[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 ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105490000/105486500/105486462/a439a860.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105490000/105486500/105486462/832561d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105490000/105486500/105486462/9163a3a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105490000/105486500/105486462/b155b17a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105490000/105486500/105486462/0701edf4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Fireplace - Washer - Dryer - Barbecue grill - 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 ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100960000/100954400/100954373/97a642ab.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 20 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=100954373&PinnedHotelID=100954373&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/97000000/96997800/96997785/c90f5b90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cedar Sunset On the Lake Cedar Lake - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=96997785&PinnedHotelID=96997785&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/97000000/96999800/96999760/26e5adb9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cedar Sunrise-1 BR Lake House Cedar Lake - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 20 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=96999760&PinnedHotelID=96999760&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106630000/106623500/106623488/87538bd7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxurious Lake House w/Amazing Outdoor Space! 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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 - Lake County Fairgrounds - 13 min drive - 12.3 km - Crown Point Sports Complex - 13 min drive - 12.7 km - Ceadar Lake Beach - 15 min drive - 11.4 km - Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana - 25 min drive - 19.0 km #### Getting around - Dyer Station - 19 min drive - Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 63 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Family Express - ‬3 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive - ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive - ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬3 min drive - ‪Avgo - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Big secluded house close to Chicago and Lake Michigan, pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Big secluded house close to Chicago and Lake Michigan,? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Big secluded house close to Chicago and Lake Michigan,? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Big secluded house close to Chicago and Lake Michigan, located? > Situated in St. John, this vacation home is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Shrine of the Christ's Passion and within 6 mi (10 km) of Midwest Training & Ice Center and Lake County Historical Museum. South Shore Arts- Crown Point Branch and Old Lake County Courthouse are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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