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Apple Canyon Lake Home, Life At The Lake

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Only thing between you and the lake is the trail, access to public dock as well
Dining area open to kitchen
can seat 8-10 people comfortably.  there's additional chairs avail to seat more
Dining room and kitchen
Stocked kitchen, pots, pans, utensils, cups, coffee maker/coffee/filters toaster

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Apple River, IL
  • Apple Canyon Lake
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Apple Canyon Lake Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Apple Canyon Lake Home, Life At The Lake

If you're looking for a peaceful retreat in a quiet and family-oriented neighborhood, this is the perfect home for you. This home backs up to the lake and public docks. Also, a 10 minute drive from the Oak Hill Farm wedding venue.

Home sits in a remote community with access to a 480-acre lake great for pan/bass/walleye fishing. Walk down to the lake, public docks, or 13 mile trail right from the backyard. Amenities include a pool, golf course, scenic 13-mile gravel trail, pickle ball courts, relax at the beach, or enjoy lakefront dining. This home is in close proximity to the Apple River State Park or Galena where you can shop, relax at a day spa, or visit a local winery.

Home has a backyard built-in fire pit, supplied wood, lawn chairs, board games, toys, foosball, air hockey, and corn hole. Towels, linins, cookware, grill, silverware, dishes, pack n play, high chair, fishing poles, all included, just pack your food/bags, and enjoy this peaceful, family retreat.

There are 4 total bedrooms. 3 bedrooms with queen size beds and 1 additional room with 4 single beds (bunkbed style for kids.) There's a bathroom off of the master bedroom, a common bathroom on the main floor, and another full size bath in the lower level next to the 4th bedroom.

We have high speed, 5G, internet access and Roku, Netflix, and YouTube for additional entertainment.

This home is in a great location and within walking distance of many amenities offered at Apple Canyon.

Out of respect for our neighbors, we discourage bachelor and bachelorette parties. Driveway parking available and we ask no more than 3 vehicles please. Also, please inquire about possible hunting land if interested.

Property manager

Jim Pinter
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Apple River

Located in Apple River, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Apple River Fort and Badger Mine and Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Roelli Cheese Haus and SplashLand Family Water Park. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and hunting.
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Apple River, IL

What's nearby

  • Apple Canyon Lake - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Apple Canyon Lake Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Eagle Ridge Resort Golf - 42 min drive - 33.6 km
  • Belvedere Mansion - 43 min drive - 36.6 km
  • Grant Park - 44 min drive - 37.0 km

Getting around

  • Dubuque, IA (DBQ-Dubuque Regional) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Riley's Cove - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Apple Canyon Lake - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Cove - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Apple Canyon Lake Home, Life At The Lake have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Apple Canyon Lake Home, Life At The Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Apple Canyon Lake Home, Life At The Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Apple Canyon Lake Home, Life At The Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Apple Canyon Lake Home, Life At The Lake located?

This family-friendly Apple River holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Apple Canyon Lake and Apple Canyon Lake Golf Course. Apple River and Apple River Canyon State Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 75 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shelby L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Weekend

Property was as described, clean, and beautiful! We loved our stay and would love to come back every year!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorin O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Distinct F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New years

Spent time here for New Year’s Eve! The house had everything we needed. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dale W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House is great in wonderful area

The house had great amenities and views. It's located just off the lake shore with quick access to trail. Had an issue with the cleanliness of one of the bathrooms. Overall, a great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

Would most definitely stay there again. Well appointed, tons of space, and very clean. Jim, the owner, was very quick to respond to a couple of my questions. Very good communication. Really a pleasure to do business with. Very enjoyable experience from start to finish. Beautiful home, and beautiful grounds. Thank you Jim.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

Beautiful property with quiet, safe neighborhood. Very spacious home with plenty of room for each of our friend group to have privacy. Owner was very accommodating and communication was great. Easy check in and out. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake House Retreat

We really enjoyed our stay at this beautiful home. The beds were very comfortable, the house was well stocked with everything you may need and was located in a very nice area with a pretty lake view! We would love to stay here again sometime!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home

