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McHenry Fall & Winter Retreat w/ Fire Pit

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A patio with wicker furniture overlooking a lake, a dock, and boats.
A boat docked at a pier with a grassy area and a row of houses in the background.
A two-story brick house with a patio area featuring outdoor furniture.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a fireplace, and large windows.
A living room with a grey sofa, a fireplace, and a flat-screen TV mounted above it.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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McHenry, IL
  • Place, Moraine Hills State Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Volo Auto Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Naval Base Great Lakes
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 2 King Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Garden

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About the area

McHenry

Located in McHenry, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Regal Crystal Lake Showplace and Hunter Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Moraine Hills State Park and Glacial Park Conservation Area. Volo Bog State Natural Area and Corn Maze are also worth visiting. With kayaking and power boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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McHenry, IL

What's nearby

  • Moraine Hills State Park - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Volo Auto Museum - 6 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Six Flags Great America - 29 min drive - 38.2 km
  • Gurnee Mills - 29 min drive - 38.1 km
  • Naval Base Great Lakes - 34 min drive - 40.5 km

Getting around

  • McHenry Station - 6 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Chocolate Factory - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chick-Fil-A® - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is McHenry Fall & Winter Retreat w/ Fire Pit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at McHenry Fall & Winter Retreat w/ Fire Pit?

As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at McHenry Fall & Winter Retreat w/ Fire Pit on 2 Nov 2026 start from £717, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at McHenry Fall & Winter Retreat w/ Fire Pit?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at McHenry Fall & Winter Retreat w/ Fire Pit?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at McHenry Fall & Winter Retreat w/ Fire Pit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is McHenry Fall & Winter Retreat w/ Fire Pit located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Moraine Hills State Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of McBark Dog Park and McHenry Shores Beach Park. McHenry City Hall and McCullom Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km). McHenry Station is 29 minutes by foot.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

7.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great rental located right on the fox river. The house has been updated and has everything you need for your stay. The host was friendly and quickly fixed one of the things that we found was broken. I would stay here again and it was a great location to see the 4th of July fireworks. It was a very hot weekend but the window AC units kept the place cool. The kids in our group loved to see all the wildlife along the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good stay overall. Nice location in the river. Window AC units. Some windows had no screens, so couldn’t open. One half bath is in the bunk room, and one is in the laundry room.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
The place is quite spacious and has plenty of beds and bathrooms. Bedrooms were nice and spacious, all of them had TV's and storage room. The fishing is pretty good; they had two kayaks in the garage and some floatation tubes. There were a descent amount of pots and pans, but not any serving dishes or food containers. The property had three separate doors; two of them were keyless entry with a door code. We only received one of the codes to the back door, not the front door, and that code only worked once and stopped working after that, so we had to make sure that someone was always in the house so that we didn't get locked out. We never received the codes to the front door or the garage door. In fact, the host did not reach out to me upon check-in time, not once during the entire stay. The grill had two non-functional burners, AC unit in 1st bedroom didn't work, Screen door leaked water when it rained, dock is pretty wobbly. There were no extra blankets, no broom or mop, and no hand towels. The trash was nearly full still from the previous residence, and the shampoo and conditioner dispensers were almost empty. The potable water tastes awful and the water/ice dispenser on the fridge is not hooked up. Some of the door handles inside were loose, and the smart light/fan in the large bathroom did not have a wall switch or a remote and couldn't be used.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Our stay began with not being able to get into the house. The code worked but the door knob was locked. When I called the number for Evolve, a gentleman answered “Hello”. I asked if this was Evolve and he said depends who is asking. Not good. Later that day I had questions. He had told me to text. It took 2 days to get a response and it read “ oh I just saw this”. Communication is all important when your guests spend good money for a stay. If you are a family with children I would not recommend. There is no beach to easily get into the water. There was a ladder but it was a house ladder leaning against the cement retaining wall upside down with slime. My girls, ages 20-30 only went in once and they used the life jackets because the boats come around a bend heading to the lakes and they are moving fast before they hit the no wake zone. Resulting waves are big. No littles, then the space outside is enjoyable. Inside, the house is nice. For the kitchen there is silverware, pots and pans, coffeemaker but little else. Not even salt and pepper. The icemaker and water in door of refrigerator do not work. Accuracy-the WiFi network and password were different from the email I received and the information in the house. Again, small things overlooked. positive side, despite there not being central air, there were window air conditioners in every room and during our stay, temps were in the 90s plus humid. The house was nicely cooled.
View from outside seating area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2025
Hi Beth, we’re glad to hear the home stayed cool and comfortable during those hot, humid days, especially with the window A/C units in every room! We followed up with the homeowner after reading your review, and they would like to share the following:- Apologies for the inconvenience at check-in. The second door is provided for situations like this, to ensure guests can still access the home quickly and safely.- While the WiFi details in your welcome message are accurate, we’re sorry for any confusion, and happy to hear you were able to get connected after we spoke.- We used to offer spices as part of the kitchen setup, but to maintain a reliable and consistent inventory for all guests, we’ve since removed them.We appreciate you sharing your experience. It helps us continue to provide the 5-star stays we’re known for!
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