Beautiful Cora Cottage on Fox Lake/Chain O'Lakes with 40 Ft. Private Boat Pier.
Beautiful views from this direct water/lakefront home on Fox Lake. This house sits high up on the lake with unmatched views of the Chain O'Lakes. Access on the property to water and boat pier. Large double deck directly on the property and lake. Boating, swimming, beach, jet skiing, kayaking, canoeing, and more. Newly remodeled. Large screened in porch and newly paved driveway. White kitchen with stainless steel appliances. 2 bedrooms and a pull out couch in the downstairs living area. 1 1/2 bathrooms. Upstairs and downstairs TV's with wi-fi. 2 fireplaces in both levels. Large built in bar with games and dart board. Washer/dryer. Large deck overlooking Fox Lake with furniture and grill. Downstairs patio overlooking Fox Lake. Large double tiered deck located lakeside. Close to downtown Fox Lake, trains, restaurants, and shopping and more. Nearby beaches, marinas, Blarney's Island, Volo Auto Museum, roller skating , movie theater, horseback riding, farmers market, pumpkin patches, apple picking, walking trails, nearby parks and nature areas, and more. Winter time adds snowmobiling, tubing, and skiing at nearby Wilmont Mountain Ski Resort. Lake Geneva is a 30 minute drive. Rent a boat or bring your own. Launch is closeby. Tie up to our 40 ft. private pier on the property. The house also has outdoor security cameras at the front door as well as back lower door and back outdoor walkway to provide added protection as well as to check for arrivals and departures for housekeeping and maintenance services. While these cameras do add "security" please note that they are only outdoors and NOT monitored. We are pet friendly with an additional daily charge.
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Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 453 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
We charge a pet fee.
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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
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No parties or gatherings.
Per Village Ordinance only 4 adults are allow to stay at the house overnight. NO EXCEPTIONS. Daily pet fee required.
Important information
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Property # 3167124vb
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
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 first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Fox Lake
Located in Fox Lake, this cottage is near a water park and on the waterfront. Volo Auto Museum and PM&L Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Parrot's Cove Marina and Steeple Chase. Travelling with kids? Consider Six Flags Great America and Jet Funn. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
Is Beautiful Cora Cottage on Fox Lake/Chain O'Lakes with 40 Ft. Private Boat Pier. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Cora Cottage on Fox Lake/Chain O'Lakes with 40 Ft. Private Boat Pier.?
As of 29 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Cora Cottage on Fox Lake/Chain O'Lakes with 40 Ft. Private Boat Pier. on 1 November 2026 start from NZ$1,012, 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 Cora Cottage on Fox Lake/Chain O'Lakes with 40 Ft. Private Boat Pier.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beautiful Cora Cottage on Fox Lake/Chain O'Lakes with 40 Ft. Private Boat Pier.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beautiful Cora Cottage on Fox Lake/Chain O'Lakes with 40 Ft. Private Boat Pier.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Beautiful Cora Cottage on Fox Lake/Chain O'Lakes with 40 Ft. Private Boat Pier. located?
This family-friendly Fox Lake cottage is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Fox Lake and Nippersink Lake. Jet Funn and Pistakee Lake are also within 1 mile (2 km). Fox Lake Station is 16 minutes by foot.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Great property - great location - only suggestion would be luggage racks
Carol O.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2026
Hi Carol,
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. And thank you for the suggestion. We do have luggage racks that we will be leaving in the closets from now on.
Very beautiful, clean and fun place to stay! Host had great communication, the listing is exactly as described, and the views were great! Stayed here with 4 of us adults and all had a really good time. Would love to come back in the summer! :)
The lake house was exactly what we wanted. Everything was clean and anything you can think of that you need the owners made available to you. The communication with the owners was wonderful as I had to reach out prior to booking since my husband was handicapped. Maria was wonderful. We even lucked out and were able to check in early. The lake views were stunning. Absolutely loved our stay and hope to be back in the future.
