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Lakefront, Newly Renovated, Tranquil Getaway, Free Water Sports

Escape to tranquility on Lake Pistakee’s shores with water sports and BBQs under starry skies.

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 674 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Lakefront, Newly Renovated, Tranquil Getaway, Free Water Sports

Relax at this stunning lake house on Lake Pistakee. Enjoy this cozy house with a private lakefront view on a sleepy dead end street. This lake house underwent a full rehab in 2019. House features its own private dock right on the water and includes 2 free kayaks, 2 free paddle boards, and a free paddle boat to use. There is a lakefront fire pit (byow) and an outdoor grill (propane provided) free to use while you look out over the water. Lake Pistakee is on the Chain o Lakes which includes 14 connected lakes.

Property manager

Chris Suffoletto

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayak on site
  • Paddleboard on site
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Windsurfing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 800 sq ft (74 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Contactless check-out available

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
Note from host: Pack n Play available

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, 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

Property is also known as

Lakefront Newly Renovated Peaceful Getaway Free Water Sports

About the neighborhood

Map
McHenry, IL

What's nearby

  • Jet Funn - 9 min drive
  • Chain 'O Lakes State Park - 10 min drive
  • Petersen Park Beach - 13 min drive
  • Volo Auto Museum - 17 min drive
  • Six Flags Great America - 34 min drive

Getting around

  • Fox Lake Station - 9 min drive
  • Kenosha, WI (ENW-Kenosha Regional) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Half Time Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Antioch Pizza Shop - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront, Newly Renovated, Tranquil Getaway, Free Water Sports pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Lakefront, Newly Renovated, Tranquil Getaway, Free Water Sports located?

Located in Pistakee Highlands, this cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Spring Grove Fen Nature Preserve, Jet Funn, and Chain 'O Lakes State Park. Stades Farm & Market and Thomas Memorial County Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Lakefront, Newly Renovated, Tranquil Getaway, Free Water Sports Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean quiet updated
Perfect for little getaways clean quiet and well updated and decorated. All the amenities you can ever want or need. A+ on the extra activities such as board games TV internet and watersports. The location is on a quiet dead-end street and the front of the home is facing the lake. Not far from places like super Walmart if you need anything and pharmacy gas station etc. The lake is gorgeous at sunrise especially. The kids loved it. We loved it so much we will definitely be returning. Owners are great at communicating.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Steve&Su M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time
Had everything we needed
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Two-week fishing trip
Thoroughly enjoyed this property, despite a couple of small things. There isn't sufficient dining inside for a large group (not clear from pictures) but it has a nice table outside. There was wind and rain that occasionally prevented us from using it. Also the ice maker didn't work so we had to buy ice. The owners were super responsive with all necessary communication.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lakeside house
We enjoyed our stay, loved sitting on deck enjoying view of lake and watching the boat traffic. House was as presented on site. Bed was comfortable and was great to view lake from the master bedroom especially neat to watch the sunrises over the lake.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy spot right on the lake
The inside is not big, but it is upgraded nicely and has everything you need. Lots of space outside and it's right on the water with a private dock. Chill neighbors on one side, and basically an empty lot on the other side. Definitely a cozy setup.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kris S., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet loveliness in a pretty little house
My review might seem over the top because we had such a nice getaway and because the home was so recently renovated that we kept admiring how nice everything was. Staying there midweek meant we enjoyed almost total silence, day and night. We sat on the dock in the handy lightweight adirondack chairs and watched the ducks. My spouse took out a kayak for a spell. It was still our first day when we started scheming about how soon we could return. When a place is so tidy and so clean, you feel as relaxed as you can ever get. Shannon and Chris have created the perfect getaway--and answered every one of my messages within *minutes.*
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2020 Getaway
House is beautiful, very clean. Location is peaceful. My boys enjoyed being able to wake up and just go to the lake, we all enjoyed the kayaks and paddle boat. Neighbors are friendly. Landlords took care of everything. Very relaxing getaway. We definitely enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect weekend getaway
Spent the weekend here celebrating our anniversary! Beautifully updated home. Perfect size!! Loved the house, the deck, the use of the dock. Neighbors were nice too! Owners were quick to reply with any questions I had prior to coming! Would love to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Getaway
We had a very nice time at the lake. Well appointed and gracious owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pretty, well-appointed house in a nice location but watch the lake level
We would give this experience 5 stars except that the lake was at flood stage, lapping up onto the lawn, and there was a no-craft warning for the lake. So, we were unable to do some of the things we had looked forward to doing, and had less of the property to enjoy. We received a token discount.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property
We had a great time at this wonderful property. Great location, exactly as described and what a view!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place - great view
Loved the place and location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful weekend!
Great property for a nice family vacation. It had all the amenities we could have hoped for and more. (Including black out blinds!! Big plus when you have kids.) We used the kayaks and fished off the pier. View of the lake was awesome. We thoroughly enjoyed it and will definitely be back again next summer. Thanks Shannon for making it such a great experience for our family!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kristen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun on the lake
My family had a great time at this house. We loved access to the kayaks, paddle boards, and paddle boat. Lake was warm and not very deep near the house. Dock could use a ladder to make it easier for people to get in and out of the water, but we were able to help each other. Kitchen had plenty of supplies, and towels and linens were good quality. It was a perfect getaway for our family, and loved sitting in the Adirondack chairs looking out on the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Lake House
Very nice property. Great view.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Leslie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!!
We loved our visit here. The property is just as described. It was so quiet and calm when we visited and it was a very quiet neighborhood. The property was super clean and comfortable. We'd definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a peaceful getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

jenny g., Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Weekend Getaway!
WOW! We were so delighted by our stay on Pistakee Lake. My gals and I decided to do a girls' weekend to support a friend who has had a pretty rough couple of months. This house is only about an hour from Chicago but an entire world away! IT WAS PERFECT. We spent our weekend drinking wine and chatting on the dock and paddleboarding on the gorgeous lake. I wish we had spent time around a fire in the firepit, as it was all set up and ready for us (THANK YOU!), but our dinners out went a little late. Although *I* wasn't up early enough to see it, one of my friends caught the breathtaking sunrise across the water. The house is beautifully updated, super clean, and full of everything we needed! Shannon was quick to respond to my messages, and the check-in/check-out stuff was SO EASY. I'd go back there in a heartbeat. Thanks, Shannon!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely setting
The deck & firepit adds great footage; the view & quiet setting is terrific.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Jim F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer on the lake
House was very clean and nicely updates. Water sporting equipment was lots of fun. Water is very rough and choppy in this location on weekends but weekdays were great.