House in Illinois
6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this house rental
Welcome aboard First Mate’s Retreat! A unique and cute 2 bed / 2 bath nautical lake house has the best views of the Chain O` Lakes. Be amazed on the walk out lake view wood deck in the back yard, and watch sunsets fall over the bay and color the sky. The back patio is a great place to relax, entertain & relax. Fish or dock your watercraft at our pier if needed. There is a 4-5 person hot tub on the back deck for you to relax and unwind (Hot tub included in the price on this property). Fully remodeled modern lake house
Welcome to our beautiful lake home, your completely remodeled, cozy 2 bed / 2 bath retreat. Central air, heating, and ceiling fans add to the home`s comforts. Use our Wi-Fi to stay connected if you’d like; otherwise, take a break and enjoy one of our foosball table, Nintendo Classic loaded with 100+ games, family board or card games! Head outside to take advantage of our paddle boat, (2) 10` kayaks, or just fish right off our pier, or just relax & take in the beauty of the lake from the deck and NEW hardscaped patio & fire pit area. With all our lake house has to offer, you`ll never want to leave!
Step inside to a cozy, airy living space with lake views, a fully equipped kitchen, and all the amenities to make you feel at home. Outside, enjoy peaceful mornings on the deck, sip your evening drink while watching the sunset over the water, or take advantage of nearby lake access for boating, fishing, and water adventures.
Whether you’re planning a family vacation, a romantic retreat, or a weekend with friends, First Mate’s Retreat promises a memorable lakeside experience. Pack your bags, bring your sense of adventure, and let the lake life begin!
Guests will be able to access all parts of the inside and outside of the home. The only interior inaccessible part of the home is the utility closet for the cleaning and spa company to store supplies. On the outside, the deck, patio and pier is accessible to the guest.
This home is 1 of 6 lake homes directly on the water in the Bay on the Chain O` Lakes.
Our driveway only fits 4 small or mid size cars, or 2 SUV/Trucks at a time. You can get to most of the popular Chain O` Lakes spots within 10 minutes in either direction. There is plenty of Uber or Lyfts in the area if you need to get around without a car. Want to go visit the city? The Metra train station is several minutes away by car.
Bring your fishing gear. There is good fishing in the Bay and in channels. Our kids catch large bass, catfish, bluegill and perch right off our pier in the back yard.
This is a popular house for Naval families to visit and cheer on their boot camp grads since it is only a half hour from the Great Lakes Naval base.
This home is designed safe and secure, and is equipped with a Smart Dead Bolt lock that controls check in and check out times, and has a door camera feature to make sure the correct guests are entering our home. All for your safety and to protect our home.
The driveway is smaller and can hold (4) small to midsize cars MAX, or 2 larger trucks or SUV`s tight. The entrance road and its an old tight road. Be careful pulling in and out of the driveway. Pull in and out very slow. If at all possible have other guests help you back out.
Welcome to Fox Lake! Known as the Heart of the Chain O’ Lakes, this lively village is a favorite spot for boating, fishing, and making memories on the water. With 15 connected lakes and 45 miles of rivers, there’s always a new place to explore — whether you’re out on a boat, paddling a kayak, or enjoying the view from a lakeside restaurant.
Fox Lake is located in Lake County, IL, a vibrant county nestled along 25 miles of shorline of Lake Michigan on its eastern border and the state of Wisconsin along its northern border. Lake County offers a sanctuary for nature enthusiasts, with nearly 31,000 acres to explore in 65 different forests preserves. There are 170 lakes in the County in whole, thus the name `Lake County`. This is a golfers paradise with 46 golf courses to enjoy. Lake County is a happening place with theme parks, water parks, a 2-mile long mall, dozens of historic downtown areas, and so much more.
Quiet Hours
Absolutely No Parties
No Shoes on the carpet areas please
Welcome to our beautiful lake home, your completely remodeled, cozy 2 bed / 2 bath retreat. Central air, heating, and ceiling fans add to the home`s comforts. Use our Wi-Fi to stay connected if you’d like; otherwise, take a break and enjoy one of our foosball table, Nintendo Classic loaded with 100+ games, family board or card games! Head outside to take advantage of our paddle boat, (2) 10` kayaks, or just fish right off our pier, or just relax & take in the beauty of the lake from the deck and NEW hardscaped patio & fire pit area. With all our lake house has to offer, you`ll never want to leave!
