Retro 2Bedroom Apartment Near Navy Base,Casino And Six Flags
Guest rating: 3.9 / 5
Overview
Retro 2Bedroom Apartment Near Navy Base,Casino And Six Flags is a two-bedroom, one-bath vacation-home style unit in North Chicago/Waukegan, set on the upper level of a duplex. It’s positioned for straightforward access to the Navy Recruit Training Center area and regional attractions such as Six Flags Great America. The property is smoke-free and geared toward practical, self-contained stays.
Apartment features
The unit includes a full kitchen setup with an oven/stove, microwave, and other basics for preparing meals at home. Comfort features include air conditioning and heating, plus in-unit essentials such as an ironing board. Entertainment and connectivity are covered with cable TV and free Wi‑Fi.
Location & getting around
Public transit is close: Grand Ave & Ash St bus stop is about 42 m away, with additional stops (Jackson/Grand, Franklin St & North Ave, 542 Washington St) within roughly a half-kilometer. Waukegan train station is about 967 m away for rail access. Major airports are farther out, including Chicago O’Hare International Airport (~43.2 km), Chicago Midway (~64.7 km), and Milwaukee Mitchell (~64.9 km).
Nearby food & essentials
Several casual dining options are nearby, including Forastero's Tako Restaurante (~476 m), La Jaiba Mariscos (~668 m), Lucky Scottie Restaurant (~747 m), Post Marketplace Cafe (~756 m), and The Taproom bar & grill (~743 m). For a wider set of shopping and outing options, the broader area includes destinations mentioned in local guides such as Gurnee Mills and MainStreet Libertyville.
Best for
This apartment is best for travelers who want a simple, self-contained base near the Navy Recruit Training Center and North Chicago/Waukegan area attractions, with a kitchen for easy meals. It also suits short stays for small groups or families who value space (2 bedrooms) plus essentials like A/C, heating, cable TV, and free Wi‑Fi.
Travel tips
If you plan to use public transportation, the Grand Ave & Ash St bus stop is extremely close (about 42 m), and Waukegan train station is under 1 km away. For airport planning, expect a longer ride: O’Hare is roughly 43 km away and Midway roughly 65 km away. Reviews note the unit is easy to locate with GPS, and that the driveway is shared with a neighboring home.
What guests say
Guests commonly describe the property as accurately represented and easy to find using GPS, with spacious rooms and renovations/updates that look well done. Location is frequently framed as convenient for nearby points of interest, including the Navy Recruit Training Center area and Lake Michigan beaches. Critical feedback centers on cleanliness needing more thorough attention (notably in parts of the kitchen and bathroom, and floors), and on the lack of practical furnishings such as bedroom seating, luggage benches, and closet hangers. Some reviews also mention exterior/curb-appeal details (overgrown shrubs/trees) and note the driveway is shared; the area is perceived as being in revitalization.
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