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On a quiet residential street, this cozy 2-bedroom cottage offers the comfort of home. Unwind on the front porch with freshly brewed coffee, enjoy water activities like canoeing and boating at your doorstep, or relax in the living room with an oversized leather sofa and Xfinity TV.
Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 6 869 sq ft
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About this property
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Important information
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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, 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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
Diamond Rough House Fox Lake
Diamond Rough Fox Lake
A Diamond in the Rough Cottage
A Diamond in the Rough Fox Lake
A Diamond in the Rough Cottage Fox Lake
About the area
Located in Fox Lake, this cottage is near theme parks and on a lake. Parrot's Cove Marina and Hunter Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Six Flags Great America and Jet Funn. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Wilmot Raceway or Tempel Lipizzans. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Fox Lake, IL
What's nearby
- Jet Funn - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Chain 'O Lakes State Park - 11 min drive - 8.8 km
- Volo Auto Museum - 13 min drive - 11.9 km
- Gurnee Mills - 27 min drive - 25.2 km
- Six Flags Great America - 30 min drive - 28.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 4 min drive
- Culver's - 5 min drive
- Antioch Pizza Shop - 4 min drive
- Taco Bell - 4 min drive
- Whistle Stop Cafe - 3 min drive
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A Diamond in the Rough Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
9.6/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
Jul 20, 2015
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Tracy N.
Aug 19, 2015
Great owners, fantastic place, great location
Tracy N.
10/10 Excellent
Lisa T.
Sep 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Diamond in the Rough
Lisa T.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Terry M.
Jun 21, 2016
Great location! Beautiful home! Super nice people
Terry M.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2016
10/10 Excellent
Aimee C.
Sep 25, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage!
Aimee C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth C.
May 20, 2019
Absolute Relaxation
Elizabeth C.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
10/10 Excellent
Linda F.
Sep 3, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great get away!
Linda F.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Michelle H., Jackson, WI
Aug 17, 2018
Hidden Gem with Great Hospitality
Michelle H.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Cassandra M.
Aug 4, 2017
Enjoyable Stay
Cassandra M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Allison M., Chicago
Aug 3, 2017
Well maintained cottage with lake access, relaxing time away
Allison M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
8/10 Good
Matt C.
Jul 9, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private/Quiet Guest House
Matt C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Janet
Jun 27, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Janet
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Cindy K., La Crosse, Wisconsin
Aug 10, 2016
Well-equipped, comfortable
Cindy K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016
8/10 Good
Cynthia M.
Aug 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cynthia M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Victoria M.
Aug 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Victoria M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Susan L.
Sep 26, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
PIR Boot Camp Graduation
Susan L.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Janice M.
Sep 15, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great 2 bedroom cabin. Everything you would need was provided plus extra great things !!
Janice M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie S.
Aug 28, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls weekend retreat!
Stephanie S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Lee K.
Aug 23, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time
Lee K.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
4/10 Poor
christina w., Yorkville
Jun 30, 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Trailer does not fit
christina w.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Matt D.
Jun 14, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place!
Matt D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
8/10 Good
zach k.
Jun 6, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
Nice little house, no parking
zach k.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Joanne R., Fort Worth, Texas
May 17, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dimond in the Rough fits perfectly.
Joanne R.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
8/10 Good
Ed M.
Dec 31, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Our Stay
Ed M.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Tisha W.
Dec 15, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice
Tisha W.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021