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SPACIOUS and Stylish Lakefront Retreat, Views, Fireworks!, Fire pit

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Fox Lake, IL
  • Jet Funn
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Chain 'O Lakes State Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Volo Auto Museum
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive)
    ‪52 min drive‬

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About the area

Fox Lake

At this holiday home, you'll be 1.5 km (1 mi) from Jet Funn and 7.5 km (4.7 mi) from Chain 'O Lakes State Park. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 2.5 bathrooms, a fireplace and a patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. In-room jetted baths, a sofa bed and a Smart TV are also available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a games room, a garden and barbecues. Added amenities include laundry facilities. .In proximity to this Fox Lake holiday home you'll find Gurnee Mills.
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What's nearby

  • Jet Funn - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Chain 'O Lakes State Park - 12 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Volo Auto Museum - 14 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Gurnee Mills - 28 min drive - 25.5 km
  • Six Flags Great America - 31 min drive - 28.7 km

Getting around

  • Fox Lake Station - 3 min drive
  • Kenosha, WI (ENW-Kenosha Regional) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Antioch Pizza Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Whistle Stop Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

SPACIOUS and Stylish Lakefront Retreat, Views, Fireworks!, Fire pit

EPIC June 29th fireworks show night still available! Best views on the entire chain o’ lakes! Welcome to the Howard House. A hidden gem situated centrally on the waterfront of beautiful Nippersink Lake, part of the Fox Chain, just an hour outside of Chicago. This spacious and stylish retreat is located on a hill with ultimate views of the lake and amazing sunsets. Located very close to downtown Fox Lake and the Metra train stop. With over 60 ft of lake frontage, a private dock, fire pit and swimming area, you'll never want to leave! Some of the best fishing in IL!

GUEST ACCESS/AMENITIES
2 block walk to both El Puerto and Fam's on the Chain restaurants
13 minutes to Volo Auto Museum (must visit) and Dinosaur Park
15 minutes to Wilmot mountain ski area and snow tubing!
15 ninutes to McHenry Drive-In Theater.Open kitchen / living / dining room
Fully equipped kitchen
Two refrigerators
High Speed WiFi
Game room with bumper pool/poker table
Washer / Dryer
Two fireplaces
Dual zoned heating and cooling
Wrap around deck with seating for everyone
Propane Grill
Dock with room for one boat or 2 jet skis
Swimming area
Fire pit right on the water with seating
Pack N Play
Mobile baby gate
Toys
3 TVs with Roku

Check out more about the Howard House on IG: @howardhousefoxchain

Note: No bachelor/bachelorette or parties permitted. We are in a residential neighborhood and want to respect our neighbors. Kindly, but strictly enforced. :).

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 27

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Quiet hours from 10pm-7am

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Fox Chain Spacious Waterfront Retreat With Views!
SPACIOUS and stylish waterfront retreat with VIEWS Fox Lake

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to SPACIOUS and Stylish Lakefront Retreat, Views, Fireworks!, Fire pit?

The closest beach to SPACIOUS and Stylish Lakefront Retreat, Views, Fireworks!, Fire pit is Petersen Park Beach (10.2 km).

Does SPACIOUS and Stylish Lakefront Retreat, Views, Fireworks!, Fire pit have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is SPACIOUS and Stylish Lakefront Retreat, Views, Fireworks!, Fire pit family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and an arcade, as well as children's dinnerware and children's books, it's no surprise that SPACIOUS and Stylish Lakefront Retreat, Views, Fireworks!, Fire pit is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at SPACIOUS and Stylish Lakefront Retreat, Views, Fireworks!, Fire pit?

No, but there is Jetted Baths.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at SPACIOUS and Stylish Lakefront Retreat, Views, Fireworks!, Fire pit?

No, SPACIOUS and Stylish Lakefront Retreat, Views, Fireworks!, Fire pit does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at SPACIOUS and Stylish Lakefront Retreat, Views, Fireworks!, Fire pit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at SPACIOUS and Stylish Lakefront Retreat, Views, Fireworks!, Fire pit?

No, pets are not allowed.