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4 Acres of private lakefront - Fox Chain Of Lakes - 1 hour from Chicago

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Lake
Exterior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10242 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

4 Acres of private lakefront - Fox Chain Of Lakes - 1 hour from Chicago

Enjoy the privacy and activities of staying on a private, spring fed glacial lake in the Fox Chain of lakes region. Just over an hour from Chicago or Milwaukee. 4 acres with 150 feet of lakefront and a private pier. House fully renovated in 2015.

Brandenburg lake is a private, glacial, spring fed lake. Isolated from the main Fox chain of lakes it boasts one of the cleanest lakes in Illinois. Perfect for swimming and catching fish. The lake allows electric motors only, so it keeps the water immaculate for the abundant wildlife.

All season activities; in winter enjoy watching ice fishing, cross country skiing trails of nearby Volo Bog, sledding, and curling up in front of the fire with a book.

The house is a large 1950s split level which was completely renovated in 2015. Enjoy a large living room, dining room, fireplace room and screened porch outside the kitchen with lake views. Every window has a tree lined or lake view. The house is 2600 sq ft, plus has an attached converted garage setup for recreation of 600 sq ft and a screened porch of 300 sq ft off the kitchen.

Entire use of the property is included; including lake, pier, screened porch, fire pit, outdoor grill, ping pong table, two adult kayaks, one child kayak, a paddle board, board games, life jackets, and paddle board. Completely renovated in 2015 with full kitchen.

High speed wifi and a 50 inch television provided with basic cable.

All linens are cleaned to NSF protocols. For longer stays, laundry may be done onsite for a fee.

ADT remote monitoring.

The property is within walking/cross country skiing distance of Volo bog; a State park of boardwalks and hiking/cross country ski trails over unique "quaking bog". A great nature center that hosts festivals and programs throughout the seasons.

Other attractions nearby: Six Flags, Bristol Renaissance Fair, Wilmont ski mountain, Fox Chain of Lakes (pontoon boat hire, water motor sports, and exploring).

40 mins to Lake Geneva which makes a great half day trip.

Brandenburg lake is 1 hour 20 minutes from Chicago by car. Or 8 mins auto ride from the Fox Lake Metra train station. 1 hour from Milwaukee.

From the house it is a 20 minute walk to Volo bog State park. Short drive to grocery store.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking outside the house is fine.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayak on site
  • Paddleboard on site
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 2600 sq ft (242 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

4 Acres Private Lakefront Fox Chain Lakes 1 Hour Chicago House
4 Acres Private Lakefront Fox Chain Lakes 1 Hour Chicago
4 Acres Private Lakefront Fox Chain Lakes 1 Hour Chicago House
4 Acres Private Lakefront Fox Chain Lakes 1 Hour Chicago House
4 Acres Private Lakefront Fox Chain Lakes 1 Hour Chicago

About the neighborhood

Map
Ingleside, IL

What's nearby

  • Volo Bog State Natural Area - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Volo Auto Museum - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Chain 'O Lakes State Park - 15 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Lake County Fairgrounds - 19 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Six Flags Great America - 29 min drive - 24.3 km

Getting around

  • Long Lake Station - 8 min drive
  • Kenosha, WI (ENW-Kenosha Regional) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Antioch Pizza Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 4 Acres of private lakefront - Fox Chain Of Lakes - 1 hour from Chicago pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 4 Acres of private lakefront - Fox Chain Of Lakes - 1 hour from Chicago?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 4 Acres of private lakefront - Fox Chain Of Lakes - 1 hour from Chicago?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 4 Acres of private lakefront - Fox Chain Of Lakes - 1 hour from Chicago located?

This family-friendly Ingleside vacation home is located on the waterfront, 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Volo Bog State Natural Area, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Jet Funn and Volo Auto Museum. Petersen Park Beach and Stades Farm & Market are also within 9 mi (15 km).

