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Beautiful comfy quiet lake house for your mid term stay; excellent location

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A living room with a large window, a ceiling fan, and a view of a lake. - Beautiful comfy quiet lake house for your mid term stay; excellent location (Island Lake)
A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a wooden countertop. There is a small island with stools and a hanging light fixture above. - Beautiful comfy quiet lake house for your mid term stay; excellent location (Island Lake)
A dining area with a wooden table, black chairs, a patterned table runner, and a hanging light fixture. - Beautiful comfy quiet lake house for your mid term stay; excellent location (Island Lake)
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a mirror, and a ceiling fan. - Beautiful comfy quiet lake house for your mid term stay; excellent location (Island Lake)
A lakeside setting with a person fishing, a fire pit, and a house in the background. - Beautiful comfy quiet lake house for your mid term stay; excellent location (Island Lake)
Take advantage of a firepit, a garden and a playground at Beautiful comfy quiet lake house for your mid term stay; excellent location. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Beautiful comfy quiet lake house for your mid term stay; excellent location

  • Mid term living on the lake! This beautiful 2 bedroom 1.5 bathroom home on Island Lake is perfect for this transition in your life. Wake up each morning with coffee on the deck listening to the birds chirping. Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood right off rt 176, you'll feel the small town yet can travel to most northern suburbs within 5-20 mins. Guests love the peace and quiet, and all the amenities you need for a longer stay. The main bedroom is on the main floor with a king bed, with both full and half baths also on the main floor. The upstairs is more of lofted space with a narrow staircase and 2 queen beds, perfect with kids or when guests are over. We live about 50 mins away in Elburn and use this as our second home when we're not hosting, we love our house and hope you do too!

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About the area

Located in Island Lake, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Lake County Discovery Museum and Volo Auto Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Volo Bog State Natural Area and Norton's U.S.A.. Lake County Fairgrounds and Corn Maze are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as kayaking. Visit our Island Lake travel guide
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Island Lake, IL

What's nearby

  • A field of purple flowers and green grass.
    Moraine Hills State Park
    6 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Fox River Preserve
    5 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Wauconda Village Hall
    7 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Cook Memorial Park
    7 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Volo Auto Museum
    10 min drive - 7.5 miles

Getting around

  • Crystal Lake Station
    13 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive)
    37 min drive

Restaurants

  • Broken Oar Marina-Bar & Grill
    6 min drive
  • McDonald's
    15 min walk
  • McDonald's
    7 min drive
  • Culver's
    18 min walk
  • Riverside Pub
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful comfy quiet lake house for your mid term stay; excellent location pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Beautiful comfy quiet lake house for your mid term stay; excellent location?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful comfy quiet lake house for your mid term stay; excellent location?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful comfy quiet lake house for your mid term stay; excellent location?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful comfy quiet lake house for your mid term stay; excellent location located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Moraine Hills State Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Fox River Preserve and Wauconda Village Hall. Cook Memorial Park and McHenry Shores Beach Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Beautiful comfy quiet lake house for your mid term stay; excellent location Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Tranquil setting on Island Lake

We loved our stay in Island Lake as it was close to Family and friends. It is misrepresented though in online listing. The Second bedroom could not be used by anyone other than small children and they would have to navigate a spiral staircase and no bathroom upstairs. And the space is an attic with low ceilings dormered. Perfect for two people using only the downstairs. The owner is great and will attend to anything that is wrong.
Stayed 85 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely time and had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. Carly responded quickly to all our questions and made sure we were happy. We hope to stay here again next year.
Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation by the lake

The space was very clean and had all of the necessities for a few night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Lake House!

A wonderful house on the lake! Perfect for a family getaway...we absolutely loved the house. Definitely will come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Space!

