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Chain O' Lakes Waterfront Getaway Home

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Escape to Fox Lake in this charming 2-bedroom home, where lakefront living meets endless adventure. With over 250 feet of private canal frontage, you can swim or fish peacefully. Enjoy tubing, water skiing, and kayaking on the main body of Lake Pistakee or explore nearby stables for a horseback ride.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Chain O' Lakes Waterfront Getaway Home

Over the past twelve years, we have successfully hosted guests at our two other vacation rental properties in Puerto Rico. We are now using that knowledge base to provide you a seasoned experience at our newest property (a bit closer to home) here in Fox Lake. This beautiful 2 bedroom-one and one and half baths home has all the features you could want in an escape to the lake.
We have two bedrooms and a loft area. One bedroom contains a kings sized bed, the other a queen sized bed and the loft area has four twin beds. Additionally there are two sofas in the living room area that make into queen sized beds.
We have over 250 feet of lakefront property located on a private canal where you can swim or fish peacefully. The main and open body of Lake Pistakee is the largest of the Chain O' Lakes with an area of over 1,700 acres and is only a mere 50 foot trip down our canal. This is your gateway to the larger access of the greater Chain O' Lakes area. Enjoy fishing, swimming, tubing, water skiing, kayaking, canoeing or a tranquil moonlight cruises on the water. Dine at one of the many area restaurants that also provide boat access, enjoy a horse ride at one of several nearby stables or look into the amenities of one of the numerous marinas.
Book a round of golf at one of three nearby courses.
Spend a day at Chain O' Lakes State park where you can hike, fish, ride an equestrian trail, go metal detecting or hunt during season.
But wait, this home isn't just for warm weather activities. When the beauty of winter arrives, you can ice fish on our canal, snowmobile, cross country ski or snow ski at a nearby resort.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating 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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No parties allowed
You must declare pets and pay the appropriate $150 fee for pets to be permitted in the home.
Pets are not permitted on the furniture. You must clean up after your pet(s) and pick up all feces from the yard.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Must pay pet fee. Clean up feces in yard.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
Gatherings need prior approval of the owner

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Gatherings need prior approval of the owner
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Chain O' Lakes Waterfront Getaway Home Fox Lake
Chain O' Lakes Waterfront Getaway Home Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

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Fox Lake, IL

What's nearby

  • Jet Funn - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Chain 'O Lakes State Park - 7 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Volo Auto Museum - 8 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Spring Grove Fen Nature Preserve - 8 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Volo Bog State Natural Area - 9 min drive - 4.4 miles

Getting around

  • Fox Lake Station - 4 min drive
  • Kenosha, WI (ENW-Kenosha Regional) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Antioch Pizza Shop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dwight House Pub - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Chain O' Lakes Waterfront Getaway Home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Chain O' Lakes Waterfront Getaway Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Chain O' Lakes Waterfront Getaway Home?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Chain O' Lakes Waterfront Getaway Home located?

This family-friendly Fox Lake vacation home is located on the waterfront, 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Jet Funn, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Volo Bog State Natural Area and Chain 'O Lakes State Park. Spring Grove Fen Nature Preserve and Volo Auto Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Chain O' Lakes Waterfront Getaway Home Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice home in a great location. Loved relaxing on the deck and by the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Earl D.

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

Weather could not scare us away

Wife and I enjoyed our stay. Mother Nature tried to ruin it for us, but we wouldn't let her. Relaxation was definitely needed
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica R.

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

Great Lake house will be back!

We absolutely loved our stay! The property owner was communicative and timely. The house was very clean and beds were comfortable. Wish we could have stayed longer!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli W., Germantown

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

Great place to stay!

I stayed here visiting family in Fox Lake and this is a wonderful place to stay. There are a lot of things to do right on the back yard! But, if you feel like staying in, there are plenty of TV’s available and o appreciate that!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Birthday Getaway

The property was perfect for our trip. Plenty of room and great location on the water. Definitely recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alice N.

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

Peaceful and Quiet Stay

The house was impeccably clean, the kitchen well stocked equipment-wise with even some spices and other extras . The canal view that expanded to the larger lake was lovely. All the amenities provide for a lovely getaway .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay S.

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

Great experience!!

Lovely property on the water. Home was beautifully decorated, clean and comfortable. Was especially nice that we were able to bring our dogs. Definitely would return!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilynn J., Denver CO

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

Fox lake

Delightful property would definitely rebook
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

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

Beautiful and quiet

Great getaway on a beautiful lake. The house was updated and clean. Perfect spot for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

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

Beautiful home on the lake

My husband and I greatly enjoyed our stay in this beautiful home. Pretty views, comfy house, and a fenced in backyard if you have a dog. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen T.

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

Our second stay - wonderful

This is our second time staying at Debora's place. This home and location are just right for us. We had a wonderful time. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Earl D.

