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Winter Escape Near Naval Base & Downtown

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Smart TV, books
Smart TV, books
Dining
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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 area

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.

What's nearby

  • Market Square - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lake Forest College - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Forest Park Beach - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Naval Base Great Lakes - 8 min drive - 6.0 km

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)

🐾 Pet-Friendly
We welcome well-behaved dogs! (Sorry, no cats.)

🌟 Amenities
We provide a starter supply of essentials:
• Toilet paper, paper towels
• Shampoo, conditioner, soap
• Laundry & dishwasher detergent
(Guests replenish as needed.)

🚗 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

🌿 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 transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • 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
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

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

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

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

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