Title: Highland Park Family Ranch - Walk to Lake & Metra to Chicago! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=115105639&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Highland Park Family Ranch - Walk to Lake & Metra to Chicago! Family-friendly vacation home in Highland Park ## Photo gallery for Highland Park Family Ranch - Walk to Lake & Metra to Chicago! ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Highland Park Family Ranch - Walk to Lake & Metra to Chicago! (Highland Park)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115110000/115105700/115105639/51c65ba9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Highland Park Family Ranch - Walk to Lake & Metra to Chicago! 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(Highland Park)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115110000/115105700/115105639/f4cf3535.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Highland Park Family Ranch - Walk to Lake & Metra to Chicago! provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Highland Park Family Ranch - Walk to Lake & Metra to Chicago! Your Highland Park Retreat Awaits! Nestled in the peaceful and walkable Chicago's North Shore neighborhood of Highland Park, our sophisticated ranch-style home offers the perfect blend of tranquility and convenience. Imagine strolling to local dining, exploring scenic trails to Lake Michigan, or hopping on the Metra for a quick trip to downtown Chicago – all just moments away! Step inside and discover a haven of comfort and style. Recently renovated, our home features tasteful décor, comfortable furnishings, and modern amenities designed for a relaxing and memorable stay. Highlights You'll Love: Perfect for Families & Groups: Sleeps up to 10 with 4 cozy bedrooms (including a king-bed master), 5 beds, and 3 full bathrooms plus 2 comfortable futons. Two Living Areas: Enjoy ample space to relax with 2 living rooms, both equipped with 55" Smart TVs (Netflix, Prime, etc.) and comfortable seating. One even features a cozy electric fireplace. Entertainment for Everyone: From board games and puzzles to a fun game area with table tennis, air hockey, and indoor basketball, there's something for all ages. Open & Social Kitchen: Prepare delicious meals in our fully stocked, open-concept kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a wine chiller, and both a breakfast nook (seats 4) and a dining table (seats 6). Enjoy our local coffee station! Modern Comforts: Stay connected with high-speed Wi-Fi, enjoy the convenience of free driveway parking, and travel light with our provided pack-n-play and highchair. Outdoor Relaxation: Savor your morning coffee or evening cocktails on the private patio and enjoy the large yard. Sleeping Arrangements: Bedroom 1 (Master): King-size bed, memory foam mattress, ample closet space. Bedroom 2: Queen-size bed, dedicated workspace (desk & chair). Bedroom 3: Double-size bed. Bedroom 4: Two twin-size beds. Additional Sleeping: 2 comfortable futons. Location, Location, Location! Our Highland Park home offers unparalleled access to the best the North Shore and Chicago have to offer: Walkable Neighborhood: Enjoy strolling to local restaurants and shops. Outdoor Adventures: Steps from Fort Sheridan Trails leading to the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan. Dining & Entertainment: A short drive to vibrant Highwood Downtown with its excellent dining and entertainment options. Easy City Access: The Metra station is just a block away, providing convenient transportation to downtown Chicago and surrounding areas. Nearby Attractions: 15 minutes to Naval Station Great Lakes 14 minutes to the renowned Ravinia Festival 11 minutes to the stunning Chicago Botanic Garden 13 minutes to the beautiful Rosewood Beach Guest Access: Guests have full access to the entire home, excluding a locked supply closet and storage room. Other things to note: No events or parties are allowed. Sometimes we might require a security deposit and/or proof of ID to validate the guest name and age to protect both host & the guest. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Area rugs in public areas - Handrails in stairways - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Thin carpet in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Table tennis ### 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) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64570000/64566600/64566569/55548422.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Chain O' Lakes Waterfront Getaway Home Fox Lake - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 10 Exceptional 26 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-10&selected=64566569&PinnedHotelID=64566569&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games, foosball](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105120000/105118600/105118590/861934d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3BR House with Pickleball, Game Room, Foosball, Arcade, Cereal Bar, Darts &Grill Lake Zurich - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 10 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-10&selected=105118590&PinnedHotelID=105118590&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113610000/113609000/113608981/d3a14565_edited_1001.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 4-bedroom house in Lake Zurich w/ indoor fireplace and private backyard Lake Zurich - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-10&selected=113608981&PinnedHotelID=113608981&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83430000/83422700/83422652/c2c05520.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Chain O' Lakes life...serene bay w/ private beach access. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=42.217472,-87.82127&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:inu%60G%7Cq_wO%3FS%3FU%40U%3FS%40S%40U%40U%40S%40S%40U%40UBSBSBSBUBSBSBSDSDSBSDSDSDSDQFSDQFSFQDQHQFSFOFQHQFQHOFQHOHOJOHOHOHOJMHMJOJMJKJMJMJMJKJMLKJKLKLKJILILKLGLKLGLILGLGNILGLELENGNELELENENCLCNENANCLCNANANCN%3FL%3FNAN%3FNAN%40L%3FN%40N%3FN%3FNBN%40L%40NBNBN%40LDNBNBLDNDLDNDLFNDLDLFLHNFLFLHLFLJLFLJJHLHLJJJLJJJJLLJJLJLJLJJJLHNJLHLJNHNHNHNHNHNHPFNHPHPFPFNFRFPFPFRDPFPDRFPDRDRBRDRDRBRDRBRBRBTBRBR%40R%40TBT%40R%40R%40T%40T%3FR%40R%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FRAR%3FTATARATARCTARARCTCRCRCRCTERCRERERCRERERGPERGPEPGRGPGPGPGPGPINIPGPINIPILIPILIPKLINKLILKLKLKLKLKLMJKLKJMJKHMJMJKHMHMHMHMHMFMHOFMFMFMFODMFODMDOBMDODOBMBOBOBOBM%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40M%3FO%40OAO%3FOAM%3FOAOAOAOAMCOCOCOCMCOEOEMCMEOEOGMEMGMGOGMGMIMGMIMIMIMIMIKKMKMIKKMKKMKKKMKMKMKMKMKMIMKOIMIQIMKQIMIQGOIQGQIOGQGQGQIQEQGQGSEQGSEQESESESCSESESCSCUCSCSCSCUCSASAUASAUASAUAU%3FSAS%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=lbPIaFiUhH9vMIX8SKqNNRNmrXc=) Highland Park, IL #### What's nearby - Moraine Park \- 4 min drive \- 3.6 km - Lake Forest College \- 5 min drive \- 4.2 km - Highland Park Ambulatory Care Center \- 5 min drive \- 4.6 km - Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital \- 6 min drive \- 6.7 km - Highland Park Country Club \- 7 min drive \- 5.7 km #### Getting around - Highland Park Fort Sheridan Station - 5 min walk - Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 25 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪28 Mile Vodka Company - ‬2 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk - ‪Tala Coffee Roasters - ‬3 min drive - ‪La Plancha Loca - ‬2 min drive - ‪Wooden Nickel - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Highland Park Family Ranch - Walk to Lake & Metra to Chicago! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Highland Park Family Ranch - Walk to Lake & Metra to Chicago!? ### What time is check-out at Highland Park Family Ranch - Walk to Lake & Metra to Chicago!? ### Where is Highland Park Family Ranch - Walk to Lake & Metra to Chicago! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Highland Park Family Ranch - Walk to Lake & Metra to Chicago! Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Marla O. Dec 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Host was responsive when we had a few issues. Space was perfect for what we needed ##### Marla O. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025