Title: Serene Retreat Awaits You! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=8345&destination=Highland+Park%2C+Illinois%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=30515754&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Serene Retreat Awaits You! ## Photo gallery for Serene Retreat Awaits You! ![Terrace/patio - Serene Retreat Awaits You! (Highland Park)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30520000/30515800/30515754/dc1c7942.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Serene Retreat Awaits You! (Highland Park)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30520000/30515800/30515754/44473ea5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi - Serene Retreat Awaits You! (Highland Park)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30520000/30515800/30515754/81e56c4f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Serene Retreat Awaits You! (Highland Park)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30520000/30515800/30515754/16c277ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Serene Retreat Awaits You! (Highland Park)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30520000/30515800/30515754/ef3eb9ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to this spacious four-bedroom retreat in an affluent neighborhood, close to Lake Michigan and the Chicago Botanical Garden. Enjoy sunny days at home or ride the Lake Shore Bike trail all the way to downtown Chicago for beautiful scenery. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - 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. ### Serene Retreat Awaits You! Set in the midst of an affluent neighborhood, this spacious and sunny four bedroom retreat offers all the comforts of a home away from home. With it's perfect location close to Lake Michigan, Chicago Botanical Garden, Ravinia, Naval Base, and Six Flags Great America to name a few, our family home is within reach to Chicago as well. If you feel very adventurous, just leave your car in garage, pick up a bike and ride the Lake Shore Bike trail all the way to downtown Chicago, enjoying the beautiful scenery. If you feel less adventures but still would like to enjoy beautiful scenery, you can do it by taking a train. Metra can get you downtown Chicago in less than 45 min. and the stop is within walking distance. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 9 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Safe ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Golfing nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/20200/20199/12d1f63a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago North Shore Deerfield Deerfield - Pool - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly 8.8 Excellent 1,290 reviews £116 includes taxes & fees 25 Apr - 26 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-25&endDate=2026-04-26&selected=20199&PinnedHotelID=20199&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/20100/20066/c053b944.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Highland Park/Northbrook Highland Park - 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18 ### 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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 9 kg per pet) Note from host: Pets must stay on bottom floors ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings Must be respectful to our home. ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20 Note from host: Must be respectful to our home. Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 Relax Rejuvenate North Shore Highland Park Relax Rejuvenate Shore Highla Serene Retreat Awaits You Relax Rejuvenate in the North Shore Serene Retreat Awaits You! Highland Park Serene Retreat Awaits You! Private vacation home Serene Retreat Awaits You! Private vacation home Highland Park ## About the area Located in Highland Park, this holiday home is near theme parks. The Glen Town Center and MainStreet Libertyville are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Kent Fuller Air Station Prairie. Travelling with kids? Consider Par-King Skill Golf, or check out an event or a game at Ryan Field. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Highland Park travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Highland-Park.dx8345) [View more Holiday homes in Chicago](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chicago-Private-Holiday-Homes.d178248-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=42.19791,-87.82095&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:_tq%60G%7Co_wO%3FS%3FU%3FU%3FS%40S%40U%40U%40S%40SBU%40U%40SBSBSBUBSBSBSDSDSBSDSDSDSFQDSDQFQFSFQFSFOFQFQHQFQHOHQHOHOHOHOHMJQHKJOHOJMJKJMJMJMLKJKJMLIJMLIJKLILKLGLKLGLILGNGLGLILENELENGLENELENCNCLENANCLCNANANANAL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40LBNBN%40LDNBNBLDNDNDLFNDLDLFLFLFNFLFLHLFLJLFLJLHJJLHJLLJJJJJLJJLJLJLJJJLHNJNJLHNHLHNHNHPHLHPHPFNHPFPFPFNFRFPFRFPDPDRFRDPDRDRBRDRDRBRBRBRBTBRBR%40RBT%40T%40R%40R%40T%40T%40R%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FRATATARATARATCRARCTCRCRCRCTCRERERCREREREPGREREPGPGRGPGPGNGRGPINGPIPINININIPILINILKNKNILKLKLKLKLKLMJKJKJMJKJMJKJMHMHMHMHMHMFMHOFMFMDMFMFODMFOBODMDODOBMBOBOBM%40O%40OBO%40O%3FM%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMAO%3FOAOCOAMAOCOCMCOCOEMEOCMEOGMEOGMEMGMGOGMIMGMIMIMIMIMIKKMKKKMIKMKKMKKMKMKMKMKMIMKOIMKOIOIMIQIMIQIOIQGQIOGQGSGOGQGQGSGQEQESGSEQESESCSESESCSCUCSCSCSCUASASCUASAUASAUAU%3FS%3FS%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=WJdyR9LoFb2DDJxPaQiO6WbFavQ=) Highland Park, IL ### What's nearby - ![Chicago Skyline, Chicago, Illinois shows amazing architecture in panoramic format](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069213/2e400cca-d4de-4424-b8be-c4a1fa3a5d7a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Naval Base Great Lakes 14 min drive \- 11.2 miles - ![Six Flags Great America](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023396/db5bacec-dc39-446a-8a7c-0405dc679048.