Escape to our peaceful lakefront vacation rental for a weekday staycation at a special reduced price! Perfect for remote workers and others looking to unwind with their families, our spacious house sleeps up to 12 guests. Book now for a relaxing getaway by the lake! We still have a few spring and summer weekends available! BOOK NOW! The House of Seven Gables is a beautiful lake front property located on Wonder Lake, Illinois is perfect for family reunions. This classic lake house features wall to wall knotty pine, four spacious bedrooms, a large lofted family room, a living room with a panoramic view of the lake, a bar, a game room equipped with a pool table, and foosball table. Outside private area has are two decks, Weber grill, a fire pit, ping pong table, a cabana with couch and hammocks. The resort like grounds for guest access use include: a sand beach, a swing set, a two hole putting green, kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, and a row boat! The house sleeps 12 comfortably. Dogs are welcome...$50 per dog with a maximum of 3 dogs. Please inform host prior to arrival to add dogs to booking costs. If unsure of the number of dogs at the time of booking, payment is due upon arrival. Wonder Lake is a private lake, boats are allowed but must meet specific rules that must be followed. Please message us for more information. Excellent lake for sailing, water skiing and fishing. The House of Seven Gables is conveniently located just 50 miles from Chicago and Milwaukee.
Need more space? Check out our Coach House unit right next door max occupancy of 6 (Vrbo listing #600843). Book both properties together for a maximum occupancy of 18 guests.
Accommodations
Master bedroom – king size bed, futon, full panoramic view of the lake, private bath
Junior suite - two twin beds, tv , semi private bath
Balcony suite 1 – queen size bed, shared bath
Balcony suite 2 - full size bed, shared bath
Family room – two full size sofas, two chairs, and a wood burning fireplace (can also double as a dining area for large families
Living room – pull out sofa bed, love seat, recliner, tv, gas fireplace, and panoramic views of the lake
The bar – custom bar top which can double as a blackjack table, tv.
The game room – has foosball table, pool table, half bath
A queen size bed is also located in the lower level
NO PROM PARTIES
NO BACHELOR PARTIES
Maximum guests 12
Seasonal activities!
SPRING and SUMMER
Local Ski Team shows performed Most Fridays in summer ( fri 7pm)
Boat/Pontoon rentals available on lake (inquire early to reserve) and at nearby communities (Lake Geneva, Chain O Lakes)
Annual rummage sales
Fly a real airplane
Horseback riding
Boating, Fishing, Hunting, and Hiking
Strawberry picking
Farmers markets
Craft fairs and festivals
Stade Farms
Richardson Farm
Volo Auto Museum
Six Flags Great America (21 miles)
FALL and WINTER
Safe Trick or Treating neighborhood
Local farm events like apple picking, hay rides, and corn mazes.
Endless amounts of snowmobile trails
Ice fishing
Ice Hockey and skating
Snowmobile friendly community
Skiing, sledding, and snowboarding at Wilmot Mountain
Lake Geneva Winter Fests
Lake Geneva Ice Castles
Stade Farms Fall Festival (Corn Maze & Family Fun)
Richardson Adventure Farm (World's Largest Corn Maze & Family Fun)