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

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
Smart TV

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 374 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

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Wonder Lake, IL
  • Petersen Park Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Woodstock Square
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Volo Auto Museum
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive)
    ‪63 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

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.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Lost Valley Visitor Center. A water park and laundry facilities are available. The cottage offers a kitchen and a Smart TV.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine and Smart TV
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 9 minutes by car from Glacial Park Conservation Area and 9 minutes from McCullom Lake
Pet Friendly ($50) 2b/1b Cottage with large yard just off the lake! offers its guests a water park. Pet Friendly ($50) 2b/1b Cottage with large yard just off the lake! also features barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Wonder Lake cottage.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

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.

Rules

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.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Please pick up after you pet and follow leash law.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rudy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Aileen A.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Mike W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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., Wellston, Oklahoma, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Jack U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unannounced visits

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