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Pistakee Marina Boat House

Fox Lake vacation home with kitchen

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Coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils
TV
Beach
Marina
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Fox Lake, IL
  • Place, Jet Funn
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Volo Auto Museum
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Chain 'O Lakes State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive)
    ‪43 min drive‬

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About the area

Fox Lake

On lake.Stay at this Fox Lake vacation home and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Jet Funn and 6 miles (10 km) of Volo Bog State Natural Area. Volo Auto Museum and Chain 'O Lakes State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Jet Funn - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Volo Auto Museum - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Chain 'O Lakes State Park - 9 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Petersen Park Beach - 15 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Six Flags Great America - 24 min drive - 29.4 km

Getting around

  • Fox Lake Station - 3 min drive
  • Kenosha, WI (ENW-Kenosha Regional) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Antioch Pizza Shop - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dwight House Pub - ‬19 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.

Pistakee Marina Boat House

Come enjoy a relaxing getaway in this charming two bedroom home. The home has been recently refreshed and includes everything you need to enjoy some quality time with loved ones.

The property is located next to the Pistakee Marina and has convenient access to the lake. Be sure to ask about our exclusive pontoon rentals.

We have two large pavilions and multiple grilling areas to share with the marina guests! There are two fire pits, bags sets, and hammocks. The communal guest barn is filled with seating, TV, air conditioning, vending machines and ice machine

We have a pontoon boat available for you to rent at an additional charge! Message me for more details regarding pricing and availability!
No parties or events allowed.
No smoking allowed.
No pets allowed. (Unless approved by the owner)
Suitable for toddlers and children under 12.
No unregistered guests allowed.
Please don’t eat or drink in the bedrooms.
Please respect the noise curfew.
Please turn off the AC when you go out.
Please respect check-in and check-out times.
Please take extra care of your keys. Lost keys incur a replacement fee.
Please take care of the furnishings. You have to pay for damages that exceed the security deposit.
Please don’t rearrange the furniture.
Please do your dishes.
Please take the trash out before you leave.
No illegal substances allowed on the premises.
No smoking or vaping in the house. A $250 fine will be issued for smoking in the house
**Please note the property shares a space with the marina, its guests and a large parking lot.

***This property is located next to Famous Freddie's Restaurant and Bar. There is potential for loud noise FYI

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

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)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
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 are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 6
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 6. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Reviews

Pistakee Marina Boat House Reviews

7.2

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 5 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Paul H.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Fraud

The listing picture wasn't even close. Front yard was part of marina with boat trailers and cars. House was filthy and in disrepair. Bedroom mattress was wrapped in moving plastic. It caved in through the bedspring when you sat on it. Carpet was so dirty and moldy that when you walked out of the bedroom, your shoes would stick. Not much furniture and furniture that was there was curb pick up quality. Dishes and appliances were dirty. TV in bedroom was on the floor in the closet. Refrigerator was dented and dirty. Mouse trap on the floor of the living room and ants on the kitchen counter. Living room outlet did not work. We had a 9 night reservation and left after the first night. Listing agent responded quickly and denied this was his listing and wished us luck. We would like to get our money back but owner has not responded to our text.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Alicia S.

Not worth the $

Upon arrival we were disappointed. The parking area was full of construction equipment. House looked unkept. Spiderwebs and bugs were all over porch. Walking in, it smelled like cigarette smoke. It was clean enough. Beds slept terrible. Master bathroom was nice. The kitchen door to the garage had a doggie door but no door covering. Seemed like a good way to get critters, but we never did see any in our two night stay. We were excited to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jennifer c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend stay

We brought our boat to the chain o lakes with family. This house was perfect for us. We were able to use the fire pit and gas grill. The house was on the water so we were able to have access to the boat the entire stay. There is a restaurant next door to the house as well. Very quiet neighborhood too. Will stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianne Q., lincoln

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun Place!

We had a fun time! Enjoyed the back deck looking at the water. Famous Freddie's next door was a nice place to hang out and it wasn't loud or annoying on Friday or Saturday night. Nice, quiet neighborhood. Will definitely try to rent again when in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald C., Shelbyville

Liked: Cleanliness

The start of something beautiful.

Came with the grandkids to visit Volo from south Indiana, short stay. Exactly what we needed, no more no less. Kids enjoyed and so did the adults. Would definitely stay again if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023