Charming 4-bedroom house with WiFi and AC in peaceful North Chicago
Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
Overview
This is a smoke-free, four-bedroom private house in the Trail Meadows neighborhood of North Chicago, described as safe, friendly, and peaceful. The home is set up for longer stays and group trips with multiple living areas, full climate control (AC and heating), and practical conveniences like Wi‑Fi and free off-street parking. It holds a public rating of 5/5 from 3 reviews.
Living space & layout
Inside, the home features open-concept living and dining areas with vaulted ceilings and laminate floors designed for gathering. A lower-level family room/office adds a separate space for work or relaxing away from the main living area. Laundry is available on-site with a washer, and everyday essentials like an ironing board are provided.
Bedrooms & bathrooms
Sleeping is arranged across four bedrooms (king bed; full bed; full-queen bed; full bed) plus a full-size pull-out couch in the living room. The main bathroom includes a full-size bathtub with a rain-style showerhead, while a second lower-level bathroom offers a walk-in shower with glass doors. Bathrooms are described as stocked with towels, a hairdryer, and toiletries.
Kitchen & in-home amenities
The kitchen is designed for real cooking and family meals, with an oven/stove, microwave, and a comprehensive set of cookware, bakeware, and tools. It includes service for 10 plus children’s dishware, a coffee maker (with complimentary coffee and filters), toaster, blender, and basic pantry items like salt, pepper, spices, and cooking oil. Cable TV, free Wi‑Fi, heating, and air conditioning round out the core in-home amenities.
Outdoor space & parking
A fully fenced backyard creates a private outdoor area for groups and families. The property includes a deck with an outdoor dining table, chairs, and a large umbrella for shade, plus an additional patio seating area. Free off-street parking is available.
Location & nearby access
The house is about 5 miles from Naval Station Great Lakes and is positioned as a convenient base for events such as graduations. For public transit, Pulaski/Hillcrest bus station is about 105 m away, and North Chicago train station is about 3.1 km away. Nearby dining includes Toby’s Tavern (about 1.2 km) and several restaurants within roughly 2–3 km, including Los Altos Mexican Restaurant, Riviera Nayarit Seafood, Big Ed’s BBQ, and Eleven19 kitchen & cocktails.
Best for
This home best fits families and groups who want a full house with multiple gathering spaces, a fenced yard, and a kitchen equipped for cooking (service for 10 plus children’s dishware). It’s also well-suited for visitors to Naval Station Great Lakes thanks to its proximity (about 5 miles) and the privacy of a standalone, smoke-free residence with off-street parking and Wi‑Fi.
Travel tips
If you plan to use transit, Pulaski/Hillcrest bus station is very close (about 105 m), and the North Chicago train station is about 3.1 km away for wider regional connections. For flights, Chicago O’Hare is about 39.5 km away, while Midway is about 61.7 km and Milwaukee Mitchell is about 68.2 km. With multiple nearby restaurants (roughly 1–3 km), it’s easy to mix dining out with meals at home using the well-stocked kitchen.
What guests say
Guest feedback highlights the home as especially convenient for visiting Naval Station Great Lakes, including trips tied to graduations. Reviewers also emphasize the neighborhood setting as pleasant and the house as providing privacy and space compared with a typical hotel stay. Host communication is repeatedly noted as responsive, with flexibility around arrival timing mentioned. No consistent negative themes are reflected in the limited set of reviews provided.
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