2/1 Cozy Cottage with Hot Tub Gazebo and Lake View

Entire cottage in Fox Lake, Illinois

  1. 6 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 2 beds
  4. 1 bath
Rated 4.78 out of 5 stars.90 reviews
Hosted by Chain O Lakes Nautical Vacation Rentals LLC
  1. Superhost
  2. 7 years hosting

Listing highlights

Self check-in

Check yourself in with the smartlock.

Peace and quiet

Guests say this home is in a quiet area.

Lake and bay views

Soak up the views during your stay.
Unique cute & cozy 2 bed / 1 bath nautical lakeview house has amazing views of Mineola Bay on the Chain O' Lakes. Enjoy the walk out lakeview front wood deck, and watch sunsets fall over Mineola bay and color the sky. The back yard is a great place to relax, entertain & have peace and quite. Fish or kayak right from the shoreline. Fully remodeled modern lake house in and out. There is a 3-4 person hot tub on the back deck for you to relax and unwind (Included in your reservation).

The space
Welcome to our beautiful lakeview home, your completely remodeled, cozy 2 bed / 1 bath retreat. This 700sq ft lake cottage home has a Max Adult Occupancy of 4, but up to 6 with 2 children. Central air, heating, and ceiling fans add to the home's comforts. Use our Wi-Fi to stay connected if you’d like. Head outside to take advantage of our (2) kayaks, just fish right off our shoreline, or just relax & take in the beauty of the lake from the front or back deck and fire pit area. With all our lake house has to offer, you'll never want to leave! Want more? We have a hot tub amenity that holds 3-4 people on the back deck. (Subject to January/February closures if freezing air temps or icing occurs)

Guest access
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 and entire yard is accessible to the guest.

There is a 3-4 person hot tub on the back deck with a gazebo over it. (The cost of the hot tub maintenance is included in your cleaning fee. Subject to winter closures if freezing air temps of icing occurs)

Other things to note
Bring your fishing gear. There is good fishing in the Bay. 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.

Garbage day is on Wednesdays. If you are staying with us overnight on a Tuesday, please take the garbage and recycle cans out to the end of the road for the Wednesday morning garbage truck.

The driveway is smaller and can hold (2) full size cars MAX, or 1 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.

NOTE - Hot Tub subject to winter closures if freezing air temps of icing occurs

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Bay view
Lake view
Waterfront
Kitchen
Wifi

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4.78 out of 5 stars from 90 reviews

Overall rating

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Fox Lake, Illinois, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

This is 1 of 5 homes on Maple Ave off Mineola Bay. This is an old lake house neighborhood that has roots to the origins of Fox Lake. It is generally quite and peaceful along the lake. Welcome to The Compass Cottage, your cozy retreat tucked away in the heart of Fox Lake overlooking Mineola Bay from the front porch. Just fifty steps from the water, this charming cottage combines the warmth of a home-away-from-home with the refreshing spirit of nautical adventure. Whether you’re here to relax, explore, or reconnect, The Compass Cottage points you in the right direction.

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.

Meet your host

Superhost
756 reviews
4.87 out of 5 average rating
7 years of hosting
Born in the 80s
My work: Chain O' Lakes Nautical Vacation Homes LLC
Steve and Willow of Chain O’ Lakes Nautical Vacation Homes LLC specialize in offering guests a collection of beautifully appointed vacation homes along the scenic Chain O’ Lakes, IL region and Lake of the Ozarks. At Chain O’ Lakes Nautical Vacation Homes, we pride ourselves on hospitality, attention to detail, and creating memorable experiences for our guests. Our goal is simple: to make every visit feel like your own private lakeside retreat.

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
6 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Pool/hot tub without a gate or lock
Nearby lake, river, other body of water