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#2 The Bluff House @ The Cottages on Petite Lake

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New hot tub overlooking the lake!
The front of the house.
The side of the house which is where the main entrance is.
The backyard has a deck built into the bluff. Makes for exceptional views!
The yard is fully fenced but can be conjoined with the house next door if they are rented together.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Antioch, IL
  • Place, Bluff Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Antioch
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Chain 'O Lakes State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3/Loft Upstairs

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 4/Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 5/Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spa Room

Bathtub · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

#2 The Bluff House @ The Cottages on Petite Lake

This house on the bluff is full of cottage charm and is just steps away from the lake and beach! With a charming three seasons porch that has floor-to-ceiling windows, you have sweeping views of our gorgeous Petite Lake for morning coffee or an afternoon of relaxing. After a long day on the lake, head back to the cottage and end the night with a steam shower or hop in the hot tub overlooking the lake. The yard is fully fenced.

With five bedrooms*, two bathrooms, one spa room and a gorgeous sunroom that overlooks the lake, you will not be disappointed with the spectacular views and amenities. The large kitchen, island and dining room overlook the lake and have plenty of space for all.

Free paddle boards, kayaks, canoes, floating picnic table, water volleyball and floats are down on the beach, which is a short walk down a flight of stairs. They're available on a first come, first serve basis. The large rooftop deck, piers, beach, tree library, and herb garden for free for all guests, too!

We have a high-performance tritoon boat available for rental as well. Reach out for pricing and information, or visit our website: TheCottagesOnPetiteLake.com/boat-rentals.

THINGS TO NOTE:

*Please pay close attention to the sleeping arrangements as two bedrooms have sleeper sofas or can just be used as living room spaces.

*We are in nature. Expect spiders, webs, ants, bees, mosquitoes or other usual lake house critters. You'll see lots of chipmunks, squirrels and bunnies around and wake up to the birds chirping, too!

*We aim to make the property more affordable for single families which is reflected in the base price. Extra guest fees may apply.

*The beach is accessed by a large set of outdoor stairs- about 35. See photos for reference.

*There are security cameras on the parking lot, beach and piers for safety and rental boat purposes. No cameras are on/in any of the rental units or outdoor yard spaces.

*The pier is made up of floating docks and can be wobbly when the lake is busy. The lake is very busy on the weekends and more calm on weekdays.

*This is a pet friendly unit with a fully fenced yard. Pet fee is $50/per pet. Maximum of two pets.

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About the area

Antioch

Located in Antioch, this cottage is on the beach. Volo Auto Museum and Lake County Discovery Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Six Flags Great America and Jet Funn. Trevor Creek Park and Volo Bog State Natural Area are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Antioch, IL

What's nearby

  • Bluff Lake - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Lake Tranquility - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Lake Antioch - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Loon Lake - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Chain 'O Lakes State Park - 8 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Antioch Station - 11 min drive
  • Kenosha, WI (ENW-Kenosha Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Roost 59 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Corner Crossing - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fairmont Shores - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kross Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Choppers - ‬13 min drive

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 8 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chantel A.

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

Great ambience

It was a delightful stay. The amenities and location were great, and hosts were very responsive to communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashton G.

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

Winter ski getaway

Great cottage in a great spot. Perfect for our first time taking the kids skiing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Nichole W.

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

Super cute location!

We loved staying here! I wish we could have stayed longer than a weekend. We had two (small) issues. The pull out bed in one of the bedrooms was kind of falling apart (sunken in
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B.

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

Such a perfect Summer weekend getaway!

We loved our time at the Bluff House! My husband and our teenagers and their friends had a wonderful weekend here. Adding the boat on was perfect for us. The house was amazing for our group and the deck area overlooking the lake in our backyard area was my husband’s and my favorite thing. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

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

Much needed weekend

Went with my family of six and my sister in law family of four. There were 7 kids from 8 to 18 and there was plenty to do for everyone from the kayaks and canoe to the hot tub and the younger kids even swam in mid October the fire pits were a big hit also. The house and views were perfect. It was a very relaxing weekend needed by all. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

David s.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Bluff House

Our family stayed at the Bluff House with two babies. The stairs going upstairs were very narrow and the ceiling was very low. The floors were not good for babies to crawl on. The rooms with the couches were not very nice and had a hole in the wall. The sunroom and the kitchen were decent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ben B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jose S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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