Island Cottage on Evans Lake: Boat Rental Required
Entire cottage in Chicago Ridge, IL
Property details
The space
Lakefront Living | Boat, Swim, & Fish | Private 2.5-Acre Island | 2,500 Sq Ft
Perfect for fishermen, boaters, and relaxation seekers, this cottage is the best place for a secluded and uninterrupted stay on lake time!
Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Full Bed | Bedroom 3: Full Bed | Bedroom 4: Full Bed | Living Room: Sleeper Sofa, Futon
OUTDOOR LIVING: Private dock w/ patio furniture, lake views, screened-in porch. bench swing, dining area, gas grill, fire pit w/ seating, canoe, paddleboat, 24-foot pontoon boat (available w/ fee), beach chairs & umbrella, sky deck
INDOOR LIVING: TV, DVD/VCR player, books, wood-burning stone fireplace (firewood not provided), ceiling fans
KITCHEN: Well-equipped, tea kettle, microwave, toaster, Crockpot, spices, cooking basics, dishware & flatware
GENERAL: Linens & towels, hair dryer
FAQ: Outdoor stairs required to access, access via boat only (no personal boats allowed; rentals available w/ additional fee, paid on-site), no WiFi, no A/C
PARKING: Access lot (5 vehicles)
Guest access
Guests will have access to the entire property
Other things to note
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property does not offer A/C
- NOTE: The property requires stairs and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility
- NOTE: Property access is only available by boat. The HOA does not allow personal boats; guests must rent a boat from the owners for an additional fee, paid on-site. Please reach out to the Guest Contact for more information and to make rental arrangements
- NOTE: This property serves as a remote escape; therefore, it does not include WiFi
Sleeping arrangements
Bedroom 1
1 king Bed
Bedroom 2
1 double Bed
Bedroom 3
1 double Bed
Bedroom 4
1 double Bed
Common space
2 sofa Beds
What’s included
Free parking on premises
Indoor fireplace
Kitchen
Patio or balcony
Waterfront
Private beach access
TV with DVD player
Hot water
Guest reviews
Jennifer
Rustic relaxation
July 2024
We had a very fun and comfy stay on this truly unique island. Be ready for rustic and funky fun! The kitchen had everything we needed. Great gas grill. The screened in porch was one of our fav places to sit. We had a great time going back and forth between the sunrise and sunset beaches. We are so excited for our next opportunity to stay here.
Shellie
Price was high
August 2022
The owner were very nice,the house needs a lot of work, we went to close the window and a pane of glass fell out no one was hurt ,there were 7 of us 1 standing board 1 kayak 1 tube not inflated had to buy a pump turns out it had a hole in it.the kitchen needs a nice big cast iron cooking skillet, we had to go buy one.all in all we had a good time.
Kevin
Private Paradise
July 2020
When we realized we wouldn’t be able to get to our Canadian lake house due to border closures we started looking for another option for our large family (6 adults, 6 kids). This was the PERFECT find! The pictures don’t do this place justice. We brought our own boat and jet ski, but they have them available for rent. We spent most of our day by the dock where there is a perfect beach for swimming and launching kayaks/paddle boards (both available). Crystal clear water and pretty shallow all the way around the island which makes for great wading and shell finding. We spent some of our evenings by the fire pit on the opposite side of the island. Large clearing and another beach like area for kids to play in the water. Also a well-cared-for path through the woods around the base of the island. The rest of our time was spent in the gigantic screened porch. Despite there being no AC and temps in the upper 80s, never once felt hot in this old house. We brought all of our food and cooked every meal. Huge refrigerator and really nice grill. 4 Rooms with beds. We brought air mattresses for some of the kids. Plenty of room to spread out. If I had to pick something to call a negative it would be the bathroom situation. One main bathroom in house, but only access is through bedrooms and old doors don’t really close. Another shower stall off of Kitchen and a very small room with a toilet accessed from outside. None of this would be a problem with 6 or less people in the house but with 12 it required more flexibility. No TV, no WiFi - The way a family vacation should be. However cell service for both ATT and Verizon were sufficient. The couple that owns it was very accommodating and welcoming showing us around the island and the lake. We look forward to booking this again soon!
Know before you go
House rules
Check-in: 4:00pm
Checkout: 10:00am
No pets allowed
Min. age to rent: 18Minimum age to rent: 18
No smoking
No parties