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Charming home near Lake Michigan, bike paths, and high school

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A house with a covered patio, outdoor seating, and a garden.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island, and a large window.
A modern living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a dining table with chairs. There is a large mirror on the wall, a vase with flowers, and a window with blinds.
A bedroom with a bed, desk, chair, television, fireplace, and a window with curtains.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, and a dining area with a glass table and chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Ping pong onsite
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Lake Forest, IL
  • Place, Market Square
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Naval Base Great Lakes
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Six Flags Great America
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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About the neighborhood

Lake Forest

Lake Forest is home to this vacation home. Gurnee Mills and Market Square are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Middlefork Savanna Forest Preserve. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Waukegan BMX Track or Waukegan SportsPark.
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Lake Forest, IL

What's nearby

  • Market Square - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Naval Base Great Lakes - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Six Flags Great America - 20 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Northwestern University - 38 min drive - 33.3 km
  • Donald E. Stephens Convention Center - 45 min drive - 45.3 km

Getting around

  • Lake Bluff Station - 19 min walk
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bluffington's Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sophia Steak - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Duffer’s Pub - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming home near Lake Michigan, bike paths, and high school pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming home near Lake Michigan, bike paths, and high school?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming home near Lake Michigan, bike paths, and high school?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming home near Lake Michigan, bike paths, and high school located?

Situated in Lake Forest, this vacation home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Market Square and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Lake Michigan. Lake Forest College and Forest Park Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km). Lake Bluff Station is 19 minutes by foot and East Lake Forest Station is 19 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home and location!

We were in the area to celebrate a 100th birthday. Perfect location and space for our family. Had all amenities that we needed. Thank you and hope to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot!

Perfect for our family for a family wedding. Was glad we needed only 4 bedrooms, as the 5th you had to walk through another bedroom and bathroom to access.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved this place!

It's an adorable house in a very cute location. We really enjoyed how close it is to everything. The owner was great at communicating and everything was stocked, exactly what we needed. The house is so cute and the backyard was fun to hang out in. And it was much bigger than we expected! I have two children under eight and they enjoyed this house as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great backyard.

Clear check-in process. Easy communication with Lana. Property was as described and we appreciated the flexibility with check out timing :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Weekend

A group of friends met in Chicago to head to Ravinia for a few nights. House was perfect for us! Enough beds and baths, great kitchen to cook, beautiful outdoor space and close to run to grocery store. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good choice in Lake Forest

Came to Chicago for a family reunion and selected to stay at Lake Forest. The house we stayed was perfect for the size of my family (7 adults and 1 child) and it was located in an excellent neighborhood. Also the property contact was very nice and attentive to all of our needs. Lana was wonderful Highly recommend the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 25, 2023
Carlos, I hope you had safe trip home. Please come again !!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake Forest College Graduation Weekend

Our family was able to stay and celebrate together in a clean and very well appointed home. We had everything we needed and most importantly all of the grad’s family was able to be together. We had plenty of beds and bathrooms and proximity to town was so convenient. Lana was a lovely hostess who made sure we were comfortable and was available to answer any questions.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

LFHS 60th Reunuion Buddies

We had a great time hanging out at Lana's place before and duting our reunion. The place was perfect. Just remember, there are five double beds. Plan accordingly.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 27, 2024
It was truly special meeting you and your classmates. I hope you will stay with me for next reunion or next time you will visit Lake Forest. This little pocket of happiness is your home.. This home will be waiting with all 5 bedrooms: 1 king, 2 queen, 2 double. Thank you again for staying here. Lana
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice home in beautiful Lake Forest

We rented this home as a convenient location to stay for our daughter’s wedding. It worked perfectly for bridal party preparations and hosting family members for an informal gathering. Lana, the homeowner responded with great care and made sure our needs were met all along the way. We were very pleased with our experience here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Get Together

This charming house was perfect for a my siblings and I. Enough bedrooms for us all, and the living room was so spacious. Everything was as pictured with many additional treats. It was such a great location - close to my niece who lives in Lake Forest, as well as the beach, the trails, the restaurants and shops in the cute little town - it was perfect! Our host was most communicative and accommodating. Thanks Lana for making our family get together one we will always remember!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake forest

Lana’s place in Lake Forest was the perfect place to visit our family in Waukegan but close enough to use the train and visit Chicago. There was plenty of room at the house for us to host dinner a few times which was amazing for our little reunion. Our host was also very accommodating and was awesome at communicating. This place is also very walkable to the Market square that has restaurants and shops! We also visited the beach only 25 mins away. The house was perfect for our amount of people and dogs and had everything we needed to have a good time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Gem near center of Lake Forest

Everything from the location to Lana’s level of communication was perfect. This is a great spot to easily walk into town, short drive to a great beach, and easy access from the major highways. We were there for soccer games in Waukeegan and am happy we stayed here over incredibly overpriced hotels. The main living area is great for a larger group to hang. Outdoor space nice. Great grill for home cooking. Great for a couple of families with several bedrooms. Will stay again if we’re back this way. Thanks again Lana!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home with lovely backyard in great area

We traveled to the Chicago area to attend my daughter's graduation from Navy recruit training. The home's location was perfect as it was a short, 10 minute drive to Great Lakes. The home was more than large enough to accommodate my family of five adults comfortably. The beds were very comfortable, as was the home. The kitchen was well apportioned to meet our cooking needs. The backyard provided a wonderful, relaxing area for our family to congregate and relax. Lana was very responsible to our inquiries and very accommodating to our requests. I highly recommend this home if you're looking for a comfortable place to stay in the Great Lakes area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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