This stylish, comfortable house was the perfect spot for a weekend away with friends. We loved the spacious layout and the opportunity to enjoy the view of the lake from the big back porch. Will definitely be staying here whenever we're in the area again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Getaway

We needed a place to stay for a few days and really enjoyed the home. Very clean, kitchen well stocked, access to the lake and other beaches are close by. But what we enjoyed the most was the peace and quiet. I highly recommend this home.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great lake cottage in island lake

We had a wonderful stay in Island Lake. Enjoyed sitting outside every morning drinking our coffee/tea & listening to all the bird life. The Blue Herons were so fun to watch fly by all day long. The inside was very cute & comfortable for our family. We would love to have the pleasure of staying here again when we visit our family in IL.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

It was calm, relaxing, peaceful.

It was a perfect get away place. My wife and I needed time away from the everyday city life and I’m soooooo happy we came here. the property is beautiful. The house was welcoming & cozy. Did not want to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Would stay again

Everything was exactly as described. Cute, clean, updated little house right on island lake. The stairs are a little scary for young kids but we made it work. Host is very sweet, helpful, and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous lake house

We absolutely loved staying at this house. All of the finishes are so inviting and made us feel at home. The view of the lake is tranquil and relaxing. It was in close proximity to our family in Woodstock. I can't say enough about this cozy house. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very quiet and relaxing house on the lake

My family and I were not disappointed. We were looking for a quiet spot on a calm lake and we found just the thing. The inside of the house is very modern and well taken care of. The owner and neighbors were all very friendly and helpful. Plenty of good places to eat in the area. We highly recommend this property .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun!

We had lots of fun in Island Lake. Sleepy area with great views! Nice and peaceful, but we spent most of our time around Chicagoland. Enough room for the whole family. Thanks again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Really great lake house!

My fiancee and I had a very nice stay for a few nights at the property. The area was quiet with friendly neighbors, great views, and tons of wildlife. The house was clean, beautifully decorated, and well stocked, just in case you forgot something at home. We both totally loved the house and are already talking about making a trip back! Carly was easy to communicate with and made the checkin process a breeze. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Thanksgiving celebration at the lake

This house gave us an opportunity to provide a place for all of our adult kids to meet up for Thanksgiving. The house met all of our needs and had enough utensils for me to put together a Thanksgiving meal. I would have given 5 stars except it would have been nice to know that it was a cat home. We have a couple family members with allergies who suffered a bit.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A good time on the lake with girl friends!

My two friends and I spent a gorgeous early October weekend at Carly's house and loved it! Cute place, in a quiet residential neighborhood - the owner has curated an attractive, inviting, and COMFY home. We cooked and baked in the kitchen, finding everything we needed. Beds were comfortable, rooms were spacious and clean, shower was strong! The house is right on Island Lake and view is beautiful! We launched her kayaks from her dock and explored the lake. We fished out the back and had cocktails and snacks by the fire pit. Exceeded our expectations - hope to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Wrong code provided, couldn’t get in

I reserved this property months in advance for myself, my senior mother and my 6 year old. We received the access code the day before our arrival. When we arrived after a long day of travel at 9:30 pm, the access code did not work and the owner could not be reached by phone, VRBO message or the ring doorbell on the property. It was late and freezing and VRBO customer service was of absolutely no help. After an hour in the cold, trying desperately to reach the host and work with VRBO, we went to the nearest hotel, 20 minutes away, and secured rooms there instead. The host finally texted me the correct code while I was checking in to the hotel. By then it was too late and we ultimately did not stay at this home. The lack of attentiveness of the host and loss of this accommodation for us was a major inconvenience which significantly impacted our entire trip. In addition to a very long night upon our arrival, we had to stay much further from the event for which we were in town. Blizzard conditions over the weekend made this extremely dangerous. We did receive a refund.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Christmas!

Our family of 4 stayed Christmas Eve and Day. Very clean, updated, and cozy. Great view of the lake. Carley even put up a Christmas tree! We had a great Christmas here and would love to return in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Most beautiful location and lake view among other houses

Very cozy house with charming view on the lake and other houses. Great fishing though even from pear. The house might appear small among other houses but it’s really spacious inside. For 6 people just perfect. Definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute house. Nice view.

The layout of the house was really nice and it was well stocked. Caution with Stairs to the second floor they are a little steep.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 50 nights in Aug 2025