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

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A living room with a piano, a coffee table, a sofa, and a chair. There is a door with a sign that says "LAKE".
A front-loading washing machine with a control panel, a vacuum cleaner, and a radiator.
A living room with a wooden entertainment center, a television, and a potted plant.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, a stove, and a sink.
A white table with two woven placemats, a white basket, and two green chairs in a room with a window overlooking a garden.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Wonder Lake, IL
  • Place, Wonder Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Six Flags Great America
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Place, Naval Base Great Lakes
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive)
    ‪61 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.

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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
Children are allowed, I can provide a pack'n play.
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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:
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. Place used towels in the tub.
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 indoor plant.
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

Property # 3657118vb
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

About the area

Wonder Lake

Located in Wonder Lake, this cottage is near a water park and on a lake. Powers-Walker Historical Homestead and Woodstock Opera House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Corn Maze and Veterans Memorial Park. McHenry County Fairgrounds and Volo Bog State Natural Area are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Wonder Lake, IL

What's nearby

  • Wonder Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Geneva Lake - 26 min drive - 43.5 km
  • Gurnee Mills - 38 min drive - 47.7 km
  • Six Flags Great America - 40 min drive - 49.9 km
  • Naval Base Great Lakes - 45 min drive - 52.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪TRIO - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rusty Nail - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Chick-Fil-A® - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 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).

How much is parking at Pet Friendly ($50) 2b/1b Cottage with large yard just off the lake!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Wonder Lake and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Glacial Park Conservation Area. McCullom Lake and Powers-Walker Historical Homestead are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
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

Verified

8/10 Good

Lori R.

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Mar, 2026
We are delighted to learn that you found your stay enjoyable.
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2025
Thank you for the lovely review. Cone back anytime.
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2025
I am uncertain who might have been present at the property besides the lawn care professionals. While I was away, I communicated with your wife regarding shopping and the pleasant condition of the home. Neither of you privately mentioned any unexpected or unannounced visitors, yet the information was shared publicly. I sincerely apologize and wish you had informed me at the time. Thank you for the 5 star & lovely comments about the home itself.
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Mar, 2026
We sincerely appreciate your comprehensive and positive review. It is gratifying to know that our guests are satisfied with their experience. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

About the host

Hosted by Wanda

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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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