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2 BR remodeled home near Cary/Crystal Lake/McHenry

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV
Outdoor dining
Beach nearby
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 669.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

2 BR remodeled home near Cary/Crystal Lake/McHenry

Need to get away? Walk to two municipal beaches where residents gather for summer fun, picnicking, swimming, sand castle building or simply lazing in the sun.

Rowboats, paddle boats, canoes and small sailboats dot this quiet lake where no motors are allowed. The lake is stocked with muskies, northerns, bass and an array of panfish.

Winter has its own special attractions. When the lake freezes over, the ice is alive with hockey games, figure skaters, ice fishing fans and cross-country skiers.

The space
Looking for a lake-area retreat? Book this cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bath vacation cottage located in the adorable town of Oakwood Hills. Just minutes from quaint downtown Cary and Crystal Lake.

The fully equipped kitchen offers ample countertop space where you can prepare a home-cooked meal while your travel companions join you. Enjoy the feast at the nearby kitchen table. Looking to elevate your meal? Ditch the indoor table and cook out on the furnished deck complete with an outdoor grill.

After a day exploring the great outdoors, look forward to returning home for a leisurely afternoon. Curl up on the plush new living room sofa with a good book, or indulge in a quick snooze to refresh and recharge. Log on to WiFi, or watch your favorite movies on the flat-screen which includes YouTube TV programming for your viewing pleasure. Netflix, Hulu, and Prime are conveniently accessible as well.

At night, gather around the fire pit to roast marshmallows with your companions, before retiring to one of the inviting bedrooms for a good night's sleep.

Pack lightly when you travel to this lovely home, as you'll be able to refresh your laundry in the washer and dryer.

There is a large two car garage that is available to rent for $50 per day as an add on to your reservation... So your car will be protected!

Please Note: We enjoy our pets, but this house is strictly a "No Pets" house.

Other things to note
Our home is extensively sanitized between stays. Come and enjoy!

Security Cameras are on the outside of the house, and are recording during a reservation, NO cameras are inside the home or have a view of the inside of the house.

Noise detection sensors installed at the property – These devices monitor decibel levels at the property 24 hours a day and automatically notify us if noise levels are too high.

Property manager

Mark Dennis

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the lake
  • In the city center
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 750 sq ft (69.7 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Oakwood Hills, IL

What's nearby

  • Three Oaks Recreation Area - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Fox River Preserve - 9 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Crystal Lake Park - 12 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Main Beach - 16 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Volo Auto Museum - 20 min drive - 16.2 km

Getting around

  • Cary Station - 9 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Portillo's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 BR remodeled home near Cary/Crystal Lake/McHenry pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 2 BR remodeled home near Cary/Crystal Lake/McHenry?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 BR remodeled home near Cary/Crystal Lake/McHenry?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 2 BR remodeled home near Cary/Crystal Lake/McHenry located?

Located in the heart of Cary, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Fox River Preserve, Three Oaks Recreation Area, and Crystal Lake City Hall. Veterans Acres Park and Revolution Patient Portal are also within 6 mi (10 km).

2 BR remodeled home near Cary/Crystal Lake/McHenry Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 33 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda H., Wixom

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was cute, clean. It every adminity anyone would need.
My husband and I were there for our son’s wedding. After the wedding we brought our 2 grandkids back to the house for 2 nights. There was a comfy bed for them to sleep. Our 7 year old grandson said, “I like this house”. It was everything we needed. Thankyou.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location
This place was perfect for my husband, myself, and my mother. It was so cute and quaint. It reminded me of a nice little cottage in the woods. Where we live, we don’t have trees so having all of the grass and trees around was so refreshing! It’s not far from restaurants or grocery stores and depending on traffic not that far maybe an hour drive from Chicago.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Try clean and comfortable
Love this property
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and Comfy
We very much enjoyed our stay. We were visiting family in Wauconda for the New Year only a 15 minute drive. Home was clean and comfy. We slept in the room right off the living room and the bed was very comfortable. The couch was nice to sit and lay on to read. Appreciated the information online and in the house. We contacted the agent on New Years day for the Roku password and he responded promptly. Would highly recommend. You have to climb stairs to get into the home though once in all is on one floor.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Celeste K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thumbs up
Everything was great. We were in for a wedding and we enjoyed having this space rather than staying in a hotel. The bed was comfortable and everything was clean. Thx
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jen T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our trip back home
This cute cottage had everything we needed to enjoy our trip back home for the week. Kitchen was well stocked. Loved that there was coffee and creamer! Plenty of towels and extra blankets. We enjoyed having morning coffee outside on the deck. The only thing we struggled with was replenishing the hot water for 5 of us to shower.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank W., River Vale, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for Two Adults
This small property had everything that we needed in order to enjoy a visit with friends and family in the area. The location is a quiet lakeside community of well tended homes. Stores are only a few minutes away by car. We would definitely stay at this VRBO again if we are in the area!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kaitlyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Stay
Overall we had a great trip, 6 adults total. It was tight but we made it work. The property was in a nice area, clean, it did have a slight odor though. Mark was very communicative, we did have an issue checking in using the code that was provided but it was resolved quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute 2 beadroom cottage
Just off the path, but close enough to reach everything in a short drive. Great porch, short walk to lake.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

jennie o.

