[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Historic home with easy access to Chicago Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31170000/31169400/31169397/w800h599x0y1-92917a67.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31170000/31169400/31169397/3e902964.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31170000/31169400/31169397/92c7ed42.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31170000/31169400/31169397/98802816.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31170000/31169400/31169397/6e58e9c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the charm of Historic Glen Ellyn at The Davis Victorian Farm house, a beautifully restored 1892 landmark home. Nestled amongst large trees and beautiful gardens, this property boasts original features like hardwood floors on the main level and a cozy fireplace in the family room with plasma TV. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 92800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - - Fireplace - Kitchen - Washer ## 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. ### Historic home with easy access to Chicago The Davis Victorian Farm house is 1892 landmark home. It is located in beautiful Glen Ellyn, known for its quaint down town and Vintage Homes. USA Today selected Glen Ellyn as the Picturesque Town of Illinois because of this. The Davis House is located on a very quiet cul-de-sac. Set back from Davis Terrace, its front garden adds to the grandeur of this beautiful home. Steps from Babcock Grove Park as well as Lake Ellyn Park. For young children these are just a few of the options. Also for children and adults The Perry Mastadon that was discovered in Glen Ellyn in 1963 is on display at Wheaton College, just a few miles away. If you are looking to get away from it all....this is it. The home has many original features and has all hardwood floors on the main level. In the family room you will find the fireplace and large Plasma TV with surround sound. The home is nestled amongst large trees and beautiful gardens...truly a wonderful place to call home while visiting Historic Glen Ellyn and neighboring towns as well as Chicago and all that it has to offer. With our Metra station with in a 10 minute walk down town Chicago can be reached from there as quickly as 30 minutes!!! Please note: Per Glen Ellyn Village ordinace, single family use only. No large gatherings or events. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car not required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - In the city center - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - On a lake ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Ice skating nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby ### 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 - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 2,800 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105810000/105807700/105807628/a0c53d07.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Entire house/4bd 1bath/Laundry/GlenEllyn/Lombard/Wheaton/FreeParking&WIFI Glen Ellyn - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 6.0 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=105807628&PinnedHotelID=105807628&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74250000/74243100/74243056/bf01096c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ✽ Charming Cottage ✽ close to College/Town/Station Wheaton - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 51 reviews CA $239 CA $436 total includes taxes & fees Oct 21 - Oct 22 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=74243056&PinnedHotelID=74243056&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88920000/88913500/88913480/98473693.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy 5-bedroom with lake views and spacious deck Westmont - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=88913480&PinnedHotelID=88913480&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96840000/96832200/96832141/c19bf78c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury Suite in Glen Ellyn, IL USA Glen Ellyn - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=96832141&PinnedHotelID=96832141&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89500000/89490700/89490655/01e3fe1a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious open concept home w/ game room + firepit Winfield - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 73 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=89490655&PinnedHotelID=89490655&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89290000/89289400/89289344/3704dbaa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 4bd house, Hot-tub, full-basement, pool table & big yard,3 full bathroom. 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Glen Ellyn - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=96863035&PinnedHotelID=96863035&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules While staying, we do allow our guests to have visitors. If the number of visitors exceeds 5 we require that we are notified in writing. 15 total cap. Per Glen Ellyn Village ordinance: No more than 2 unrelated families staying overnight. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: Pets upon approval. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed Guests can not have guests without approval byWH ### 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 Note from host: Guests can not have guests without approval byWH Long-term renters welcome 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 ### We should mention A car is not required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Landmark Victorian Home House Glen Ellyn Landmark Victorian Home House Landmark Victorian Home Glen Ellyn Landmark Victorian Glen Ellyn Landmark Victorian Home Glen Ellyn Landmark Victorian Home Private vacation home Landmark Victorian Home Private vacation home Glen Ellyn ## About the area Located in Glen Ellyn, this vacation home is in the city center and on a lake. Xtreme Trampolines and Bloomingdale Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Woodfield Mall and French Market. Traveling with kids? Consider Cosley Zoo, or check out an event or a game at Addison Ice Arena. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating. [Visit our Glen Ellyn travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Glen-Ellyn.dx8004) [View more Vacation homes in Chicago](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Private-Vacation-Homes.d178248-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.88260%2C-88.07333&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Y4hss0Umow9syVmJ_zGCmr5bThU=) Glen Ellyn, IL ### What's nearby - Wheaton College - 4 min drive - 2.2 km - College of Dupage - 8 min drive - 5.2 km - Yorktown Shopping Center - 10 min drive - 8.2 km - Central Dupage Hospital - 10 min drive - 7.8 km - Morton Arboretum - 12 min drive - 8.3 km ### Getting around - Glen Ellyn Station - 18 min walk - Chicago, IL (DPA-Dupage) - 21 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk - ‪Main Street Pub - ‬16 min walk - ‪Papa Saverio's Pizzeria - ‬18 min walk - ‪Nobel House - ‬18 min walk - ‪Thipi Thai - ‬16 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Historic home with easy access to Chicago pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Historic home with easy access to Chicago? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Historic home with easy access to Chicago? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Historic home with easy access to Chicago located? > This family-friendly Glen Ellyn vacation home is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Wheaton College, Cosley Zoo and French Market. Dupage County Historical Museum is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away. Glen Ellyn Station is 18 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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