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Charming Historical Home near Naval Station Great Lakes

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Exterior
Private kitchen
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Waukegan, IL
  • Genesee Theater
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Waukegan Harbor
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Naval Base Great Lakes
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Waukegan

In Waukegan .Your stay at this Waukegan vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of Visual Arts Center and Urban Edge Gallery. Genesee Theater and Three Brothers Theatre are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Genesee Theater - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Waukegan Harbor - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Naval Base Great Lakes - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Six Flags Great America - 12 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Waukegan SportsPark - 14 min drive - 6.2 miles

Getting around

  • Waukegan Station - 18 min walk
  • Kenosha, WI (ENW-Kenosha Regional) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Papa Marcos Grill And Kabob - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Poppys 2 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪North Avenue Tap - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Louie's Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Toluca - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming Historical Home near Naval Station Great Lakes

Step back in time at The Pilothouse, a charming historic 1854 home located in Waukegan’s historical district, just 12 minutes from Naval Station Great Lakes. This beautifully preserved home features Navy and aviation-themed décor, 3 cozy bedrooms, a sunroom filled with lush plants, a fully equipped kitchen, and a spacious backyard with a gazebo, large patio, and grill—ideal for relaxing outdoors. Experience the perfect blend of vintage charm and modern comfort in this serene retreat.

Property manager

Emily Decelles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)

General

  • Unit size: 1,900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Charming Historical Home near Naval Station Great Lakes to the airport?

This vacation home is 21 mi (37-min drive) away from the Kenosha, WI (ENW-Kenosha Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Charming Historical Home near Naval Station Great Lakes have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Charming Historical Home near Naval Station Great Lakes to the beach?

This vacation home is 2.3 mi (22-min drive) from North Beach and 9 mi (24-min drive) from Independence Grove Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Charming Historical Home near Naval Station Great Lakes offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Charming Historical Home near Naval Station Great Lakes?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but The Temporary by American Place (9-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Charming Historical Home near Naval Station Great Lakes?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Charming Historical Home near Naval Station Great Lakes?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Charming Historical Home near Naval Station Great Lakes have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Charming Historical Home near Naval Station Great Lakes have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Charming Historical Home near Naval Station Great Lakes to downtown Waukegan?

This vacation home is 0.6 mi away from Waukegan.

Charming Historical Home near Naval Station Great Lakes Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house, great host!

We enjoyed our stay in this historic home, she is a beauty! We traveled as a family of six with littles and this home accomidated us well. The host was very quick to respond to all questions. Beds were super comfortable and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025