4 Acres of private lakefront - Fox Chain Of Lakes - 1 hour from Chicago Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

steve b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection
This property is perfect in every way. It is immaculate and very well designed. My grand babies loved the beach area and water. We played down there every day for hours. The adults loved the kayaks out on the calm and quiet lake. Everything about the area and this beautiful home was just perfect. The screened in sun room was the icing on the cake. Not only a great place to sit and relax but a great place for family meals. Loved everything about this place.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ayesha N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Summer Get Away
We really enjoyed the house during our hot August weather. Lots of time spent in the water on boats and fishing. The kitchen was well equipped to feed our team of 10. We will be happy to stay again in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property!
Lovely property and great house! Highly recommend, especially for family fun. Wonderful, responsive hosts. We would be happy to return to this beautiful spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy E., Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer Family Vacation
The property is beautiful and home is very comfortable; we lived on the screened in porch. The home is immaculate and the kitchen is well stocked and works well for our family for meal prep. The property, and lake provide a relaxing and fun vacation for our 4 generations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan N., Point of Rocks, MD, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and Relaxing Holiday Stay
We elected to stay at this property during Thanksgiving, so I could spend it with my parents near their home, but also far enough away that it felt like a "getaway" location. Overall, the house is amazing. There were 7 of us in all, and we didn't feel squished together. There was plenty of room to handle our group (and more, had I needed). The kitchen was large and accommodated our needs for the holiday - everything I needed was there (utensils, appliances, etc). There was even several rooms to stretch out and relax in, like watching television, cozying up with a book or just taking in the absolutely picturesque view of the lake (the star of the show). Beds were clean and comfy, bathrooms were great. We had plenty of towels and linens to cover all of our needs. I would also like to mention that the property owner is spectacular, answering any questions I had quickly! An additional tip... Waze tells you to go the wrong way to get to the house, sending you down a gravel road to someone else's property - so make sure you watch the address and what road you're on carefully. Once you get it though, it's very very easy! I don't count that against this property, though - it's five stars all the way.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

April M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bliss at Brandenburg Lake House
There was so much to do at the house that we only left to shop for groceries. The kitchen was perfect for making large family meals. We played ping pong every day. Kayaking on the serene lake was everyone’s favorite activity. We sat on the dock and watched the sun set. And fires at night on the beach were a great way to end the day.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place
The house and setting were amazing. Better than we could have expected. The kitchen was well equipped for all our cooking requirements. The whole house was spotless and the view to the lake absolutely gorgeous. Sitting on the lanai was a real treat. We would definitely recommend this property to anyone visiting the Chicago area. Super quiet for sleeping and very comfortable beds. All in all an overall excellent experience. Well done to the hosts for providing such a beautiful property to rent.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful quiet lake house
We stayed with our toddler, baby and the grandparents. Such a great place for young kids. The lake is very quiet and safe. Perfect beach for the toddler. He had a blast trying to catch all the fishes! Beautiful scenery from the screened porch. Amenities are very nice. Host was very responsive and helpful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diep M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a family getaway
We had 4 adults and 3 children under 12 years old who went on a family getaway from Chicagoland. The house has been renovated nicely and had all the amenities we needed. The house was located on a private lake in a very quiet area. Our kids loved the kayaks and paddle board. They also had a bedroom to themselves. We spent everyday enjoying the lake, either on the water, fishing or sitting on the beach or in the screened porch. We were looking for a quiet place to getaway and found it. We would definitely come back for a long weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Lake House!
This lake house is perfect for our family vacation and we have booked it twice now! Between the beach, dock for fishing, watercraft options, screened porch, and garage/rec room, we have non-stop fun! We are planning to book again next summer!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy E., Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Summer Vacation
The home is beautifully remodeled and very comfortable and the host is responsive and helpful. We had a wonderful week with 4 generations of family from ages 1 to 88. The screened in porch is our favorite room to gather. The kids enjoyed the sand and beach and lots of land to run. The kitchen is roomy and great for preparing and serving meals. We had a wonderful week. Thanks for letting us stay in your beautiful home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Peacefully Getaway
This is the perfect place for a peacefully family getaway. We enjoyed the screened in porch for meals and the fire pit for music and drinks.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

