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SPACIOUS and Stylish Lakefront Retreat with VIEWS!

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
6 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, offices
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

Map
Fox Lake, IL
  • Popular LocationJet Funn18 min walk
  • Popular LocationChain 'O Lakes State Park10 min drive
  • Popular LocationVolo Auto Museum12 min drive
  • AirportRacine, WI (RAC-John H. Batten)63 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 with VIEWS!

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. :).

Property manager

Jennifer Dickson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker
  • Spices
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower only
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Games room

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room on site
  • Billiards/pool table on site
  • 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

  • Unit size: 3000 sq ft (279 sq m)

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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

Property is also known as

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

About the area

Fox Lake

Located in Fox Lake, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chain 'O Lakes State Park and Moraine Hills State Park, while Volo Auto Museum and Lake County Discovery Museum are cultural highlights. Jet Funn and Volo Bog State Natural Area are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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What's nearby

  • Jet Funn - 18 min walk
  • Chain 'O Lakes State Park - 10 min drive
  • Volo Auto Museum - 12 min drive
  • Gurnee Mills - 24 min drive
  • Six Flags Great America - 28 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Culver's - 5 min drive
  • Antioch Pizza Shop - 4 min drive
  • Captain's Quarters - 15 min drive
  • McDonald's - 4 min drive
  • Pug Mahones - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SPACIOUS and Stylish Lakefront Retreat with VIEWS! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at SPACIOUS and Stylish Lakefront Retreat with VIEWS!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SPACIOUS and Stylish Lakefront Retreat with VIEWS!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SPACIOUS and Stylish Lakefront Retreat with VIEWS! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Jet Funn and within 6 miles (10 km) of Chain 'O Lakes State Park and Volo Bog State Natural Area. Volo Auto Museum and Stades Farm & Market are also within 9 miles (15 km). Fox Lake Station is 20 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews" "
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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Megan O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible home, incredible stay!
We booked this home for a long weekend for our book club. Honestly, we are all counting down the days until we have an excuse to do it again! The house is beautiful, well cared for and the hosts were super responsive. The layout is great for multiple couples, offering nice sized bedrooms and multiple full bathrooms. The fire pit on the water was a fan favorite as well, a perfect setting for sunset views. We can’t say enough about our experience and will definitely be returning yearly!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property offers panoramic views of a beautiful lake, and the fireplace was so cozy! We loved the wide open floor plan and the multiple areas for entertaining each other. We celebrated my mother’s 93rd birthday there. There were plenty to do for every age group. The host was also very responsive whenever we had questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property, host and location
We had a great time. Communication was great. Short walk to el puerto for a dinner. Will try to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ralph K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and lots of room
We had a family reunion and found all we needed. We were able to cook meals at the house. The small kids loved playing in the leaves and we really enjoyed the view!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kye L.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Fun, Relaxing Location
This was perfect for the weekend my friends and I needed! The sleeping options worked out great, the view makes you feel peaceful, and it was the ideal accommodations for a few friends wanting a weekend away! Everything was just as advertised, if not much more pleasant in person!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dimitar A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for jetskiing
Excellent view nice location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer Vacation
Great place. Very clean and spacious. Everyone had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

scott g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent weekend
Everything went well with this property . The hosts were very receptive and easy to reach and communicate with. All went well would come back here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Nadine J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very spacious
Location was ideal for our gathering. Wish I had requested slightly later checkout as we had to rush through breakfast and cleanup to be out promptly at 10. Next stay Ill remember to request in advance. Otherwise it was a beautiful and spacious location. We loved the fire pit for our smores!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
A good place to relax
A wonderful house for a vacation with friends. We had a great time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023