A Diamond in the Rough
4.7
Outstanding(84 Reviews)Cottage in Fox Lake, IL
6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsPool, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this cottage rental
This diamond in the rough is a cozy 2 bedroom cottage perfect for a weekend getaway, family vacation or a romantic retreat. This great escape will provide you with a little piece of paradise while giving you the feeling and comfort of home! And because pets are family too, we welcome them; but must be cleared with the owners first. No cats please, as the owners are allergic.
This adorable cottage is nestled on a quiet residential street behind the main home. Water, pier and boat slip access are only steps away by walking down the lighted path on the side of the main home where you can enjoy breathtaking sunsets, fishing, swimming, canoeing, boating; and in winter snowmobiling, ice fishing and skiing at Wilmot Mountain Ski Resort. A boat slip to dock your boat and 3-person canoe & 2 paddle boards are available at no extra charge your use. The cottage is fully air conditioned and heated with ceiling fans in bedrooms, kitchen and living room; making it perfect for year-round suitability.
When staying in this home away from home, you can start off your morning soaking up a little fresh air out on the front porch enjoying a cup of freshly brewed Starbucks Verona coffee. After an eventful day exploring all the Chain of Lakes has to offer, both bedrooms have queen size beds with 700 thread count linens and overstuffed pillows for your sleeping comfort. For those less than stellar weather days, cozy on the oversized leather sofa or kick up your feet on the reclining chair in the living room where you can also partake in some viewing enjoyment on the 40” LED television equipped with Xfinity TV or enjoy your favorite DVD by popping it into the DVD player. Feeling a little competitive? Stroll on over the utility closet where you can find several different board and card games to partake in. Secured WiFi internet access is also available. A little hungry? Quickly whip something up on the gas stove in the kitchen that is furnished with all appliances, utensils and dinnerware for your convenience, including an expandable kitchen island. Want make it a BBQ instead? Head outside to your own private patio to access the gas grill.
Your home away from home oasis is:
30 minutes to Six Flags Great America Amusement Park, where you can also make a stop into Gurnee Mall for some shopping
Walking distance to Fams for an ice cold beer and great steak or fish tacos or El Puerto restaurant for an awesome Margarita.
A Thursday night away from watching some thrilling drag boat racing at Blarney’s Island
A Sunday morning away from having an award winning Bloody Mary at Studio Roadhouse.
A click away from access to seeing some amazing live bands
*Staying with us again? Ask about our Preferred Guest Benefits. *
Ask about our discount for Great Lakes Naval Base boot camp graduations.
We look forward to sharing a little piece of paradise with you soon. Cheers!
This adorable cottage is nestled on a quiet residential street behind the main home. Water, pier and boat slip access are only steps away by walking down the lighted path on the side of the main home where you can enjoy breathtaking sunsets, fishing, swimming, canoeing, boating; and in winter snowmobiling, ice fishing and skiing at Wilmot Mountain Ski Resort. A boat slip to dock your boat and 3-person canoe & 2 paddle boards are available at no extra charge your use. The cottage is fully air conditioned and heated with ceiling fans in bedrooms, kitchen and living room; making it perfect for year-round suitability.
When staying in this home away from home, you can start off your morning soaking up a little fresh air out on the front porch enjoying a cup of freshly brewed Starbucks Verona coffee. After an eventful day exploring all the Chain of Lakes has to offer, both bedrooms have queen size beds with 700 thread count linens and overstuffed pillows for your sleeping comfort. For those less than stellar weather days, cozy on the oversized leather sofa or kick up your feet on the reclining chair in the living room where you can also partake in some viewing enjoyment on the 40” LED television equipped with Xfinity TV or enjoy your favorite DVD by popping it into the DVD player. Feeling a little competitive? Stroll on over the utility closet where you can find several different board and card games to partake in. Secured WiFi internet access is also available. A little hungry? Quickly whip something up on the gas stove in the kitchen that is furnished with all appliances, utensils and dinnerware for your convenience, including an expandable kitchen island. Want make it a BBQ instead? Head outside to your own private patio to access the gas grill.
Your home away from home oasis is:
30 minutes to Six Flags Great America Amusement Park, where you can also make a stop into Gurnee Mall for some shopping
Walking distance to Fams for an ice cold beer and great steak or fish tacos or El Puerto restaurant for an awesome Margarita.
A Thursday night away from watching some thrilling drag boat racing at Blarney’s Island
A Sunday morning away from having an award winning Bloody Mary at Studio Roadhouse.
A click away from access to seeing some amazing live bands
*Staying with us again? Ask about our Preferred Guest Benefits. *
Ask about our discount for Great Lakes Naval Base boot camp graduations.