LeAnda R., Fairfield

Liked: Cleanliness
Responsive and Lovely Property
My family and I had a really nice time at this property. Whenever we needed anything we were able to reach out and felt the staff was responsive/ supportive. Thanks for helping make our holiday as a family a success. When we come back we know where we want to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cathy E., Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing family vacation
The home and property were beautiful and obviously well cared for. Quiet and peaceful, great location. This home was fully equipped and worked out perfectly for our family. Our favorite was the screened in back porch where we enjoyed our meals and family time together.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Life (aka Our Dreamy Story)
Such an incredible gem! We already knew that this home was going to be awesome from the VRBO listing and reviews but it was beyond our expectations! Our family - me, husband, 9 and 7 year old, along with fun Grandma - loved every single inch of this perfectly cozy minimalist home. A few of our favorites - the sunroom, the variety of kayaks, SUPs, fishing gun, the incredible yard, the firepit, the ping pong table, the basement room with two beds perfect for our boys, the peace and quiet, the kitchen window, the uncomplicated and fun decor, the air-conditioning, the dock provided hours and hours of goodness. This perfect home and location was magical and I can't thank you enough for the care that went into making it special for your guests. Our 6 day stay included a train ride to Chicago, which we picked up 10 minutes from home. A visit to Milwaukee to see the Brewers play our home team - The Rockies! 10 out of 10 - would recommend this stay to anyone!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Family Getaway!
The house was perfect for our family vacation! The access to the lake and beach was very convenient. The beach was bigger than expected and offered hours of sandcastle building fun. The lake was calm and watching sunsets from the beach gorgeous! Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy F., Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Getaway
Family vacation - lovely house, well equipped and maintained. Everything you could want in a lake house get away. The fisherpeople in our group loved the lake - as it is grassy and had lots of lily pads. We all enjoyed the shore and the beach area - which is cleared of grass and allows for splashing around on shore. The screened porch was the ideal hang out location. We were all very comfortable, and had a great stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
The property was beautiful and as described. The house was incredibly clean, supplied with everything we needed for our stay, and well situation for our group of 10. We were fortunate to have super warm weather that was great for swimming. We enjoyed the beach, it was great for our kids ages 2-10. The biggest complaint is there were many snakes in the lake. Could have been the time of year or due to the abnormally warm weather (95 degrees in mid June), but the snakes really freaked us out. We saw multiple ones every day we were there. We just kept an eye out for them and still enjoyed the lake, beach, and kayaks. The kids also enjoyed fishing, they got a bite just about every time they dropped in a line. Overall a beautiful place, but just be aware of the snakes in the lake before swimming!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P., Waupaca, WI 54981

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving Success
We rented this property to enable some family time during the holidays. The space was great, plenty of kitchen supplies to prepare the thanksgiving dinner, and we especially enjoyed the puzzles and games available in the house.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bob S., Apollo Beach Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location on a small lake.
We had a nice time and lots of fun at the house and nearby attractions.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike J., Boston, Massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House on a Quiet Beach
We brought our 6 and 2 yr old and stayed with friends with similar aged kids. The location was great as the house is on a quiet lake with incredible beach (sandy and shallow which was perfect for young children that can’t swim), yet very close to fox lake and just outside Chicago. The house has a great screened in patio with dining table with sunsets every night. The layout of the house was perfect for two families (we stayed in two queen bedroom downstairs, other family had the upstairs, and middle level was common areas). Lake was calm as no boats so could take kids out in kayaks and paddle board. Kitchen was stocked with everything we needed in order to cook each night. In times when it rained, the garage was a great play place with ping pong table. Overall we highly recommend. Couldn’t think of anything that wasn’t up to expectations!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
There is plenty of room in this house for a group of 6 friends. Fabulous amenities - ping pong, kayaks, floats, SUP, grill, games, etc. Well stocked kitchen is a huge bonus! Excellent communication with Kirstie from day 1. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tammy L., Elmhurst, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Getaway
This property was wonderful. The home was well maintained and stocked. Beach was private and there were many activities to keep the kids busy. I would recommend this property to anyone looking for a simple and relaxing lake getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Annie S., Denver

Liked: Cleanliness
A true hidden gem
This house is nicely remodeled with beautiful views of a peaceful little lake. The beach and pier are adorable, complete with Adirondack chairs surrounding a fire pit. The lake is perfect for using the kayaks, paddle board and tubes. The kids loved swimming and fishing from the dock. The adults loved hanging out in the lovely screened in porch. The beds are comfortable and the bathrooms are pristine. We hope to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021