SPACIOUS and Stylish Lakefront Retreat with VIEWS!

6 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 14279 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Fox Lake, IL

Jet Funn18 min walk
Chain 'O Lakes State Park10 min drive
Volo Auto Museum12 min drive
Racine, WI (RAC-John H. Batten)63 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1st Floor Bathroom

Toilet

2nd Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Hall Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Office

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

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

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 27

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Quiet hours from 10pm-7am

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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.

Fox Lake, IL

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.

9.4

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Megan O.

26 Feb 2024

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

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

12 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

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.

8 Jan 2024

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

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.

27 Nov 2023

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

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.

22 Oct 2023

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

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