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Six Flags Great America 20 min drive \- 18.3 miles - ![Wrigley Field](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034754/7e4dd8d1-ab93-4796-8cf1-197bcdfe18f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Wrigley Field 33 min drive \- 26.6 miles - Moraine Park 3 min drive \- 1.6 miles - Highland Park Ambulatory Care Center 4 min drive \- 2.0 miles ### Getting around - Highwood Station 2 min drive - Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) 17 min drive ### Restaurants - Taco Bell 10 min walk - Starbucks 2 min drive - Wendy's 11 min walk - 28 Mile Vodka Company 2 min drive - Dunkin' 2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Serene Retreat Awaits You! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Serene Retreat Awaits You! ? ### What time is check-in at Serene Retreat Awaits You! ? ### What time is check-out at Serene Retreat Awaits You! ? ### Where is Serene Retreat Awaits You! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Serene Retreat Awaits You! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional 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.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 41 8 - Good 9 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rosanne U. 29 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This is our 4th stay at the house. It's always clean, and the hosts are immediately responsive when we've had questions. Kids love the air hockey, we make good use of the long dining table, and we all appreciate the large spaces. ##### Rosanne U. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara S. 26 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This is a great house in a beautiful neighborhood. My family of five stayed here for four nights while we were visiting for my son’s graduation from Navy bootcamp. The beds were comfy and there was plenty of room for all of us. The house is located about 20 mins from Great Lakes Naval Station which made it convenient for us going back and forth. The owners were very helpful and quick to respond to any questions we had. We enjoyed the fire-pit in the backyard. I would definitely stay here again. ##### Barbara S. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emma I. 28 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay! This property was perfect for 9 of us. The check in was easy and instructions clear. There was an issue with the gas (no fault of the hosts) and they were extremely responsive and the issue was resolved immediately. Great location with easy driving to downtown and surrounding suburbs. ##### Emma I. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle A. 1 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great experience We stayed for 5 nights visiting my son and his family. Location was perfect, close to where we needed to be and very clean and spacious. Would definitely stay again. ##### Michelle A. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margie F. 6 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### excellent rental highly recommend. Kitchen has it all, beds very comfortable with high quality linens. Outdoor nicely landscaped, comforable with great seating. CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN ##### Margie F. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin R. 3 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### graduation celebration This house was perfect for our stay with family for our daughter's graduation from pharmacy school in Chicago. The house was very clean and its decor is very peaceful. The main level is spacious with a very large dining table and chairs connected to kitchen. The basement provided adequate room for young family members who wanted to play air hockey or watch tv. Upstairs showers were warm and water pressure was fantastic. The backyard is very beautiful and inviting with a neat fire pit and great chairs. Owners were quick to respond to any questions or concerns. It was truly a great stay! ##### Erin R. Stayed 5 nights in May 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Natalie B. 3 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location for an event we were attending, easy to find, great communication with owners ##### Natalie B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela E. 4 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy No issues or complaints about the property. It was an ideal location and distance to Great Lakes. Restaurants and shopping close by, about a 40 minute trip to downtown Chicago. ##### Angela E. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### thomas h. 19 Jul 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness The location was perfect. The beds very comfortable and laundry made our stay very convenient. The house overall was rundown and not that clean. These items are easy to fix. ##### thomas h. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rosanne U. 2 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Holiday Retreat On our third year at this property, we once again connected with our Chicago-area family in a beautiful setting. The hosts remained accessible before, after and during our visit. ##### Rosanne U. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### greg v. 18 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We enjoyed our stay. Very interesting layout but functional for a large family The twin beds need new mattresses. Other than that, very comfortable weekend for the family. ##### greg v. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen N. 8 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable/Good location Great for proximity to Highland Park activities. Our friends live less than 10 minutes from the property and it is close to downtown HP and train into the city. There were 2 couples and one single and plenty of room for all. Property was clean and spacious. Would stay again. ##### Karen N. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cathy W. 31 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Unique Layout Loved the design of the house! Super clean and organized. We’ll stocked kitchen and linens. Owners are very accommodating! ##### Cathy W. