We are very excited to welcome you to this comfortable and high-quality, modern apartment, in the perfect location if you're visiting Northern Illinois. Come see why Waukegan is nicknamed "Green Town" and is home to some of the finest parks, ravines, and walking trails. With an incredible sandy beach, lakefront, galleries, breweries, restaurants, and more, it is a place to check out! We are very close to Six Flags, Great Lakes Naval Base, and The Genesee Theatre too!
We love our properties, we love our guests, and we want you to have an amazing stay with us. This hidden gem is very different than the others in our portfolio- it's a blend of a classic apartment and a modern comfortable getaway.
This 3-bedroom apartment (2 bedrooms and one office/den) is well-appointed and stocked with a FABULOUS kitchen, has a great living room, nice sized bedrooms, of course, amazing linens, and ice-cold air conditioning. It's also in a great location, close enough to Chicago & Milwaukee - so a great place to call "home" for your visit.
Our most common question is about the home’s proximity to the beach, Great Lakes Naval Base, Six Flags, and downtown Chicago.
If you’re coming here for the beach, you probably want to check out Waukegan Municipal Beach and Illinois Beach State Park. The driving time to the beach will be approx. 8 minutes. The incredible Bowen Park is even closer, and about a 4-minute drive.
Heading to downtown Chicago? For most, in good weather, the drive to downtown Chicago is the best choice since you can easily hop on 41, and be there in just under an hour. If you prefer to not pay for parking, then taking the train into Chicago is easy peasy! Catch the Union Pacific North Line at the Waukegan Metra Station. Trains usually run every hour. Enjoy the scenery along the way, and arrive at Ogilvie Transportation Center. From there it's a quick 15-minute walk into the heart of Downtown Chicago, museums, the Riverwalk, shopping, and the Magnificent Mile!
As for exact distances…
- Waukegan Municipal Beach is 3.1 miles
- Illinois Beach State Park is 4.7 miles
- Great Lakes Naval Base is 5.7 miles
- Bowen Park is 1.3 miles
- Six Flag Great America is 5.5 miles
- Downtown Chicago is 43.4 miles
- Gurnee Mills is 6.9 miles
- O'hare International Airpot (ORD) is 33.4 miles
- Downtown Milwaukee is 52.6 miles
Local neighborhood bar & grill, bakery, and Vista Medical Center within walking distance.
Now that we know the home is in an amazing location, let’s talk about the space...
This home has a great open floor plan – the spacious kitchen, dining area, and living room all share one large space, with large windows opening up to the main street.
All beds feature feather-down comforters, feather pillows, and cozy linens - once you get in, you might not want to get back out! Traveling with an infant? You should have plenty of room to set up our pack-n-play in the Main Bedroom. There is even room in the back office/bedroom area. Here is an overview of the sleeping spaces and bathroom:
Bedroom 1 - King Bed with large closet
Bedroom 2 - Queen Bed and large closet
Office/Bedroom 3 – Full Sleeper Sofa and closet (no bedroom door)
Bathroom 1 - Tub/Shower Combo, Toilet & Sink
Bathroom 2 - Walk-in Shower, Toilet & Sink
In the bathrooms, you will find plenty of amenities including hand soap pumps, shampoo, conditioner & body wash. We stock plenty of plush bath towels, washcloths, and a hairdryer. Please use our dark washcloths for makeup removal.
We cook… a lot! So we couldn’t imagine offering you a poorly stocked kitchen. This large kitchen has tons of cabinets and counter space… and we’ve already got the cabinets stocked with all the utensils and small appliances you’ll need to make and serve a full meal.
Our most common question regarding the kitchen is about the coffee. We provide coffee grounds and filters. If you’re hoping to have everyone sit down at a table for a meal, the dining room table seats 4, and the quartz countertops offer plenty of room for serving space.
As for appliances- the kitchen has a gas oven and cooktop, a deep sink, a countertop microwave, and of course a spacious refrigerator. The utility closet offers a full-size stacked washer & dryer.
Guests will access the apartment in the back of the building. There is parking for two vehicles. Guests will self-check-in with a lockbox.
If you need additional space to work remotely, my office is on the first floor and is available to rent for an additional charge. Please inquire if you are interested in renting our office space during your stay. We have a large conference table, a TV monitor for presentations, and multiple working spaces including a kitchenette. Our daily rates for use of our office range from $25 - $75/day.
I'm available to help during your stay. I work in the office space on the first floor of the building during the day, and live only a few blocks away. If guests need anything, I'm available. I'm also a real estate agent. *Property is Agent Owned*
This apartment is located near the intersection of Jackson St. and Glen Flora Ave. in Waukegan. There is a dentist's office next door, and a financial consulting business on the other side of our building. Across the street is a local favorite, Glen Flora Tap & Grill. They serve lunch and dinner, and offer Brunch on Sundays. Great burgers, pizza, tacos and Fish Fry. We are less than a mile from Vista East Medical Center, as well as St. Anastasia's Catholic Church and Glen Flora Elementary School. The Great Lakes Naval Base is 10 minutes away. Gurnee, Illinois is about 15 minutes away.
There is public transportation available nearby. There are two PACE bus stops, the 562 and 561 routes, about 400 feet away from the apartment. The Waukegan Metra Station is about 2 miles away and has trains throughout the day going to Chicago and all along the North Shore. I recommend renting a car to be able to access all of the Greater Chicagoland area.
If there's something specific you're looking for, don't hesitate to ask. We know your time away from home is never enough, and want to help you get a jump-start on a great visit. Check out our online guidebook (link near map on main ad) for ideas on things to do, suggested dining, essentials nearby, and many other recommendations (along with some of our commentary).
Please note that the 3rd bedroom/office does not have a private entrance. It is open to the hallway of the apartment. Be sure to review the floor plans and photos.
As you'll see, the third bedroom/office has the back exterior entrance to the apartment. This is why it doesn't have a private bedroom door. It has a closet and there is a bathroom attached to this room. This room has a pull-out couch and an office desk/chair.
As for Waukegan, year-round you will see lots of deer, squirrels/chipmunks, and birds. In season we get our fair share of mosquitos, so bring a non-toxic mosquito and tick repellant so you can fully enjoy the beautiful fresh air outdoors if you plan to enjoy some of the trails nearby.
What else.... bring along any outdoor games you might enjoy (corn hole/bags, volleyball, etc.), and maybe some beach chairs - to bring with you to the beach! Also, consider bringing some bikes to explore the lakefront and bike path nearby.
-No Smoking inside the home. If you smoke outside, do not throw cigarette butts on the ground. Use the waste receptacle provided.
-No vaping inside the home.
-No shoes in the house. Remove them at the door upon entering. Shoe rack is provided. House shoes/slippers are allowed.
-No parties. We have exterior security cameras and if we see more guests than you booked for, you will be charged a minimum $200 excessive cleaning fee.
-No pets. We have exterior security cameras and if we see a pet, you will be charged a minimum $200 excessive cleaning fee.
-Check-out is at 11am. If you stay later, you will be fined $50 per hour if you stay past 11am. Our cleaning teams arrive at 11 am because we have new guests arriving at 3pm. They need enough time to thoroughly clean the home.
Thanks for reading these rules and sharing them with your guests!
