Title: The “Blue Sapphire” 3BR/3BA Luxury Lakefront Home on Mineola Bay | Stunning Views on Chain O Lakes Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The “Blue Sapphire” 3BR/3BA Luxury Lakefront Home on Mineola Bay | Stunning Views on Chain O Lakes Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony ![TV, fireplace, table football, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120540000/120533100/120533078/4a6f6497.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, table football, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120540000/120533100/120533078/798fe6ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Games room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120540000/120533100/120533078/c0bdb794.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120540000/120533100/120533078/9da0531f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120540000/120533100/120533078/ac4f578c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Golfing on-site, a water park and a firepit are just a few of the amenities provided at The “Blue Sapphire” 3BR/3BA Luxury Lakefront Home on Mineola Bay | Stunning Views on Chain O Lakes. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and a playground. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Fireplace - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## 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. ### The “Blue Sapphire” 3BR/3BA Luxury Lakefront Home on Mineola Bay | Stunning Views on Chain O Lakes Discover the most luxurious vacation rental in Fox Lake, IL — a stunning 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom lakefront home on beautiful and historic Mineola Bay. Recently remodeled with no expense spared, every room features high-end finishes, designer touches, and modern elegance that set it far above the competition. Floor-to-ceiling patio doors and expansive windows flood the space with natural light and offer breathtaking panoramic views of the bay. Step outside to enjoy the tranquil waterfront. Located just minutes from downtown Fox Lake, you’ll have quick access to dining, shopping, boating, and local attractions. Perfect for family getaways, couples’ retreats, or friends’ weekends, this home delivers the ultimate lake escape. The main level features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, including a private ensuite for the master bedroom. You’ll enjoy an open gourmet kitchen, a spacious dining area, and a luxurious, well-lit living room with panoramic lake views. Downstairs offers a bonus kids room with two twin beds, a children’s bathroom, a laundry room with washer and dryer, and an impressive adult entertainment space. Step outside to an expansive upper deck over the water with a natural gas grill, or relax on the brand-new stamped concrete lower patio with shaded seating. The backyard gently slopes down to the shoreline of the historic Mineola Bay, offering direct access to the water. Guests will have access to the entire lake home other than 1 room in the house, which is the cleaners and owners closet in the basement. The home is completely remodeled, but there is some more amenity improvements going in 2025-2026 such as: \-EV Car Charger Receptacle (Installed and Ready) \-Hardscape Patio and Firepit (Installed mid-October 2025) \-Kayak Rack and Kayaks (Spring 2026) \-New Retaining Wall and Pier System (Summer 2026) \-Hot Tub Install (Fall 2026) We will update listing when these amenities are completed and ready. 🌟 Top 15 Things to Do & Local Attractions (15 min or less) 🏖 Lakefront Park & Beach – Sandy beach, splash pad, playground, pickleball courts & summer events. 🌿 Volo Bog State Natural Area – Illinois’s only open-water quaking bog—hike, birdwatch, and enjoy nature. 🚗 Volo Museum – Vintage cars, pop culture exhibits & quirky Americana fun. 🎥 Classic Cinemas Fox Lake Theatre – Cozy neighborhood movie nights. 🥕 Fox Lake Farmers Market – Fresh produce & local crafts (Tuesdays, summer). 🎆 Celebrate Fox Lake Festival – 4th of July fireworks, live music & community fun. ✨ Festival of Lights – Magical holiday parade & downtown light displays. 🐟 Fishing on Mineola Bay – Largemouth bass, northern pike & walleye hot spots. 🏛 Historic Mineola Hotel – 19th-century landmark & local history icon. 🎶 Friday Night Live – Live music & artisan vendors downtown. 🐎 Susanna Farms – Petting zoo, horse rides & seasonal events. 🌳 Chain O’Lakes State Park – Trails, picnic areas, and boat access. 🎬 McHenry Outdoor Theater – Old-school drive-in movies under the stars. 🚤 Boat Rentals & Water Fun 🛥 Chain O’Lakes Boat Rentals – Pontoons for groups & families. 🌊 Jet Funn Rentals – Deck boats, wave runners, & pontoons since 1989. 🚤 Spring Lake Marina – Pontoons, tritoons, tubing & ski gear. ⚓ Pistakee Marina – Daily pontoon rentals & seasonal slips. 📱 Boatsetter – Peer-to-peer rentals with or without captain. 📱 GetMyBoat – Jet skis, wake boats & pontoons 🍽 Top Lakeside Restaurants & Bars 🍔 Dockers Restaurant – Burgers, pizza & salads with waterfront deck seating. 