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Sunset Cottage on Lake Pistakee

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Lake
Exterior
Interior
Smart TV, DVD player
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Sunset Cottage on Lake Pistakee

Escape to the beauty of the Chain O'Lakes to spend the weekend or a lengthy stay on the shores of Lake Pistakee. Enjoy our lakefront (west facing) cottage with enough beds to sleep 6. Our home is the perfect getaway to enjoy everything from fishing & water sports to dining and nightlife and even snowmobiling and skiing in the winter. Or maybe its for no reason at all except to simply relax lakeside and relish the breathtaking views.

Our home is located at the end of a secluded drive with parking for 2 vehicles. Unit 2 is located down the hill and is closest to the lakefront. There is an outdoor deck with a gas grill, 2 tables and chairs for 8, perfect for entertaining and dining. There is a private fire pit in the grass area, near the lake.

The kitchen is supplied with all the essentials...pots, pans, plates, bowls, cups, silverware, blender, coffee maker, microwave, fridge, stove and dishwasher. Oil, salt and pepper are provided. The kitchen also has table seating for 6 and a small stand up counter area.

The living room has a 60" TV with cable and DVD player, along with sleeper sofa, 2 chairs and a gorgeous west view of the lake.

The 2 bedrooms have their own TV and a Sony Streaming Blu-Ray/DVD players with WiFi for streaming other entertainment platforms. Each are equipped with a queen bed, dresser and closet space.

The bathroom has a shower.

A washer and dryer are located in the basement and available for use as needed. There is a Pack n Play crib and a queen air mattress.

There is free wifi/internet available for your visit and parking available for 2 or more cars, boat/snowmobile trailer and 1 complimentary boat slip, if needed.

Property manager

Jessica Hoffmann

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 1

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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
Note from host: Pack n Play, Insert Mattress & Linens Provided

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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

Property is also known as

Sunset Cottage Pistakee Lake House Fox Lake
Sunset Cottage Pistakee Lake Fox Lake
Sunset Cottage Pistakee Fox
Sunset On Pistakee Fox
Sunset Cottage on Pistakee Lake Fox Lake
Sunset Cottage on Pistakee Lake Private vacation home
Sunset Cottage on Pistakee Lake Private vacation home Fox Lake

About the area

Map
Fox Lake, IL

What's nearby

  • Jet Funn - 3 min drive
  • Volo Auto Museum - 8 min drive
  • Chain 'O Lakes State Park - 9 min drive
  • Gurnee Mills - 23 min drive
  • Six Flags Great America - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Fox Lake Station - 3 min drive
  • Kenosha, WI (ENW-Kenosha Regional) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Antioch Pizza Shop - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunset Cottage on Lake Pistakee pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunset Cottage on Lake Pistakee?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunset Cottage on Lake Pistakee?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sunset Cottage on Lake Pistakee located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Jet Funn and within 6 miles (10 km) of Volo Bog State Natural Area and Volo Auto Museum. Chain 'O Lakes State Park and Spring Grove Fen Nature Preserve are also within 6 miles (10 km). Fox Lake Station is 25 minutes by foot.

