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The Sage Retreat - Updated Historic Charm with Plenty of Room

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
5 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

The Sage Retreat - Updated Historic Charm with Plenty of Room

Your home away from home in Waukegan with 5 lovely bedrooms. This gorgeous house features 4 queen beds and 1 twin bed, perfect for families or groups of friends. Enjoy the convenience of amenities like AC, WiFi, and a washing machine. Relax in the living room with a cozy sofa bed for additional space. Relax outside on the large deck overlooking the beautiful back yard. With 1.5 bathrooms and and plenty of space to relax, your comfort is our priority. We hope you'll enjoy your stay at our house.
Close to the Navy Base, Six Flags, the Lakefront, Casino and lots of shopping. Located halfway between Chicago and Milwaukee.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please put all used towels down in the basement by the laundry or upstairs on the bathroom floor
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4412056vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Waukegan

Waukegan is home to this holiday home. Genesee Theater and Urban Edge Gallery are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Gurnee Mills and Market Square. Six Flags Great America and Visual Arts Center are also worth visiting.
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Waukegan, IL

What's nearby

  • Genesee Theater - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Three Brothers Theatre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Visual Arts Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Waukegan Harbor - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Bowen Park - 1 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Waukegan Station - 15 min walk
  • Kenosha, WI (ENW-Kenosha Regional) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chuck Wagon - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mi Jacalito Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪North Ave Tap - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bob & Anne's Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sage Retreat - Updated Historic Charm with Plenty of Room pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Sage Retreat - Updated Historic Charm with Plenty of Room?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Sage Retreat - Updated Historic Charm with Plenty of Room?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sage Retreat - Updated Historic Charm with Plenty of Room?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Sage Retreat - Updated Historic Charm with Plenty of Room located?

Situated in Waukegan, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Genesee Theater and Lake Michigan. Three Brothers Theatre and Urban Edge Gallery are also within 15 minutes. Waukegan Station is 15 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hawaii T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything from communication, space for my family, and location to the base was amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

laura k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cool historic house. Great bedrooms and dining room. Perfect for our family over Christmas. Look forward to a summer stay with that huge deck,
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful historic home
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Missy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This was a cute and charming historic house that was perfect for our naval graduation stay! Plenty of room and outdoor space and everything we needed. Host was quick to communicate when we had questions. Close to the naval base and plenty of food options in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan M.

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

Great stay

Beautiful home interior lots of rooms communication with owners was great and general cleanliness was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

TERESA A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay and loved all the room in the house.However, that kitchen and basement are ice cold!!!! Then, when using the stove, we turned on the upper vent and water was dripping down all over the stove top. Otherwise, the house was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mindi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was by far the best experience we have had staying at a VRBO. The host Todd went above and beyond and was so gracious to our family during the winter storm and our visit with our sailor after graduation. The house was spotless and exactly what we needed for the family. We had all the grandparents and extended family in town for the graduation and the house had ample room for us all. The rooms are spacious! We loved the pool table and the ping pong table and even hosted extra sailors for a Thanksgiving lunch. It was an awesome trip!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna Q.

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

Family trip

This was a very pleasant stay. Everything was just as shown and communication with the host was very nice. I left my purse in the home and when I sent the message to see if it was there, I got a prompt response and I was able to get it. I would recommend this home, it was a lovely place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

maggie C.

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

Great way to celebrate your sailor!!

We came to celebrate our son graduating bootcamp. The house is perfect for a large family. Pool table area is fantastic. Basement with ping pong is perfect. Everything nicely stocked!! We couldn’t have found a more perfect place!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family gathered here for my son's RTC graduation. The house was exactly as described, the kitchen had everything we needed for some home cooked meals, and the beds were very comfortable. The pool table and ping pong table were big hits. I would recommend bug spray the mosquitos especially if you plan on playing wiffle ball in the field. Todd was very responsive and accommodating. My son's liberty changed and we were able to spend extra time with him thanks to Todd's kindness. Would definitely recommend to families traveling to the Waukegan area!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Beautiful Property—Like You've Escaped to the Country

We really enjoyed our stay at the Sage Retreat. We celebrated the Fourth of July there with our young adult children, and it easily accommodated our group. The house is a beautiful, restored, historic property with a gorgeous backyard. We relaxed and chatted on the large back deck, and we enjoyed dinner there as well. We played frisbee down in the green, lush backyard—it almost feels as if you're not in the city at all, as if you've escaped to the country. At night, we sat out back and watched fireflies light up the backyard. It was everything we were hoping for. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

john s.

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

Navy graduation

The overall needs were met. Coffee pot does not work is not ok! Also, 1 shower has limitations.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Dec 2025
I’m sorry you didn’t contact us about the coffee pot not working for you. It’s the same pot there as when you were there and we haven’t had a single other guest mention problems with it. Sorry it was confusing to you. Best of wishes to you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
* Navy Family Recommended for Grad *Our family had the best time, home-away-from-home at this property. Everyone was impressed with the high-end furnishings, the history and design of the home, fully furnished with everything possible that we would need! Due to the design of the home, anyone ca close the beautiful french doors to areas of the home for privacy and surprisingly...ise reduction including main floor....room to room plus downstairs from upstairs and visa/versa. We had breakfast at the large dining table in the center of the home; beautifully centered around the pool table room, one of the living rooms and kitchen. Very spacious! Loved that a highchair for baby included, because we have one on the way. Family played games on the deck out back in the evening surrounded with privacy and the beautiful country scenery. To be honest, there were very very few minor things that need attention as our own homes with regular upkeep and maintenance that I will bring to the attention to the property host. I am confident that maitenence will be addressed for that exceptional service that we received while visiting. Our Host came asap. If you are a Military Family like we are for Graduation or visit your spouse/son/daughter, this property is highly recommemded. All my family members were impressed! Only 10-15 minutes from the Naval Base.I hope this rating helps future visitors. Note, if you have a disability, please t the host with questions before booking.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house! Beautiful, historic home. Very clean and comfortable. Owner was super helpful and very responsive. Perfect for Navy BootCamp graduation! We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

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Hosted by Steve Hill

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