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10 out of 10
Exceptional

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 666 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Fox Lake, IL
  • Place, Jet Funn
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Six Flags Great America
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Naval Base Great Lakes
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive)
    ‪44 min drive‬

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About the area

Fox Lake

Located in Fox Lake, this vacation home is on a lake, a 3-minute drive from Jet Funn and 9 minutes from Thomas Memorial County Park. .This vacation home is 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from Six Flags Great America and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Volo Bog State Natural Area.

What's nearby

  • Jet Funn - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Six Flags Great America - 22 min drive - 26.3 km
  • Naval Base Great Lakes - 29 min drive - 36.2 km
  • Schaumburg Convention Center - 41 min drive - 53.1 km
  • Woodfield Mall - 43 min drive - 54.5 km

Getting around

  • Fox Lake Station - 16 min walk
  • Kenosha, WI (ENW-Kenosha Regional) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dwight House Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Antioch Pizza Shop - ‬20 min walk

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

`The Compass Cottage` A Cute & Cozy 2/1 Lakeview House with Hot Tub Included

The Compass Cottage – Find Your Direction in Lake Life. A 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 the 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 an optional 3-4 person hot tub on the back deck for you to relax and unwind.

Welcome to our beautiful lakeview home, your completely remodeled, cozy 2 bed / 1 bath retreat. This 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 winter closures if freezing air temps of icing occurs)

Outside, enjoy morning coffee on the porch, take a short stroll to the lake, or simply breathe in the peaceful setting. Whether you’re planning a romantic getaway, a family trip, or a solo escape, The Compass Cottage offers the perfect blend of cozy, convenient, and unforgettable.

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)

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.

When you arrive, there is 2 free parking spaces just for you. They are clearly marked with yellow/black parking spaces behind the house.

This is in the heart of Fox Lake and a long walk from the Fox Lake downtown area, but definitely a 2 minute drive to the stores, movies, restaurants, etc.

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

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.
🚭 Pets, Smoking & Safety
-No pets - This is a pet free property
-No smoking or vaping indoors or in the hot tub (Smoking is allowed outside in the back yard only — please use an ashtray and avoid putting butts in any garbage cans inside)
-No illegal drugs on the property

If you have any questions during your stay, don’t hesitate to reach out. Thanks again for choosing our home — we hope you have a relaxing and enjoyable visit! 😊 Steve and Willow
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 710 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

221724

`The Compass Cottage` A Cute & Cozy 2/1 Lakeview House with Hot Tub Included Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jayne G.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the Compass Cottage. Everything was clean and in working order. We did have a question about the hot tub and received a call back within about 5 minutes. Question answered and no other concerns the entire stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Destiny L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Worked out great for our visit with family and friends as our home base.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colette P., Barrington

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and comfortable house, with a great location, and well stocked.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Family reunion

Close to family and 4-5 minutes to beaches and places to eat!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick getaway

This is a beautiful little place! The hot tub was awesome and the distance from the lake was great. My significant other was able to to do some light fishing right there…
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenn L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just what we needed

Perfect place for a relaxing family getaway. Close enough to activities to entertain us but far enough away to feel calm and peaceful. The house was incredibly clean and comfortable. The few neighbors we ran into were very polite and friendly but not intrusive. I would definitely recommend this place to others.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024