Step inside to a cozy, airy living space with lake views, a fully equipped kitchen, and all the amenities to make you feel at home. Outside, enjoy peaceful mornings on the deck, sip your evening drink while watching the sunset over the water, or take advantage of nearby lake access for boating, fishing, and water adventures.
Whether you’re planning a family vacation, a romantic retreat, or a weekend with friends, First Mate’s Retreat promises a memorable lakeside experience. Pack your bags, bring your sense of adventure, and let the lake life begin!
Guests will be able to access all parts of the inside and outside of the home. The only interior inaccessible part of the home is the utility closet for the cleaning and spa company to store supplies. On the outside, the deck, patio and pier is accessible to the guest.
This home is 1 of 6 lake homes directly on the water in the Bay on the Chain O` Lakes.
Our driveway only fits 4 small or mid size cars, or 2 SUV/Trucks at a time. You can get to most of the popular Chain O` Lakes spots within 10 minutes in either direction. There is plenty of Uber or Lyfts in the area if you need to get around without a car. Want to go visit the city? The Metra train station is several minutes away by car.
Bring your fishing gear. There is good fishing in the Bay and in channels. Our kids catch large bass, catfish, bluegill and perch right off our pier in the back yard.
This is a popular house for Naval families to visit and cheer on their boot camp grads since it is only a half hour from the Great Lakes Naval base.
This home is designed safe and secure, and is equipped with a Smart Dead Bolt lock that controls check in and check out times, and has a door camera feature to make sure the correct guests are entering our home. All for your safety and to protect our home.
The driveway is smaller and can hold (4) small to midsize cars MAX, or 2 larger trucks or SUV`s tight. The entrance road and its an old tight road. Be careful pulling in and out of the driveway. Pull in and out very slow. If at all possible have other guests help you back out.
Welcome to Fox Lake! Known as the Heart of the Chain O’ Lakes, this lively village is a favorite spot for boating, fishing, and making memories on the water. With 15 connected lakes and 45 miles of rivers, there’s always a new place to explore — whether you’re out on a boat, paddling a kayak, or enjoying the view from a lakeside restaurant.
Fox Lake is located in Lake County, IL, a vibrant county nestled along 25 miles of shorline of Lake Michigan on its eastern border and the state of Wisconsin along its northern border. Lake County offers a sanctuary for nature enthusiasts, with nearly 31,000 acres to explore in 65 different forests preserves. There are 170 lakes in the County in whole, thus the name `Lake County`. This is a golfers paradise with 46 golf courses to enjoy. Lake County is a happening place with theme parks, water parks, a 2-mile long mall, dozens of historic downtown areas, and so much more.
Quiet Hours
Absolutely No Parties
No Shoes on the carpet areas please
Amenities at Gorgeous Nautical 2/2 Lake House Chain O` Lakes with Hot Tub
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Illinois
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2026
Great stay, great host!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
This house definitely met our needs. It was right by the lake and great for my grandchildren to kayak and fish. The fishing wasn't very good but I think it had to do with the heavy boat traffic over the 4th. The house was well stocked for our cooking needs. The hot tub was also great, especially in the evenings. Overall we had a wonderful stay and would highly recommend it.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2025
As soon as we arrived, I INSTANTLY felt the tension leave my shoulders and knots disappear out of my neck. I went straight to the picturesque backyard lakeview & listened to the ducks and birds until sunset that was magestically magenta. I HAD to go LIVE on Facebook!!! Everyone loved the post & chimed in. It was thee perfect start to my birthday weekend! I was intimidated to operate the grill but the owner was MORE than happy to call us and carefully walk us through - step by step. Now , we're bonafide experts .... LOL, self proclaimed - that is. The jacuzzi was the cherry on top! We enjoyed it very much, almost as much as the firepit. We sincerely hated to leave. The lines of communication were EXCELLENT & EXPEDITIOUS, very friendly. Our only complaint is the way the water smelt, a little swampy. But I guess that maybe something out of their immediate control. Coming from NYC, it was a great getaway and change of scenery. Beware, if you make plans in the city limits of Chicago, leave 3 hours prior to your ETA. NO EXAGGERATION, distance and traffic are A!L!O!T!
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2025
Ran into a couple hiccups in our plans and they were very communicative and willing to adjust if necessary as they were able to. Also quick communication and someone able to be on site super fast when we had an issue during the stay. The back of the house faces west over the water so you can watch the sunset from the hot tub. Would love to come back again when the weather is better!
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10Outstanding
(30 Ratings)
"Great stay, great host!"
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