Title: The Pleasant Hill Cottage-Storybook Luxury Near Lake Michigan & Heart Of It All! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Pleasant Hill Cottage-Storybook Luxury Near Lake Michigan & Heart Of It All! Family-friendly cottage with water park and fitness centre ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119610000/119600300/119600217/f7a3cd1c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119610000/119600300/119600217/ce22b04a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119610000/119600300/119600217/1e6ca342.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119610000/119600300/119600217/541364ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119610000/119600300/119600217/b6bbe030.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Consider a stay at The Pleasant Hill Cottage-Storybook Luxury Near Lake Michigan & Heart Of It All! and take advantage of a water park, a firepit and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a gym. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathrooms1650 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Dryer - Fireplace - Washer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Pleasant Hill Cottage-Storybook Luxury Near Lake Michigan & Heart Of It All! Greetings from The Pleasant Hill Cottage Keepers! Built in the 1930s, she carries nearly a century of stories within her charactered bones, stories she wears with pride. From the moment you arrive, there’s a quiet sense you’ve stepped out of time. Even the crabapple tree arches its limbs over the pathway to greet you, while morning light dances through the leaves and the boxwood-lined stairway as they guide you toward her custom arched, castle-like front door. Cross the threshold, and it feels as though the warmth of the past 100 years gently wraps around you, welcoming, familiar, and timeless. Guests often say it’s like stepping into a vintage dollhouse, where every perfectly placed detail whispers stories of the past, hoping to awaken the childlike wonder you may have tucked away. Here, curiosity finds room to wander, imagination is nourished, and the clock loosens its grip, letting each moment linger. The Pleasant Hill Cottage unfolds across three levels, with three bedrooms (including a quaint attached sleeping room) and three bathrooms. Each bath and the kitchen have been lovingly renovated to honor her original charm while offering modern comforts. The creaks in the floor remain, an intentional choice, adding a familiar soundtrack of a home well-lived and well-loved for decades. Nature wraps around her in every season. Wild gardens bloom like paintings beyond each window, mature trees stand guard, and a neighborhood cat may sun itself in the distance in the afternoon. Mornings begin with a chorus of birdsong and evenings are for sunsets from the porch, the living and dining rooms, the tiny “Rapunzel Room” arched window, & through the front door. The Pleasant Hill Cottage welcomes you with a quiet enchantment, wrapping you in her timeless embrace. We hope you depart with a heart full of inspiration, a spirit restored, and a gentle balance that lingers long after you’ve returned home. Should you choose her as your haven, we’d be honored to weave your chapter into her endless tale... a story nearly 100 years in the making… and still unfolding strong... with warmth, Your Cottage Keepers ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Lobster/crab pot - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Computer monitor - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 12 steps to reach entrance - Area rugs in public areas - Cobblestone flooring in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No lift - Tile flooring in public areas - Well-lit path to entrance - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Gym - Water park - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing 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 - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bicycle parking - Double-glazed windows - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Recycling - Reusable coffee/tea filters - Unit size: 1,650 square feet - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113170000/113163400/113163361/f7b14a1c_edited_1872.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunset Manor: Opulent Mansion, Ultimate Serenity Awaits Highland Park - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 1 review £875 includes taxes & fees 25 Oct - 26 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-25&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=113163361&PinnedHotelID=113163361&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99970000/99968400/99968343/8c29dfc4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Contemporary house with partial lake views/quiet and private area/gut reno/2023 Lake Forest - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&selected=99968343&PinnedHotelID=99968343&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30520000/30515800/30515754/5ba35348.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Serene Retreat Awaits You! 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Please place used towel in bathtubs. Belongings unclaimed will be donated after 7 days. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules We kindly ask that you remove your shoes when in the cottage. Thank you! We Kindly ask that you only put toilet paper down the toilet, nothing else please. The cottage has an old system and is very sensitive. Thank you! Please don't put suitcases or bags on the beds, we have all white linens. We have multiple luggage racks in each room, please use them. Thank you! ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Not childproofed - please mind & store breakables. ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area Located in Highwood, this cottage is near theme parks. Ravinia Park and Ravinia Pavilion are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit The Glen Town Center and MainStreet Libertyville. Travelling with kids? Consider Northbrook Sports Complex, or check out an event or a game at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. 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Park Avenue Boating-Fishing Beach and Highland Park Ambulatory Care Center are also within 2 miles (3 km). Highwood Station is 12 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Pleasant Hill Cottage-Storybook Luxury Near Lake Michigan & Heart Of It All! Reviews 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### No reviews yet Be the first to leave a review for this property after your stay.