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Pet Friendly ($50) 2b/1b Cottage with large yard just off the lake!

Lakefront cottage in Wonder Lake with a water park

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Your home away from home
Exterior
Back yard
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4800 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Wonder Lake, IL
  • Place, Petersen Park Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Woodstock Square
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Volo Auto Museum
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Pet Friendly ($50) 2b/1b Cottage with large yard just off the lake!

This clean & cozy little home is just waiting for you to enter for a long weekend or extended stay. Located in a quiet neighborhood just up the road from Wonder Lake. Fully stocked home, Walk to convenience and general store. Firepit in temporary fenced back yard for your pet to wander. Please check "Traveling With Pet" if you are bringing your pet(s) as well as correct number of guests. Required by insurance so please comply.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Please pick up after you pet and follow leash law.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Trash pick up is early Monday morning.
Please send me a text when you actually depart so that I can alert the cleaning staff. 815-814-8414
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please be respectful of the home and it's contents.If something isn't working properly or broken, let us know immediately. Please water outside plants
Please do NOT bleach any of my linens or towels. Use only vinegar for softener when washing towels.
Non-resident guests may obtain a boating guest pass that is valid for 72 hours ONLY! The cost is $50. Current registration required.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Wonder Lake

Located in Wonder Lake, this cottage is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Glacial Park Conservation Area and Moraine Hills State Park, while Powers-Walker Historical Homestead and Woodstock Opera House are cultural highlights. Veterans Memorial Park and McHenry County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Wonder Lake, IL

What's nearby

  • McCullom Lake - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Petersen Park Beach - 9 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Woodstock Square - 14 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Volo Auto Museum - 18 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Chain 'O Lakes State Park - 19 min drive - 22.1 km

Getting around

  • McHenry Station - 12 min drive
  • Kenosha, WI (ENW-Kenosha Regional) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪TRIO - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rusty Nail - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet Friendly ($50) 2b/1b Cottage with large yard just off the lake! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Pet Friendly ($50) 2b/1b Cottage with large yard just off the lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet Friendly ($50) 2b/1b Cottage with large yard just off the lake!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pet Friendly ($50) 2b/1b Cottage with large yard just off the lake! located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Glacial Park Conservation Area and within 6 miles (10 km) of McCullom Lake and Powers-Walker Historical Homestead. Petersen Park Beach and Lost Valley Visitor Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aileen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I loved my stay! The house was clean and well stocked. I loved the coffee options- pour over, French press, pods. The yard is super cute and big. A nice place to relax. The neighborhood was quiet and I felt safe. The beach area looked fun but I didn't have time to explore that on this trip. Next time! The owner was great with communication and responded quickly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unannounced visits

Visitations to residence occurred when we left the property. No communication was made of this occurring.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lori R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The outside areas around the cottage are adorable! Very inviting and cute vibe from the start. We walked in and each said “I love it!” SUPER clean. The little goodies just for us and all the little thoughtful touches were so sweet. Plenty of backyard grass for our two dogs. It was obvious the space was very pet-friendly. Wanda thought of everything, and our communication with her was perfect - caring and informative without being invasive. The neighborhood around the cottage is very quiet and we all felt extremely safe. We absolutely loved the nearby little town of Woodstock - strongly encourage a visit there! We all slept great - very comfortable beds and pillows. Plenty of blankets. I wish we could have stayed longer. Overall a wonderful experience in a very happy, cozy, cute, and comfortable environment. We have no complaints at all and definitely recommend a stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I enjoyed my stay at Wanda's cottage. The house was clean and comfortable. Wanda was quick to respond if I had questions and checked in during my stay to make sure everything was going well.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location of the property was just down the street from the lake and beach in a neighborhood where you could walk and run with views of the lake. It was a great setting. The house was clean and well furnished. It was perfect for my wife and I along with our dog. We will certainly rent again when we come to town! Wonderful property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rudy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I felt very comfortable in this Cottage. Just about everything you need is provided. She’s very thoughtful to leave baskets so in case you forgot something there’s always something there like personal items, to use. Would definitely stay at this place again. The backyard was set up with a nice seating arrangement and a fire pit and grilling was there if you wish to do it. The nighttime lighting was very nice with solar lights.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well Appointed & Dog Friendly

This was a great spot to spend the night with our 2 Golden Retrievers. The house had everything you would find at your own home.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming and welcoming cottage

A pleasant and welcoming vibe near the lake. Very clean. Lots of special touches. Caring and attentive host. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Wanda Gatsis

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Born & raised in upstate NY, lived in Montana & Utah for serval years. We also have a home in Florida that I spend a great deal of time at these quieting days. My husband, George & I settled here for great jobs. We raised 2 boys and fostered 2. I could live outdoors all the time on the beach or working in the yard. I have always enjoyed making others feel good and comfortable and go out of y way to do just that.

Why they chose this property

This quiet old neighborhood was more of a fishing, vacation cottage area for the Chicago area. We've lived here over 30 years and I just fell in love with this peaceful little home on a double lot not far from our eldest son's home.

What makes this property unique

This is just a simple, adorable and affordable place to stay at.

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