SPACIOUS and Stylish Lakefront Retreat, Views, Fireworks!, Fire pit
Fox Lake, Steuben County, United States View On Map
About this Rental
SPACIOUS and Stylish Lakefront Retreat, Views, Fireworks!, Fire pit EPIC June 29th fireworks show night still available! Best views on the entire chain o’ lakes! Welcome to the Howard House. A hidden gem situated centrally on the waterfront of beautiful Nippersink Lake, part of the Fox Chain, just an hour outside of Chicago. This spacious and stylish retreat is located on a hill with ultimate view...
SPACIOUS and Stylish Lakefront Retreat, Views, Fireworks!, Fire pit EPIC June 29th fireworks show night still available! Best views on the entire chain o’ lakes! Welcome to the Howard House. A hidden gem situated centrally on the waterfront of beautiful Nippersink Lake, part of the Fox Chain, just an hour outside of Chicago. This spacious and stylish retreat is located on a hill with ultimate views of the lake and amazing sunsets. Located very close to downtown Fox Lake and the Metra train stop. With over 60 ft of lake frontage, a private dock, fire pit and swimming area, you'll never want to leave! Some of the best fishing in IL!GUEST ACCESS/AMENITIES2 block walk to both El Puerto and Fam's on the Chain restaurants13 minutes to Volo Auto Museum (must visit) and Dinosaur Park15 minutes to Wilmot mountain ski area and snow tubing!15 ninutes to McHenry Drive-In Theater.Open kitchen / living / dining roomFully equipped kitchenTwo refrigeratorsHigh Speed WiFiGame room with bumper pool/poker table Washer / DryerTwo fireplacesDual zoned heating and coolingWrap around deck with seating for everyonePropane GrillDock with room for one boat or 2 jet skisSwimming areaFire pit right on the water with seatingPack N Play Mobile baby gateToys 3 TVs with RokuCheck out more about the Howard House on IG: @howardhousefoxchainNote: No bachelor/bachelorette or parties permitted. We are in a residential neighborhood and want to respect our neighbors. Kindly, but strictly enforced. :).
Popular amenities
Essentials
- Wireless internet
- Free wifi
- Internet
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Toilet paper
- Heating
- Fireplace
- Desk
- Desk chair
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Stove
- Oven
- Grill
- Kitchen island
- Dishes & utensils
- Dining table
- Coffee maker
- Kettle
- Blender
- Ice maker
- Toaster
Outside
- Fire pit
- Outdoor furniture
Entertainment
- Television
- Smart TV
- Game room
- Pool table
Laundry
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
Parking
- Parking
- Garage
Safety
- 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)
- Deadbolt lock
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Exterior lighting
- Fire station contact
- Hospital contact
- Police contact
Location type
- Waterfront
- Lake
- Water view
Nearby activities
- Swimming
- Water sports
- Water skiing
- Water tubing
- Jet skiing
- Boating
- Kayaking
- Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Sledding
- Snowmobiling
- Shopping
- Antiquing
- Wildlife viewing
- Fishing
Suitability
- Minimum age limit for renters
Property Amenities
Top family friendly amenities
- Game room
- Microwave
- Kitchen
Popular amenities
- Washer
- Barbecue grill
- Fireplace
- Free WiFi
- Outdoor space
- Air conditioning
- Dryer
- Water view
Languages spoken
- English
Ski
- Close to skiing
- Snowboarding nearby
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Onsite parking options include a garage
Family friendly
- Children's books
- Playground
- Children's dinnerware
Kitchen
- Blender
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Ice maker
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
- Coffee/tea maker
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Kitchen island
- Oven
- Spices
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 6 bedrooms
- Sofa bed
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 2.5 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Toilet paper
- Bathtub only
- Shower only
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Fireplace
Entertainment
- Smart TV
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Patio
- Firepit
- Outdoor furniture
Laundry
- Washing machine
Work spaces
- Desk
- Office
- Desk chair
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Location highlights
- Near a hospital
- On the waterfront
- On a lake
Things to do
- Arcade/game room
- Fishing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Sledding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Water tubing nearby
- Billiards/pool table
- Jet skiing nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Snowmobiling nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
General
- Garden
- Unit size: 3,000 square feet
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Deadbolt lock
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
Property Details
House Rules
- Check-in: After 4:00 PM
- Minimum age to rent: 27
- Check-out: Before 10:00 AM
- Children allowed: ages 0–17
- Events allowed: No
- Pets allowed: No
- Smoking allowed: Smoking is not permitted
- Quiet hours from 10pm-7am: Quiet hours from 10pm-7am
Important Information
- This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
- 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
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Fox Lake
Located in Fox Lake, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chain 'O Lakes State Park and Moraine Hills State Park, while Volo Auto Museum and Lake County Discovery Museum are cultural highlights. Jet Funn and Volo Bog State Natural Area are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
Nearby locations
- Jet Funn 18 min walk
- Chain 'O Lakes State Park 10 min drive
- Volo Auto Museum 12 min drive
- Gurnee Mills 24 min drive
- Six Flags Great America 28 min drive
Getting around
- Fox Lake Station 3 min drive
- Kenosha, WI (ENW-Kenosha Regional) 43 min drive
Restaurants
- McDonald's 4 min drive
- Culver's 5 min drive
- Antioch Pizza Shop 4 min drive
- Domino's Pizza 4 min drive
- Moretti's Ristorante & Pizzeria 5 min drive
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SPACIOUS and Stylish Lakefront Retreat, Views, Fireworks!, Fire pit pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at SPACIOUS and Stylish Lakefront Retreat, Views, Fireworks!, Fire pit?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at SPACIOUS and Stylish Lakefront Retreat, Views, Fireworks!, Fire pit?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is SPACIOUS and Stylish Lakefront Retreat, Views, Fireworks!, Fire pit located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Jet Funn and within 6 miles (10 km) of Chain 'O Lakes State Park and Volo Bog State Natural Area. Volo Auto Museum and Stades Farm & Market are also within 9 miles (15 km). Fox Lake Station is 20 minutes by foot.