles of rivers, there’s always a new place to explore — whether you’re out on a boat, paddling a kayak, or enjoying the view from a lakeside restaurant.

Fox Lake is located in Lake County, IL, a vibrant county nestled along 25 miles of shorline of Lake Michigan on its eastern border and the state of Wisconsin along its northern border. Lake County offers a sanctuary for nature enthusiasts, with nearly 31,000 acres to explore in 65 different forests preserves. There are 170 lakes in the County in whole, thus the name `Lake County`. This is a golfers paradise with 46 golf courses to enjoy. Lake County is a happening place with theme parks, water parks, a 2-mile long mall, dozens of historic downtown areas, and so much more.
Pets, Smoking & Safety
-No pets - This is a pet free property
-No smoking or vaping indoors or in the hot tub (Smoking is allowed outside in the back yard only — please use an ashtray and avoid putting butts in any garbage cans inside)
-No illegal drugs on the property

If you have any questions during your stay, don’t hesitate to reach out. Thanks again for choosing our home — we hope you have a relaxing and enjoyable visit! Steve and Willow

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) 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: 710 Sq Ft (66 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Firepit Garden
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Boat On Site Fishing Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Theme Parks Nearby Water Park Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Water Tubing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village Near A Hospital Near A Zoo Near The Bay On The Lake
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

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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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Jayne G.

    Submitted Oct 16, 2025

    Stayed Oct 2, 2025

    We loved the Compass Cottage. Everything was clean and in working order. We did have a question about the hot tub and received a call back within about 5 minutes. Question answered and no other concerns the entire stay.

  • Destiny L.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2025

    Stayed Sep 20, 2025

    Everything was great!

  • Karen D.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2025

    Stayed Aug 8, 2025

    Worked out great for our visit with family and friends as our home base.

  • Colette P.

    Submitted Jul 17, 2025

    Stayed Jun 29, 2025

    Cute and comfortable house, with a great location, and well stocked.

  • Submitted Jul 16, 2025

    Stayed Jul 11, 2025

    Close to family and 4-5 minutes to beaches and places to eat!

  • Kimberly K.

    Submitted Nov 20, 2024

    Stayed Nov 17, 2024

    This is a beautiful little place! The hot tub was awesome and the distance from the lake was great. My significant other was able to to do some light fishing right there…

  • Jenn L.

    Submitted Jun 15, 2024

    Stayed May 31, 2024

    Perfect place for a relaxing family getaway. Close enough to activities to entertain us but far enough away to feel calm and peaceful. The house was incredibly clean and comfortable. The few neighbors we ran into were very polite and friendly but not intrusive. I would definitely recommend this place to others.

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$273+
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