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McHenry Fall & Winter Retreat w/ Fire Pit

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A patio with wicker furniture overlooking a lake, a dock, and boats. - McHenry Fall & Winter Retreat w/ Fire Pit (McHenry)
A bedroom with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, a dark dresser, and a ceiling fan. - McHenry Fall & Winter Retreat w/ Fire Pit (McHenry)
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a bowl of fruit. There is a large window with blinds, a ceiling fan, and a door leading to another room. - McHenry Fall & Winter Retreat w/ Fire Pit (McHenry)
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island with bar stools, and a pendant light. - McHenry Fall & Winter Retreat w/ Fire Pit (McHenry)
A living room with a grey sofa, a fireplace, and a flat-screen TV mounted above it. - McHenry Fall & Winter Retreat w/ Fire Pit (McHenry)
You can look forward to a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities at McHenry Fall & Winter Retreat w/ Fire Pit.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

McHenry Fall & Winter Retreat w/ Fire Pit

  • Electric Fireplace | Wood-Burning Fire Pit | Near State Park

    Embrace the crisp air on the Fox River! Spend days hiking the snowy trails at Chain O'Lakes State Park or exploring the scenic winter landscape. Afterward, warm your hands by the wood-burning fire pit in the backyard or unwind beside the indoor electric fireplace. With central heating to keep you comfortable, this 3-bedroom home is the perfect launchpad for autumn adventures or wintertime escapes.

    -- THE PROPERTY --

    SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
    - Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
    - Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
    - Bedroom 3: 1 king bunk bed, 1 twin bed
    - Living Room: 1 full sleeper sofa

    INDOOR LIVING
    - Smart TVs
    - Board games
    - Electric fireplace
    - Dining table, breakfast bar

    OUTDOOR LIVING
    - Patio w/ seating
    - Gas grill (propane provided)
    - Boat dock
    - 2 kayaks, 6 life jackets (size M-XL)
    - Wood-burning fire pit (bring your own wood)
    - 3 beach chairs, beach umbrella

    KITCHEN
    - Refrigerator, microwave, stove/oven, dishwasher
    - Drip coffee maker (coffee provided), blender, toaster
    - Cooking basics, dishware/flatware

    GENERAL
    - Free WiFi
    - Window A/C unit, central heating
    - Linens & towels, trash bags & paper towels
    - Complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, hangers
    - Washer/dryer, iron/board

    FAQ
    - 3 exterior security cameras (outward facing)

    ACCESSIBILITY
    - Single-story home, 2 steps required to enter

    PARKING
    - Garage (2 vehicles)
    - Driveway (3 vehicles)
    - Trailer parking available
    - Street parking prohibited

    -- THE LOCATION --

    - Walk to restaurants & bars
    - 1 mile to McHenry Golf Club
    - 2 miles to live music, bingo, karaoke & riverwalk in Downtown McHenry
    - 8 miles to Chain O Lakes Marina
    - 11 miles to Chain O'Lakes State Park
    - 55 miles to downtown Chicago
    - 40 miles to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    -- REST EASY WITH US --

    Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

    -- POLICIES --

    - No smoking
    - No pets allowed
    - No events, parties, or large gatherings
    - Additional fees and taxes may apply
    - Photo ID may be required upon check-in

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
    - Your safety matters. This property features 3 exterior security cameras. Camera 1 is on the back of the house facing the backyard and water, camera 2 is on the right side of the house facing the walkway from the front of the house to the back of the house, and camera 3 is on the front of the house facing the driveway and street. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into any interior spaces. They record video and audio when motion is detected
    - This single-story home requires 2 steps to enter

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About the area

Located in McHenry, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Regal Crystal Lake Showplace 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 Moraine Hills State Park and Glacial Park Conservation Area. Volo Bog State Natural Area and Corn Maze are also worth visiting. With kayaking and power boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our McHenry travel guide
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McHenry, IL