We look forward to sharing a little piece of paradise with you soon. Cheers!
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Fox Lake, IL
Reviews
4.7
Outstanding(84 Reviews)4.7
Water was high so no beach.
4.7
The rental is the guest home behind the A-frame home pictured at the end of the road. Very private and quiet! Although there are no water views, the water is just on the other side of the main home with complete access to the backyard, dock, and water. Everything was in great shape and it has everything you need and all the comforts of home. Definitely recommend getting a deep dish from Rosati's and checking out the boat races at Blarney Island!
4.7
The hosts Jim and Rose were friendly and helpful. The place suited our needs perfectly. We were attending a wedding in the area that my daughter was matron of honor for, so it was me and my husband, my daughter and son in law. The bedrooms are small but adequate, the kitchen and living areas are very nice. We also had full use of an outdoor gas grill, outdoor seating areas in front and back of the cottage. We also had access to the lake, with nice outdoor seating around a fire pit. The lake is scenic and there are stores, restaurants and bars nearby. Boats, kayaks, etc are available for rent nearby. It was a wonderful long weekend stay.
4.7
Great time celebrating with our grandson and our daughter. Convenient to hiking, restaurants and the beautiful chain of lakes.
4.7
Easily found and easily rented
4.7
We had an excellent experience with this VRBO! Jim and Rosemarie were wonderful hosts. They offered local fish fry recommendations as well as nearby spots with live music! This was a very nice, quiet little house on a dead end street with beautiful lakefront outdoor space.
4.7
We had a lovely short weekend getaway at this cottage and would love to stay again
4.7
Trailer does not fit
Upon review of the pictures of the subject in question the home was farther away from the lake than shown on pictures discussed truck and trailer size in regards to parking situation when arrived the truck was was centimeters away from the garage the house and the trailer was too wide as discussed with the owner they stated it would fit but it wouldn't no available parking for trailer or boat anywhere so we had to stay at a hotel and keep our boat elsewhere we were not able to use the facilities called the owner right away They did not return our calls to 4 hours later that day we did not go into the property or use the facilities we requested a refund they were not cooperated with us
4.7
Great place!
4.7
Clean cute little house, Small bedrooms but everything needed was there except parking, on our stay there was only one parking space. We moved the gazebo to fit a second car. We were supposed to be bringing 2 cars and a truck w boat trailer. We were told there was parking for it, there was not. We ended up storing our vehicles up the street for an additional cost. I would stay again as long as I only need to bring one vehicle. The owners are actually very nice but did not answer the phone on check in to try to fix the problem.
4.7
Great Place!
Great place!
4.7
Nice little house, no parking
Clean cute little house, Small bedrooms but everything needed was there except parking, on our stay there was only one parking space. We moved the gazebo to fit a second car. We were supposed to be bringing 2 cars and a truck w boat trailer. We were told there was parking for it, there was not. We ended up storing our vehicles up the street for an additional cost. I would stay again as long as I only need to bring one vehicle. The owners are actually very nice but did not answer the phone on check in to try to fix the problem.
4.7
We truly enjoyed our stay at this adorable, clean well stocked cottage. Easy access to home and to communicate with the owners.
It had everything we needed for our stay.
We would love to return and I would recommend to stay here.
4.7
Dimond in the Rough fits perfectly.
We truly enjoyed our stay at this adorable, clean well stocked cottage. Easy access to home and to communicate with the owners.
It had everything we needed for our stay.
We would love to return and I would recommend to stay here.
4.7
The property was clean, well kept, had all the amenities, and the property managers were very responsive. The parking was tight for a large truck, and the yard for dogs was the yard of the property manager across the driveway in the back of their home.
4.7
Our Stay
The property was clean, well kept, had all the amenities, and the property managers were very responsive. The parking was tight for a large truck, and the yard for dogs was the yard of the property manager across the driveway in the back of their home.
4.7
Very nice
The host was very kind, property was clean and well kept and had a nice quiet stay.
4.7
The property was nice and it was a lovely get away for a week. However 3 weeks after our stay we received a message saying that we were being charged for $300 for our dog defacating and an uncleaned oven. This was weird to us as we didn’t use the oven and we vaccumed and cleaned the whole place prior to exiting and no sign of any. The place was nice but this tarnished the experience.
4.7
Great getaway BUT
The property was nice and it was a lovely get away for a week. However 3 weeks after our stay we received a message saying that we were being charged for $300 for our dog defacating and an uncleaned oven. This was weird to us as we didn’t use the oven and we vaccumed and cleaned the whole place prior to exiting and no sign of any. The place was nice but this tarnished the experience.
4.7
Everything was very nice except fishing.
