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`The Compass Cottage` A Cute & Cozy 2/1 Lakeview House with Hot Tub Included

Lakefront vacation home with a water park and a hot tub

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Perched on the shores of Mineola Bay, this cozy lakeview house offers a serene retreat. Watch sunsets fall over the bay from your private deck, then relax in the optional hot tub or by the fire pit area. With two kayaks and fishing right off your shoreline, you'll feel at home in this fully remodeled modern lake house.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6710 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Hot Tub
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

`The Compass Cottage` A Cute & Cozy 2/1 Lakeview House with Hot Tub Included

The Compass Cottage – Find Your Direction in Lake Life. A unique cute & cozy 2 bed / 1 bath nautical lakeview house has amazing views of Mineola Bay on the Chain O` Lakes. Enjoy the walk out lakeview front wood deck, and watch sunsets fall over the bay and color the sky. The back yard is a great place to relax, entertain & have peace and quite. Fish or kayak right from the shoreline. Fully remodeled modern lake house in and out. There is an optional 3-4 person hot tub on the back deck for you to relax and unwind.



Welcome to our beautiful lakeview home, your completely remodeled, cozy 2 bed / 1 bath retreat. This home has a Max Adult Occupancy of 4, but up to 6 with 2 children. Central air, heating, and ceiling fans add to the home`s comforts. Use our Wi-Fi to stay connected if you’d like. Head outside to take advantage of our (2) kayaks, just fish right off our shoreline, or just relax & take in the beauty of the lake from the front or back deck and fire pit area. With all our lake house has to offer, you`ll never want to leave! Want more? We have a hot tub amenity that holds 3-4 people on the back deck (Subject to winter closures if freezing air temps of icing occurs)



Outside, enjoy morning coffee on the porch, take a short stroll to the lake, or simply breathe in the peaceful setting. Whether you’re planning a romantic getaway, a family trip, or a solo escape, The Compass Cottage offers the perfect blend of cozy, convenient, and unforgettable.



Guests will be able to access all parts of the inside and outside of the home. The only interior inaccessible part of the home is the utility closet for the cleaning and spa company to store supplies. On the outside, the deck and entire yard is accessible to the guest.



There is a 3-4 person hot tub on the back deck with a gazebo over it. (The cost of the hot tub maintenance is included in your cleaning fee. Subject to winter closures if freezing air temps of icing occurs)



This is 1 of 5 homes on Maple Ave off Mineola Bay. This is an old lake house neighborhood that has roots to the origins of Fox Lake. It is generally quite and peaceful along the lake.



When you arrive, there is 2 free parking spaces just for you. They are clearly marked with yellow/black parking spaces behind the house.



This is in the heart of Fox Lake and a long walk from the Fox Lake downtown area, but definitely a 2 minute drive to the stores, movies, restaurants, etc.



Bring your fishing gear. There is good fishing in the Bay. Our kids catch large bass, catfish, bluegill and perch right off our pier in the back yard.



This is a popular house for Naval families to visit and cheer on their boot camp grads since it is only a half hour from the Great Lakes Naval base.



This home is designed safe and secure, and is equipped with a Smart Dead Bolt lock that controls check in and check out times, and has a door camera feature to make sure the correct guests are entering our home. All for your safety and to protect our home.



Garbage day is on Wednesdays. If you are staying with us overnight on a Tuesday, please take the garbage and recycle cans out to the end of the road for the Wednesday morning garbage truck.



The driveway is smaller and can hold (2) full size cars MAX, or 1 larger trucks or SUV`s tight. The entrance road and its an old tight road. Be careful pulling in and out of the driveway. Pull in and out very slow. If at all possible have other guests help you back out.



NOTE - Hot Tub subject to winter closures if freezing air temps of icing occurs

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Theme park 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 710 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
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 and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

221724

About the neighborhood

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Fox Lake, IL

What's nearby

  • Jet Funn - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Volo Auto Museum - 10 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Chain 'O Lakes State Park - 11 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Gurnee Mills - 23 min drive - 14.4 miles
  • Six Flags Great America - 26 min drive - 16.3 miles

Getting around

  • Fox Lake Station - 16 min walk
  • Kenosha, WI (ENW-Kenosha Regional) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Antioch Pizza Shop - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Whistle Stop Cafe - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is `The Compass Cottage` A Cute & Cozy 2/1 Lakeview House with Hot Tub Included pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at `The Compass Cottage` A Cute & Cozy 2/1 Lakeview House with Hot Tub Included?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at `The Compass Cottage` A Cute & Cozy 2/1 Lakeview House with Hot Tub Included?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is `The Compass Cottage` A Cute & Cozy 2/1 Lakeview House with Hot Tub Included located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is 1.2 mi (2 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 Turner Lake Fen Nature Preserve are also within 6 mi (10 km). Fox Lake Station is 16 minutes by foot and Fox Lake Engleside Station is 29 minutes.

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