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The Yacht @ The Cottages on Petite Lake

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Entry to the boat is on the side or up a ladder on the back. Railings wrap around the entire yacht.
Master bedroom has a queen sized bed, vanity, attached bathroom, two closets, and tons of drawers/counter space for storage.
Cute little kitchen- fully stocked with all the essentials! The dual-coffee pot can make single serve k-cups, or a large pot of coffee for the whole crew. Standard coffee, sugar, and creamer provided.
The kitchen has lots of storage. Cabinets are stocked with the essentials and there is leftover space for your own food storage.
A rare find! This houseboat has a larger-than-usual refrigerator and freezer. You bring the food & drinks, we provide the rest.
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Explore the area

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Antioch, IL
  • Popular LocationChain 'O Lakes State Park15 min drive
  • Popular LocationGurnee Mills24 min drive
  • Popular LocationSix Flags Great America27 min drive
  • AirportWaukegan, IL (UGN-Waukegan Regional)35 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

The Yacht @ The Cottages on Petite Lake

Spacious and comfortable, the yacht sleeps up to 8 guests with two private bedrooms, a queen sized futon, a dinette that converts to another queen bed, three bathrooms*, a kitchenette, and living room! Although the yacht can sleep 8, we recommend 4 adults comfortably. 8 guests is recommended if there are children in the group or you're okay with getting cozy.

The Yacht sits on the gorgeous shoreline of Petite Lake, which is part of the Chain O'Lakes. Sitting atop the yacht, the sunrise from the east is breathtaking. Mornings on the lake are peaceful and serene. By the afternoon, the lake becomes active with boats, fishing, and beach fun.

The beach and large rooftop deck provide different places to relax on land with plenty of free amenities. The rooftop deck overlooks the lake and has comfortable patio furniture, a grill, griddle and tiki bar. There is a mini refrigerator on the rooftop deck for Yacht guests to use while grilling and hanging out to lessen the need for coming and going from the boat.

The beach is on the other side of the pier, which provides a great sandy swimming area and lots of activities. All free- you have access to kayaks, paddle boards, canoes, water volleyball, a floating picnic table, piers for fishing, and lots of floats and other water toys. Life jackets of all sizes are available, except for infants. Please bring life jackets that fit infants and small children.

*There's a newly built marina bathroom with a large shower stall, toilet, and storage at the end of the pier on shore. This restroom is private to yacht guests. Toilets on the Yacht are not to be used. Sinks and showers on the boat can be used as normal.

*Price on a sliding scale to accommodate couples/small families. $10/night fees apply for guests beyond 4.

*The kitchenette consists of a dual coffee maker with a standard drip pot and a Keurig side, a microwave, double sink, and a mid-sized fridge and freezer. A starter case of bottled water is provided. We recommend bringing and cooler and ice for beverages or extra storage space. Coffee, sugar, and powdered creamer are supplied along with plates, cups and basic kitchen supplies.

*This is a beautiful 40-foot 1985 Carver 3607 Aft Cabin Yacht. It stays on the pier at all times and cannot be driven by renters. Coming soon- you may have the option to hire a captain for the day to take you on a cruise!

*The pier is directly connected to our beach front. Safe area for swimming and access to FREE kayaks, paddle boards, floats, canoes, sand toys, life jackets and a floating picnic table. We also have rental boats available!

*There is a large staircase of about 35 stairs to get to/from the parking lot. See pictures for a better idea!

*The pier is made up of floating docks. They can be wobbly, especially when the lake is active. There is a lot of activity on weekends, especially late morning/afternoons. Mornings, nights and weekdays are slower.

*There are security cameras on the parking lot, beach and piers for safety and rental boat purposes. No cameras are on/in any of the rental units or outdoor yard spaces.

*The yacht is docked on our pier directly on Petite Lake, which is part of the Chain O'Lakes.

*If you are sensitive to motion, this may not be the best option. We have 6 other rentals available on the property. Feel free to reach out if you need more info.

Amenities

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Antioch

Located in Antioch, this houseboat is on the beach. 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. Six Flags Great America and Jet Funn are also worth visiting.
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Antioch, IL

What's nearby

  • Jet Funn - 13 min drive
  • Chain 'O Lakes State Park - 15 min drive
  • Volo Auto Museum - 20 min drive
  • Gurnee Mills - 24 min drive
  • Six Flags Great America - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Antioch Station - 11 min drive
  • Kenosha, WI (ENW-Kenosha Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sandbar Bar & Grille - 12 min drive
  • Roost 59 - 10 min drive
  • Captain's Quarters - 6 min drive
  • Fairmont Shores - 12 min drive
  • Cuda's Bar & Grill - 17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Yacht @ The Cottages on Petite Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Doug K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Petitie Lake Yacht
The 3 of us stayed on the yatch for the wrekend. Very cool experience. David is a fantastic host - professional, detailed, accessible and recommended restaurants and things to do verbally and in text message. We didnt rent a boat ahead of time but found David had one for rent after we arrived. There was an issue with the boat which prevented us from being able to go out. BUT, David went above and beyond not just condidtently communicating how the repair was proceding but actually calling another rental place and recommending a couple others. After his boat was repaired he offered to comp us a few hours if we wanted to extend our stay to take the boat out on our last day. Beach was smaller but private and no lack of things to do. We enjoyed the kayaks, canoes, stand up paddle boards and other toys included in the stay. Awesome balcony area overlooking Petitie lake. Close to restaurants. David's recommendation for Antioch Pizza hit the mark. 5 stars!!! Thanks David
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
The host was very friendly and accommodating!! Property location was amazing! We really enjoyed the property and all the amenities. Great time at the lake with friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

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