Is Serene Retreat Awaits You! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Serene Retreat Awaits You! located?

This family-friendly Highland Park vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Moraine Park and Lake Michigan. Highland Park Ambulatory Care Center and Park Avenue Boating-Fishing Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km). Highwood Station is 21 minutes by foot and Highland Park Fort Sheridan Station is 26 minutes.

Serene Retreat Awaits You! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

8/10 Good

thomas h.

Jul 19, 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.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma I.

May 28, 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.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

Apr 1, 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.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margie F.

Aug 6, 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

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen N.

Jul 8, 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.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abner O.

Jun 23, 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.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan A.

May 16, 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.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stuart G.

Apr 27, 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.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Rachael V.

May 13, 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.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin R.

Jun 3, 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!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michael W.

Feb 23, 2025

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosanne U.

Dec 2, 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.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

greg v.

May 18, 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.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

emma n.

Dec 14, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay.

Nice quiet neighborhood. Great for large families.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosanne U., Sarasota

Dec 1, 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.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Rob K.

Jul 1, 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.

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abby F.

Jun 25, 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!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy W.

Jan 31, 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!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jan 7, 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.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Jan 1, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house in an amazing location!

The house was comfortable for the 9 of us.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Janis B.

Oct 28, 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

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

JULIE F.

Oct 11, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Zen Haven

The home has a very peaceful vibe and the decor contributed to the peaceful, relaxing feel. It is larger than I thought it would be which was great for our large family group. It provided the perfect setting for celebrating our sailor and his accomplishment.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeri K.

Oct 4, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun stay in Highland Park

We had a fun stay, the air hockey was an added bonus along with the kids games for our young family traveling with us!! We didn't know it had a pack n play or a high chair at the house--it was not listed as an item you had offered--that would have helped to know ahead so we wouldn't have had to pack and take our own. Otherwise it was a fun stay--thanks, Jeri

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Justin G.

Sep 27, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful place to make memories

We rented here to attend our son's Navy graduation. It was close to the base and easy to navigate. I was nervous seeing the firestation across the street but we only heard them the last morning of our stay. The nearby restaurants were excellent. The home was big enough to host all of our family members. The beds were comfy. The home clean and nicely designed. We had everything we needed to prepare meals there. We made great memories here and would rent again from Luca & Lana!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather & Patrick G., Cohasset, Massachusetts, USA

Sep 6, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Roomy

Great place for wedding in Lake Forest.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

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