🍕 Moretti’s – Chicago-style pizza & Italian classics with large outdoor patio. 🎶 Famous Freddie’s Roadhouse – Live music, great food & boat docking. 🌮 El Puerto Mexican Restaurant – Authentic Mexican with lake views. 🦞 Fairmont Shores – Seafood, burgers & sunset cocktails. ☕ Whistle Stop Cafe – Local breakfast favorite with fresh coffee & waffles. 🗓 Suggested Itineraries 🌞 Day of Lake Fun ☀ Morning: Grab breakfast at Whistle Stop Cafe. 🚤 Midday: Rent a pontoon from Spring Lake Marina & cruise Mineola Bay. 🍔 Lunch: Dock at Dockers Restaurant for waterside burgers. 🐟 Afternoon: Try fishing or swimming at Lakefront Park. 🎶 Evening: Catch live music at Famous Freddie’s. 🛶 Nature & Adventure Day ☀ Morning: Hike Volo Bog State Natural Area trails. 🥪 Lunch: Picnic at Chain O’Lakes State Park. 🚤 Afternoon: Paddleboard or kayak rental on the Fox River. 🍕 Dinner: Savor pizza & pasta at Moretti’s. 🎬 Evening: Drive over to McHenry Outdoor Theater for a movie under the stars. 🎡 Family Fun Day 🥞 Morning: Breakfast at Mijo’s or Whistle Stop Cafe. 🚗 Midday: Visit Volo Museum for interactive exhibits. 🍦 Snack: Ice cream stop at Dockside Ice Cream (seasonal). 🏖 Afternoon: Play at Lakefront Park & Beach. 🌮 Dinner: Enjoy El Puerto’s tacos & lake views. 🌅 Romantic Getaway ☕ Morning: Coffee on your deck watching the sunrise over Mineola Bay. 🌿 Daytime: Scenic hike at Chain O’Lakes State Park. 🛥 Afternoon: Private boat rental via Boatsetter. 🥂 Dinner: Candlelit sunset dinner at Bimbos. 🎆 Evening: Nightcap & music at Blarney Island (summer) ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Coin laundry - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the bay - Near the marina - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Boat - Foosball table - Golf - Kayak - Optional golf privileges - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park 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) ### General - Electric car charging station - Garden ## Similar properties ![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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Round Lake Park - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 43 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=91399782&PinnedHotelID=91399782&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 25 ### 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 ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 431610 ## About the area Located in Fox Lake, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Parrot's Cove Marina and Hunter Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Chain 'O Lakes State Park and Sun Lake Forest Preserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Six Flags Great America, or check out an event or a game at Wilmot Raceway. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Fox Lake travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fox-Lake.dx183182) [View more Holiday homes in Fox Lake](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fox-Lake-Private-Holiday-Homes.d183182-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C42.39474%2C-88.16773&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=s0awD9dwEoHD1cgTMO0Hm2Alef4=) Fox Lake, IL ### What's nearby - Jet Funn - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles - Volo Auto Museum - 10 min drive - 5.9 miles - Chain 'O Lakes State Park - 11 min drive - 5.9 miles - Gurnee Mills - 23 min drive - 14.4 miles - Six Flags Great America - 26 min drive - 16.3 miles ### Getting around - Fox Lake Station - 17 min walk - Kenosha, WI (ENW-Kenosha Regional) - 47 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive - ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive - ‪Antioch Pizza Shop - ‬2 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive - ‪Whistle Stop Cafe - ‬17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The “Blue Sapphire” 3BR/3BA Luxury Lakefront Home on Mineola Bay | Stunning Views on Chain O Lakes pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The “Blue Sapphire” 3BR/3BA Luxury Lakefront Home on Mineola Bay | Stunning Views on Chain O Lakes? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The “Blue Sapphire” 3BR/3BA Luxury Lakefront Home on Mineola Bay | Stunning Views on Chain O Lakes? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The “Blue Sapphire” 3BR/3BA Luxury Lakefront Home on Mineola Bay | Stunning Views on Chain O Lakes located? > This family-friendly Fox Lake holiday home is located on the waterfront, 1.3 mi (2.1 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 miles (10 km). Fox Lake Station is 17 minutes by foot and Fox Lake Engleside Station is 28 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The “Blue Sapphire” 3BR/3BA Luxury Lakefront Home on Mineola Bay | Stunning Views on Chain O Lakes Reviews 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### No reviews yet Be the first to leave a review for this property after your stay.