Liked: Cleanliness
I would not recommend this house
I would not recommend this house to anyone. A few things for starters. There were ants, the water is horrible tasting and smelling, there is no path to the front door, the yard was overgrown and only the front was mowed but it looks very unkept. The bushes were all overgrown. The bedrooms were very small and connected by a small flimsy partition wall, you had to go through the shared bathroom to get to the bedroom. They were not private. The kitchen was nice and well stocked, best part about the house. The worst part about this stay was the neighbors. I had to call the police at 3am b/c the neighbor was VIOLENTLY yelling for over an hour in the middle of the night outside. They had people over until well into the morning being loud and obnoxious. The house next door has boarded up windows, and sculls in their yard. I asked the owners to check out early as I did not feel safe after that night. They did let me break our contract but I was only refunded the room rate, all of the fees, including sales tax I had to pay in full. There was over 65% our trip left so I lost a ton of money! VRBO did not help me out either. I will have a hard time justifying renting from VRBO again, it doesn't seem like they check out their properties and certainly weren't willing to look into my case.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Chicago trip!
Great safe location to stay at, , under an hour to Chicago downtown. Home is cozy and has everything you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay
My grandson and I enjoyed our visit
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deana S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little place!
This house is literally around the corner from our son so it was a great find! Well maintained and stocked. Would definitely recommend if in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
This place was perfect for our 2 week stay. Everything was clean and comfortable, communication was super easy and they were very responsive. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Courtney R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
We stayed here while my daughter had a 2 week intensive at PWC. The house was the perfect space and location and there is so many things to do within a short commute. Communication was easy with the property manager and the house was very clean and cozy. Highly recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryn K., Plano, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay close to my parents
This place was perfect for me to stay close to my parents as they were dealing with medical issues. It has all the essentials plus more!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

William B., North Venice

Liked: Cleanliness
Got the Job Done
Pros: Safe working class neighborhood Nice Owners Responsive management Comfortable beds Great shower Nice, semi-private deck Well stocked with essentials Good TV and options Cons: Small home Pricey No dresser in 2nd BR Two window A/C's work good but are very loud
Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Russie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice and clean. Quiet neighborhood! I really appreciate how well it’s being kept up!
I love this place! You’re doing a great job keeping it up. So beautiful. I wii consider renting again. Reuben & Russie Kince From: Cleveland, Miss. 38732
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Omar B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent cozy cottage
We were looking for a nice quiet place to visit friends in the northwest suburbs and this is a gem. Great in the winter but during the summer I can see this place being amazing with its proximity to the lake and downtown Cary. I plan to go back in the summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelli B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, Clean Cottage
My daughter and I stayed in this property for two weeks while my daughter was going through an intensive treatment program at PWC Chiropractic in Crystal Lake, IL. It was perfect for the two of us and only a 10 minute drive to Crystal Lake.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Small but clean
We stayed while our new home was being completed. Very clean and tidy.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alicia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home Away From Home
We were moving from AZ to IL and needed a place to stay that would allow us to be comfortable while we waited on our furniture to get delivered. It had everything we needed, extremely comfortable and a beautiful neighborhood. We now have a great place to recommend friends and family when they come to visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rich and Jane S., Buena Vista, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy & clean remodel in a quiet neighborhood
The owners did a wonderful job remodeling this small home; it is very nicely decorated and neat as a pin. The kitchen is well-stocked with everything we needed for a 5-night stay and so is the bathroom. The shower is great and the bed in the front bedroom (only one we used) is very comfortable. The bedrooms are a bit small, but it was nice to have a queen-size bed. We were there during a very hot and humid stretch of weather, but the window AC unit in the living room did a sufficient job of keeping the entire house cool enough. Having a washer and dryer in the house was a very nice convenience since we were on a 10-day road trip. The outdoor spaces were nice, however it was too hot to spend much time on the deck, porch or in the yard. Best of all, the neighborhood was quiet and we enjoyed walks down to the beach areas on Silver Lake in the evenings. Great location for visiting family and friends in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pamela D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Immaculate Property
This house is immaculate, comfortable and well stocked with essentials. Perfect location when visiting family in Illinois.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Home with Everything You Need
This a great place in a nice location. Close to lakes, trails, horseback riding, and golf. Easy to access restaurants, bars, and grocery stores. Quiet friendly neighborhood. House has everything you need for your stay.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2021