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

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Property grounds
Beach
Smart TV, fireplace, ping pong, stereo
Exterior
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

This peaceful and elegant five-bedroom, three-bathroom home is situated three minutes by car from Lake Michigan, a ten-minute walk from downtown Lake Forest, and a two-minute walk from LFHS. With its comfortable layout and spacious living room with a fireplace and view that looks out to a beautiful backyard patio and garden, it is the perfect place to unwind and relax while taking in the beauty of Lake Forest. If you enjoy biking/jogging, the McClory Bike Path is directly across the street and is a wonderful way to explore the cities along Chicago's North Shore. For the urban explorers, Lake Forest's commuter rail station is less than 1 mile away, offering easy transit to and from Chicago. In this quiet and tranquil part of Lake Forest, which is the perfect distance from the village's downtown, you can experience the best that Lake County has to offer. For those that enjoy cooking at home, a basic kitchen setup, including pots and pans, is available. Moreover, for those visiting for graduation ceremonies or to enjoy events hosted by Lake Forest High School and Lake Forest College, this is an ideal vacation spot. Our backyard will be perfectly set up with 2 large couches, sun umbrella, wood burning pit, bean bag throwing game. The bed sizes for each of the rooms is available in the bedroom description category and pictures for the bedrooms are also included with the photos of the property. Badminton and tennis rackets are also available to visit local courts. The house is not child-proof for small children. We look forward to having you as our guests!

Property manager

Lana

Languages

English, Finnish, French, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Table tennis

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Map
Lake Forest, IL

What's nearby

  • Lake Forest College - 3 min drive
  • Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science - 5 min drive
  • Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital - 7 min drive
  • Naval Base Great Lakes - 7 min drive
  • Six Flags Great America - 18 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Potbelly Sandwich Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Silo Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Au Bon Pain - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sophia Steak - ‬14 min walk

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.

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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

Situated in Lake Forest, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Michigan, Lake Forest College and Forest Park Beach. Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away. Lake Bluff Station is 19 minutes by foot and East Lake Forest Station is 19 minutes.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bruce B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Christian C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

kelsey s.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica N.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Joan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Carlos H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Adam S., Berkley, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Dana P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Bob R., Fredericksburg, US

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Becky M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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