Good

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Pool

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Lake Villa, IL

Gurnee Mills17 min drive
Chain 'O Lakes State Park19 min drive
Six Flags Great America21 min drive
Racine, WI (RAC-John H. Batten)52 min drive

Most relevant reviews

6/10 Okay

When we arrived, the home was not ready for us. Unfortunately, we were unable to work out a good time for the cleaning c...

Ronald W.

Sep 11, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Remote Get-away on five acres of private property

One of a kind Mid Century Modern Home tucked away from the road on 5 scenic acres steps away from Fox Lake. A place to work, play and just relax. Soaring ceilings, hardwood floors and a wall of windows flood this truly open-concept home with an abundance of natural light. Spacious updated kitchen includes, island, plenty of cabinets, pantry and eating area. Great room with wood burning fireplace and access to spacious deck for entertaining or just watching the sunset. Master bedroom includes scenic views of the property and a generous sized master bath. The walk out basement is comprised of one bedroom, a full bath, office and a family room with wood burning fireplace. There are 400 amps of electrical power to meet all your electrical needs. The inground swimming pool (30ft x 40ft) is the perfect place to hang out with friends and family. All of this 5 minutes away from Fox Lake, only a few minutes from downtown Lake Villa restaurants and shopping. The home also has zoned heating and central air.

Property manager

Steve Mcguinn

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

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) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50

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 deadlock

About the area

Lake Villa

Located in Lake Villa, this holiday home is on a lake. Millennium Trail Trailhead and Bino Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Gurnee Mills and Stades Farm & Market. Six Flags Great America and Jet Funn are also worth visiting.

Lake Villa, IL

What's nearby

Volo Auto Museum - 14 min drive
Gurnee Mills - 17 min drive
Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 19 min drive
Chain 'O Lakes State Park - 19 min drive
Six Flags Great America - 21 min drive

Getting around

Lake Villa Station - 6 min drive
Kenosha, WI (ENW-Kenosha Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

‪Sandbar Bar & Grille - ‬9 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
‪Roost 59 - ‬2 min drive
‪Captain's Quarters - ‬12 min drive
‪Fairmont Shores - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Remote Get-away on five acres of private property have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Remote Get-away on five acres of private property pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Remote Get-away on five acres of private property?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Remote Get-away on five acres of private property?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Remote Get-away on five acres of private property located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Vista Medical Center - Lindenhurst, Jet Funn and Lake Miltmore Beach. Volo Bog State Natural Area and College of Lake County are also within 9 miles (15 km).

7.6

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6.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

7.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ray j.

12 June 2024

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

Two thumbs up

Well worth it. Steve is super friendly and takes care of any issues ASAP. I would highly recommend this vacation get away place. I hope the opportunity presents itself again for us to stay there again. Two thumbs up

Stayed 12 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Teresa B.

22 May 2024

Liked: Location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Hodgepodge of knicknacks

The property was not accurately described in the listing. The pictures show the property as fairly bare, that was not the case. Every surface had so many decor items, it made it difficult to function. Feels like you are walking into an estate sale with a hodgepodge of knickknacks everywhere.We had to move everything because we were having a graduation party and i didnt want to be charged for something breaking due to the shear amount of items leaning against windows. No clear divide between the owners items and rental space. The only way into the lower level is the spiral stairs limiting the downstairs use or even taking the dogs to the backyard to run. Fenced in yard was not secure as the bungee cords did not stop the dogs from pushing it open. Downstairs shower had no water. I am definitely not pleased with the cost of the rental considering it wasn't really suitable to host a party as we had planned.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Ronald W., Huntingburg, IN

11 Sept 2023

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Tons of potential

When we arrived, the home was not ready for us. Unfortunately, we were unable to work out a good time for the cleaning crew to come. We had to turn them away when they did show up due to our plans. We were able to move items to a room we didn’t need and enjoy the rest of our stay. The owner is pleasant and very quick to respond. The place could use some repairs and cleaning but overall it is a beautiful place. Despite everything, I would recommend and would rent again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marietta M.

20 Aug 2023

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

Rolling hills

The property is beautiful. It can use some landscaping and TLC. The host was very accommodating with any issue. He always responded immediately. I vacationed with my husband and 2 grandchildren. The house is spacious and the pool was enjoyable.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Robin M.

18 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication

Potential is there

The property has so much potential. There’s only one TV the upstairs bedrooms should be more with a king bed that bed is downstairs in the basement the second bedroom upstairs it’s just a full it’s not really set up for a family. The kitchen was nice and the master bathroom was nice. The pool is far away from the house and it was very cold. Make sure you bring bath towels there was only a few of them the Wi-Fi did not work. The property owner was nice and did reach out and try to make things work. He always checked in to see how the stay was going. The tv didn’t work because Wifi was out. it just needs some more furniture that is more family Friendly. The poperrty had potential. I would stay again if some work is put in

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

cindy Z., Punta Gorda Fl

26 July 2023

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

Wooded Serenity

Our stay was pleasant and comfortable. The owner was super accommodating - addressing any problems or needs quickly. The property is quite interesting and the home reminiscent of Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie Style Homes. Beautiful in - ground pool which a few of the children got to enjoy. (Temps a bit too chilly for us coming from Florida). We had a family get together while there and were able to grill out and play corn hole - plenty of room for all to spread out. Location suited our needs as we were up in Illinois to spend time with family and friends. I understand the home is a work in progress with plans for some improvements ahead. Great place at a reasonable cost.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Debbie M.

6 June 2023

Liked: Communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Description deceiving

In town for ball tournament. . We found this home on and felt it would suit our needs. While the house was more than what we needed and the location was perfect for it looked like nothing in the photos shone. Started with us not receiving info on how to obtain entrance to the home. Took several attempts to contact someone to give us a code. Accessing WiFi was another issue. More times than not we could not access it in the home. The biggest factor was the cleanliness (or lack there of) of the home. Looked like no one had been there in quite some time. This is my biggest pet peeve when staying anywhere be it a home or hotel. You are paying a cleaning fee and the amount of dirt on and under things; dried food found on silverware in the drawer, on the backsplash, in the microwave and refrigerator made me wonder if the towels and sheets were clean. I had to pretty much clean before I felt comfortable enough. This has been discussed with the owner and adjustments made. Every home we have rented through VRBO has had a binder with info on how to use items in the home such as AC/Heat, TV, etc. restaurants and stores in the area. This had none. And when we went to take a shower...no hot water. My husband finally found that the water heater wasn't turned on! No gas tank for the grill. Had several calls to owner during our stay. Deck is nice but falling apart. Railing loose. Doors are loose. Safety is a concern

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Tyra A.

7 Jan 2023

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice secluded house

Nice size house for a family. There were issues I was not expecting and told the owner about. I should of not been charged a cleaning fee as I had to clean it up before we could enjoy it. I found out we were the first people to rent it out. Some issues need attention. We did have a nice time though even with the issues.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022