SPACIOUS and Stylish Lakefront Retreat, Views, Fireworks!, Fire pit

9.4

Outstanding(28 Reviews)

House in Fox Lake, IL

14 guests · 6 bedrooms · 4 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this house rental

EPIC June 29th fireworks show night still available! Best views on the entire chain o’ lakes! Welcome to the Howard House. A hidden gem situated centrally on the waterfront of beautiful Nippersink Lake, part of the Fox Chain, just an hour outside of Chicago. This spacious and stylish retreat is located on a hill with ultimate views of the lake and amazing sunsets. Located very close to downtown Fox Lake and the Metra train stop. With over 60 ft of lake frontage, a private dock, fire pit and swimming area, you'll never want to leave! Some of the best fishing in IL!

GUEST ACCESS/AMENITIES
2 block walk to both El Puerto and Fam's on the Chain restaurants
13 minutes to Volo Auto Museum (must visit) and Dinosaur Park
15 minutes to Wilmot mountain ski area and snow tubing!
15 ninutes to McHenry Drive-In Theater.Open kitchen / living / dining room
Fully equipped kitchen
Two refrigerators
High Speed WiFi
Game room with bumper pool/poker table
Washer / Dryer
Two fireplaces
Dual zoned heating and cooling
Wrap around deck with seating for everyone
Propane Grill
Dock with room for one boat or 2 jet skis
Swimming area
Fire pit right on the water with seating
Pack N Play
Mobile baby gate
Toys
3 TVs with Roku

Check out more about the Howard House on IG: @howardhousefoxchain

Note: No bachelor/bachelorette or parties permitted. We are in a residential neighborhood and want to respect our neighbors. Kindly, but strictly enforced. :).

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Map of Fox Lake, IL

Nearby attractions

Bahá'í House of Worship

Six Flags Great America

20.7 mi

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SPACIOUS and Stylish Lakefront Retreat, Views, Fireworks!, Fire pit

££££

9.4

Outstanding(28 Reviews)

House in Fox Lake, IL

14 guests · 6 bedrooms · 4 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Map of Fox Lake, IL

Nearby attractions

Bahá'í House of Worship

Six Flags Great America

20.7 mi

Reviews

9.4

Outstanding(28 Reviews)

10.0

Aug 2024

Perfect house for a girl’s weekend. There were 11 of us and we all fit comfortably!

10.0

Aug 2024

Very nice property with lots of room for a big family gathering.

10.0

Jul 2024

The house is set up perfectly for a group or multiple families. The hosts were easy to get in touch with and so accommodating. Quiet location right on the water. Highly recommend!

6.0

Jul 2024

This house was spacious. Unfortunately, the kitchen was not clean. Bed sheets were stained. Not sufficient silverware or towels. Highlights of our stay in Fox Lake were Jet Funn and the Volo Museum.

10.0

Feb 2024

We booked this home for a long weekend for our book club. Honestly, we are all counting down the days until we have an excuse to do it again! The house is beautiful, well cared for and the hosts were super responsive. The layout is great for multiple couples, offering nice sized bedrooms and multiple full bathrooms. The fire pit on the water was a fan favorite as well, a perfect setting for sunset views. We can’t say enough about our experience and will definitely be returning yearly!

10.0

Feb 2024

This property offers panoramic views of a beautiful lake, and the fireplace was so cozy! We loved the wide open floor plan and the multiple areas for entertaining each other. We celebrated my mother’s 93rd birthday there. There were plenty to do for every age group. The host was also very responsive whenever we had questions.

10.0

Jan 2024

We had a great time. Communication was great. Short walk to el puerto for a dinner. Will try to stay again.

10.0

Nov 2023

We had a family reunion and found all we needed. We were able to cook meals at the house. The small kids loved playing in the leaves and we really enjoyed the view!!

10.0

Oct 2023

This was perfect for the weekend my friends and I needed! The sleeping options worked out great, the view makes you feel peaceful, and it was the ideal accommodations for a few friends wanting a weekend away! Everything was just as advertised, if not much more pleasant in person!

10.0

Sep 2023

Excellent view nice location

10.0

Aug 2023

Great place. Very clean and spacious. Everyone had a great time.

10.0

Jul 2023

Everything went well with this property . The hosts were very receptive and easy to reach and communicate with. All went well would come back here again

8.0

Jun 2023

Location was ideal for our gathering. Wish I had requested slightly later checkout as we had to rush through breakfast and cleanup to be out promptly at 10. Next stay Ill remember to request in advance. Otherwise it was a beautiful and spacious location. We loved the fire pit for our smores!!

10.0

May 2023

A wonderful house for a vacation with friends. We had a great time there.

8.0

Oct 2022

This house was great for a big group in from out of town for a wedding. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend to anybody looking for a nice house for a big group.

