Spacious Lakefront Retreat | Sunset VIEW | Firepit

Entire home in Fox Lake, Illinois

  1. 14 guests
  2. 6 bedrooms
  3. 9 beds
  4. 3.5 baths
Hosted by Jen
  1. Superhost
  2. 5 years hosting

Listing highlights

On the lake

This home is right on Nippersink Lake.

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Extra spacious

Guests love this home’s spaciousness for a comfortable stay.
Welcome to Howard House by Evereste Experiences. A hidden gem on the Fox Chain o' Lakes. Situated centrally on the lakefront of beautiful Nippersink Lake just an hour outside of Chicago, this spacious and stylish retreat is located on a hill with ultimate views of the lake and stunning sunsets over the water. Located near downtown Fox Lake and the Metra train stop. With a large back deck, over 60ft of lake frontage, a dock, firepit and swimming area, you'll never want to leave!

The space
GUEST ACCESS/AMENITIES
-Open kitchen / living / dining room
-Fully equipped kitchen
-Coffee station: coffee maker, coffee grounds, cream, sugar, filters supplied
-Two refrigerators
-High Speed WiFi
-Game room with pool 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

LOCATION:
- 3 minutes to Lakefront Park (beach, concerts, pickleball courts, splashpad, playground, walking paths)
-15 minutes to Wilmot Ski Area and Snow Tubing!
-13 minutes to the Volo Auto Museum (must visit) and Dinosaur Park
-13 minutes to Stade's Farm & Market (Especially awesome in the Fall!)
-15 minutes to McHenry Drive-In Theater
-25 minutes to Great Wolf Lodge Waterpark
-30 minutes to Timber Ridge water park in Lake Geneva
-45 minutes to Alpine Valley Ski Resort

Note: guests are not permitted to use boat lift as it is for a specific boat size and your boat and our lift will be damaged. Thank you in advance!

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Check out more about the Howard House on IG: @howardhousefoxchain

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Lake view
Beach access
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 162 reviews.

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Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 91% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 7% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 1% of reviews
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Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 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

Howard House is situated just a 2 min drive to downtown Fox Lake. Tons of restaurants and grocery stores very close to home! The Metra train station is also very close, making it very easy to get to and from Chicago. Jet Funn boat rental is just a half mile down the shoreline. There are also plenty of waterfront restaurants and bars to get to by boat!

Note: No bachelor/bachelorette or loud parties permitted. We are in a residential neighborhood and want to respect our neighbors. Kindly, but strictly enforced. :)

Meet your host

Superhost
607 reviews
4.92 out of 5 average rating
5 years of hosting
Born in the 80s
My work: Owner at Ev-Ex
Founder of Evereste Experiences, a design-driven hospitality company operating luxury homes in California, New Mexico, Tennessee, and Illinois. We create stays that feel intentional, comfortable, and memorable, where the details actually matter. From thoughtfully designed interiors to seamless guest experiences, everything is built with care. Explore our reviews to see how we show up for our guests. If you’re an owner looking for a partner in design, performance, and management, let's connect!

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Co-hosts

  • Ross

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
14 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Carbon monoxide alarm