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Hensley’s Cornerstone Lakehouse

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A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, a chandelier, and a decorative wall piece.
An outdoor seating area with a table and two chairs, surrounded by trees and a grassy lawn.
A tent set up on a grassy lawn with a striped blanket, toys, and a Wilson NFL football.
A wooden pathway leading to a grassy area with trees and purple flowers.
A cozy living room with a sofa, armchair, and a coffee table with decorative items.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Feels like home
    Guests love the warm, welcoming atmosphere.
  • On-site fitness centre
    A rare find - enjoy convenient access to fitness facilities during your stay.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Wauconda Village Hall

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Wauconda, IL
  • Place, Cook Memorial Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Wauconda Village Hall
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Naval Station Great Lakes
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

2 twin cots

2 Single Beds

King Room

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Living Room

2 Single Sofa Beds

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Queen blow up mattress

1 Queen Bed

Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Claw tub bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Wauconda

Located in Wauconda, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Steeple Chase and Regal Lake Zurich are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Six Flags Great America and Volo Bog State Natural Area. Travelling with kids? Consider Norton's U.S.A. and Lake County Fairgrounds.
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Wauconda, IL

What's nearby

  • Cook Memorial Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Wauconda Village Hall - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Six Flags Great America - 28 min drive - 34.0 km
  • Naval Station Great Lakes - 32 min drive - 33.1 km
  • Woodfield Mall - 38 min drive - 36.8 km

Getting around

  • Barrington Station - 14 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪J.J. Twig's Pizza & Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Deacon's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lindy's Landing - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Hensley’s Cornerstone Lakehouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hensley’s Cornerstone Lakehouse?

As of 12 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hensley’s Cornerstone Lakehouse on 16 Mar 2027 start from NZ$2,149, 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 Hensley’s Cornerstone Lakehouse?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hensley’s Cornerstone Lakehouse?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hensley’s Cornerstone Lakehouse?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hensley’s Cornerstone Lakehouse located?

This family-friendly Wauconda holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Cook Memorial Park and Wauconda Village Hall. Lake County Discovery Museum is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

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 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
thoroughly enjoyed staying at this house. Great view, easy communication and very comfortable. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hard to say what we all enjoyed the most; kayaks, Jon boat, and paddle boat all readily available at the water's edge, plenty of towels in the home, really comfy feel to the home, and all at a great price! Crystal was very responsive and Anna was also available right from the beginning. We heartily recommend this home if you're visiting in or near Bangs Lake, Wauconda!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake getaway in a cute town!

Welcoming and relaxing home on the lake! Cozy and beautiful, we felt right at home. Walking distance to downtown shops and restaurants. Such a cute town, and very friendly. Great getaway!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute Lake House

The house was very cute, it had everything available we needed!! Has a cute play kitchen area that my Granddaughter's loved!! kitchen area
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a stunning home that has been beautifully updated! The house is in a prime location right on the lake and close to restaurants, parks, and bike trails. We had tons of fun kayaking, pontooning, and biking.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

HOST

Host was very attentive.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friends of a local residents wedding

Delightful, cozy, warm and so creative! Loved the feel and the location and the peace! Many thanks for such great communication and a wonderful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Review

The property was nice, although swimming on the property was dangerous for little ones with all the rocks. And while it was a nice house, the 25 page rule book with pictures for clean up was a lot. The use of all amenities in the shed required a 200 refundable fee that was not stated. Also the multiple cameras on trees and around the property felt very invasive and not at all private
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Nice property, but...

Overall, the property is nice. It's a small house that has been fixed up for guests. However, we were unable to access the property the day we were scheduled to arrive due to an error on the owner's part. There was no response to repeated phone calls and texts. We ended up having to book rooms at a nearby motel late the first night after a long day of travel with small children. Owner was unwilling to reimburse us for our additional costs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is just that! A home and not just a house. Crystal was an amazing host and I loved everything about her beautiful home. It was the perfect place to take a breather and recharge our batteries and find some tranquil and peaceful moments with family. It is truly a magical place. You can literally feel the love and care that has been placed here. Thank you Crystal!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Navy Graduation Long Weekend

This stay made being with our boy after a long hard boot camp, feel like we were back home. It was good for our spirits and his home sickness, to be close to nature and water made him and all of us feel we were home..
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome waterside stay

Excellent stay and a great property owner!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hensleys Cornerstone - August 2021

My stay at Hensleys Cornerstone Lakehouse this past August was everything I dreamed it would be. I really enjoyed the use of the water craft and was able to kayak each morning. The house was perfect for our needs and had everything we could need, and then some. Crystal was very easy going and a great host to work with. We definitely plan to stay here in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great stay for outdoor activities!

We had a great stay here! The property was right on the lake and there is a TON of outdoor space and opportunities to be with friends. There were 12 of us - which, as her listing says, was definitely tight. I think it would be better suited for a group around 6. The check out process was a tad cumbersome - she requests that for larger groups, all bed linens and towels are washed and folded before check out, unless you contact her ahead of time to make other arrangements. I would suggest reaching out ahead of time to ask, as she is a great and responsive host, and it was difficult getting everything done before 11am. Overall, had a great time and would come back in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home

We so enjoyed our stay! It was the perfect location for a team retreat and training and Crystal was so great to communicate with us and make sure we were taken care of during our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great house on the lake.

The stay was great, the property and house was beautiful, and it was supplied with everything one could need. However, we did like the property owner having a home so close as we felt we were invading. A few things to note, the banister on the back porch needs to be fixed, as we had a toddler on the property and it was be very dangerous. With our group a dishwasher would be appreciated. Last, the lawn service group wasted about 6 hours of morning and we would have liked to be notified! A few things we enjoyed having were the accessibility to kayaks and the canoes! We also loved having the fire pit and all the games! Thank you for the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway away from the City

We loved your time in Wauconda, the town has alot to offer and its great to be out on the lake. The house was very clean and has all the amenities you would need!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely

A wonderful getaway with memories to last a lifetime.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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