Spacious and Stylish Lakefront Retreat, Stunning Views, Firepit!
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Spacious and Stylish Lakefront Retreat, Stunning Views, Firepit!

Fox Lake, Illinois, 60020
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Billiards room
Wi-Fi in public areas
BBQ
No smoking in public areas
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Property Description
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/AMENITIES 2 block walk to both El Puerto and Fam's on the Chain restaurants 13 minutes to Volo Auto Museum (must visit) and Dinosaur Park 15 minutes to Wilmot mountain ski area and snow tubing! 15 ninutes to McHenry Drive-In Theater.Open kitchen / living / dining room Fully equipped kitchen Two refrigerators High Speed WiFi Game room with bumper pool/poker table Washer / Dryer Two fireplaces Dual zoned heating and cooling Wrap around deck with seating for everyone Propane Grill Dock with room for one boat or 2 jet skis Swimming area Fire pit right on the water with seating Pack N Play Mobile baby gate Toys 3 TVs with Roku Check out more about the Howard House on IG: @howardhousefoxchain Note: No bachelor/bachelorette or parties permitted. We are in a residential neighborhood and want to respect our neighbors. Kindly, but strictly enforced. :).About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About customRules:Quiet hours from 10pm-7am.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 27.About events:No events allowed.
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9.4/10
Amazing
Cleanliness9.4
Amenities9.4
Location9.4
Service9.4
All 17 reviews
Surroundings
Train: Round Lake
(11.2 km)
Train: Grayslake Train Station
(16.3 km)
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6 Bedrooms Private Vacation Home
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6 Bedrooms Private Vacation Home

6 bedrooms: 1 bunk bed 2 single beds 2 queen beds 2 king beds and 1 double bed
Non-smoking
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9.4/10
Amazing
17 reviews
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  • Cleanliness9.4
  • Amenities9.4
  • Location9.4
  • Service9.4
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E‍d‍ ‍M‍.
August 6, 2025
Wonderful Family Vacation! Our family had such a wonderful time at your VRBO! The house was perfect for our group of 8. Bedrooms so comfortable and AC unit so easy to use. Kitchen very well stocked with a huge family table great for eating and playing games. The pool table was in constant use - a real bonus! We loved using the giant raft provided on your lakefront as well as fishing off of your pier. The outdoor deck was delightful! Jens prompt responses to any of our concerns was really appreciated. Can't wait to visit again!!! Ed and Gerri
J‍o‍h‍n‍ ‍F‍.
July 8, 2025
Good location Nice location on the chain. Plenty to do.
K‍a‍r‍a‍ ‍R‍.
August 19, 2024
Girl’s Weekend Perfect house for a girl’s weekend. There were 11 of us and we all fit comfortably!
C‍a‍r‍y‍n‍ ‍C‍.
July 26, 2024
Wonderful getaway The house is set up perfectly for a group or multiple families. The hosts were easy to get in touch with and so accommodating. Quiet location right on the water. Highly recommend!
B‍a‍r‍b‍ ‍F‍.
July 3, 2024
Needs TLC This house was spacious. Unfortunately, the kitchen was not clean. Bed sheets were stained. Not sufficient silverware or towels. Highlights of our stay in Fox Lake were Jet Funn and the Volo Museum.
M‍e‍g‍a‍n‍ ‍O‍.
February 26, 2024
Incredible home, incredible stay! We booked this home for a long weekend for our book club. Honestly, we are all counting down the days until we have an excuse to do it again! The house is beautiful, well cared for and the hosts were super responsive. The layout is great for multiple couples, offering nice sized bedrooms and multiple full bathrooms. The fire pit on the water was a fan favorite as well, a perfect setting for sunset views. We can’t say enough about our experience and will definitely be returning yearly!
K‍e‍n‍n‍e‍t‍h
February 13, 2024
This property offers panoramic views of a beautiful lake, and the fireplace was so cozy! We loved the wide open floor plan and the multiple areas for entertaining each other. We celebrated my mother’s 93rd birthday there. There were plenty to do for every age group. The host was also very responsive whenever we had questions.
T‍e‍r‍i‍ ‍S‍.
August 10, 2024
Very nice property with lots of room for a big family gathering.
M‍i‍c‍h‍a‍e‍l‍ ‍S‍.
January 8, 2024
Great property, host and location We had a great time. Communication was great. Short walk to el puerto for a dinner. Will try to stay again.

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Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: after 16:00
Check-out: Before 10:00
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.

Cribs and Extra Beds
Please contact the hotel for details about crib and extra bed policies.

Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 27 years old

Property host

Jennifer Dickson
Speaks: English

About this property

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/AMENITIES 2 block walk to both El Puerto and Fam's on the Chain restaurants 13 minutes to Volo Auto Museum (must visit) and Dinosaur Park 15 minutes to Wilmot mountain ski area and snow tubing! 15 ninutes to McHenry Drive-In Theater.Open kitchen / living / dining room Fully equipped kitchen Two refrigerators High Speed WiFi Game room with bumper pool/poker table Washer / Dryer Two fireplaces Dual zoned heating and cooling Wrap around deck with seating for everyone Propane Grill Dock with room for one boat or 2 jet skis Swimming area Fire pit right on the water with seating Pack N Play Mobile baby gate Toys 3 TVs with Roku Check out more about the Howard House on IG: @howardhousefoxchain Note: No bachelor/bachelorette or parties permitted. We are in a residential neighborhood and want to respect our neighbors. Kindly, but strictly enforced. :).About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About customRules:Quiet hours from 10pm-7am.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 27.About events:No events allowed.
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About This Property

Distance to Train Station11.21KM
Hotel Star Rating4