Is A Diamond in the Rough pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Where is A Diamond in the Rough located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Jet Funn and within 6 miles (10 km) of Chain 'O Lakes State Park and Spring Grove Fen Nature Preserve. Turner Lake Fen Nature Preserve and Thomas Memorial County Park are also within 6 miles (10 km). Fox Lake Station is 20 minutes by foot.

A Diamond in the Rough Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

About the area

Located in Fox Lake, this cottage is near theme parks and on a lake. Parrot's Cove Marina and Hunter Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Six Flags Great America and Jet Funn. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Wilmot Raceway or Tempel Lipizzans. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

27 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Diamond in the Rough

Very cosy & nice. The backyard was wonderful. We enjoyed the privacy. The location was convenient to restaurants, etc.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice M.

15 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was a great 2 bedroom cabin. Everything you would need was provided plus extra great things !!

Easily found and easily rented

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Gayle

8 Sept 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

I don’t agree with all of these high ratings. The owners live in the house on the waterfront. Don’t be mislead that you’ll be staying there. You’re actually in a little cabin behind their house. It’s not a bad set up. Could be cleaner. Especially the fridge. I was really excited to be able to spend time on the waterfront property. Unfortunately, the owner’s deck overlooks the section designated to their rental customers. In the evening, you can see them watching TV. They were entertaining as well and it felt like we were the uninvited guests. Very awkward. I was really disappointed because I wanted to spend more time by the lake, but felt too uncomfortable. Another problem was my elderly parents were with us, and it was difficult for them to navigate in the dark from the cabin to the front waterfront property. They left us a bottle of champagne and a nice note and flowers. That seems to be their MO. However, when interacting with the owner, we didn’t feel welcome.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee C.

25 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage!

Water was high so no beach.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Matt C.

9 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Private/Quiet Guest House

The rental is the guest home behind the A-frame home pictured at the end of the road. Very private and quiet! Although there are no water views, the water is just on the other side of the main home with complete access to the backyard, dock, and water. Everything was in great shape and it has everything you need and all the comforts of home. Definitely recommend getting a deep dish from Rosati's and checking out the boat races at Blarney Island!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Cynthia M.

24 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria M.

11 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

27 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

The hosts Jim and Rose were friendly and helpful. The place suited our needs perfectly. We were attending a wedding in the area that my daughter was matron of honor for, so it was me and my husband, my daughter and son in law. The bedrooms are small but adequate, the kitchen and living areas are very nice. We also had full use of an outdoor gas grill, outdoor seating areas in front and back of the cottage. We also had access to the lake, with nice outdoor seating around a fire pit. The lake is scenic and there are stores, restaurants and bars nearby. Boats, kayaks, etc are available for rent nearby. It was a wonderful long weekend stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

26 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

PIR Boot Camp Graduation

Great time celebrating with our grandson and our daughter. Convenient to hiking, restaurants and the beautiful chain of lakes.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

28 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls weekend retreat!

We had an excellent experience with this VRBO! Jim and Rosemarie were wonderful hosts. They offered local fish fry recommendations as well as nearby spots with live music! This was a very nice, quiet little house on a dead end street with beautiful lakefront outdoor space.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lee K.

23 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a great time

We had a lovely short weekend getaway at this cottage and would love to stay again

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

christina w., Yorkville

30 Jun 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Trailer does not fit

Upon review of the pictures of the subject in question the home was farther away from the lake than shown on pictures discussed truck and trailer size in regards to parking situation when arrived the truck was was centimeters away from the garage the house and the trailer was too wide as discussed with the owner they stated it would fit but it wouldn't no available parking for trailer or boat anywhere so we had to stay at a hotel and keep our boat elsewhere we were not able to use the facilities called the owner right away They did not return our calls to 4 hours later that day we did not go into the property or use the facilities we requested a refund they were not cooperated with us

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

14 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place!

Great place!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

zach k.

6 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Communication

Nice little house, no parking

Clean cute little house, Small bedrooms but everything needed was there except parking, on our stay there was only one parking space. We moved the gazebo to fit a second car. We were supposed to be bringing 2 cars and a truck w boat trailer. We were told there was parking for it, there was not. We ended up storing our vehicles up the street for an additional cost. I would stay again as long as I only need to bring one vehicle. The owners are actually very nice but did not answer the phone on check in to try to fix the problem.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanne R., Fort Worth, Texas

17 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dimond in the Rough fits perfectly.

We truly enjoyed our stay at this adorable, clean well stocked cottage. Easy access to home and to communicate with the owners. It had everything we needed for our stay. We would love to return and I would recommend to stay here.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Ed M.

31 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Our Stay

The property was clean, well kept, had all the amenities, and the property managers were very responsive. The parking was tight for a large truck, and the yard for dogs was the yard of the property manager across the driveway in the back of their home.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tisha W.

15 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice

The host was very kind, property was clean and well kept and had a nice quiet stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

Evan G.

7 Dec 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Great getaway BUT

The property was nice and it was a lovely get away for a week. However 3 weeks after our stay we received a message saying that we were being charged for $300 for our dog defacating and an uncleaned oven. This was weird to us as we didn’t use the oven and we vaccumed and cleaned the whole place prior to exiting and no sign of any. The place was nice but this tarnished the experience.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Doo L.

25 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice!

Everything was very nice except fishing.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

4/10 Poor

Glen M.

30 Aug 2021

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Disappointed

Not bad but much less than advertised

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

22 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Clean, well decorated cottage

The cottage is as owners describe, being behind their home so just short walk to waterfront (30-45 second walk). The cottage was lovely and well equipped. Owners were on site and friendly and helpful. Parking is tight for 2 vehicles and very difficult for us with a boat in tow before it was docked the day after arrival. But the owners were gracious and accommodating

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy F.

5 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A getaway on the lake.

We enjoyed our stay at the cottage. Location was great close to everything we wanted to do. Boating, dinning and shopping. Would stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

12 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fox Lake getaway

The cottage was perfect as a base for our activities in the local area. Tucked away and very cozy. Jim and Rose were great hosts

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Frank S.

27 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Get away

Cottage was very clean, and spacious. Property managers/owners were very friendly, and informative. Area was quiet, and lake access/views were excellent. I highly recommend!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Vicky C.

9 Jun 2021

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Pricey for the product

Although the unit was well appointed and nicely decorated, the furniture was somewhat uncomfortable and the beds terribly soft, had to find some plywood to firm up a little. All of the appliances and kitchen gear was adequate. Parking for our visit was somewhat inconvenient due to a newly arrived boat trailer. There is actually No direct view of the water, however it was nice that renters allowed onto the waterfront yard of the main home. Do not know if owners lived in main house, there was no communication offered. Overall the stay was just Okay but cost on the high side for the product.

Stayed 9 nights in May 2021

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