10/10 Excellent
Jake D.
15 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Jake D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Entire home
Charming Historical Home near Naval Station Great Lakes
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Waukegan, IL
- Genesee Theater10 min walk
- Waukegan Harbor18 min walk
- Naval Base Great Lakes7 min drive
- Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)48 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Guest room #1
1 Queen Bed
Guest room for #2
1 Double Bed
Master bedroom
1 King Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Downstairs Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet
Upstairs Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
About this property
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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Amenities
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
About the area
Waukegan
Waukegan is home to this holiday home. Urban Edge Gallery and Genesee Theater are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Gurnee Mills and Market Square. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Waukegan BMX Track or Waukegan SportsPark.
Waukegan, IL
What's nearby
- Genesee Theater - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Waukegan Harbor - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
- Naval Base Great Lakes - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
- Six Flags Great America - 12 min drive - 9.3 km
- Waukegan SportsPark - 14 min drive - 9.9 km
Getting around
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
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jessica B.
1 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, great host!
Jessica B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
About the host
Hosted by Emily Decelles
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