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3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms1400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Lake Forest, IL
  • Place, Market Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Forest College
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Lake Forest

With a stay at this vacation home in Lake Forest, you'll be a 3-minute drive from Lake Michigan and 9 minutes from Naval Base Great Lakes. .This vacation home is 12.6 mi (20.2 km) from Six Flags Great America and 12.6 mi (20.2 km) from Gurnee Mills.
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What's nearby

  • Market Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lake Forest College - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Forest Park Beach - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Naval Base Great Lakes - 8 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • East Lake Forest Station - 8 min walk
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sophia Steak - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Au Bon Pain - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chief's Pub - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Le Colonial - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Winter Escape Near Naval Base & Downtown

Welcome to your Lake Forest getaway!
Near Great Lakes Naval Base — ideal for families attending graduations. Located next to the Metra station.
This spacious 3-bed, 2.5-bath townhome is just steps from Lake Michigan’s beaches, bike trails and the charming downtown Market Square filled with shops, cafés, and restaurants.
Amenities: (2) TVs - Apple+, Peacock, WiFi, books, board games, bathroom essentials, washer/dryer. 🏡 The Space
• Master suite: King bed + flat screen TV + private ensuite bathroom
• Bedroom 2: Queen bed
• Bedroom 3: Full bed (ideal for kids or friends)
• Bathrooms: 2.5 total, including a full shared bath upstairs
• Living & dining: Bright, inviting, perfect for relaxing or entertaining + TV
• Kitchen: Fully equipped with modern appliances for home-cooked meals
• Laundry: In-unit washer/dryer
• Climate control: Central heat + A/C
• Access notes: Bedrooms upstairs; laundry downstairs (stairs required)
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🐾 Pet-Friendly
We welcome well-behaved dogs! (Sorry, no cats.)
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🌟 Amenities
We provide a starter supply of essentials:
• Toilet paper, paper towels
• Shampoo, conditioner, soap
• Laundry & dishwasher detergent
(Guests replenish as needed.)
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🚗 Parking
• 1 guaranteed off-street spot
• 1 additional first-come, first-serve spot
• Extra parking nearby at the downtown public lot (daily/weekly/monthly passes available)
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📍 Location Highlights
• 5-minute walk to Market Square shops, cafés, and restaurants
• Quick trip to Lake Michigan beaches, parks, and trails (bike, drive, or walk)
• Easy access to Chicago via Metra station nearby
• Peaceful neighborhood with the best of the North Shore lifestyle
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🌿 Outdoor Space
You’ll enjoy a private patio—perfect for morning coffee or evening drinks.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave, and housekeeping is provided on request.
This smoke-free vacation home features books and kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property does not allow children
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
*Open blinds for the plants *Lower thermostat to 60F *Turn off all the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators