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A living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, wooden coffee table, and large windows overlooking a sunset. - SPACIOUS and Stylish Lakefront Retreat, STUNNING Views, Firepit! (Fox Lake)
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Consider a stay at SPACIOUS and Stylish Lakefront Retreat, STUNNING Views, Firepit! and take advantage of a firepit, a garden and a playground. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as an arcade/games room and laundry facilities.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

SPACIOUS and Stylish Lakefront Retreat, STUNNING Views, Firepit!

  • Welcome to the Howard House by Evereste Experiences. Best views on the entire Chain o’ Lakes! 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. Walking distance to the BRAND new Lakefront Park which has a public beach, pickleball courts, splashpad, playground and live concerts every Friday all summer! Located very close to city centre 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 restaurant!
    10 minute walk to Black Lung Brewery and the brand new Lakefront Park!
    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
    Washing machine / 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 area and want to respect our neighbors. Kindly, but strictly enforced. :).

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About the area

Located in Fox Lake, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chain 'O Lakes State Park and Moraine Hills State Park, while Volo Auto Museum and PM&L Theatre are cultural highlights. Jet Funn and Volo Bog State Natural Area are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging. Visit our Fox Lake travel guide
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Fox Lake, IL

What's nearby

  • A city skyline with illuminated buildings reflecting on the water at dusk.
    Naval Station Great Lakes
    34 min drive - 41.0 km
  • Nippersink Lake
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Fox Lake
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Jet Funn
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Pistakee Lake
    3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Fox Lake Station
    3 min drive
  • Kenosha, WI (ENW-Kenosha Regional)
    43 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Culver's
    5 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    4 min drive
  • Captain’s Quarters Marina
    15 min drive
  • Famous Freddie's Roadhouse
    6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SPACIOUS and Stylish Lakefront Retreat, STUNNING Views, Firepit! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at SPACIOUS and Stylish Lakefront Retreat, STUNNING Views, Firepit!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at SPACIOUS and Stylish Lakefront Retreat, STUNNING Views, Firepit!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SPACIOUS and Stylish Lakefront Retreat, STUNNING Views, Firepit!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SPACIOUS and Stylish Lakefront Retreat, STUNNING Views, Firepit! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Fox Lake, Jet Funn and Pistakee Lake. Long Lake and Brandenburg Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km). Fox Lake Station is 20 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

SPACIOUS and Stylish Lakefront Retreat, STUNNING Views, Firepit! Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location for jetskiing

Excellent view nice location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property with lots of room for a big family gathering.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property, host and location

We had a great time. Communication was great. Short walk to el puerto for a dinner. Will try to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer Vacation

Great place. Very clean and spacious. Everyone had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful getaway

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and lots of room

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!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Fun, Relaxing Location

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible home, incredible stay!

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check in. Property was great for our large family group. Enjoyed swimming off the pier!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We all (ages ranged from 6 to 74) had a wonderful time, even though it poured rain Friday night and all day Saturday. Here are some things we liked, in no particular order.The house was well kept and clean.The view of the lake is very pretty.There are plenty of bedrooms. It was easy to access our streaming channels. Having 2 refrigerators was very helpful with 7 people. There were games and a puzzle that we enjoyed, the Family Feud game was a hit! The drive way is very small, so having access to the garage was a wonderful plus, especially in the rain.The exit instructions were not excessive - very reasonable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A good place to relax

A wonderful house for a vacation with friends. We had a great time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good location

Nice location on the chain. Plenty to do.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Fox Lake getaway

Wonderful home in a nice quiet part of the lake. Even with bad weather we had a really great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was perfect for the 14 of us. The dining room, kitchen and living room were roomy enough for all of us. The deck provided extra seating and the master bedroom was spectacular with a wonderful view of the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girl’s Weekend

Perfect house for a girl’s weekend. There were 11 of us and we all fit comfortably!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent weekend

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
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Family Vacation!

Our family had such a wonderful time at your VRBO! The house was perfect for our group of 8. Bedrooms so comfortable and AC unit so easy to use. Kitchen very well stocked with a huge family table great for eating and playing games. The pool table was in constant use - a real bonus! We loved using the giant raft provided on your lakefront as well as fishing off of your pier. The outdoor deck was delightful! Jens prompt responses to any of our concerns was really appreciated. Can't wait to visit again!!! Ed and Gerri
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Very spacious

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!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Needs TLC

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Missing multiple smoke detectors, dishwasher was not properly screwed in to the counter top and would tilt forward when opening door, dryer not working properly, took 3 hours to dry a small load of clothes (a load of towels were left in dryer upon check in), sink in 1/2 bath is extremely loose, parking information needs to be updated (cars not able to be parked on street, share size of garage as some trucks & suvs will not fit inside garage). The listing for accessing the fire pit and dock was very deceiving. Pictures appears to make the yard seem to be connected but contained a retaining wall. We had multiple guests that were not able to access the dock and fire pit due to the rock stairs being small and uneven. Kitchen was missing essential items like measuring cups, baking pans, dish towels. The propane tank was also left empty and we had to pay to refill. Shower curtains had mold and grime along the bottom.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was perfect for our group of 10 adults! The view from the porch was amazing! We enjoyed watching the sunset every night. Check in was so easy, and check out was a breeze!!! We had all the amenities we could want.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

nice home with plenty of room

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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,
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022