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Beautiful lake house tucked away in quiet neighborhood

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She sits on a peninsula tucked away from the center of the lake.
Always a beautiful view from the back deck.
Wake at the lake
Cozy Pottery Barn couch and 55 in TV
Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Island Lake, IL
  • Place, Fox River Preserve
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Moraine Hills State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Wauconda Village Hall
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Beautiful lake house tucked away in quiet neighborhood

Long term living on the lake! This beautiful 2 bedroom 1.5 bathroom home right on the lake is perfect for your long term stay. Wake up each morning with coffee on the deck listening to the birds chirping. Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood right off rt 176, not too far from Chicago but far enough to feel like you’re on a vacation.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Pick up pet waste
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No parties allowed

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Island Lake

Located in Island Lake, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Lake County Discovery Museum and Volo Auto Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Volo Bog State Natural Area and Norton's U.S.A.. Lake County Fairgrounds and Corn Maze are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as kayaking.
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Map
Island Lake, IL

What's nearby

  • Fox River Preserve - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Moraine Hills State Park - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Wauconda Village Hall - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Cook Memorial Park - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Volo Auto Museum - 10 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

  • Crystal Lake Station - 13 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Broken Oar Marina-Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful lake house tucked away in quiet neighborhood pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful lake house tucked away in quiet neighborhood?

As of 6 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful lake house tucked away in quiet neighborhood on 22 August 2026 start from NZ$175, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Beautiful lake house tucked away in quiet neighborhood?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful lake house tucked away in quiet neighborhood?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful lake house tucked away in quiet neighborhood?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful lake house tucked away in quiet neighborhood located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Moraine Hills State Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Fox River Preserve and Wauconda Village Hall. Cook Memorial Park and McHenry Shores Beach Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barb M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely time and had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. Carly responded quickly to all our questions and made sure we were happy. We hope to stay here again next year.
Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elmer G.

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

Vacation by the lake

The space was very clean and had all of the necessities for a few night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristy S.

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

Amazing Lake House!

A wonderful house on the lake! Perfect for a family getaway...we absolutely loved the house. Definitely will come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annie A.

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

Amazing Space!

This stylish, comfortable house was the perfect spot for a weekend away with friends. We loved the spacious layout and the opportunity to enjoy the view of the lake from the big back porch. Will definitely be staying here whenever we're in the area again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

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

Wonderful Getaway

We needed a place to stay for a few days and really enjoyed the home. Very clean, kitchen well stocked, access to the lake and other beaches are close by. But what we enjoyed the most was the peace and quiet. I highly recommend this home.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great lake cottage in island lake

We had a wonderful stay in Island Lake. Enjoyed sitting outside every morning drinking our coffee/tea & listening to all the bird life. The Blue Herons were so fun to watch fly by all day long. The inside was very cute & comfortable for our family. We would love to have the pleasure of staying here again when we visit our family in IL.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antonio C.

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

It was calm, relaxing, peaceful.

It was a perfect get away place. My wife and I needed time away from the everyday city life and I’m soooooo happy we came here. the property is beautiful. The house was welcoming & cozy. Did not want to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

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

Would stay again

Everything was exactly as described. Cute, clean, updated little house right on island lake. The stairs are a little scary for young kids but we made it work. Host is very sweet, helpful, and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonja P.

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

Gorgeous lake house

We absolutely loved staying at this house. All of the finishes are so inviting and made us feel at home. The view of the lake is tranquil and relaxing. It was in close proximity to our family in Woodstock. I can't say enough about this cozy house. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron H.

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

Very quiet and relaxing house on the lake

My family and I were not disappointed. We were looking for a quiet spot on a calm lake and we found just the thing. The inside of the house is very modern and well taken care of. The owner and neighbors were all very friendly and helpful. Plenty of good places to eat in the area. We highly recommend this property .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn D.

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

Fun!

We had lots of fun in Island Lake. Sleepy area with great views! Nice and peaceful, but we spent most of our time around Chicagoland. Enough room for the whole family. Thanks again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

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

Really great lake house!

My fiancee and I had a very nice stay for a few nights at the property. The area was quiet with friendly neighbors, great views, and tons of wildlife. The house was clean, beautifully decorated, and well stocked, just in case you forgot something at home. We both totally loved the house and are already talking about making a trip back! Carly was easy to communicate with and made the checkin process a breeze. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy G.

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

Thanksgiving celebration at the lake

This house gave us an opportunity to provide a place for all of our adult kids to meet up for Thanksgiving. The house met all of our needs and had enough utensils for me to put together a Thanksgiving meal. I would have given 5 stars except it would have been nice to know that it was a cat home. We have a couple family members with allergies who suffered a bit.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

judi m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Tranquil setting on Island Lake

We loved our stay in Island Lake as it was close to Family and friends. It is misrepresented though in online listing. The Second bedroom could not be used by anyone other than small children and they would have to navigate a spiral staircase and no bathroom upstairs. And the space is an attic with low ceilings dormered. Perfect for two people using only the downstairs. The owner is great and will attend to anything that is wrong.
Stayed 85 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly P.

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

A good time on the lake with girl friends!

My two friends and I spent a gorgeous early October weekend at Carly's house and loved it! Cute place, in a quiet residential neighborhood - the owner has curated an attractive, inviting, and COMFY home. We cooked and baked in the kitchen, finding everything we needed. Beds were comfortable, rooms were spacious and clean, shower was strong! The house is right on Island Lake and view is beautiful! We launched her kayaks from her dock and explored the lake. We fished out the back and had cocktails and snacks by the fire pit. Exceeded our expectations - hope to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Gabrielle L.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Wrong code provided, couldn’t get in

I reserved this property months in advance for myself, my senior mother and my 6 year old. We received the access code the day before our arrival. When we arrived after a long day of travel at 9:30 pm, the access code did not work and the owner could not be reached by phone, VRBO message or the ring doorbell on the property. It was late and freezing and VRBO customer service was of absolutely no help. After an hour in the cold, trying desperately to reach the host and work with VRBO, we went to the nearest hotel, 20 minutes away, and secured rooms there instead. The host finally texted me the correct code while I was checking in to the hotel. By then it was too late and we ultimately did not stay at this home. The lack of attentiveness of the host and loss of this accommodation for us was a major inconvenience which significantly impacted our entire trip. In addition to a very long night upon our arrival, we had to stay much further from the event for which we were in town. Blizzard conditions over the weekend made this extremely dangerous. We did receive a refund.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill J.

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

Great Christmas!

Our family of 4 stayed Christmas Eve and Day. Very clean, updated, and cozy. Great view of the lake. Carley even put up a Christmas tree! We had a great Christmas here and would love to return in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan D.

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

Most beautiful location and lake view among other houses

Very cozy house with charming view on the lake and other houses. Great fishing though even from pear. The house might appear small among other houses but it’s really spacious inside. For 6 people just perfect. Definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Cute house. Nice view.

The layout of the house was really nice and it was well stocked. Caution with Stairs to the second floor they are a little steep.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

stew g.

Stayed 50 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Carly

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After spending my twenties living in the city and traveling the world, I now live in Elburn, IL with my partner and our 4 pets living the good life. We call our Island Lake house our 2nd home and can't wait to share it with you all.

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