Silverleaf's Fox River Resort - Timeshare Rental, Resale, and Exchange

General Description:
Silverleaf's Fox River Resort is situated along the shores of Fox River and is located between Chicago and Peoria. The rolling hills and seven-acre stocked lake provide an ideal environment for outdoor activities such as canoeing, fishing and swimming. Waterskiing and boating are not allowed on the lake. Resort activities include basketball, miniature golf, and volleyball. Golf - 5 hole par 3 free on premises - other golf courses 2 miles. For a day-trip, Chicago is 78 miles away.

Pets are allowed at this resort and there is a $55.00 non-refundable pet fee for the length of stay. Please confirm with posting member about any policy changes before renting, buying, or exchanging.

Resort Description:

Silverleaf's Fox River Resort is a wonderful timeshare facility which includes: a small private lake with paddle boats, canoes and fishing; an activity center with a snack bar, ping pong, air hockey and arcade games; volleyball, basketball, tennis and shuffle board courts; a children's playground; 5 holes of par 3 golf (free).. it's not a Jack Nicholis or Robert Trent Jones designed course, but it is well maintained with water hazards, hills and sand traps; 18 holes of miniature golf (the grandchildren love it) with two pitch & put greens; a VERY large indoor pool with a roof that opens, an outdoor pool with hot tub, horseback riding (at reasonable rates), pony rides, a LARGE campground (previously Thousand Trails) and picnic grounds on the banks of the Fox River.. Hiking and biking on the I&M (Ill & Mich) Canal National Historic Corridor and at Starved Rock State Park are wonderful day trips.. antique and art galleries with attractive prices are abundant in the small nearby communities such as Ottawa.

Unit Description:
The Condos were well-planned out, complete with whirlpool bath in master bedroom and full kitchen. .All the bed linens were extremely clean (sheets, pillow cases AND bedspreads) and there were about 10 bath towels, plenty of hand towels, wash cloths and kitchen towels. The kitchen is extremely well equipped with every utensil imaginable plus an icemaker, toaster, oven, and microwave. The seating was plentiful and comfortable all coordinated to a rustic look. One bedroom has a jacuzzi the other has a standard full bath. The TVs had cable and there were 3 phones (bring a calling card). 2 of the phones are on 1 extension - the other phone has its own extension. The balcony had a wooden table and 4 chairs with an entrance from the master bedroom and also from the living room. The grounds are absolutely spotless. Free mini golf, free swimming in a huge indoor pool (outdoor pool too for the summer), a free 5 hole par 3 golf course, board games, horseshoes, volleyball, etc., etc. The free campsites were in very good condition as I walked through the area on the way to the Fox River. I will drive to the river next time. It is connected to the resort but far from the condos. They have over 300 acres of land there. Do not mistake the lake with canoes for the river. They have horse trail rides for $20 an hour and $7.50 for a 15 minute kids ride.

Nearby Attractions:
This is a great place for singles, couples or families. You won't go broke with kids asking for tons of expensive things here (unlike WI Dells or Disney areas). They will have plenty to see and do all for free or cheap.Ask the staff for exit numbers. There is a go kart track (1 mile away), several golf courses, low altitude flying school, skydive place and 3 great state parks (don't miss Starved Rock State Park) within 30 minutes. Great nearby small towns include Utica, Ottawa and LaSalle- Peru. There is a casino in Joliet and another in Aurora. Without traffic, it will take 75 minutes to the Sears Tower, etc in downtown Chicago.

Nearby Restaurants:
There is a full country store (Norway Store), coffee shop and Italian restaurant one mile away. The resort's snack bar is very limited. There are many restaurants 7 - 15 minutes away west on 71 (over 80) or west a few miles on 80.
I have been here on the free day usage several times and had a good time. This is a great place for singles, couples or families. You won't go broke with kids asking for tons of expensive things here (unlike WI Dells or Disney areas). They will have plenty to see and do all for free or cheap. Do not miss the state parks ... Starved Rock, Mathiesson and Illinois/Michigan Canal. American Bald E