SANDY FEET. BONFIRES. GORGEOUS LAKE VIEWS.
Welcome to The Cottages on Petite Lake.
Tucked along Petite Lake in Antioch, Illinois, The Cottages is a collection of nostalgic lake homes dating back to the 1940s, thoughtfully updated for today and made for weekends together.
Come for a family getaway, celebrate something big, plan a reunion, or make the whole place yours for a private lakeside wedding weekend. Book one cottage, a few, or take over the whole place.
Every cottage has its own private hot tub and outdoor space, plus access to the beach, piers, rooftop deck, firepits, yard games and all the fun that comes with being right on the lake.
Summer days here are lively in the best way. Boats are out on the water, kids are at the beach, someone is starting a fire, music is playing somewhere and friends and family are bouncing from one cottage to the next.
Our cottages are charming, comfortable and full of character, with stocked kitchens, bathroom essentials, coffee, linens, beach towels and plenty of the little things that make settling in easy.
There's always something to do, but absolutely nothing you have to do.
GET OUT ON THE LAKE.
Swim. Fish. Kayak. Paddle board. Play yard games. Grab a chair for the beach. End the night around the fire or back at your cottage in the hot tub.
Want to go farther? Rent our boat or bring your own boat and enjoy everything the Chain O'Lakes has to offer.
Petite Lake is part of the Chain O'Lakes, giving boaters access to a much larger connected system of lakes and waterways throughout northern Illinois. Explore local restaurants, events, live music, sand bars, and more.
GATHER YOUR PEOPLE.
Some weekends deserve more than a couple of hotel rooms.
The Cottages was made for birthdays, milestone celebrations, family reunions, friend weekends, group getaways and all the reasons you can think of to get everyone together.
Rent a cottage or two for a smaller trip, or reserve the property for your own private lakeside weekend.
Spend the day boating and swimming. Grill dinner outside. Meet around the fire after sunset. Then everyone gets to head back to their own cottage without really having to say goodnight.
YOUR WEDDING WEEKEND. ALL TOGETHER.
Instead of celebrating for a few hours, make a weekend out of it.
The Cottages offers couples the chance to gather their favorite people for a private lakeside wedding weekend, with onsite lodging, lake views, a rooftop ceremony space and plenty of time to actually enjoy being together.
Rehearse. Celebrate. Swim. Boat. Sit around the fire.
Have your wedding. Wake up the next morning with everyone still right there.
It's relaxed, personal and very different from a traditional ballroom wedding.
FAMILY OWNED. LAKE LOVED.
The Cottages is family owned and operated alongside an awesome local cottage crew who help us keep everything stocked, welcoming and ready for your stay.
We love this little stretch of Petite Lake, and we've built The Cottages around the way we think lake weekends should feel: easy, playful, a little nostalgic and best when shared with people you love
Whether you're coming for two nights in one cottage or filling the entire property for one unforgettable weekend, we're happy you're here.
Your weekend at the lake starts here.
This place was the perfect place for a weekend get away with friends! Not only was the house great, but so were the hosts. There were water activities and toys for us to use along with a beach bonfire. The house already looked great in pictures, but even better in person. The deck and pier were a big highlight for us. I would 100% recomend staying here and would rent again.