Lake House Guidebook
Things to Do
The Key West of the Midwest! Caribbean-themed party bar and music menu a mile offshore serving adult boaters. They also do boat races every Thursday. You will need a boat to get to it but they offer a boat shuttle service that picks up at the Port of Blarney (27843 West Grass Lake Rd) for $10 round trip. They run every half hour.
33 locals recommend
Blarney Island
27760 W Grass Lake RdThe Key West of the Midwest! Caribbean-themed party bar and music menu a mile offshore serving adult boaters. They also do boat races every Thursday. You will need a boat to get to it but they offer a boat shuttle service that picks up at the Port of Blarney (27843 West Grass Lake Rd) for $10 round trip. They run every half hour.
A beautiful forest preserve with 4 miles of trail through forest, fields and wetlands. It also has a picnic area and a playground. It is located 5 miles away in Lake Villa, IL.
Hastings Lake Forest Preserve
21155 W Gelden RdA beautiful forest preserve with 4 miles of trail through forest, fields and wetlands. It also has a picnic area and a playground. It is located 5 miles away in Lake Villa, IL.
Boat and jet ski rentals if you'd like to get out on the water. They offer pontoons, deck boats, hydrobikes, and fishing boats. Great for groups large or small! Their shop is located 5.9 miles from the house (12 minute drive).
12 locals recommend
Jet Funn
109 Nippersink BlvdBoat and jet ski rentals if you'd like to get out on the water. They offer pontoons, deck boats, hydrobikes, and fishing boats. Great for groups large or small! Their shop is located 5.9 miles from the house (12 minute drive).
This is the closest boat rental to the house, located 1.7 miles away (5 minute drive). They only rent out pontoon boats so if you are looking for a different type of boat or a jet ski then Jet Funn is your best bet.
Otcrentals.com
27843 Grass Lake RoadThis is the closest boat rental to the house, located 1.7 miles away (5 minute drive). They only rent out pontoon boats so if you are looking for a different type of boat or a jet ski then Jet Funn is your best bet.
Located 15 miles (25 minute drive) from the house. Currently closed due to COVID but check back on their website for updates on when they are open.
135 locals recommend
Six Flags Great America
1 Great America ParkwayLocated 15 miles (25 minute drive) from the house. Currently closed due to COVID but check back on their website for updates on when they are open.
An aerial adventure park (age 7 or older). Includes a ropes course with zip lining, traversing, balancing and climbing. Located 16 miles away (27 minute drive) in Kenosha, WI
8 locals recommend
Boundless Adventures - Kenosha Zipline & Aerial Park
9800 County Hwy M BAn aerial adventure park (age 7 or older). Includes a ropes course with zip lining, traversing, balancing and climbing. Located 16 miles away (27 minute drive) in Kenosha, WI
Food scene
A local bar and restaurant that also has a beach volleyball court. Located 0.8 miles (4 minute drive) from the house, you could also walk on a nice day.
15 locals recommend
Captain's Quarters
38283 N Bolton PlA local bar and restaurant that also has a beach volleyball court. Located 0.8 miles (4 minute drive) from the house, you could also walk on a nice day.
Another local favorite bar and restaurant. It's located 0.4 miles from the house (2 minute drive), also easily walkable on a nice day.
9 locals recommend
Cuda's Restaurant, Bar and Pizza
27045 West Grass Lake RoadAnother local favorite bar and restaurant. It's located 0.4 miles from the house (2 minute drive), also easily walkable on a nice day.
An italian restaurant located on the water with great views. 2.4 miles from the house.
8 locals recommend
Rosie's Italian Eatery
26250 W Heart O Lakes BlvdAn italian restaurant located on the water with great views. 2.4 miles from the house.
The Latte Cafe & Bakery
1185 Main StAntioch Pizza Shop - FOX LAKE, IL