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Home in Fox Lake, Illinois

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

2 bedrooms

2 beds

1 bathroom

6 guests

710 sq. ft.

Operated by a Wander partner

Trusted operators, vetted by Wander

About the property

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 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 a 3-4 person hot tub on the back deck for you to relax and unwind (Hot tub included in the price on this property).

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 closures in February stays due to frigid winter temps)

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.

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.

Where you’ll sleep

Bedroom 1

1 queen bed

Bedroom 2

1 full double bed

Bedroom 1

1 queen bed

Bedroom 2

1 full double bed

Amenities

Common Amenities

  • Fire pit
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Lake view
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free parking
  • Ironing board
  • Toaster
  • Stove
  • Bath linens
  • Dishes
  • Hot water
  • Extra pillows
  • Cooking basics
  • Bay views
  • Toilet
  • Books
  • Board games
  • Dining table
  • Spices
  • Boat
  • Paid parking
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Shower gel
  • Baking sheet
  • Blender
  • Coffee
  • Wine glasses

Bathroom 1

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower

Common area

  • Wifi
  • Smoke detector

Kitchen

  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee maker
  • Fridge

Pool

  • Hot tub

Living room

  • Fire place
  • Heating
  • TV
  • Ceiling fan

Laundry room

  • Iron

Balcony

  • Balcony

Patio

  • BBQ Utensils
  • Patio

Garden

  • Garden

Exterior

  • Kayaks

Game room

  • Game Room

Bedroom 1

  • Hangers
  • Bed linens

Bedroom 2

  • Crib

4.8 · 24 reviews

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Lara

September 2026

Our stay here was for 4 nights, over a long weekend. What you see in the pictures is what you get! I loved the fact you had an actual kettle, as British person if I could award you 6 Stars for this I would! The main beds are comfy and the shower is great! The dryer is an added bonus for when using the Hot Tub regularly during your stay. We didn't use the kitchen to its fullest potential, but it has everything you need to make a meal during your stay. Lots of spaces for your groceries both fresh and frozen. The Hot Tub and Fire Pit were main attractions to the property and we were able to use them both without too much difficulty. Unfortunately the weather and our plans didn't allow us to have a BBQ, but maybe next time! Steve & Willow send you Information Packs about the property and the local area. So if you are new to the area, and without a local guide it would be really helpful. I would recommend this property/host to anyone staying in the area.
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Gail

June 2026

After a hectic few months I needed some me time. This home was just right. All one floor (I don't do well with steps) and the perfect amount of space. It's on a dead end street that ends at the lake so it was nice and peaceful. I enjoyed sitting on the front porch and watching the lake. Host was very responsive with the few questions I had. I would stay here again.
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Jamie

April 2026

This is a cute quaint little house near the lake. We specifically picked it for its location and the hot tub. It’s centrally located to lots of things to do, we visited medieval times and The Volo museum. Next time we plan to hike and do the nature side of things in the area. The house was very clean and as we expected. We took a quick 2 day trip so this location worked well for 3 of us. There was an instruction manual that was helpful regarding the house and the area when we arrived. We were also greeted by a note and a drink which was thoughtful and not usually done by hosts!

Where you’ll be

Fox Lake, Illinois 60020, United States

Fox Lake, Illinois, United States
42.3948426-88.1684212
Timezone: America/Chicago

Things to know

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days before check-in. No refund after that.

Property rules

Pets not allowed

No smoking - fees will apply

Events not allowed

Safety & security

Check-in after 4:00 pm

Check-out before 11:00 am

6 guests maximum

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