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Beautiful Fox River Waterfront House Getaway

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Dining
Smart TV, fireplace, video library, stereo
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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McHenry, IL
  • Place, Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Petersen Park Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Volo Auto Museum
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

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About the area

McHenry

Located in McHenry, this vacation home is on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of McBark Dog Park and McHenry City Hall. .This vacation home is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from McCullom Lake and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Petersen Park Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Moraine Hills State Park - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • McHenry Shores Beach Park - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Petersen Park Beach - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Volo Auto Museum - 11 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • McHenry Station - 4 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Snuggery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Windhill Pancake Parlor - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Buddyz Pizzeria - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful Fox River Waterfront House Getaway

Come relax and unwind on the beautiful Fox River! Only 1 hour and 15 minutes from Chicago, this home boasts luxury amenities and a resort-like feel that will make you want to extend your stay! Our solar powered Riverfront home includes private water access and beautiful views. Lounge away in the backyard with a built in fire-pit and patio seating. A screened in porch dining area is perfect to enjoy meals and relax. This home is a perfect getaway for friends and families looking for an escape!

This all-white modern ranch home offers a relaxing airy aesthetic. Features include a restaurant style ice machine, beverage fridge, automatic tub filler, screened in porch, outdoor patio area, water toys, gas grill, speaker system, and more! You'll love spending time watching the boats pass by on the beautiful Fox River.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

Beautiful Fox River Waterfront House Getaway Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a wonderful property! Far and away the best waterfront rental we've ever experienced. The hosts thought of every little detail in thinking about the renters' experience. We will definitely be back and are so grateful for this amazing property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony G.

Liked: Cleanliness
If I could give this house more stars I would. Absolutely amazing! The cleanest VRBO I have ever stayed in. Great location, close to downtown McHenry. Sitting in the yard and watching all the boats go by was great. The hosts made sure that you have everything you need and then some. They really take pride in this home and it shows. The pictures do not do it justice! We will be booking again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Guys weekend

Nicely updated property. Clean. Modern. Efficient. Relaxing. A terrific place to stay if in McHenry. Everything, literally was spot on. I highly recommend this location. I will stay there again if back in that area again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect weekend get away

The house was amazing! They have everything you need even down to the details! This is such a nice summer house that I’d highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

My family and I came out from Texas for a vacation and stayed at this river house. It was an amazing experience. The house was so thought out and was better than I could have imagined. The pictures were great, but it was even better in person. It was so clean and well-maintained. Every detail was beautiful, including all the decorations. My family and I had the best week and we couldn’t have dreamed of a better home to spend our vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Horse show weekend in Woodstock

I stayed with three teenage girls for weekend to attend a horse show in nearby Woodstock- an easy 23 minute drive that was well worth it. The house feels more like a hotel with everything immaculate, up to date. Nice details like Murphy bed instead of fold out couch made it even more comfortable.Quiet street and nice view with patio furniture to enjoy it. We’d stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful!!

We had an amazing time! The amenities in this home are so thoughtfully done. The property is well kept and the location is perfect. The hosts were very responsive, every detail is laid out in a great house manual too. My husband enjoyed paddle boarding every morning, the kids fished off of the dock and swam daily. The river can be really busy but this little spot didn’t feel as chaotic as some places. We’ve only been gone for a few hours and the kids are already asking to go back. We are hoping to make it a yearly stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic!

As advertised! Fantastic river property. Very contemporary, beautifully designed, warm and welcoming. We truly enjoyed our stay and hope the property is available again next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!

This property exceeded my expectations! Coolest kitchen and bathrooms ever! Every room offered comfort and class. My fave was the screened porch- we had storms at night and it was just amazing to sit and enjoy the storms. I’d stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather J.

Liked: Cleanliness

50th bday celebration

The house was beautiful. The location is amazing. One of the best vacations of my life. We are already planning a return next year. The host s provided everything you could possibly need. Thank you for a wonderful weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Duncan C., Saint Louis, MO

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Weekend Getaway

This place is wonderful and we'd stay again in a heartbeat. The screened in porch overlooking the water and the kitchen were our favorite rooms in the house. We were able to make and share several family meals together and the entire experience was extremely relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leigh Anne C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful property by the river!

We truly enjoyed our stay at this property!! It has everything you could need. The kitchen is fully stocked with all the tools you need to cook, bake and grill! This is definitely one of the best stocked kitchens we have had. The decor is welcoming and furniture is extremely comfy. We spent a lot of time outdoors and enjoyed the fishing pier, water toys and fire pit. One afternoon we drove a little north and rented a pontoon for half a day and cruised the chain-o-lakes. It’s only a little over an hour drive to Chicago which was nice since we caught a Cubs game on our way back home. We would stay here again and for sure recommend it! Thank you so much for opening your home to us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent!

This river cottage is an excellent getaway from our day to day busy life. The cottage was better than the photos. It was extraordinarily clean, upscale, fully stocked, full of amenities, easy check in/ check out, and the owners were very friendly and easy to communicate with before and during our visit. The neighborhood is cozy and friendly. The house is right on the water and the yard is fenced and private. They have a shed with water toys to enjoy on the water. We grilled dinner, sat by the fire, and enjoyed the peaceful scenery of the water. One of my favorite times of the day was having breakfast in the screened in porch watching and listening to water. Nearby, there is plenty of activities such as boating, jet ski, horseback, and golfing. We had lots of options to stay as busy or as quiet as we wanted our time to be. We were pleasantly surprised and would definitely consider going back again! 5 stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Getaway from the Hustle and Bustle

This property offers everything! We couldn’t believe how close this place is to Chicago while still affording my friends and I the perfect weekend getaway from the fast-paced city life. Sav’s property offered just that plus more. This was the right place for us to just relax, de-stress, and bond more. We spent most of our weekend cooking in the spacious kitchen with top-notch appliances. Normally, I’d be so intimidated trying to figure out where everything was but Sav had everything conveniently labeled, thank the heavens. The huge kitchen island provided us with the needed space to cook while sipping wine and catching up. After which, it was an easy transition to the dining area where the conversation naturally flowed. The bar area was perfect for stocking up beverages and strategically placed to quench our thirst as needed. The den/larger living room was spacious and so comfy. The leather couches were perfect for an impromptu game night or watching a movie with the Fox River in full view. My friends and I had never slept better. Two rooms are available and a murphy bed in the smaller living room if a third set up is necessary. The bathrooms were super clean and well stocked. The whole place was really a whole aesthetic vibe and we all felt like we were in a luxury villa. We didn’t get a chance to spend a lot of time out since it was still cold, but would love to be back during the summer time to lounge and sun bathe by the river and swim in the water. The screened in porch and second dining area would be perfect for summer lunches and bbq. We’ll surely be back! Thanks Sav for the hospitality and for sharing your property with us. We loved every single moment of it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing riverside stay

Our stay here was great. We spent a lot of our visit relaxing in the comfy TV room, which has a great view onto the river, since it was cold out. The kitchen had all the amenities we needed to prepare our own meals, although there was also access to several delivery/take out options nearby. We look forward to booking another stay in the summer when we can take advantage of the fire pit, outdoor furniture, and river access. Good communication with host.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023