10.0

Jun 2022

Lakeside retreat

Lakeside retreat

Very nice place, lots of room, spacious living room, great deck for sunsets and relaxing. Kitchen was large and easy to cook in. Lots of bedrooms, all with comfy beds,

10.0

Jan 2022

Perfect Weekend Getaway

Perfect Weekend Getaway

We stayed here with 10 friends for a winter getaway from Chicago to go snow tubing at Wilmont mountain - the house and everything about our experience was perfect! Only about 15 mins away from Wilmont mountain and very close to the Fox Lake metra station. The house was very clean and had plenty of space and towels for all of us. The fireplaces made a chilly January weekend feel comfortable and warm. We would definitely stay here again and would love to visit in the summer! The house is right on the lake and has lots of outdoor space. Thanks again Ross and Jen!

4.0

Dec 2021

Family Stay for Navy Graduation

Family Stay for Navy Graduation

We were surprised to find that there were dirty dishes in the cabinets, very few pots and pans, and that some of the beds(bunk beds) did not have bedding. We could not find additional blankets or towels. We had 10guests and there was not enough supplies. When we tried to use the washer there was already dirty linens inside. The day before we left our Sailor wanted to use the jet tub, only to find that before he could get it filled it began leaking in the kitchen. The view and water are great, if this is all you want. The house was not overly clean and there was dirt on the walls. This is not the overall experience we expected to celebrate our son graduating boot camp.

10.0

Oct 2021

Great views and location

Great views and location

House was great! Loved the sunsets and views from the living room and master bedroom. Also thought the queen/twin bed room was adorable! Perfect fit for our kiddos!

8.0

Sep 2021

Beautiful home on the water

Beautiful home on the water

Overall a good experience

10.0

Aug 2021

Great Place for a large group

Great Place for a large group

This place was just perfect for our large family. Plenty of space for everyone to spread out inside and out. The kitchen is large enough that you can cook big meals. The lake area is nice for swimming and the boat ramp isn't too far away.

10.0

Aug 2021

Beautiful property with amazing views!

Beautiful property with amazing views!

Everything about this property is beautiful! The moment we stepped in the first thing we noticed was how clean it was! Second was the beautiful view of the lake from the living room. It was the perfect size for all us girls to have room to ourselves. We rented a pontoon and it was so simple to load it up and explore the lake. We had a blast and enjoyed our relaxing weekend away! Thank you for such a great property and making the process so simple!

8.0

Aug 2021

Overall Good, but could upgrade a couple of services

Overall Good, but could upgrade a couple of services

The cleaning service the day we arrived was not finished by 4:00PM check-in time and we all had to wait in cars for 35 minutes until she (one person) was finished cleaning. The outdoor deck space, chairs and tables had not been cleaned for a long time as we had to spend at least 30 minutes cleaning it ourselves. We did find leaf blower which help clean the deck of lots of debris and leaves. I also think that the refrigerator should be cleaned out of all condiments between guests. Left over food items were not welcomed and took up a lot of space we could have used. The master bedroom TV did not work and one of our guests had to use his own Firestick to get any reception on that TV. The floors were vacumned, but not washed as everyone's feet were filthy after the first 30 minutes of being their. Guests were all used to taking off their shoes indoors to help keep floors clean. A little more attention to detail would have been appreciated. The owners are lovely and I hope they will take these comments, not at criticism but items that would help enhance guests stay!

10.0

Jul 2021

Relaxing

Relaxing

Peaceful getaway with beautiful views and nice sunsets!

10.0

Jul 2021

Lovely property with wonderful views

Lovely property with wonderful views

Beautifully appointed and clean lake front property on Fox lake. We enjoyed the spectacular sunsets, open floor plan, and luxurious master suite. Plenty of room for our large family to stretch out. Excellent communication with the owners made our stay very comfortable.

10.0

Apr 2021

Very welcoming to a large family

Very welcoming to a large family

The property was nice and view was amazing. Checkout was very easy. This house is big enough to fit 12 people with ease. We had a great time.

10.0

Apr 2021

Great Fox Lake getaway

Great Fox Lake getaway

Wonderful home in a nice quiet part of the lake. Even with bad weather we had a really great time.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Fox Lake?

The average price for a rental in Fox Lake is £168 per night. This rental is £298 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at SPACIOUS and Stylish Lakefront Retreat, Views, Fireworks!, Fire pit. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is SPACIOUS and Stylish Lakefront Retreat, Views, Fireworks!, Fire pit pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at SPACIOUS and Stylish Lakefront Retreat, Views, Fireworks!, Fire pit?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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House in Fox Lake, IL

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Fox Lake, IL

Nearby attractions

SPACIOUS and Stylish Lakefront Retreat, Views, Fireworks!, Fire pit

House in Fox Lake, IL

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Fox Lake, IL

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Fox Lake?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is SPACIOUS and Stylish Lakefront Retreat, Views, Fireworks!, Fire pit pet friendly?

What amenities are available at SPACIOUS and Stylish Lakefront Retreat, Views, Fireworks!, Fire pit?

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