Family Home - 2 bedroom, kitchen, 1.5 bath
Guest rating: 3.9 / 5
Overview
Family Home - 2 bedroom, kitchen, 1.5 bath is a private home-style stay in the North Chicago/Waukegan area of the United States. It’s positioned as a practical, residential-base option and is described as having a garden with a garden view. Public feedback indicates a modest overall rating of 3.9/5 from 8 reviews.
Layout & In-Home Features
As the name suggests, this accommodation offers two bedrooms, a full kitchen, and 1.5 bathrooms. In-unit conveniences include a washer, ironing board, air conditioning, and cable TV, supporting longer or more self-sufficient stays. Guests have also mentioned roomy closets in the primary bedroom.
Amenities & Policies
Key amenities include free Wi‑Fi and free parking, plus a smoke-free setup. It is listed as both kid-friendly and pet-friendly, which can be useful for family trips or travelers bringing a pet. The home includes air conditioning for warm-weather comfort.
Location & Nearby Dining
The property is in the Waukegan area, with Ravinia Pavilion about 27 km away and Chicago Botanic Garden about 29 km away. Nearby casual dining and takeout options include Buffalo Wild Wings (about 1.2 km), Wing Snob (about 1.3 km), Culver’s (about 1.5 km), Raising Cane’s (about 1.5 km), and Anastasia's-Waukegan Restaurant & Sports Lounge (about 1.6 km). For air travel, Chicago O’Hare International Airport is roughly 39.7 km away, with Chicago Midway about 62.5 km and Milwaukee Mitchell about 67.9 km.
Best for
This home-style stay is best for travelers who want apartment-like functionality—especially groups or families who value a kitchen, laundry (washer), and free parking. It can also suit longer stays needing a smoke-free space with Wi‑Fi and air conditioning. Reviews also point to a convenient location for the nearby Navy base and a generally good neighborhood feel.
Travel tips
If you’re flying in, the closest major airport is Chicago O’Hare International Airport (about 39.7 km away), so plan ground transportation accordingly. The area has multiple quick, casual dining options within roughly 1–2 km, useful if you don’t want to cook every night even though a kitchen is provided. If you need specific sleep setups beyond the beds (e.g., air mattresses), consider confirming what will be available and in what condition before arrival based on prior guest feedback.
What guests say
Guests commonly highlight the location as convenient for the nearby Navy base and describe the surrounding neighborhood positively. Space-related notes include favorable mentions of roomy closets in the main bedroom. Reported downsides focus on sleep comfort, including firm beds and under-supportive pillows. Some guests also mention issues with provided air mattresses not holding air, a lack of dressers for clothing storage, and concerns about cameras located inside the house.
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