Riverfront Charmer with Character & Entertainment

Unwind and escape! Enjoy scenic waterfront views on the Fox River, watch boating action, or rent your own and tie up to the free private boat slips. This centrally located home is blocks from McHenry's downtown district bars, shops, ice cream, restaurants, coffee, antique shops, and live theater entertainment. Whether you want to relax indoors, lounge on the huge decks, take our kayaks out, soak in the private hot tub, or golf down the block --you're covered! Enjoy style and comfort with classic 1920s architecture and woodwork mixed with modern amenities. Heading into the neighborhood from downtown you'll pass by the beautiful golf country club and wind through streets covered with 100-year-old oak trees as you catch your first glimpses of the river before arriving at your retreat. Enter the front door to the cozy den / office / TV area and continue toward the back of the house through the fully equipped kitchen with Keurig coffee maker, dishwasher and dining area. Next, pass into the great room with fireplace and a jaw-dropping expansive view of the back decks, dock, and shimmering riverfront. The house allows convenient separation of different families (or peace and quiet from the children) with one large bedroom and bathroom downstairs and two bedroom and bath upstairs. Driveway parking accommodates up to four vehicles; no overnight street parking. A walk or quick bike ride 1/2 mile to downtown McHenry with bars, shops, nightlife, and Metra train service to Chicago. The Fox River connects by waterway to the Chain O'Lakes with access to beaches, boating, swimming, beach, jet skiing, kayaking, canoeing, and more. Tour the river and stop off at a number of bars and restaurants with boat parking. Nearby beaches, marinas, Blarney's Island, Volo Auto Museum, roller skating, movie theater, horseback riding, farmers market, pumpkin patches, apple picking, walking trails, nearby parks and nature areas, and more. Summer fun! Spend the day out on the water and dock your boat right at the Lake House! Don't have a boat? Rent a boat locally to keep at the house! The closest rental places: - All Marines Retro Rentals - Boats on the Chain There are several restaurants on the chain that have boat parking! Ride horses at the Chain O'Lakes State Park Stables, hike through Chain O'Lakes state park, and there are plenty of golf courses within 20 minutes, ride your bike on the bike trails and more! Wintertime fun! Wilmot Mountain Ski Resort offers skiing and snow tubing for the whole family -- 15 minute drive ! Fun cross country skiing trails at the Chain O’Lakes State park, local Ice skating rinks, phenomenal ice fishing, snowmobiling, hunting and more! 15 minutes to Wilmot Mountain 25 minutes to Six Flags Great America 30 minutes to the Great Lakes Naval Academy 30 minutes to Lake Geneva 35 minutes to Alpine Valley 60 minutes from Chicago 60 minutes from Milwaukee Amenities Essentials Air conditioning Cleaning products Cooking basics Dedicated workspace Dishes and silverware Dryer Hair dryer Heating Hot tub Kitchen TV Washer Wifi Bathtub Body soap Conditioner Hot water Shampoo Shower gel Bed linens Clothing storage Extra pillows and blankets Hangers Iron Room-darkening shades Books and reading material Baby bath Board games Children’s books and toys Children’s dinnerware Ceiling fan Indoor fireplace Carbon monoxide alarm Fire extinguisher First aid kit Smoke alarm Baking sheet Barbecue utensils Coffee Coffee maker Dining table Dishwasher Freezer Hot water kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stove Toaster Wine glasses Lake access Private entrance Waterfront Backyard BBQ grill Boat slip Fire pit Outdoor dining area Outdoor furniture Patio or balcony Sun loungers Free parking on premises Free street parking Long term stays allowed Luggage drop-off allowed *** We aim to keep this retreat in top shape, clean, and functioning like clockwork, but you'll have a dedicated point of contact to resolve any items or concerns that arise, at any time. ***About pets:Pets allowed: limit 2 total.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About customRules:Quiet hours 10pm-8am No extra guests without prio.About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 21.About events:No events allowed.