Sunset Cottage on Lake Pistakee Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 67 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Wedding/Reunion
We came to town for a family wedding and this provided the perfect place to spend time with family the next day. We all had fun playing in the large yard, fishing and sitting by the fire pit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Maggie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Overall, this is a great place! The check-in process was super easy, the owner is fantastic and very easy to communicate with, very friendly and the property is as it was described! Very neat and clean - had all the amenities we needed! Really nice house!!! It wasn’t a great fit for us though: we had our boat and arrived too late to launch it on day 1, so we were told parking at the top of the drive would be fine. And it technically was, trouble was it was blocked in by so many cars the next morning, it took us over an hour to wiggle it out. Lost a lot of fishing time. The bar/restaurant next door was VERY loud on Friday night. keeping everyone awake loud, but Saturday it was just noisy - no biggie - so it may have been a special thing the Friday night - don’t know for sure. The place is great though! It really is - we just wouldn’t bring our boat here again unless we can get there early enough to get it into the water when we first get there. And would bring earplugs on a Friday night for everyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to home but a wonderful get a way
Great location close to where we were going. Nice views all the comforts of home. Thank you we will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tomasz N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank You
everything was fine but 2 fishing rods, a chair and a fishing net were stolen
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dominique P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
LOUD party place next door, and other deceptions
The pictures and description online make no mention of the restaurant/bar next door, that played very loud music until 3am the Friday night of our arrival. 6 people in their 20's, patrons of the establishment called Famous Freddies, were drinking and yelling next to our parked car, which was 10 feet away from my bedroom window, at 1am. Next morning the property manager Jessica informed that yes, but they are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. We were there for 1 week, so that was little relief. I also asked her prior to our arrival if the quality of the lake water was high enough to make it safe to swim in the lake. Her response was "many poeple do it". The lake water was a thick green pea soup texture and rotten smell, loaded with large geese excrements floating around. A dozen of these large and loud geese stayed in the lawn area between the house and the lake, permanently, making it impossible to enjoy the outside of the property. The saucepans provided in the kitchen were dirty and rusted. This place is only good for teenagers wanting to party with the people next door. It ruined our vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ziad A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Proposal
I have rented this property to propose to my girlfriend. The host Jessica was super welcoming, I talked to her about decorations and the stuff that I want to set up and she completely fine with it, and made it easy for me for the entire process and stay. The place looks dreamy and my proposal was perfect, I couldn't be anymore happier about. The property itself is so amazing, beautiful, quite, by the water, and you have tons of spaces to be at in the property. The views are absolutely amazing, and there's a nice restaurant right next door, and not to mention that the owner will recommend the places that you can go to. At the end the whole experience was 10/10 and I would highly recommend this property and the host will make your stay easy and memorable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cottage
Cozy lakeside property that has everything you need. Our family enjoyed the deck, fishing off the dock, playing bags and especially the fire pit down by the water!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing cottage
Great cottage .Great for fishing with dock to tie a boat. Nice fire pit. Might not be the place for small children or quiet with bar and music right next door .Nice porch and view of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Close to where we wanted to be for a family gathering. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn A., St. Louis, MO

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake property
Enjoyed iur stay here. Property was nice and right on the lake. Jessica was very nice and gave us suggestions for places to eat. All were very good. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful scenery
The lake view is awesome and although it is really close to a main road you can't tell.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

pamela w.

Fun stay
This is the second time I have stayed here, I love the location and the view!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julius J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Great location, easy access on and off the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view of the lake!
We enjoyed our stay at this lakefront house, especially our morning coffee out on the deck looking at the lake. The house was located not far from restaurants and other small towns. Jessica was very helpful with giving us suggestions of things to do, restaurants in the area, and helped with connecting the television. We definitely are thinking of staying again and perhaps renting the other three houses with family and friends next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved it.
Great time. Owner very communicative and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Perfect for a weekend getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Quiet during the week very peaceful
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meagan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
My college bestie and I have started doing a short girls weekend and this area is the half point for both of us. We had a great time at this place. The lawn area is shared with 3 other cabins that I believe the owners own as well. Not a huge problem for us at all. There are two fire pits that you are able to use. It rained all day that we were there, but we watched a few movies in the morning and then the tv didn’t want to work any more, so we went out to explore. We traveled to Antioch and the Lake Geneva both are very cute towns with great shops!! If you enjoy shopping check those out. The bar next door on Friday nights has a band playing until 8 and then the dance club. It wasn’t that bad or loud, but bring an extra fan or ear plugs if you think you need them. Overall, we would suggest this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Coreen M., Golden

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming, Inviting, Comfy Home
This was our first time staying in someone's home. We have always used hotels. I was a bit nervous. But Jessica, our VRBO host was amazing and put me at ease. The home was roomy, clean, comfy, well appointed with furniture and kitchen supplies. Best of all, the house was right on the lake front. We woke to beautiful mornings with the fog lifting as the days warmed. We will use VRBO for future travel. This was a real pleasure. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view!
Great view, owner very accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kurt S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for Chain fishing.
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Julie Kay D., New Smyrna Beach

Liked: Cleanliness
Lakefront home base
Stayed at Fox Lake cottage to attend a local wedding. House met our needs. Beautiful view of the lake. Appreciated touches like full length mirror and board games. Restaurant next door is a bit loud at night but we were there Friday and Saturday.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very pleasant weekend.
We enjoyed our stay very much. Property was well equipped and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fox Lake beauty
Beautiful view of the lake. Property was updated & very clean. Enjoyed the food @ the host’s restaurant down the hill. Jessica was accommodating and receptive when I reached out to her during my stay. Truly lovely property. Will recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021