Title: Riverfront Charmer with Character & Entertainment - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Riverfront Charmer with Character & Entertainment Escape into tranquility! Lounge on huge decks overlooking shimmering waters and enjoy classic 1920s architecture mixed with modern comforts. ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95550000/95542700/95542696/ee140e7e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95550000/95542700/95542696/f48d0033.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95550000/95542700/95542696/93826086.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95550000/95542700/95542696/2a3f502b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95550000/95542700/95542696/edaad95c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the charm of Lake House on Fox River, a waterfront retreat in downtown McHenry with scenic views and plenty to explore. Unwind by the fireplace or soak in the private hot tub after kayaking, golfing, or taking a leisurely bike ride along the riverfront. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - - Kitchen - Dryer - Fireplace - Washer - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Riverfront Charmer with Character & Entertainment Unwind and escape! Enjoy scenic waterfront views on the Fox River, watch boating action, or rent your own and tie up to the free private boat slips. This centrally located home is blocks from McHenry's downtown district bars, shops, ice cream, restaurants, coffee, antique shops, and live theater entertainment. Whether you want to relax indoors, lounge on the huge decks, take our kayaks out, soak in the private hot tub, or golf down the block --you're covered! Enjoy style and comfort with classic 1920s architecture and woodwork mixed with modern amenities. Heading into the neighborhood from downtown you'll pass by the beautiful golf country club and wind through streets covered with 100-year-old oak trees as you catch your first glimpses of the river before arriving at your retreat. Enter the front door to the cozy den / office / TV area and continue toward the back of the house through the fully equipped kitchen with Keurig coffee maker, dishwasher and dining area. Next, pass into the great room with fireplace and a jaw-dropping expansive view of the back decks, dock, and shimmering riverfront. The house allows convenient separation of different families (or peace and quiet from the children) with one large bedroom and bathroom downstairs and two bedroom and bath upstairs. Driveway parking accommodates up to four vehicles; no overnight street parking. A walk or quick bike ride 1/2 mile to downtown McHenry with bars, shops, nightlife, and Metra train service to Chicago. The Fox River connects by waterway to the Chain O'Lakes with access to beaches, boating, swimming, beach, jet skiing, kayaking, canoeing, and more. Tour the river and stop off at a number of bars and restaurants with boat parking. 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. Summer fun! Spend the day out on the water and dock your boat right at the Lake House! Don't have a boat? Rent a boat locally to keep at the house! The closest rental places: \- All Marines Retro Rentals \- Boats on the Chain There are several restaurants on the chain that have boat parking! Ride horses at the Chain O'Lakes State Park Stables, hike through Chain O'Lakes state park, and there are plenty of golf courses within 20 minutes, ride your bike on the bike trails and more! Wintertime fun! Wilmot Mountain Ski Resort offers skiing and snow tubing for the whole family -- 15 minute drive ! Fun cross country skiing trails at the Chain O’Lakes State park, local Ice skating rinks, phenomenal ice fishing, snowmobiling, hunting and more! 15 minutes to Wilmot Mountain 25 minutes to Six Flags Great America 30 minutes to the Great Lakes Naval Academy 30 minutes to Lake Geneva 35 minutes to Alpine Valley 60 minutes from Chicago 60 minutes from Milwaukee Amenities Essentials Air conditioning Cleaning products Cooking basics Dedicated workspace Dishes and silverware Dryer Hair dryer Heating Hot tub Kitchen TV Washer Wifi Bathtub Body soap Conditioner Hot water Shampoo Shower gel Bed linens Clothing storage Extra pillows and blankets Hangers Iron Room-darkening shades Books and reading material Baby bath Board games Children’s books and toys Children’s dinnerware Ceiling fan Indoor fireplace Carbon monoxide alarm Fire extinguisher First aid kit Smoke alarm Baking sheet Barbecue utensils Coffee Coffee maker Dining table Dishwasher Freezer Hot water kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stove Toaster Wine glasses Lake access Private entrance Waterfront Backyard BBQ grill Boat slip Fire pit Outdoor dining area Outdoor furniture Patio or balcony Sun loungers Free parking on premises Free street parking Long term stays allowed Luggage drop-off allowed \*\*\* We aim to keep this retreat in top shape, clean, and functioning like clockwork, but you'll have a dedicated point of contact to resolve any items or concerns that arise, at any time. \*\*\* ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Private hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces) - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Dock - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In the city center - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina - Next to a golf course - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Golf - Kayak - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Sledding nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109320000/109311600/109311517/08ad4888.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Harbor Clubhouse 3Bed 3.5Bath Modern Waterfront with Hot Tub & Pet Friendly Fox Lake - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=109311517&PinnedHotelID=109311517&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90090000/90083200/90083114/b77aff0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Cora Cottage on Fox Lake/Chain O'Lakes with 40 Ft. 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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](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=42.33691,-88.25565&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:wxlaGxltyO%3FS%3FU%3FU%3FS%40S%40U%40U%40S%40UBS%40U%40SBSBUBSBUBQBSDUDSBSDSDQDSFSDQDSFQFQFSFQFQFQFQHOFSHOHOHQHMHQHMHQJMHOJMHOJKJOJMJKJMLMJKJKLKJKLIJKLILILKLGLILILGNILGLELGNGLENELENELCNGNCLANENALCNANCN%3FNALANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%40N%3FNBN%40LBN%40NDL%40NBNFLBNDNDLDNDLFLFLDNFLHLFLHLHLFLJLHLHJJLJJHLJJJJJLLJLJJJLJNJJHNJLJNHLHPHLHPHLHPHNHPFPHNFPFPFPHPDRFPFPDRDPFRDRDPDRBRDTDRBRBPBTBRBTBR%40RBT%40R%40T%40R%40T%40T%40R%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FTARATARATATARCRATCRCTCPCTCRCRERETCPEREREPGREREPGRGPERINGPGPGRINGNIPIPININININININKNKJINKLKNKJKLKJMLKJKJMLKHMJKHMJMHMHMHMHMFMHMFOFMFMFMFODMDODODMBODOBMBOBOBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOAOAOAOCMAOCOCMCOCOEMCOEMEOEMEOGMGMGMGOGMIMGMIMIMIMIMKKIMIKKMMKKKKMMKKKMKKKOKMIOKKIOKOIOIOIOIOIOIQIOGQIOGSGQGOGQGSGQGSEQESGSEQESESCQESEUCSCSCUCQCUCSAUASCSAUAUASAUAS%3FU%3FS%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=RHlpNgUYgsdou1TPQRfqfyvi6Ck=) McHenry, IL #### What's nearby - Moraine Hills State Park - 6 min drive - 2.5 km - Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital - 6 min drive - 3.9 km - McHenry Shores Beach Park - 7 min drive - 3.6 km - Petersen Park Beach - 8 min drive - 5.3 km - Volo Auto Museum - 14 min drive - 12.5 km #### Getting around - McHenry Station - 4 min drive - Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 47 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Culver's - ‬6 min drive - ‪Windhill Pancake Parlor - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Snuggery - ‬6 min drive - ‪DC Cobb’s - ‬3 min drive - ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Riverfront Charmer with Character & Entertainment pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at Riverfront Charmer with Character & Entertainment? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Riverfront Charmer with Character & Entertainment? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Riverfront Charmer with Character & Entertainment located? > Located in the heart of McHenry, this golf vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of McHenry City Hall, McBark Dog Park, and Moraine Hills State Park. McCullom Lake and Petersen Park Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km). McHenry Station is 27 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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