Stay Overnight In This Breathtaking Lake House Just Steps From The Water In Illinois
By Linze Rice|Published April 28, 2023
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Linze Rice
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Ope! From the rural cornfields of DeKalb County, Linze is an Illinois native and true Midwestern gal who can make a mean bonfire and whip up a perfect marshmallow salad. Since 2014, her bylines and photography have appeared in the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Magazine, Chicago Sun-Times, and Block Club Chicago/DNAinfo Chicago, Only in Your State, and more. She has interviewed Dolly Parton, written about beloved diners along historic Route 66, visited the last Rainforest Cafe in the Illinois, and reviewed luxurious English manor-inspired hotels. Whether it's writing about a local gem or world-renowned establishment, Linze brings a heartwarming and historical perspective to each story, using facts, wit, and personal experience to impress upon readers the importance of culture, food, travel, and all things local. Her favorite destinations in Illinois include Starved Rock State Park, Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood, the charming small town of Sycamore, and historic Rosehill Cemetery. When she's not writing or photographing, Linze enjoys gardening, spending time with her husband and pets, cooking, baking, and grilling, and relaxing with trashy TV.
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A chain hotel room can certainly do the trick when you just need a place to drop your luggage off and get some sleep while away from home. Whether it’s for work or to fly in for a wedding, it’s something we’ve likely all done at some point. But when you’re planning a vacation for yourself, why not incorporate a lovely rental property into the plans? An evening making s’mores as you watch the sun set over a glistening body of water sure beats hearing someone hitting up the hallway icemaker, again. Take for example this exquisite Chain O’Lakes waterfront rental — a luxurious lakeside option perfect for a group getaway.
This 5-star, stunning vacation home contains over 1,800 square feet of recently renovated living space, a spacious yard, private dock, and is just steps away from the cool waters of Fox Lake, part of the Chain O'Lakes region of Illinois.
BYOB (bring your own boat) or ask about the home's pontoon rental. According to the listing, there are several local restaurants with plenty of boat parking. At $379 a night, its affordability goes up when sharing with a group.
Dip your toes into the edge of Minola Bay as you sunbathe, or use the outdoor games provided by the home to spend a fabulous resort-style summer day. Or, come in the winter and opt for ice skating, ice fishing, snowmobiling, or skiing at the nearby Chain O'Lakes State Park.
Inside, the home is bright and clean with a large kitchen and full-size appliances so you can cook and eat together, whether it's just you or a full group of 10 — the house allows for up to seven adults, three kids, and two dogs less than 50 pounds.
Don't worry about the Wi-Fi, air conditioning, heat, TV, or parking, as this property has all those amenities covered. All you need to do is put your feet up in the vaulted-ceiling living room and soak in the moment.
Showers are a thing of luxury here with the option to either chill in the soaking tub or unwind in the standing shower, complete with safety rails for guests who may need them.