Lakefront Getaway | Reunions, Retreats, Pets OK

Spacious lakefront retreat just 1 hr from Chicago—perfect for family reunions, girlfriend getaways, Navy graduations & city breaks! Sleeps 16–20 w/ 2 living rooms, 3 decks, Boathouse/party room, private pier, kayaks, paddleboard, fishing gear, lawn games, firepit, hot tub (optional), and bunkhouse (now with AC + heat!) Play ping pong, foos ball, pool and corn hole. Walk to trails & local store. Near Six Flags, Lake Geneva & Wilmot Ski. Thoughtful touches + space for everyone = 5-star stays! The space 🌅 Experience the Space, Magic & Serenity of this 5-Star Lakefront Escape Welcome to your peaceful lakeside getaway—just 45 minutes from the Northside of Chicago or O'Hare, but truly a world away. This spacious, pet-friendly farmhouse is the perfect retreat for big family vacations, girlfriend getaways, Navy graduations (ask about our military discount!), city-break weekends, or mid-term rental needs. With two living rooms, multiple decks, a lakeside boathouse party room, and over an acre of lakefront, this 5BR+ home comfortably hosts up to 16 guests (20 with the Bunkhouse). From cozy game nights to sunset paddles, every detail has been thoughtfully curated for relaxation, fun, and connection. 🛏️ Where You'll Sleep Guests rave about our comfy gel-mattress beds and flexible layout. Inside the main house you’ll find: 5 bedrooms (King primary suite + 4 more bedrooms) 3 full baths and 1 half bath across three floors Optional camp beds or oversized sectional sofas for extra guests Bunkhouse with 3 full and 2 twin beds—perfect for teens! (New for 2026: now with AC and heat) 🍽️ Dining & Gathering Enjoy meals at the 10-seat dining table with lake views, at the oak kitchen table, or outside on one of three decks. Our fully stocked farmhouse kitchen includes everything you need—dishwasher, coffee maker, griddle, Nutribullet, and a roomy walk-in pantry. Bonus: extra fridges for group meals or special celebrations. 🌊 The Lake Life Step outside to 150' of private shoreline, your own pier, and the boathouse party room (April–October) stocked with: Kayaks, paddleboard, rowboat, life vests Fishing rods, lawn games, foosball Shaded patios with lounge seating Fridge, table & chairs for lakeside hangs Optional: Hot tub rental via PopUpTubs, placed perfectly for sunset views! The lake is glacial, peaceful, and great for swimming, paddling, fishing, and ice fishing in winter. We’ve installed lake mats to reduce lily/milfoil weeds (seasonally variable). Bring your own boat or rent water toys nearby—details in our Guestbook. 🐾 Pet-Friendly & Thoughtfully Stocked Guests love our dog-friendly amenities—from black lab pillows to safety gates and leash-ready outdoor spaces. Just note: no fences, so leashes required outdoors. Indoors and out, we’ve anticipated your needs: ✔️ Welcome baskets & beach towels ✔️ Yard games, smart TVs, fast Wi-Fi ✔️ Ping pong, pool table, foosball ✔️ Fire pit, gazebo, and more 🗺️ What’s Nearby? Walk to local grocery & forest trails Short drive to Six Flags, Wilmot Ski, Lake Geneva, Great Lakes Naval Base Nearby jet ski, pontoon, and lilypad raft rentals Easy access to restaurants and shopping malls This is more than a rental—it’s a place where memories are made. Whether you're here for a celebration, a reunion, or simply to unplug, this lakehouse is the place guests return to year after year. Guest access Parking for 4 vehicles in paved driveway in front of the garage + upgrades to 4 more on white gravel drive. Flexible check-in + checkout times. Smart locks for easy no contact entry. Option for in-person orientation to the property. From April thru October, access the Boathouse party room, kayaks and paddle board. The barn will be locked and not accessible during your stay, and landscaping equipment will be stored away in the garage. Two owners closets will also be locked. Other things to note *This is not a home for parties; but is ideal for large family groups and celebrations (max = 16, or 20 when Bunkhouse is used).* This is a quiet area on a private lake, perfect for responsible adults to connect and make special lakefront memories. We welcome guests back for annual visits, and offer returning group discounts. Graduations at the Great Lakes Naval Station are just 25 minutes away. PARKING Parking for 4 vehicles in paved driveway in front of the garage + up to 4 more on white gravel drive. Parking on street is prohibited by local ordinance. LOCAL ATTRACTIONS If you want more than the kayaks and paddleboard provided for use on our lake -- you can rent pontoon boats, Waverunners, Jetskis and Hydrobikes from nearby rental businesses on Fox Lake. Six Flags Great America is also just 20 minutes down the road. College graduations in Chicago or Milwaukee are also just only an hour away. Other local attractions include: Lake Villa Metra Station (commuter train to Chicago), 7 minutes; Antioch antiques and main street, 15 minutes; Wilmot Ski and Tubing Mountain, 25 minutes; and Lake Geneva, 45 minutes. RESPECT FOR NEIGHBORS Our neighbors on either side of us are lovely and have their own private piers and shoreline. Please respect their property and stay entirely within our very large shoreline and pier area and stay entirely off of and away from theirs. The boundary of our Lakefront is set off by two benches, one on the Northside and one on the Southside of our property line. THANK YOU! HOT TUB RENTAL OPTION The hot tub is available to rent year round through a local family-run business, PopUpTubs starting at $400 for a weekend + $150 heating fee or $500 for the week + $250 heating fee; additional options include their hot tub "surround" deck you see in our photos. Check out their website for direct booking and to ensure availability on your dates. Note: hot tub availability is *not* guaranteed until we confirm your dates directly with the vendor and your deposit with them is paid. If rented, the hot tub will be heated and ready for use on Day 1 of your arrival. BOAT SLIP AND COMMUNITY BEACH If you'd like to bring your own boat and tie it up to our private pier, there is a private boat launch just two properties down. Please let us know if you plan to bring your boat, so we can meet you to unlock the launch gate; you can then back your trailer down the launch, set your boat in the lake from there, and then store your trailer in our white stone driveway during your stay. There is also a small community beach at the launch, as well.