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Abner O. 23 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay in Highland Park Five friends and I stayed at Serene Retreat, and it worked very well for us. We were close to the METRA station, which made it simple to get into Chicago; the house was roomy and easy to manage; and we spent each morning drinking coffee and sitting on the back patio, as chipmunks scurried back and forth. Also the hosts were incredibly responsive. Will definitely use again when we're back in Chicago. ##### Abner O. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol S. 5 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### lovely house, great space Loved all the space, both indoors and outdoors. Very clean, with everything we could need. The house does have multiple levels and steps, which may be an issue for someone with mobility or visual challenges. I work with many individuals with extra needs so this was something on my radar. . I wish I had know prior to booking was that the house is right across the street from fire department. Fortunately it wasn't a very busy department, and we only heard the trucks and sirens a couple of times. Otherwise the house was a great fit for us and we would stay there again if back in town. ##### Carol S. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dan A. 16 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Graduation I believe our traveling party had a wonderful visit and the home fit the bill to celebrate my daughter and a few of her classmates’ graduation from Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary. ##### Dan A. Stayed 4 nights in May 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stuart G. 27 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Suburban Setting Particularly appreciated for this 7-night stay were the hosts' gracious manner, informative messages, and prompt response to questions. The home's highlights include its large dining room table, comfortable lower-level family room w/ large screen TV, spacious laundry room, and 2-car garage. The home's location is quiet yet provides quick access to major transportation routes. Overall, the home is well-appointed, welcoming, and comfortable. Would rent again. ##### Stuart G. Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Rachael V. 13 May 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### Lake Forest College Graduation Proximity to college and activities is good and overall worked very well for our family gathering, but some details lacking in description and surprised us. House sits on a corner lot on VERY busy streets next to a FIRE STATION. The best thing about this house is its large, open (well-equipped) kitchen and dining area were GREAT for hosting family graduation celebration. Backyard area and patio had nice seating areas and area for a couple yard games (dead plants and pots could be cleared away). House is actually a SPLIT LEVEL with several flooring levels/transitions- difficult for elderly and no main floor bedroom or bathroom. Disclosing bedroom and bathroom locations should be required in VRBO description since some people have accessibility concerns. The bathrooms are very small, and the upstairs bathrooms need updated. A few updates, deep cleaning, and decluttering (abundance of real and fake plants) would be beneficial. The basement pull-out sofa is not a traditional queen sofa (does not fit 2 adults since you have to sleep sideways). The other sleeping accommodations for the 11th/12th person is an even smaller couch or blow-up mattress. The property comfortably sleeps 8 adults with 2 sleeping in the twin beds. Overall, the house worked fine and accommodated us for a fun graduation celebration. ##### Rachael V. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### emma n. 14 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay. Nice quiet neighborhood. Great for large families. ##### emma n. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rosanne U. 1 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ideal Hosting Home! We wanted a house where out three generations could stay comfortably and we could also host the nearby extended family. This was perfect for us to host about 20 for a holiday dinner. It's unusual to find a large dining table, enough seating, modern bathrooms and little touches like kids' games. The air hockey table got constant use! When we texted the owner because we had a little trouble with the keys, the owner was responsive and everything went smoothly after that. ##### Rosanne U. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Rob K. 1 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice stay We had a great stay at this home. It fit all of our needs and the hosts were very helpful. ##### Rob K. Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Abby F. 25 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family gathering The location, house, and accommodations could not have been better for our multi-generational gathering. There was privacy for all and a big kitchen, dining room, and backyard for us be together. We had everything we needed and the owners could not have been more helpful and responsive. Thank you!!! ##### Abby F. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 7 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent house Everything was perfect. The kitchen is fully stocked which was an added plus. The only thing I would add is direction on how to work the thermostat. Fortunately, we were able to figure it out but it took a day or so. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike C. 1 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house in an amazing location! The house was comfortable for the 9 of us. ##### Mike C. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Janis B. 28 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean house/good location Property was very clean. Lots of room with a nice finished basement. Good backyard , good garage ##### Janis B. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021 ---