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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a microwave, stove, and refrigerator.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a matching ottoman, a coffee table, and two side tables with lamps. There is a painting on the wall and a window with blinds.
A bedroom with a bed, two windows with blinds, a nightstand, and a door.
A wooden deck with a view of a lake and trees.
A single-story house with a front yard, surrounded by trees.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Wauconda, IL
  • Place, Fox River Preserve
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Wauconda Village Hall
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Cook Memorial Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Wauconda

This cottage is located 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from Fox River Preserve and within a 10-minute drive of Wauconda Village Hall. The cottage includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Fox River Preserve - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Wauconda Village Hall - 8 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Cook Memorial Park - 8 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Moraine Hills State Park - 11 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Volo Auto Museum - 12 min drive - 9.2 miles

Getting around

  • Cary Station - 17 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Broken Oar Marina-Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Lakehouse Getaway

The spacious living area features large windows that offer breathtaking views of the crystal-clear lake and surrounding woodlands. Gather around the stone fireplace on cooler evenings, or step outside onto the deck to enjoy a morning coffee as you watch the sunrise over the water.
The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and a fireplace.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Designated smoking areas

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around this cottage?

This cottage is located in Wauconda, close to Wauconda Village Hall, Moraine Hills State Park, and Volo Auto Museum. You'll also find Fox River Preserve and Cook Memorial Park within a short drive.

Is this cottage adjacent to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Does this cottage provide breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.

Where is the closest airport to this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive), which is 20.8 mi away (45 minutes by car). Another top airport is Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD), which is around 24.3 mi away.

Lakehouse Getaway Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is a cute little cottage & close enough to a town for any extra needs
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Peaceful and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was very responsive and welcoming. Cute cottage, perfect for our weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great relaxing time. Although the main bedroom mattress was bad sleep...
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was great. It was perfect for our family trip. We appreciate so much the flexibility and help offered by Mr Patrick. We will surely stay again in the future. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A good weekend

I don’t want to seem overly critical or petty, but there wasn’t a table to sit at to eat. Granted it is a small lake cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Okay

Not enough parking for two vehicles, especially when we woke up to find a work truck and people working on the garage (which has the loft space above it). We were told they would be there four or five hours, blocking the only driveway into the property. On a dead end, which is fine, but the area is so overgrown, it looks like you’re not in the right spot when you get there. Uneven floors throughout, no AC in the loft space above the detached garage, and no window screen in one window up there - that was an issue with being in a boggy area near a lake, many bugs outside. Shower leaks not due to neglect, but poor design, and leaks a lot. Wet towels were left on the living room chair at check in. You can’t open the door all the way to get into the utility room, you have to walk in and close the door the access the washer/dryer. I’m not afraid of ants, but a heads up that they were pretty infested would have been nice. No mirror low enough for my 4’6” kid to see herself in. There had been a lot of rain before we came, so the yard was pretty muddy therefore we didn’t use any of the outdoor space. At times the door wouldn’t lock because the latch wouldn’t shut all the way. All towels had to be used to mop up the shower leaks. No checkout instructions were provided even after asking for them.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Location is right on a lake. It's a beautiful little house. The only thing that wasn't clear is that the third bedroom is above the garage and not atrached to the main house. It worked perfectly for our family reunion and was super convenient for us! Would definitely stay again. Great price and worked well for our family with small kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
It just fit our needs. Great communication! It was surprisingly quiet for being on a busy road. Getting out of the driveway was a challenge due to the traffic and another car from another party being parked in the turn around spot. I may have missed in the listing that it was an apartment. It could have used a few more spoons.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026