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Home Sweet Home, minutes to Great Lakes Naval Base

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Home Sweet Home, minutes to Great Lakes Naval Base provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Home Sweet Home, minutes to Great Lakes Naval Base

Home Sweet Home is located 35 miles north of Chicago; 53 miles south of Milwaukee, WI; and just 4 miles east of Great Lakes Naval Base. Chicago is a 45-minute train ride away. O'Hare is a 30 to 40-minute commute. Great America amusement park and shopping venues, including Gurnee and Kenosha outlet malls, are all within 20 to 30 minutes away. Location makes this home an ideal respite for Midwest sightseeing.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • On a lake

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Home Sweet Home, minutes to Great Lakes Naval Base Lake Bluff

About the neighborhood

Map
Lake Bluff, IL

What's nearby

  • Naval Base Great Lakes - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Lake Forest College - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Six Flags Great America - 12 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

  • Lake Bluff Station - 5 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Luke's of Lake Bluff - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Potbelly Sandwich Shop - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Home Sweet Home, minutes to Great Lakes Naval Base pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Home Sweet Home, minutes to Great Lakes Naval Base?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home Sweet Home, minutes to Great Lakes Naval Base?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Home Sweet Home, minutes to Great Lakes Naval Base located?

Located in the heart of Lake Bluff, this vacation home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Middlefork Savanna Forest Preserve and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Naval Base Great Lakes. Asylum Skate Park and Lambs Farm are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Home Sweet Home, minutes to Great Lakes Naval Base Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

cory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Quite and simple place. Very clean and well stocked. We enjoyed our stay as we visited our Sailor.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Son's boot camp graduation

We had a great time staying here. The neighborhood is beautiful and quiet. The owner's responded fast to our questions. We will be back next year to visit our son in A school. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wesley R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Naval Station Great Lakes Getaway

Very quiet and peaceful 2 Bed/1 Bath house with backyard garden. Everything you need for a small family whether doing things around greater Chicago or coming to Great Lakes for a graduation. 5 minutes or so to Lake Bluff METRA train station, shopping for groceries/necessities/food less than that. Owner has a vegetable garden out back with plenty of small wildlife that frequents it as a safe habitat. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brena B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean & great Location & neighborhood

Clean, beautiful safe neighborhood close to navel base with restaurants and a Target close to save time. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Carrie W.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Not a good Experience

We were able to check early, and thank goodness! We were there and hit and a half and my daughter came and said she killed a bug . Turns out it was a bed bug and she was bit on her face. She was staying in the back bedroom. After calling and talking to the property owner and telling her we had to leave and couldn’t stay and asking if she had another property available. She stated she’s not had a problem with bed bugs and insinuated that we brought them in. Which is not the case. I was able to book a hotel room for the remainder of our stay without incident and no bed bugs. If you rent this property beware. We were in Chicago for our daughter’s Navy Graduation.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tim N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Lake Bluff ranch

Decent 3-bedroom ranch with good location and standard amenities.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and cute house

The location was perfect for our adventure to Six Flags, fishing charter on Lake Michigan, and a day trip to Kenosha WI. House was clean and had cute front yard and most rooms have been updated. The 2 single beds were a tad short for my 6' 2" boys, but would be perfect for others. It was a great price and I highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Navy Boot Camp Graduation

Great location with easy access to everything we needed. A nice, quiet backyard.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Theresa N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

This happened to be a prime location for us visiting family for the holiday. The outdoor space was not as useful as I had anticipated as the backyard is full of raised beds and furniture. The renovated bathroom did not have a bathtub or counter space but was useful and enough for me, my husband, and our three youngest children. The bathroom closet and under sink shelf provided plenty of storage. There were ample towels and washcloths provided as well. The bedrooms had wonderful black out window shades, night stands, and dressers or desks to place our luggage on. The beds were comfortable and the bedding was appropriate for Chicago late fall. There were closets with laundry baskets and clothes hanging space. We used the washer and dryer and appreciated the provided laundry detergent when we noticed we forgot to pack any. The kitchen had all the necessary dishes and utensils. There was not much space to pack away our food into cabinets or a pantry but it worked out just fine. The TV was simple to use and log into the streaming services we wanted. The living room gave us plenty of space to relax on comfy furniture as well as spread out puzzles and toys on the floor. The neighborhood does not have sidewalks but is very walkable. The neighbors are friendly and the houses are well-maintained.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and qyiet

House was very clean and neighborhood was nice and quiet. Shower had great water pressure. Sectional in living was very comfortable, as were beds. Kids bedroom worked well for my two boys. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake Forest

Came to town for Youth Football Camp. Close to Lake Forest College where the camp was held. Home was just as listed, very clean and cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable stay in Lake Bluff

The house was comfortable, clean, and quiet. Nice garden! We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfectly kept house in quiet neighborhood

We stayed for 8 nights as I had surgery at a nearby hospital. The bathroom was large and fully stocked with nice linens and options for everything we needed. The kitchen had everything from crock pot and cheese grater to basic condiments. Beds were comfortable with nice linens. Hosts were nearby and popped over immediately to shovel and salt when needed. Very nice washer and dryer, which was a great convenience. Can't say enough about this great rental and its host.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valorie T., Jacksonville, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Experience

This house was great! We were here for Navy Graduation. 12 minutes to the base. Everything we needed was at the house and then some! Couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Wonderful host.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelby E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Location

Overall, we enjoyed our weeklong stay here. We loved having the full use of a house with a driveway for our rental car. The house was fairly clean upon arrival and the homeowner was very responsive to questions we had. The hardwood floors were a bit squeaky between the master bedroom and bathroom. I would have preferred a bit stiffer a pillow since the ones here were very flat. Just minor things like the pilllow but we would definitely stay here again if we’re on this side of town.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bechtold M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ruhige Ferienwohnung in der Nähe von Chicago

Wir als fünfköpfige Familie habe eine Woche in dieser Ferienwohnung verbracht und uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Wie haben von hier aus u.a. mehrere Ausflüge nach Chicago gemacht. Außerdem waren wir am Strand des Lake Michigan. Zahlreiche Einkaufsmöglichkeiten sind auch sehr gut erreichbar.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erika D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for Navy Graduation!

This property is a little gem. Not more than 10 minutes from the entrance to PIR graduation without the hassle of hotel living. Heinen's grocery is right around the corner and there are many restaurants to choose from. I will miss El Norte! Loved the brand new towels, soft and fluffy, and also the bedding was super! Slept great and visited in a homey comfy living room. Yes, I would totally do this again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosalina A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanks

The house its great very clean
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home

Had everything we needed for our weekend with our Navy graduate. Communication was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for PIR!

We rented this home so we could enjoy PIR weekend with our sailor. Our other children came with us so it was perfect for the 5 of us because we were able to relax and enjoy what little time we had. It is very close to the base and there are plenty of stores around for whatever you need. The neighborhood was safe and friendly - the neighborhood kids even came and asked my kids to play outside with them.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property

This house met all of our needs! Everything was exactly as it was portrayed in the listing. Thanks to the owners for letting us stay at their house!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Rhonda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good property

The house is clean. Just basic inside. The only mirror is in the one bathroom. The kitchen was ok but missing a few basic things like a spatula. Washer and dryer were great but I couldn't get the dishwasher to work. Overall, it served its purpose and the location was good for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little house in a great location!

We stayed at this property for about a month and a half and it was great! Hosts were communicative and available when issues or questions came up. Convenient location and quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 52 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024