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Beautiful Cora Cottage on Fox Lake/Chain O'Lakes with 40 Ft. Private Boat Pier.

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Dining
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Fox Lake, IL
  • Jet Funn
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Chain 'O Lakes State Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Volo Auto Museum
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive)
    ‪51 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Beautiful Cora Cottage on Fox Lake/Chain O'Lakes with 40 Ft. Private Boat Pier.

Beautiful views from this direct water/lakefront home on Fox Lake. This house sits high up on the lake with unmatched views of the Chain O'Lakes. Access on the property to water and boat pier. Large double deck directly on the property and lake. Boating, swimming, beach, jet skiing, kayaking, canoeing, and more. Newly remodeled. Large screened in porch and newly paved driveway. White kitchen with stainless steel appliances. 2 bedrooms and a pull out couch in the downstairs living area. 1 1/2 bathrooms. Upstairs and downstairs TV's with wi-fi. 2 fireplaces in both levels. Large built in bar with games and dart board. Washer/dryer. Large deck overlooking Fox Lake with furniture and grill. Downstairs patio overlooking Fox Lake. Large double tiered deck located lakeside. Close to downtown Fox Lake, trains, restaurants, and shopping and more. Nearby beaches, marinas, Blarney's Island, Volo Auto Museum, roller skating , movie theater, horseback riding, farmers market, pumpkin patches, apple picking, walking trails, nearby parks and nature areas, and more. Winter time adds snowmobiling, tubing, and skiing at nearby Wilmont Mountain Ski Resort. Lake Geneva is a 30 minute drive. Rent a boat or bring your own. Launch is closeby. Tie up to our 40 ft. private pier on the property.
The house also has outdoor security cameras at the front door as well as back lower door and back outdoor walkway to provide added protection as well as to check for arrivals and departures for housekeeping and maintenance services. While these cameras do add "security" please note that they are only outdoors and NOT monitored. We are pet friendly with an additional daily charge.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at this cottage. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Jet Funn. Features include a water park, laundry facilities, and an arcade/game room. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine, and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Jet Funn and 8 minutes from Spring Grove Fen Nature Preserve
This cottage offers its guests a water park. Barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities are also featured at the family-friendly cottage.

This Fox Lake cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Snow sports gear
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Recycling

Policies

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
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No parties or gatherings. Per Village Ordinance only 4 adults are allow to stay at the house overnight. NO EXCEPTIONS. Daily pet fee required.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Parental supervision required during stay

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Beautiful Cora Cottage on Fox Lake/Chain O'Lakes with 40 Ft. Private Boat Pier. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous retreat with multiple comfy and clear views of the lake, large trees, and bird songs for nature lovers but all the comforts of town within a few minutes. Hosts were responsive and had everything we needed when we realized we’d forgotten our own (wine opener, hair dryer, etc.). Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine F.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful time at at this property over a long weekend. The owner was incredibly responsive and accommodating. The space was perfect for our family, with easy lake access and large dock to play off of with our kids!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view! And nice walk able lakefront park nearby!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather L., WONDER LAKE

Liked: Cleanliness
Check in was super easy! House was cleaned and looked just like the picture. Beds were super comfortable. The house was very roomy and warming. The upper deck was nice and the view of the lake was beautiful! We brought our pontoon boat and docked it at their pier and that made it more fun! Overall, our stay was very nice and I'd definitely stay there again!! The hosts were very fast with responding.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amber N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway!

Absolutely loved our stay - house is beautiful, great location on Fox Lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Annika S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Normally a great location, but currently too noisy

The house was quite nice, and the view was perfect. However, I was unaware that the neighboring lot was an *active* construction site. The first day was pretty manageable, with constant nail guns in the background and the intermittent buzz of chop saws. Occasionally, sawdust would float down on us while we were chatting on the patio. The second morning, they brought in heavy machinery to excavate a well, which significantly increased noise. The final morning, I was awoken by the sound of a Bobcat-mounted jackhammer being used just outside.I imagine under normal circumstances, it would be *perfect*, but I can't really recommend it until the construction ends. Side note, the second bedroom could *really* use a small table or something. There is nowhere to sit a phone or glasses when going to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property!

We throughly enjoyed our stay! The home was beautiful inside and the outside was nice being on the lake. I definitely would recommend this property to others!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vin C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Lake Front Get Away!

We had a wonderful stay at this lakefront property. The location is peaceful and scenic—perfect for relaxing or spending time outdoors. The host was incredibly welcoming, responsive, and made sure everything was perfect. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a great getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

leo w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful view

This property was very nice and has incredible views. It was so nice sitting on the various decks relaxing and taking in the beautiful views of the lake. I was sitting on the lower deck and an eagle flew right over me. We loved everything about it, the only complaint was the noise coming from the neighbor next door and various lawn maintenance workers. Almost every day there was some noise going on and was a little bit of a problem. I would definitely recommend as long as they can do something about all the noise.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nolan I.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a very beautiful property with great view of lake. We enjoyed fishing off of the dock as well. The property is as advertised on the site. Very clean and accommodated all of our needs. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick weekend on the lake

Great little lake house that fit our family of 4 for a quick weekend. Nicely remodeled. Owner was very quick to respond to questions and accommodate a couple requests for us. The best part was hanging out on the deck and enjoying the lake view and breeze with extended family who were staying at a hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Niranjan K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice lake house, just as advertised

Only issue we had is that the owner asked us to pay 90 on top of the usual cleaning fees. The reason given to us was that bugs had entered the house. The house was ina wooded area which was full of bugs as usual during summer. Apart from that, it's a fine placemb
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yue Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great gateway

We stayed for two nights on a family getaway. The cottage had everything we needed—stunning lake views, direct water access, relaxing patios, and cozy rooms. Check-in and checkout were smooth. Communication with the host was easy. It’s a hidden gem and we would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake House

Was here for a funeral. Good place to stay and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cora Cottage stay

We had a great stay at Cora Cottage. Very clean, decorated so cute and awesome location. Loved the water viiew. Also the neighborhood was very quiet. Easy to get to everything in Lake County.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chari B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family visit

Very nice home very cozy beautiful view
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls weekend

Host was great, house was perfect for our group. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabina A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Cottage

What a cute, quaint cottage w/ a beautiful view. Property managers were great and place was very clean. I'd stay there again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

i D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love this Lake House

wonderful experience from beginning to end
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ethan T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot!

We stayed here while skiing in Wilmot. Easy drive there and back. Plenty of room upstairs and down stairs to hang out.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

fills P.

Liked: Cleanliness

beautiful location!!

we went up for a family getaway and loved our stay!! the view is spectacular and the house was great. we will definitely be returning for future stays. Thank you Maria, you have a beautiful home in a prime location. the Carella’s
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025