The Blue Sapphire on Mineola Bay - 3BR/3BA Luxury Lakefront Home on Mineola Bay | Stunning Views on Chain O Lakes

Discover the most luxurious vacation rental in Fox Lake, IL — a stunning 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom lakefront home on beautiful and historic Mineola Bay. Recently remodeled with no expense spared, every room features high-end finishes, designer touches, and modern elegance that set it far above the competition. Floor-to-ceiling patio doors and expansive windows flood the space with natural light and offer breathtaking panoramic views of the bay. Step outside to enjoy the tranquil waterfront.

Located just minutes from downtown Fox Lake, you’ll have quick access to dining, shopping, boating, and local attractions. Perfect for family getaways, couples’ retreats, or friends’ weekends, this home delivers the ultimate lake escape. And its pet friendly for your dog(s).

The main level features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, including a private ensuite for the master bedroom. You’ll enjoy an open gourmet kitchen, a spacious dining area, and a luxurious, well-lit living room with panoramic lake views.

Downstairs offers a bonus kids room with two twin beds, a children’s bathroom, a laundry room with washer and dryer, and an impressive adult entertainment space.

Step outside to an expansive upper deck over the water with a natural gas grill, or relax on the brand-new stamped concrete lower patio with shaded seating. The backyard gently slopes down to the shoreline of the historic Mineola Bay, offering direct access to the water. NEW Hardscape Patio, Firepit and Retaining wall just installed for your enjoyment in October 2025! Now enjoy all of the back yard on luxurious hardscape patio.

NEW in 2025, 3-tier Kayak rack loaded with a 1-Person Kayak, a 2-Person Kayak, and Paddle board to enjoy the lake in the warm season. We also have a new set of BAGGO and large size CONNECT 4 for you to enjoy in the yard.

Dogs only are allowed. Max = 2 Dogs. Dogs must be under 50 lbs. No dogs over 50 lbs. There is no fenced in yard, so dogs MUST be on a leash system when outside. Dogs may NEVER roam into the neightbors yards. (There is a pet fee per dog. The pet fee is good for the entire stay.)

Guests will have access to the entire lake home other than 1 room in the house, which is the cleaners and owners closet in the basement.

Have a Electric Car? We have an EV Charger receptacle installed in thbe garage if you bring it and need to charge nightly.

🌟 Top 15 Things to Do & Local Attractions (15 min or less)
🏖 Lakefront Park & Beach – Sandy beach, splash pad, playground, pickleball courts & summer events.
🌿 Volo Bog State Natural Area – Illinois’s only open-water quaking bog—hike, birdwatch, and enjoy nature.
🚗 Volo Museum – Vintage cars, pop culture exhibits & quirky Americana fun.
🎥 Classic Cinemas Fox Lake Theatre – Cozy neighborhood movie nights.
🥕 Fox Lake Farmers Market – Fresh produce & local crafts (Tuesdays, summer).
🎆 Celebrate Fox Lake Festival – 4th of July fireworks, live music & community fun.
✨ Festival of Lights – Magical holiday parade & downtown light displays.
🐟 Fishing on Mineola Bay – Largemouth bass, northern pike & walleye hot spots.
🏛 Historic Mineola Hotel – 19th-century landmark & local history icon.
🎶 Friday Night Live – Live music & artisan vendors downtown.
🐎 Susanna Farms – Petting zoo, horse rides & seasonal events.
🌳 Chain O’Lakes State Park – Trails, picnic areas, and boat access.
🎬 McHenry Outdoor Theater – Old-school drive-in movies under the stars.

🚤 Boat Rentals & Water Fun
🛥 Chain O’Lakes Boat Rentals – Pontoons for groups & families.
🌊 Jet Funn Rentals – Deck boats, wave runners, & pontoons since 1989.
🚤 Spring Lake Marina – Pontoons, tritoons, tubing & ski gear.
⚓ Pistakee Marina – Daily pontoon rentals & seasonal slips.
📱 Boatsetter – Peer-to-peer rentals with or without captain.
📱 GetMyBoat – Jet skis, wake boats & pontoons

🍽 Top Lakeside Restaurants & Bars
🍔 Dockers Restaurant – Burgers, pizza & salads with waterfront deck seating.
🍕 Moretti’s – Chicago-style pizza & Italian classics with large outdoor patio.
🎶 Famous Freddie’s Roadhouse – Live music, great food & boat docking.
🌮 El Puerto Mexican Restaurant – Authentic Mexican with lake views.
🦞 Fairmont Shores – Seafood, burgers & sunset cocktails.
☕ Whistle Stop Cafe – Local breakfast favorite with fresh coffee & waffles.

🗓 Suggested Itineraries
🌞 Day of Lake Fun
☀ Morning: Grab breakfast at Whistle Stop Cafe.
🚤 Midday: Rent a pontoon from Spring Lake Marina & cruise Mineola Bay.
🍔 Lunch: Dock at Dockers Restaurant for waterside burgers.
🐟 Afternoon: Try fishing or swimming at Lakefront Park.
🎶 Evening: Catch live music at Famous Freddie’s.

🛶 Nature & Adventure Day
☀ Morning: Hike Volo Bog State Natural Area trails.
🥪 Lunch: Picnic at Chain O’Lakes State Park.
🚤 Afternoon: Paddleboard or kayak rental on the Fox River.
🍕 Dinner: Savor pizza & pasta at Moretti’s.
🎬 Evening: Drive over to McHenry Outdoor Theater for a movie under the stars.

🎡 Family Fun Day
🥞 Morning: Breakfast at Mijo’s or Whistle Stop Cafe.
🚗 Midday: Visit Volo Museum for interactive exhibits.
🍦 Snack: Ice cream stop at Dockside Ice Cream (seasonal).
🏖 Afternoon: Play at Lakefront Park & Beach.
🌮 Dinner: Enjoy El Puerto’s tacos & lake views.

🌅 Romantic Getaway
☕ Morning: Coffee on your deck watching the sunrise over Mineola Bay.
🌿 Daytime: Scenic hike at Chain O’Lakes State Park.
🛥 Afternoon: Private boat rental via Boatsetter.
🥂 Dinner: Candlelit sunset dinner at Bimbos.
🎆 Evening: Nightcap & music at Blarney Island (summer)

Welcome to Fox Lake! Known as the Heart of the Chain O’ Lakes, this lively village is a favorite spot for boating, fishing, and making memories on the water. With 15 connected lakes and 45 miles of rivers, there’s always a new place to explore — whether you’re out on a boat, paddling a kayak, or enjoying the view from a lakeside restaurant.

Fox Lake is located in Lake County, IL, a vibrant county nestled along 25 miles of shorline of Lake Michigan on its eastern border and the state of Wisconsin along its northern border. Lake County offers a sanctuary for nature enthusiasts, with nearly 31,000 acres to explore in 65 different forests preserves. There are 170 lakes in the County in whole, thus the name "Lake County". This is a golfers paradise with 46 golf courses to enjoy. Lake County is a happening place with theme parks, water parks, a 2-mile long mall, dozens of historic downtown areas, and so much more.