Title: Big secluded house close to Chicago and Lake Michigan, - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Big secluded house close to Chicago and Lake Michigan, Vacation home in St. John with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Big secluded house close to Chicago and Lake Michigan, ![Dining - Big secluded house close to Chicago and Lake Michigan, (Saint John)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105490000/105486500/105486462/558c5d97.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Big secluded house close to Chicago and Lake Michigan, (Saint John)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105490000/105486500/105486462/b155b17a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, WiFi, bed sheets - Big secluded house close to Chicago and Lake Michigan, (Saint John)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105490000/105486500/105486462/2c7a962c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Big secluded house close to Chicago and Lake Michigan, (Saint John)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105490000/105486500/105486462/a439a860.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Big secluded house close to Chicago and Lake Michigan, (Saint John)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105490000/105486500/105486462/a4da56d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Tucked away from the city, this home near Chicago offers a serene retreat with a huge backyard and fire pit. Unwind in the spa-like ensuite bathroom of the Master King or explore the jungle-themed playroom. Enjoy meals in the formal dining area, cook up something delicious in the fully stocked kitchen, or relax on one of 2 living room areas. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Gym - Outdoor Space ## 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. ### Big secluded house close to Chicago and Lake Michigan, This home is close to Chicago and close to Lake Michigan all without feeling like you are in the city. The house is tucked far off of the street with a huge backyard, a place for the kids to play and a fire pit. Most weeks in late summer and fall we have deer in the backyard that you can watch. We are 1 hour away from both Midway and O'Hare airport, and about an hour away from downtown Chicago. You will be 20 minutes away from the lake. There is good food everywhere near the house. The space House layout- On the top floor there are 3 bedrooms for sleeping, 2 King rooms, and one room with 2 full beds. The Master King has a spa-like ensuite bathroom equipped with an oversized jetted tub and shower with multiple shower heads including a rain shower head. You will get a dedicated jungle-themed playroom sure to put a smile on your little one’s face. You will have a dedicated office space with a desk and monitor. Enjoy the beautiful view of the trees and park while plodding through a day’s work. This room also has a reading nook that can be converted to a sleeper if needed. On the main floor is the fully stocked kitchen with lots of counter space and storage. The kitchen is equipped with a Ninja blender, Crockpot, Instant Pot, 4-slice toaster, Air fryer and specialty ice maker. Alongside the kitchen is the breakfast nook where you can enjoy your morning coffee overseeing the luscious green tree filled yard. Next to the breakfast nook is the living room that includes a sectional, rocking chair, 65” TV with Roku Stick for streaming. Off the kitchen, you will find a 6-seat chic formal dining area perfect for hosting or just enjoying a nice meal. Enjoy great conversation or just a peaceful moment in the formal living room. In the basement, you can enjoy a dedicated workout room equipped with a treadmill, a TV with with a Roku stick, and soft flooring for floor workouts. The rest of the basement is open for storage. 2 of the 3 bathrooms have a bidet. Other points of interest- The Shrine of Christ’s Passion, Lemon Lake County park (walking/ biking paths, disc golf, playground, small fishing lake, soccer fields, sand volleyball), Cedar Lake, Lake Michigan, Must take a trip to Albanese Candy Factory. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Computer monitor - Desk - Desk chair - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Gym ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100960000/100954400/100954373/1be53f0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Comfortable 3BR Home-Prime Video, WiFi, Parking Schererville - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 21 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=100954373&PinnedHotelID=100954373&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110940000/110931500/110931495/47709229.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Couples Getaway - Guesthouse/ In-Law Suite with Jacuzzi/Sauna/Pool Merrillville - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews CA $290 CA $502 total includes taxes & fees Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-04&endDate=2026-01-05&selected=110931495&PinnedHotelID=110931495&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88280000/88274500/88274464/4af11984.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2 Bedroom | Free Daily Breakfast. 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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=41.43806,-87.45557&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7Df%7D%7BFhdxtO%3FU%3FS%3FU%3FS%40U%40S%40U%40S%40S%40SBU%40SBSBSBSBUBSBSDSDSBSDQDSDSFQDSDQFQFQDQHQFSFOFQHOFQHOHQHOHOHOHOHMHOJOJKHOJMJMJMJMJKLMJKJKLKJILKJKLILILILGLILILGLGNILELGLENENGLENCLGNCNCLCNCNALCNCNANANAL%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%40NBLBN%40NBLBNBNBLFNDNBLFLDNDLFLDLHNFLFLHLHLFLHLHLHJJLJJHLJJJJJLLJJJLJLJLJLHNJJHNJNHLHNHNHNHNHPHNFPHPFNFPFPFPFPFPFPDPDRFPDRDRDPBRDRDRBRBRBTBRBRBR%40R%40TBR%40R%40R%40T%40T%40R%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FTAPATATARARCRATARCTCRCPCTCRCRERERCREPERERGPEREPGPGPGPGRGNGPGPIPGNINIPINININININKLINKLILKLKLKLKLKJMLKJKJMJKHMJKJMHMHMHMHMFMHMFOFMHMFMDODMFMDODODMDOBOBMBOBOBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FM%3FOAOAOAOCMAOCOAMEOCOCMEOEMEOEOGMEMEMGOIMGMGMIMGMIMIMIMIKKMKKIMKKKKKMMKKKMKMKMKMIMKMKOIMIOIOIOIOIOIQIOGOIQGQGOGQISEQGQGQEQESGQESESEQCSESESCSCSCUCQCSCUASCUASASASAUASAS%3FU%3FU%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=4q9Dw67mjOHDUJ60gots9hPCbJQ=) Saint John, IN #### What's nearby - Shrine of the Christ's Passion \- 5 min drive \- 4.6 km - Midwest Training & Ice Center \- 7 min drive \- 6.7 km - South Shore Arts- Crown Point Branch \- 10 min drive \- 10.9 km - Lake County Fairgrounds \- 12 min drive \- 12.0 km - Ceadar Lake Beach \- 13 min drive \- 11.4 km #### Getting around - Dyer Station - 19 min drive - Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 63 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Family Express - ‬3 min drive - ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive - ‪Avgo - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Big secluded house close to Chicago and Lake Michigan, pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Big secluded house close to Chicago and Lake Michigan,? ### What time is check-out at Big secluded house close to Chicago and Lake Michigan,? ### Where is Big secluded house close to Chicago and Lake Michigan, located? ## Have a question? 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