Petite Lake Resort · Petite Lake · Antioch, IL 60002 · Lake County, Illinois
Petite Lake · Chain O' Lakes · Lake County, IL · Antioch, IL 60002
45 min from O'Hare · 55 min from Chicago Loop · 65 min from Milwaukee
Lake County, Illinois sits at the northern edge of the state, bordered by Wisconsin and Lake Michigan, home to more navigable inland water than anywhere else in Illinois. The Chain O' Lakes alone covers 7,000 acres and 15 connected lakes fed by the Fox River. Petite Lake Resort sits on one of those lakes: private, quiet, and fully equipped for a real waterfront stay.
Most Lake County vacation rentals are homes listed on Airbnb without amenities. PLR is different: a dedicated waterfront resort with a private boat launch, Nordic cedar sauna, sandy beach, and multiple homes sleeping 2 to 33 guests. Everything is included in your rate. No add-ons, no marina fees, no separate sauna booking.
Concrete ramp handles boats to 24 ft. Full Chain O' Lakes access. Trailer parking included. The only private launch on this stretch of Petite Lake.
6-person Finnish-style cedar sauna with a Petite Lake window. Heat to 160°F, plunge in the lake. Year-round, included in every stay.
Groomed sandy shoreline with swim buoys, loungers, and picnic tables. Kayaks and paddle boards complimentary for all guests.
Well-behaved dogs of all sizes welcome with prior notice. Direct lake access and dog trails at Chain O' Lakes State Park nearby.
Stocked and ready every night. Fire pit at the water's edge, no reservation required, no extra charge.
Fiber internet throughout the property. Work from the lake or fully unplug, the choice is yours.
Five distinct waterfront homes on Petite Lake, each with full access to every PLR amenity. Solo retreats, couples, families, and full group buyouts all accommodated.
The resort's primary gathering space. Open-plan lake views, full kitchen, covered deck. Ideal for families and friend groups.
Nautical-themed lakefront cottage. Private dock access, cozy interior, perfect for couples or small families.
Elevated hilltop position with sweeping lake views. Rustic character, screened porch, fire pit access below.
Classic lakefront layout with direct dock access. Full kitchen, living room, and lake-view bedroom.
Steps from the sand. The most intimate unit at PLR, ideal for a couples getaway or solo lake retreat.
Lake County is Illinois's northern lake district: 17 townships, over 100 lakes and ponds, and the only part of the state with real lakefront resort culture. It's 45 minutes from O'Hare, 30 minutes from the Wisconsin border, and home to more Chain O' Lakes shoreline than any other county in Illinois.
For guests driving from Chicago, the northwest suburbs, or Milwaukee, Lake County is the sweet spot: close enough for a long weekend without the 3-hour drive to Michigan, far enough from the city to feel like a real escape. Antioch, where PLR sits, is at the county's northwestern tip, right on the Chain O' Lakes and 5 miles from the Wisconsin state line.
Chain O' Lakes State Park covers 6,000 acres of protected shoreline and forest within Lake County, offering hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing minutes from the resort. Fox Lake, the Chain's social hub with waterfront restaurants and boat-up bars, is a short boat ride away.
All three properties are in Lake County, IL, within 5 miles of each other on the Chain O' Lakes. Different styles, same waterfront access.
Nordic cedar sauna, private boat launch, 5 vacation homes on Petite Lake. Best for groups wanting the full lake amenity package. Antioch, IL.
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