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

Great start to summer seadon

Fully enjoyed this lakehouse. Being pet friendly our dogs loved the yard, and learned that they like lake life. Everything about this house was wonderful and my wife, her parents and myself loved every minute of our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Weekend getaway

Our second time staying at this beautiful lakeside home and we had such a wonderful time.We bbq, fished, enjoyed the beautiful view and at night sat around talking enjoying the firepit. The home is clean and stocked with essentials, the owner responds in a timely matter and the neighbors are so very friendly. We will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darla B.

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

Best yet

We rent from VRBO at least twice a yearthis by far the best rental we’ve had in quite a while. The house clean and spacious, beds were comfortable. The view from the lake was great. The neighbors are great. It wasn’t a negative thing I could say about it we had a blast. We will be returning that’s for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

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

Best vacation

This mini vacation was amazing! The host Deborah was very friendly and responded in a reasonable time when I had questions. The house looked exactly as it did in the pictures, and was stocked greatly with supplies. The yard was huge and beautiful, along with the deck with the beautiful view of the deck. We were even able to dock our pontoon there for the time we were there. All my friends and family that came to visit and celebrate my birthday even complimented the house. Very well kept and I definitely would book again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hollisa E.

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

Great Home for a Getaway!

We had a wonderful stay at this charming lake home! My husband and I chose here for our yearly June fishing trip and we chose well! The house is very spacious, clean and has all the essentials we needed. We used the barbeque nightly for our dinners, which worked out great! We spent majority of our time on the dock fishing- in which we were very successful! We caught catfish, bluegill and bass- some were very large in size! (They are still in the lake, we didn't keep them!) It was enjoyable to see the constant parade of boats floating by, too. I would definitely recommend this home to anyone to stay at, and I'd love to stay here again next year! It's a truly great escape!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlie B.

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

"Stress Annihilation"

Most of all, we loved the tranquility, and the view was a major reason for the tranquility. Looking across the lake, all the way from left to right, all we could see was peace. Furthermore, all three nights, we saw beautiful sunsets over the water. We loved the wildlife, including herons, ducks, geese (there were two mother geese, each followed by several very young goslings), and the occasional splashing fish. The boaters were all careful to avoid noise and wakes. The bed was very comfortable. The kitchen had everything we needed to do our own cooking. We even cooked steaks on the charcoal grill one night. To fully explain the title that I gave to this review, on our first full day at the property, we canceled our plan to explore the region (e.g., visit the Volo museum, do some antique shopping, and such activities). Instead, we chose to stay. We sat in the front room enjoying the view, reading, watching the fishing boats, and listening to the birds. There was no way that stress could penetrate the bliss. Would we book another stay at this VRBO? Put it thus way: we are already looking into our Fall schedule. Would we recommed this VRBO to others? I think this review just did that.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

christene m.

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

Beautiful vacation home

My husband and I had a nice, quiet stay. We fished off the pier, had our meals on the deck, while our dog laid around basking in the sun. The neighbors next door were very friendly as were the boaters passing by always offering a friendly wave. The house is roomy, beds were pretty comfortable and kitchen and bathroom were conveniently stocked with necessary items. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Serenity

Well stocked, very clean, cute & quite house with comfortable beds along with excellent communication! 10/10!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandon U.

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

Great Spot

Great house just as advertised. Many tasteful touches. Nice big yard and deck as well as a nice dock. Only regret is I should have stayed longer!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony P., Chandlerville, IL

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

Great place for an extended stay

Everything was great and the host was quick to respond to any questions. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

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

Great location/property and good communication.

The host Debora was very good in communicating. Great detail was made to make sure everything that you might possibly need was provided for your stay. Thanks!
Stayed 12 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

scott c., RENO, NV

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

Lake gem

Awesome place to stay. Was perfect for our family to stay after our son graudated from Navy bootcamp. The grounds are really beautiful and peaceful. Lots of birds and critters outside. The host Deborah was great to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frida C., Houston

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

Very clean and comfortable

Loved our stay! Very clean and comfortable home!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ellen T.

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

Blissful getaway for our family (4) and pup

We had a lovely 4 night stay at Debora's home. The house was very clean and attractive. We often ate out on the deck because it was so pleasant. The house is located on a peaceful canal but very close to the open expanse of lake Pistakee. Every night a blue crane flew low across the water and landed on the neighbor's pier. The deck has gates at the base of the stairs so we felt comfortable letting our pup come and go from the house to deck. The yard itself is not fully fenced so we kept her on a tether when she was with us. The beds were comfortable. Both sofas are comfortable sofa-beds (daughter used one). The kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans, kitchen tools, place settings, etc., although there is no dishwasher. There are plenty of linens and towels, including beach towels. There are games in the coffee table. The couch and Adirondack chairs on the deck are a comfy place to enjoy the lovely view. Debora was great at answering all our questions. Thank you, Debora, for a lovely vacation at your home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021