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6 bd Country Estate on 28 Acres near Lk Geneva w/ Ponds, Trails, Fenced Dog-park
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 207000 sq ft
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
7 bedrooms (sleeps 20)
1st Floor
1 Queen Bed
2nd Master Bedroom 2nd Floor
1 Queen Bed
Basement huge bedroom
2 Queen Beds
Bedroom 7 Loft
1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
Common area walk out basement recreation area with bar
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
Loft
1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
Master Bedroom on 2nd Floor
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Secret Room off Master Bedroom through mirrored closet
1 King Bed
4 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 4
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
6 bd Country Estate on 28 Acres near Lk Geneva w/ Ponds, Trails, Fenced Dog-park
This newly renovated, 7,000 sf Tudor country estate is in Marengo near Woodstock and Harvard, and is only 35 minutes from Lake Geneva. It’s an outdoor paradise with lots to do, and the sprawling house with its charming blend of vintage and log cabin decor offers 6 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 10 beds altogether (2 Kings, 4 Queens, 1 full, 1 twin, 1 single Murphy bed and 1 double sofa bed) and sits on 28 partially wooded acres with 2 aerated ponds, one stocked with fish, 2 kayaks and a 4 seat paddle boat, 15 acres of wooded hiking trails, huge grassy areas for picnics, baseball and other sports, 3 electric bikes and a golf cart. Behind the house is a 1 acre, fenced-in dog park/woods. 2 huge master bedrooms on the second floor both have balconies and attached bathrooms which boast Jacuzzis and separate showers. There is a bedroom with a log cabin Queen bed and attached full bath on the main floor for those who don’t like stairs. Another full bath waits in the downstairs recreation area: a high ceiling walk out basement with a huge bar, 9 barstools and a large screen TV, a table and chairs, swivel chairs and a sofa couch with a TV projector and 10 foot screen, electric dart board and a huge bedroom with mirrored closets and 2 queen beds. Kids will love the full and twin log cabin beds situated in a 3rd floor loft with its own TV. In fact, each bedroom has a TV, as does one of the two 4 car garages (we subscribe to Dog TV) used as an enclosed dog recreation area with 5 dog beds and 2 large kennels, a/c and heat, a dog wash station and a doggie door leading out to an 6 x 12 ft enclosed dog relief area with yet another door leading out to the fenced in dog woods. We close this door at night. The updated, modern kitchen hosts all new appliances: an air fryer, a deep fryer, a bread machine, a blender, 2 toasters, a Breville espresso machine, a pressure cooker, a hot pot, 2 ovens, a 6 burner stove, a microwave and a long table that seats 10, as well as a butcher block island that seats three. Wrap around wooden decks in both the front and back yards lead onto 2 gazebos with dining tables. A third gazebo with a table and four chairs sits next to the big pond several hundred feet from the house, and the basement doors in the huge rec room lead out to a patio with two fire pits beneath a pergola overlooking the small pond. Patio furniture, a bbq grill, rocking chairs and benches adorn all the decks and patios in the Summer and Fall. A large firepit sits in the 4 acre backyard encircled by 6 adirondack chairs, end tables and 2 benches. The backyard gazebo has a fireplace, as does the living room and master bedroom. There is also an office with a computer, printer and a large round dining table. Yet another huge bedroom with a king sized bed on the 2nd floor has been made into an art studio with a wide assortment of art materials, paper, canvases, etc., for grown ups and children, easels, tables and chairs and benches, as well as a sitting area with couch and big screen TV. This room has two balconies. It leads down to the garage so it offers a private entrance and exit. From the garage you can also access the basement with a large laundry room, a washer and dryer, iron and ironing board and a steam wrinkle remover, along with a microwave oven and sink. Dogs are welcome so long as they remain in the dog garage, dog woods or outdoor areas. You can leave them for hours at a time in the enclosed dog quarters with access to the 2 acre outdoor dog park.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Art supplies in Secret rm. Use tarps if painting
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 4 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels, and store extra beds
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
This property accepts cash
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Long-term renters welcome
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
About the neighborhood
Marengo
Located in Marengo, this vacation home is in the city center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Emricson Park and H.U.M. Trailhead, while Woodstock Opera House and Illinois Railway Museum are cultural highlights. McHenry County Fairgrounds and Donley's Wild West Town are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Marengo, IL
What's nearby
- Mercyhealth Hospital and Medical Center-Harvard - 12 min drive - 12.2 km
- H.U.M. Trailhead - 16 min drive - 16.4 km
- Long Prairie Trail Trailhead - 18 min drive - 21.4 km
- Woodstock Square - 19 min drive - 20.3 km
- Geneva Lake - 25 min drive - 30.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 10 min drive
- Casey's - 10 min drive
- Culver's - 9 min drive
- Taco Bell - 10 min drive
- Burger King - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Amenities
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Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
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Verified
Jul 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent
William S.
Apr 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual company outing
William S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Mitch D.
Aug 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
Mitch D.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Kyler K.
Apr 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Kyler K.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Dan H.
Aug 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!
Dan H.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Chris V.
Jul 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Stay
Chris V.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Sam W.
Jun 12, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Reunion with old friends
Sam W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Aisling F.
Oct 21, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
1 night group stay
Aisling F.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent
James L.
Aug 8, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House for Big Group
James L.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Kevin O.
Jul 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property for a Fun Weekend
Kevin O.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Jody K.
Mar 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place
Jody K.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent
June K.
Aug 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2023 Family Vacation
June K.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Nilax
Oct 3, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nilax
Verified
10/10 Excellent
TIM G.
Apr 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
28 acres of beautiful property
TIM G.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Pamela A.
Aug 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kids had a great time
Pamela A.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jolyn S.
Oct 16, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for a large group!
Jolyn S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Bill H.
Aug 24, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Gathering
Bill H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good
Perry P.
Aug 4, 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Reunion
Perry P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Abin K.
Sep 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay!!
Abin K.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Rita T.
Jul 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family time together
Rita T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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2/10 Terrible
Sharon O.
Oct 30, 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very Unfortunate
Sharon O.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good
Natalie Z.
Nov 2, 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family + Country
Natalie Z.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Laura P.
Nov 25, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for the holidays!
Laura P.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Chelsea S.
Nov 13, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique Getaway
Chelsea S.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Charlie C.
Nov 7, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Charlie C.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
About the host
Hosted by Marcie
I breed Labrador Retrievers and have 5 of them! So if you rent the place, we'll all leave and you'll have a haven for your dogs while you are on vacation!
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