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Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Highlights
- Paddleboard availableA rare find — hit the water on a paddleboard right here.
Popular amenities
- Ski lift privileges
- Onsite parking available
- Dog-friendly
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Air-conditioning
Explore the area

Fox Lake, IL
- Fox LakePlace, Fox Lake1 min walk
- Nippersink LakePlace, Nippersink Lake3 min walk
- Jet FunnPlace, Jet Funn14 min walk
- Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive)Airport, Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive)53 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
A Diamond in the Rough
This diamond in the rough is a cozy 2 bedroom cottage perfect for a weekend getaway, family vacation or a romantic retreat. This great escape will provide you with a little piece of paradise while giving you the feeling and comfort of home! And because pets are family too, we welcome them; but must be cleared with the owners first. No cats please, as the owners are allergic.
This adorable cottage is nestled on a quiet residential street behind the main home. Water, pier and boat slip access are only steps away by walking down the lighted path on the side of the main home where you can enjoy breathtaking sunsets, fishing, swimming, boating, paddle boarding or kayaking and in winter snowmobiling, ice fishing and skiing at Wilmot Mountain Ski Resort. A boat slip to dock your boat, 2 kayaks & 2 paddle boards are available at no extra charge your use. The cottage is fully air conditioned and heated with ceiling fans in bedrooms, kitchen and living room; making it perfect for year-round suitability.
When staying in this home away from home, you can start off your morning soaking up a little fresh air out on the front porch enjoying a cup of freshly brewed coffee. After an eventful day exploring all the Chain of Lakes has to offer, both bedrooms have queen size beds with 700 thread count linens and overstuffed pillows for your sleeping comfort. For those less than stellar weather days, cozy on the oversized sofa or kick up your feet on the reclining chair in the living room where you can also partake in some viewing enjoyment on the 40” LED television equipped with Xfinity TV or enjoy your favorite DVD by popping it into the DVD player. Feeling a little competitive? Stroll on over the utility closet where you can find several different board and card games to partake in. Secured WiFi internet access is also available. A little hungry? Quickly whip something up on the gas stove in the kitchen that is furnished with all appliances, utensils and dinnerware for your convenience, including an expandable kitchen island. Want make it a BBQ instead? Head outside to your own private patio to access the gas grill.
Your home away from home oasis is:
30 minutes to Six Flags Great America Amusement Park, where you can also make a stop into Gurnee Mall for some shopping. Or, the Volo Museum which has a vast collection of classic, custom and movie cars including The Fast and Furious, Knight Rider and Blues Brothers.
Walking distance to Dingy’s for an ice cold beer, a Dingy burger or sloppy joes and homemade chips-and or El Puerto restaurant for an awesome Margarita and fajitas.
A Thursday night “Thunder on the Chain” to watch thrilling drag boat racing with Northern Illinois Drag Boat Association at Blarney’s Island - “The Greatest Boating Bar in the World” known for live music and is a major destination for summer.
*Staying with us again? Ask about our Preferred Guest Benefits. *
Ask about our discount for Great Lakes Naval Base boot camp graduations.
We look forward to sharing a little piece of paradise with you soon. Cheers!
This adorable cottage is nestled on a quiet residential street behind the main home. Water, pier and boat slip access are only steps away by walking down the lighted path on the side of the main home where you can enjoy breathtaking sunsets, fishing, swimming, boating, paddle boarding or kayaking and in winter snowmobiling, ice fishing and skiing at Wilmot Mountain Ski Resort. A boat slip to dock your boat, 2 kayaks & 2 paddle boards are available at no extra charge your use. The cottage is fully air conditioned and heated with ceiling fans in bedrooms, kitchen and living room; making it perfect for year-round suitability.
When staying in this home away from home, you can start off your morning soaking up a little fresh air out on the front porch enjoying a cup of freshly brewed coffee. After an eventful day exploring all the Chain of Lakes has to offer, both bedrooms have queen size beds with 700 thread count linens and overstuffed pillows for your sleeping comfort. For those less than stellar weather days, cozy on the oversized sofa or kick up your feet on the reclining chair in the living room where you can also partake in some viewing enjoyment on the 40” LED television equipped with Xfinity TV or enjoy your favorite DVD by popping it into the DVD player. Feeling a little competitive? Stroll on over the utility closet where you can find several different board and card games to partake in. Secured WiFi internet access is also available. A little hungry? Quickly whip something up on the gas stove in the kitchen that is furnished with all appliances, utensils and dinnerware for your convenience, including an expandable kitchen island. Want make it a BBQ instead? Head outside to your own private patio to access the gas grill.
Your home away from home oasis is:
30 minutes to Six Flags Great America Amusement Park, where you can also make a stop into Gurnee Mall for some shopping. Or, the Volo Museum which has a vast collection of classic, custom and movie cars including The Fast and Furious, Knight Rider and Blues Brothers.
Walking distance to Dingy’s for an ice cold beer, a Dingy burger or sloppy joes and homemade chips-and or El Puerto restaurant for an awesome Margarita and fajitas.
A Thursday night “Thunder on the Chain” to watch thrilling drag boat racing with Northern Illinois Drag Boat Association at Blarney’s Island - “The Greatest Boating Bar in the World” known for live music and is a major destination for summer.
*Staying with us again? Ask about our Preferred Guest Benefits. *
Ask about our discount for Great Lakes Naval Base boot camp graduations.
We look forward to sharing a little piece of paradise with you soon. Cheers!
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