60 Aspen Colony #4, Fox Lake, IL 60020

Walk into this cozy one-bedroom, one-bath condo in Vacation Village and you'll see how much has already been updated. The first floor has new luxury vinyl plank flooring. The kitchen has new counters and cabinets, plus a movable counter with a pull-out table.

Extend the table when you want room to eat or work, and slide it back in when you don't. For extra storage, one living room wall is lined with cabinets from end to end. Take the winding stairs up to a nice size bedroom and an updated bathroom with a new shower and vanity.

There's also a mini washer in the bathroom that handles a few items at a time, which is handy for small loads. At 504 sq. ft., it's an easy place to keep up. There's plenty to do outside your door. Vacation Village has a heated pool and kiddie pool, a private beach on Dunn's Lake, and a marina with seasonal boat slips to rent.

If you have a boat, you can use the private launch and head out onto the Chain O'Lakes. The community also has a tennis, court a playground, a fenced dog run, waterfront walking trails, and a clubhouse with community rooms. The community is gated, with security on duty 24/7. Come see it in person and picture how you'd use it.