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

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Enjoy a bright and airy space with a dining area for two, large windows, and sliding glass doors leading to an outdoor deck.
Enjoy cooking in this well-lit kitchen with an island and stainless steel appliances.
Cozy single-story home with a gabled roof and front porch, featuring double doors and a charming entrance.
Enjoy serene lake views from the deck, perfect for a peaceful retreat.
Relax in this spacious living room with a large flat-screen TV, comfortable sofa, and dining area.

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

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.

Property manager

Todd and Maria Metzler

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Smoking not allowed

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

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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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Note from host: ***Additional daily pet fee is required.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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

About the area

Map
Fox Lake, IL

What's nearby

  • Jet Funn - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Chain 'O Lakes State Park - 10 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Volo Auto Museum - 12 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Gurnee Mills - 27 min drive - 24.8 km
  • Six Flags Great America - 29 min drive - 28.0 km

Getting around

  • Fox Lake Station - 16 min walk
  • Kenosha, WI (ENW-Kenosha Regional) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Antioch Pizza Shop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Captain's Quarters - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Cora Cottage on Fox Lake/Chain O'Lakes with 40 Ft. Private Boat Pier. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Beautiful Cora Cottage on Fox Lake/Chain O'Lakes with 40 Ft. Private Boat Pier.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Cora Cottage on Fox Lake/Chain O'Lakes with 40 Ft. Private Boat Pier.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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

This family-friendly Fox Lake cottage is located on the waterfront, 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Jet Funn, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Volo Bog State Natural Area and Chain 'O Lakes State Park. Spring Grove Fen Nature Preserve and Turner Lake Fen Nature Preserve are also within 6 mi (10 km). Fox Lake Station is 16 minutes by foot.

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

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chari B.

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

Family visit

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

10/10 Excellent

i D.

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

Love this Lake House

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

10/10 Excellent

Sam H.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

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

Beautiful and clean cottage on Fox Lake

Very nicely updated cottage on Fox Lake. We booked in December but this would be a great place during the summer. An amazing view over the lake.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David Y.

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

Short getaway

Great place to get away for a short period of time.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen R.

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

Loved it!

Spotlessly clean. Great view of the lake and all of the ice fishermen. Perfect spot for the two of us. We will book again next time we are in town if available.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adair E.

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

Great place

Very clean and cozy lake house
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

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

Wonderful lakehouse

I needed a place to stay for work. Thus lake house was well done! Cute, cozy and great views. The hosts were excellent and responded when needed. I will definitely be staying again when Im in the area!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas C.

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

Perfect birthday getaway

Awesome property to unwind and take in the scenic views of the lake! All amenities are covered and then some. Great time and already looking forward to our next stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zenah G.

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

Fox Lake Stay

The location was absolutely beautiful, and the property was clean and well-maintained. The host was very responsive, making the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

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

Enjoyed our stay.

Clean with very nice view.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey K.

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

Beautiful

Everything was as it was in the pictures. The place beautiful. The hosts responded in a timely manner when communicating. We would love to book again in the summer so we can enjoy the outdoors. We all had a wonderful time. summer so we camenjpthoutdoor
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris D.

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

A great week

Very nice all around! And the lakes are great!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monika L.

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

cottage with beautiful view of the lake

My family and I enjoyed our short stay in Cora Cottage. The view from the porches is beautiful, the beds are comfortable, and there are a couple of nice dinner spots in walking distance. We would definitely stay there again when the occasion arises.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret R.

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

Family weekend

Getaway
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesus G.

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

Living our best life on the lake...

Our dream is to one day own a home near a lake. We got a taste of it and definitely would like more of it. Cora Cottage on Fox Lake is just magical and magnificent. The moment we stepped in, we were mesmerized by the view and sounds of the water. In the house itself, you'll find yourself saying that it feels like home; clean, beautiful, and wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

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

Very Nice Place

This was a very nice place to stay at, and the owners made the process very easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

jennifer c.

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

Family boat trip

We were able to bring our boat and dock at the house which was a big plus!! Clean home and dog friendly again something that we needed. Nice grill we used during our stay and plenty of games to play at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

sal s.

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

Excellent rental

Everything about this rental was perfect. Great set up, amenities, and location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adeline C.

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

Lakeside Dream!

We loved our stay at Cora Cottage. Everything was so beautifully decorated and clean. My husband and I appreciated all the small touches that welcomed us during our stay. We will definitely be coming back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

JAMES T.

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

Great weekend getaway

Great weekend getaway for the family. The Volo museum is right down the road. Extremely clean house and great views !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adel F.

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

Lake side

Quaint and very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

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

View by the Lake

Girls get together! We all
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

michal c.

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

Restful getaway

Beautiful home. Everything new and modern. Awesome view of lake. Owners very responsive .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024