We loved this cozy cottage!! It has everything we needed and we loved the fireplaces for the winter time. Hosts were friendly and responsive. We want to come back in the summer to enjoy the lake!
House was not what we thought and here are some things we wish we knew going in:Don't bring children under 6. Only way between floors is a tight spiral staircase or walking around the outside of the house. Yard is not flat. No baby gates or toddler/baby toys apart from one wooden block puzzle.Sleeping options limited - a bottom bunk bed and a single bed room. Top bunk bed is not safe, ceiling fan passes over the bed, most of a blades length and maybe 8 inches of clearance. Single bed is very firm. Downstairs couch has pull out but air is very loud and no blinds.If going to swim, elevation from house to dock is about four flights of stairs. Current can be strong in lake and bottom is rough with sharp rocks/shells. Ladder is tricky to get in and out.Lake view is nice and nearby public beach is great swimming area. Only thing that saved the trip. Hosts were responsive to questions we had.
Joshua P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that,the property wasn’t the right fit for your family’s needs.
We’d like to clarify a few points for future guests. Our lake house is situated on a small hillside, which is what provides the beautiful elevated lake view shown throughout our listing photos. The walk from the lake does involve a walking up and down a small hill, but it is not four flights of stairs. We encourage our guests to review the photos and descriptions to ensure the property is a good fit for everyone in their group particular for anyone has mobility concerns or prefers a completely level property.
The home also features a spiral staircase that leads only to the lower level basement. All of the homes main living spaces, including the kitchen, bedrooms, full bathroom and deck are located on the main floor, so guest do not need to use a spiral staircase, unless they choose to enjoy the additional lower level space. Regarding sleeping arrangements the home accommodate the number of guest advertised. One bedroom includes a bunkbed with a ceiling fan above it. For safety, we ask guest not to use the ceiling fan while someone is sleeping in the top bunk, and we provide portable floor fan for additional comfort in addition to central air-conditioning.
We also want to clarify that we have guests with children under the age of six on a consistent basis. While families are welcome, we do not advertise the house as child proof or stacked with baby equipment, such as high chairs, pack and play, or childrens toys. Those amenities are not included in our listing, and parents are encouraged to determine whether the house is appropriate for their children’s ages and needs.
Our lake house has hosted many families, including those with young children, who have had wonderful stays. We encourage all perspective guests to carefully, read the listing photos and description to ensure the properties layout and terrain, meet their needs and abilities of everyone in their group.
We had a wonderful time at at this property over a long weekend. The owner was incredibly responsive and accommodating. The space was perfect for our family, with easy lake access and large dock to play off of with our kids!
Gorgeous retreat with multiple comfy and clear views of the lake, large trees, and bird songs for nature lovers but all the comforts of town within a few minutes. Hosts were responsive and had everything we needed when we realized we’d forgotten our own (wine opener, hair dryer, etc.). Would definitely stay again!
We throughly enjoyed our stay! The home was beautiful inside and the outside was nice being on the lake. I definitely would recommend this property to others!
Beautiful property. Location to the water was amazing. TWO levels of decks to sit on. TWO levels in the house. Kitchen was well-stocked. Bathroom was gorgeous. Host was incredibly responsive and helpful. PROS: location to water; kitchen utensils/pans/etc.; downstairs bar and dart board are awesome; ample closet space; well-stocked paper products; decorations are beautiful. CONS: living room couch is also a pullout bed, so it is not comfortable, the couch downstairs is much better; there is no vanity space; I set off the smoke detectors cooking in the kitchen (fan in the kitchen was on); there are no hooks for towels or other hanging items.While the "CONS" do not deter from the overall rating at all, there were just mere observations that might make the stay a little more comfortable.Overall, this place is amazing, fantastic, beautiful and serene. I stayed during a colder spring, so it may be noisier in summer. I even caught an eagle and some straggling pelicans flying around!