What's nearby

  • A field of purple flowers and green grass.
    Moraine Hills State Park
    1 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • A roller coaster at an amusement park with autumn trees and a clear blue sky.
    Six Flags Great America
    29 min drive - 23.7 miles
  • A city skyline with illuminated buildings reflecting on the water at dusk.
    Naval Base Great Lakes
    34 min drive - 25.2 miles
  • Volo Auto Museum
    6 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Gurnee Mills
    29 min drive - 23.7 miles

Getting around

  • McHenry Station
    6 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive)
    49 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Riverside Chocolate Factory
    2 min drive
  • Chick-Fil-A®
    4 min drive
  • Culver's
    12 min walk
  • McDonald's
    5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is McHenry Fall & Winter Retreat w/ Fire Pit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at McHenry Fall & Winter Retreat w/ Fire Pit?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at McHenry Fall & Winter Retreat w/ Fire Pit?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at McHenry Fall & Winter Retreat w/ Fire Pit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is McHenry Fall & Winter Retreat w/ Fire Pit located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Moraine Hills State Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of McBark Dog Park and McHenry Shores Beach Park. McHenry City Hall and McCullom Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km). McHenry Station is 29 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

McHenry Fall & Winter Retreat w/ Fire Pit Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

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

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good stay overall. Nice location in the river. Window AC units. Some windows had no screens, so couldn’t open. One half bath is in the bunk room, and one is in the laundry room.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great rental located right on the fox river. The house has been updated and has everything you need for your stay. The host was friendly and quickly fixed one of the things that we found was broken. I would stay here again and it was a great location to see the 4th of July fireworks. It was a very hot weekend but the window AC units kept the place cool. The kids in our group loved to see all the wildlife along the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
The place is quite spacious and has plenty of beds and bathrooms. Bedrooms were nice and spacious, all of them had TV's and storage room. The fishing is pretty good; they had two kayaks in the garage and some floatation tubes. There were a descent amount of pots and pans, but not any serving dishes or food containers. The property had three separate doors; two of them were keyless entry with a door code. We only received one of the codes to the back door, not the front door, and that code only worked once and stopped working after that, so we had to make sure that someone was always in the house so that we didn't get locked out. We never received the codes to the front door or the garage door. In fact, the host did not reach out to me upon check-in time, not once during the entire stay. The grill had two non-functional burners, AC unit in 1st bedroom didn't work, Screen door leaked water when it rained, dock is pretty wobbly. There were no extra blankets, no broom or mop, and no hand towels. The trash was nearly full still from the previous residence, and the shampoo and conditioner dispensers were almost empty. The potable water tastes awful and the water/ice dispenser on the fridge is not hooked up. Some of the door handles inside were loose, and the smart light/fan in the large bathroom did not have a wall switch or a remote and couldn't be used.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Our stay began with not being able to get into the house. The code worked but the door knob was locked. When I called the number for Evolve, a gentleman answered “Hello”. I asked if this was Evolve and he said depends who is asking. Not good. Later that day I had questions. He had told me to text. It took 2 days to get a response and it read “ oh I just saw this”. Communication is all important when your guests spend good money for a stay. If you are a family with children I would not recommend. There is no beach to easily get into the water. There was a ladder but it was a house ladder leaning against the cement retaining wall upside down with slime. My girls, ages 20-30 only went in once and they used the life jackets because the boats come around a bend heading to the lakes and they are moving fast before they hit the no wake zone. Resulting waves are big. No littles, then the space outside is enjoyable. Inside, the house is nice. For the kitchen there is silverware, pots and pans, coffeemaker but little else. Not even salt and pepper. The icemaker and water in door of refrigerator do not work. Accuracy-the WiFi network and password were different from the email I received and the information in the house. Again, small things overlooked. positive side, despite there not being central air, there were window air conditioners in every room and during our stay, temps were in the 90s plus humid. The house was nicely cooled.
View from outside seating area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025