Enjoy great views on a no wake zone in Mchenry, IL, Great location for all boating and water entertainment! Fully equipped home! Close to downtown Mchenry restaurants & bars! Minutes away from the Channel Lakes, 1 hour away from Downtown Chicago! Private Beach 3 bedroom plus sofa sleeping bed and 3/1 baths ! Get ready to enjoy & relax!
Security cameras are located at the front entrance, behind the garage and backyard.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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No illegal substances or activities allowed on the premises.
Respect noise curfew 10pm- 7am
Important information
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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
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 deadlock
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 looking for area attractions can visit Volo Bog State Natural Area and Jet Funn. McHenry County Fairgrounds and Veterans Memorial Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
Volo Auto Museum - 9 min drive - 9.3 km
Getting around
McHenry Station - 3 min drive
Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 43 min drive
Restaurants
Culver's - 10 min walk
The Snuggery - 6 min walk
Windhill Pancake Parlor - 7 min walk
DC Cobb’s - 14 min walk
VFW Post 4600 - 8 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Waterfront River Getaway pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Waterfront River Getaway?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Waterfront River Getaway?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Waterfront River Getaway located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Moraine Hills State Park, McBark Dog Park and McHenry City Hall. McCullom Lake and Petersen Park Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km). McHenry Station is 24 minutes by foot.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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This was a perfect location and the property was clean and well-equipped, and the host is super-responsive. Would highly recommend this property for those looking for great waterfront that is close to amenities!
This property was perfect for pur group. We had two days of hanging out on the back patio and one day on the lake. The patio furniture is comfortable, the house was very clean and the kitchen was well stocked. We walked to the riverwalk 2 of the 3 days - fun music and fun shopping; the house is at a great location. The host was prompt in responding!
We stayed at this home May 29-June1. The house was very clean, had just enough of everything we needed and fit our purpose perfectly. Plenty of room to have several adults and 5 grandchildren over to celebrate my husbands bday. We enjoyed the nice deck out back and the pier where we tied floats for the grandaughters to enjoy. Plenty of space for every thing we wanted to do. Snuggery was right down the street. Best decision we have made to no longer get a hotel and just book this house. Communicating was great. They responded to any questions very quickly. We will be doing this again!
Booked last minute. Host was communicative and accommodating. We loved the location and the river was peaceful. The house was nicely renovated and clean!
Conveniently located near Chicago and especially the North shore. Clean, spacious and updated. Waterfront with great views of the sunset. A real getaway.
Very clean and beautiful property on the lake. Great location. Peaceful. Good restaurants near by. Highly recommend!
Vinay K.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
2/10 Terrible
Linda A.
9 Sept, 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Cleanliness was definitely an issue. We're not clean freaks by any means but the surfaces inside the house and out were filthy. Walking around inside turned our socks and bare feet black within minutes. Not gray. Not dusty. Black. We had toddlers in the house, it was disgusting. We were never able to get out on the dock either, what looked so beautiful and inviting in the picture was instead loaded with bird poop. Not just a few droppings, but layers of it from end to end making it impossible to sit, stroll or fish on. It was a shame, because the view was genuinely lovely—but the mess made it impossible to enjoy. I contacted the owner afterwards and told her about this, her only reply was that I should've contacted her during our stay. I probably should have spoken up sooner, but that's not the point. When someone pays a high price to rent your house on VRBO, you should, at the very least, own the responsibility of cleaning it and not tell the people who paid you for that house it was their responsibility to contact you during their stay to tell you to do that. You knew we were coming, clean the house. Her response, shifting the blame on me for not telling her that her house was dirty, made this all worse for us. We will not be returning.
We had a great time reuniting with family. Beautiful libation on the river and close to where we needed to be. Host responded so quickly to calls and questions. Great experience.
We have been coming up here annually for a few years now with our group of friends to boat the chain and enjoy it more and more every time. The house was perfect for 3 adult couples and the location in regards to the river and the chain was perfect. Loved every minute of this trip
Everything was as expected. Plenty of room for the 6 adults that stayed. Patio overlooking river was very nice - could see sunset! Kitchen had everything we needed! Enough restaurants to choose from for eating out and Volo Auto Museum is a must-see!
What a great location for a get-together with friends? Although it was pouring rain two of the three days the inside never felt cramped for three adults. Outfitted with a pool table and foosball table, not to mention the latest and greatest in the kitchen and bathrooms, this is a great getaway location or short-term hideaway.
The host was communicative and easy to work with. Outstanding ratings, all around.
This property was perfect for our group of 7. Close to everything we needed. I would not hesitate to rent again. Bonus its right by my favorite bakery 😍 (Riverside bakery) The pool table was a nice way to pass time when we were at the house. When we are in town to visit family in the future this will be my first place to check for vacancy!
Was attending grandsons Navy Graduation. Very happy with the home.
It has.a beautiful view. Weather alerts for a tornado started going off. I noticed there was a storm door. I enjoyed my stay.. I would recommend this place. It is beautiful!!