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The Cozy Lake House

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Wonder Lake, IL
  • Petersen Park Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Woodstock Square
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Volo Auto Museum
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive)
    ‪65 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
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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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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 1 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

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Wonder Lake

Located in Wonder Lake, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Veterans Memorial Park and McHenry County Fairgrounds are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Stades Farm & Market and Crystal Court Shopping Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Volo Bog State Natural Area and Jet Funn. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Wonder Lake, IL

What's nearby

  • Petersen Park Beach - 13 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Woodstock Square - 19 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Chain 'O Lakes State Park - 22 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Volo Auto Museum - 25 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Geneva Lake - 34 min drive - 31.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪TRIO - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Rusty Nail - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • Wendy's

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cozy Lake House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

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, 1.9 mi (3 km) from Glacial Park Conservation Area, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Petersen Park Beach and Stades Farm & Market. McCullom Lake and Powers-Walker Historical Homestead are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Brandie L.

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

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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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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