We were in town for a wedding at Oak Hill and this place was perfect. The dining room and living room were great for hosting family before the wedding. The house was well stocked with everything we needed. Jim was very responsive to my questions. Would like to stay again when we have more time to enjoy the outdoor areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice home

The home was big enough for 6 adults and 1 baby. We were in town for my daughters wedding. The venue was 15 minutes away. Galena was about 35 minutes away. Downtown Galena is a cute area.Overall it was a nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Roberta S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Three generation gathering

Lovely setting. Comfortable home. Great basement well-stocked with games and entertainment for whole family. We enjoyed a fun family weekend with everything we needed. Will return.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family weekend

We enjoyed our time at the lake. Nice place for family gatherings.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

pamela p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family retreat

Great spot for families . Lots of room, the pontoon boat and lake was a walk away and the community pool was super fun with its amenities. Closest grocery store is about 20 minutes away, but Jeff had lots of essentials like shampoo, dish soap, spices, baggies, etc. didn’t have to buy as many essentials.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Now the second or third time we have stayed here. Good location. Nice amenities. Clean and taken care of. Would do again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property - Great Owner

Great property. Exactly as described. Had a great stay. Jim was great and responsive. Couldn't ask for more.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family stay

This house was perfect for my family! We had a fantastic stay. There was enough room for everyone, and so many things to do in the area. Jim was super communicative and helpful. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house and location

Thanks again Jim for letting us stay at you home. Perfect for a family!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodine T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing! Stay here! Exceeds expectations!

This property and the host, Jim, were amazing! Jim was fabulous to work with from the beginning and throughout our stay! The house was amazing and had everything we needed and more! We thoroughly enjoyed all the games, the space, the view, the lake and the boat! Gorgeous! I highly recommend it, and we'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leo M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

The homeowners were very accommodating and communicated immediately. Very enjoyable, we are very lucky to have hosts that open their homes to us. Thank You.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little spot!

Exactly what we were looking for! Plenty of room for our two families to sleep - the kids loved the bunk room. The home is well appointed with everything you could need in the kitchen, a plethora of games, movies, fun stuff like foosball and shuffle board. Excellent location - you can walk to the lake from the back yard. The Apple Canyon pool and beach are great. Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kent B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

Everything as-advertised. Very comfortable location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ranae A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break 2024

Place was perfect for our family, amazing game room, with bedrooms for all! Great get away! Loved the layout of the house and views of the lake. Great walking paths. Very safe area.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Al T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visit in-laws

Beautiful property. Beautiful view of lake. We did not spend much time at property because of other commitments. Would stay again if similar circumstances arose
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Big and comfy for a group at Chestnut Mountain

Great place and layout for a big group!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hanna G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wow!!! Thoughtful items for easy, comfortable stay.

We stayed here over the New Years' weekend and we all kept finding helpful items and thoughtful touches everywhere! From toothbrushes, floss, qtips, shampoo/cond/body wash in each shower to books, puzzles, movies, highchair, pack-n-play ... the hosts thought of everything and it was so easy to stay here! Our kids could have played in the basement all weekend long (air hockey, foosball, shuffleboard, etc) but we also had a wonderful time exploring main street Galena and enjoying a day at Chestnut Mountain Resort. Our host was communicative and generous, offering an early check-in and late check-out since there was an open calendar around the holiday. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommend

My siblings and I and our families met up over Thanksgiving. This place was so well equipped with it everything that we needed! There were so many different areas for adults and kids to be, And Foos ball, air hockey, and shuffleboard. We all thought it was better than the pictures!We enjoyed playing in the big outdoor yard and walking along the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jim Pinter

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Hello,

My wife and I have been vacationing to Apple Canyon for over 20 years. We purchased this home in 2021 and would like to share the "life on the lake" experience with you. We love the layout and close proximity this property has to offer our family of 6. Our main goal is providing a quality of stay for our guests. Feel free to reach out with any questions and I would be happy to assist.

Kind regards,

Jim

Languages:

English

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