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The Cozy Lake House

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A spacious living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a rug. There is a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a small potted plant.
A round glass table surrounded by four black wicker chairs with white cushions, a large window with a view of greenery, and a television on a wooden cabinet.
A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed with a metal frame, a ceiling fan, and a window with blinds.
A residential area with houses, a small dock, and a stone retaining wall.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
Sleeps 8•4 bedrooms•6 beds

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Wonder Lake, IL
  • Place, Wonder Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Glacial Park Conservation Area
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Naval Base Great Lakes
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

2 Single Beds

Main Floor Primary

1 King Bed

Main Floor Queen

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bunk Bed Room

4 Single Beds

Upstairs Primary King

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Cozy Lake House

Welcome to Lakeside Living! This sunset-view lake house is the ultimate place to relax and unwind or work from home with our super fast high-speed internet. It is quaint but large enough to accommodate several guests or 1-2 small families. The kitchen comes fully stocked with brand new pots and pans, plates, and utensils. The property is lake front and an excellent spot for fishing or just grilling on the balcony. The house sits up high and there are quite a few stairs-see photos.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 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
Gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Feel free to leave any drinks or food you don’t want to carry back up the hill. I can donate to the next guests or cleaners.
Please don’t leave glitter, confetti, or food on the floor.
Place all towels in the laundry room.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3693724vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Wonder Lake

Located in Wonder Lake, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Geneva Lake and Glacial Park Conservation Area, while Powers-Walker Historical Homestead and Woodstock Opera House are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Corn Maze and Veterans Memorial Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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Map
Wonder Lake, IL

What's nearby

  • Wonder Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Glacial Park Conservation Area - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Geneva Lake - 24 min drive - 33.4 km
  • Six Flags Great America - 40 min drive - 47.9 km
  • Naval Base Great Lakes - 44 min drive - 54.2 km

Getting around

  • McHenry Station - 14 min drive
  • Kenosha, WI (ENW-Kenosha Regional) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪TRIO - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rusty Nail - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Chick-Fil-A® - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cozy Lake House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at The Cozy Lake House ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Cozy Lake House ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cozy Lake House ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Cozy Lake House located?

This family-friendly Wonder Lake holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Wonder Lake and Glacial Park Conservation Area. Corn Maze and Petersen Park Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Steve was the ultimate host, making sure our stay was comfortable and memorable. A celebration of life for my mother-in-law mixed with peace and quality time with family and friends. What a blessing. Thanks Steve!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My group and I had a relaxing overnight stay. The host was very responsive and checked in on us to make sure our stay was exceptional. The place was well kept and had everything we needed to be comfortable. My group and I will definitely return in the summer for the lake!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shiju P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ilana R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, great location! Steve was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tyler R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about this house was perfect, and our hosts were outstanding. Check in & Out couldn’t have been easier, And if we needed anything they were always available. This house has a perfect layout, we had a nice family gathering in the basement for the Bears game, Awesome place to watch a game!We will definitely be back this year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a wonderful stay at the Cozy Lake House. The home was clean, well cared for, and thoughtfully decorated for the holidays, which made it feel especially welcoming. Communication with Steve was excellent from start to finish. The house was quiet and peaceful, with a beautiful lake view that we really enjoyed. Everything was as described, and the space was comfortable and relaxing. We would happily stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul J.

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

One of the best experiences and best hosts!

The place was amazing and hosts Steve and Emily were great. My significant other and I will make this our first choice anytime we are in town. The layout was perfect with plenty of space. And we loved waking up to the beautiful view over the lake. If you book your stay, you’ll be glad you did!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Calvin K.

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

Fantastic Stay in Wonder Lake!

Our group of 9 truly had the best weekend at Steve’s VRBO on Wonder Lake. The check-in/out was super smooth, the house was everything we could ask for, and Steve was incredibly accommodative as a host. We celebrated a birthday and engagement on the property and enjoyed time on Steve’s boat. All around A+ and can’t wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome. Steve was wonderful and helpful. We paid him a fair price to take us out on the lake with his pontoon boat. He lives nearby and was there if there were any problems.Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keeley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A group of high school friends gathered for a mini reunion at the cozy lake house. It was a great location with three areas to sit and reminisce - the living room is cozy, the deck off the house is a great place to watch the sunset, and the fire pit area is private and peaceful right by the water. The kitchen was well stocked and they have every kind of coffee maker you can imagine. Steve, the owner, dropped off donuts one morning! We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Don B.

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

relaxing retreat

The house was very cozy. Lots of activity in the morning with all the species of birds around the lake. Enjoyed cups of coffee watching. Gathering with family, visiting, playing cards, games and site seeing was very nice and the space was great for everyone. We all enjoyed it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Mary C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The property was not well maintained. The stairs both inside and out very very steep. The worst part it was filthy everywhere. Mold and mildew in bathrooms. Broken appliances, not enough towels for our party. Too much personal stuff in bathrooms and in kitchen and fridge. Landscaping was horrible. We have never had to write a bad review for over 20 properties we have stayed at, very very surprised with the other reviews on this property. Have to wonder if they are real.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra C.

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

Wonderful vacation at Wonder Lake.

Our little Easter getaway at The Cozy Lake House was a memorable one for our family. It was the first holiday we got to spend with my brother in over 5 years since joining the military. The check in process was incredibly easy and straight forward. The house was extremely clean and the view of the lake house was breathtaking! The property is very well kept and came with all the amenities that we needed and were able to enjoy being outside. All the rooms were comfortable and very well kept. You can tell that Steve and Emily put a lot of thought into this home so families can enjoy. They have fun games to play, and even a karaoke machine! Steve and Emily were so kind to even hide Easter eggs around the house for our little ones. Out of all the places I have stayed I have never had such a thoughtful hosts. Our youngest forgot his tablet and Steve was kind enough to ship it back to us immediately! I highly recommend anyone to stay at The Cozy Lake House! Thank you so much Steve and Emily for allowing our family to have a wonderful memories in your amazing home!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

B C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We rented for a month, and my family enjoyed their time. The house was well stocked, and all the necessities were there. We loved the coffee bar and all the options . Kids swam , fished and kayaked most times. Steve was always responsive and helped with any questions. Great place
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Theresa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house and beautiful outdoor space. The kitchen is well appointed, the different spaces in the house allow for groups to gather and for people to have privacy and quiet time. I definitely recommend this house for families or friend groups. Steve was super helpful and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brandie L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janice S.

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

First extended Family Vacation

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Steve and Emily

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