4.7
Nice!
Everything was very nice except fishing.
4.7
Not bad but much less than advertised
4.7
The cottage is as owners describe, being behind their home so just short walk to waterfront (30-45 second walk). The cottage was lovely and well equipped. Owners were on site and friendly and helpful. Parking is tight for 2 vehicles and very difficult for us with a boat in tow before it was docked the day after arrival. But the owners were gracious and accommodating
4.7
Disappointed
Not bad but much less than advertised
4.7
Clean, well decorated cottage
The cottage is as owners describe, being behind their home so just short walk to waterfront (30-45 second walk). The cottage was lovely and well equipped. Owners were on site and friendly and helpful. Parking is tight for 2 vehicles and very difficult for us with a boat in tow before it was docked the day after arrival. But the owners were gracious and accommodating
4.7
We enjoyed our stay at the cottage. Location was great close to everything we wanted to do. Boating, dinning and shopping. Would stay again.
4.7
A getaway on the lake.
We enjoyed our stay at the cottage. Location was great close to everything we wanted to do. Boating, dinning and shopping. Would stay again.
4.7
The cottage was perfect as a base for our activities in the local area. Tucked away and very cozy. Jim and Rose were great hosts
4.7
Cottage was very clean, and spacious. Property managers/owners were very friendly, and informative. Area was quiet, and lake access/views were excellent. I highly recommend!!!
4.7
Fox Lake getaway
The cottage was perfect as a base for our activities in the local area. Tucked away and very cozy. Jim and Rose were great hosts
4.7
Weekend Get away
Cottage was very clean, and spacious. Property managers/owners were very friendly, and informative. Area was quiet, and lake access/views were excellent. I highly recommend!!!
4.7
Although the unit was well appointed and nicely decorated, the furniture was somewhat uncomfortable and the beds terribly soft, had to find some plywood to firm up a little. All of the appliances and kitchen gear was adequate. Parking for our visit was somewhat inconvenient due to a newly arrived boat trailer. There is actually No direct view of the water, however it was nice that renters allowed onto the waterfront yard of the main home. Do not know if owners lived in main house, there was no communication offered. Overall the stay was just Okay but cost on the high side for the product.
4.7
Cute and cozy cottage, perfect for my girls’ weekend away. It was clean and comfy and located right on the water! The lake was beautiful! The owners were great! So welcoming! We had access to the fire pit and pergola, which allowed for a very relaxing day/evening by the water. We took in the sun and did some swimming before venturing out to the surrounding areas. We found a local winery and had a wine tasting, then found a waterfront bar for sunset drinks/food. Great time had by all!
4.7
We had a nice time staying here for a weekend. We kayaked and enjoyed the local food as well. The house is cozy and clean. A reminder that you'll be sharing the yard and lake access with the hosts (who are very cool) and their sweet little dog. Thank you for hosting us!
4.7
Pricey for the product
Although the unit was well appointed and nicely decorated, the furniture was somewhat uncomfortable and the beds terribly soft, had to find some plywood to firm up a little. All of the appliances and kitchen gear was adequate. Parking for our visit was somewhat inconvenient due to a newly arrived boat trailer. There is actually No direct view of the water, however it was nice that renters allowed onto the waterfront yard of the main home. Do not know if owners lived in main house, there was no communication offered. Overall the stay was just Okay but cost on the high side for the product.
4.7
Perfect getaway
Cute and cozy cottage, perfect for my girls’ weekend away. It was clean and comfy and located right on the water! The lake was beautiful! The owners were great! So welcoming! We had access to the fire pit and pergola, which allowed for a very relaxing day/evening by the water. We took in the sun and did some swimming before venturing out to the surrounding areas. We found a local winery and had a wine tasting, then found a waterfront bar for sunset drinks/food. Great time had by all!
4.7
Fun weekend!
We had a nice time staying here for a weekend. We kayaked and enjoyed the local food as well. The house is cozy and clean. A reminder that you'll be sharing the yard and lake access with the hosts (who are very cool) and their sweet little dog. Thank you for hosting us!
4.7
Great place, exactly what we expected. The only (super tiny) issue was the fan in the kitchen wouldn’t turn off.
4.7
Great place
Great place, exactly what we expected. The only (super tiny) issue was the fan in the kitchen wouldn’t turn off.
4.7
Very relaxing and just enough space for two couples. The lake and location were perfect for a short getaway. Definitely would stay there again.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Fox Lake?
The average price for a rental in Fox Lake is £170 per night. This rental is £24 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at A Diamond in the Rough. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at A Diamond in the Rough. Enjoy the water!
Is A Diamond in the Rough pet friendly?
Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at A Diamond in the Rough?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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