Riverfront Libertyville Retreat w/ Outdoor Kitchen

Wonderful host! Close to all the things in a beautiful neighborhood

My family of 5 was able to stay comfortably here while visiting the area to attend my aunt's funeral. The kitchen was stocked well enough for us to cook breakfast. There were plenty of kitchen appliances for snacks and warming leftovers. There was enough space for us to spread out and not be right on top of each other. It was comfortable enough for us to feel like we were home. The heated floors were an added bonus.

Great host and communication. Awesome house and location. Definitely would recommend.

Riverfront Libertyville Retreat w/ Outdoor KitchenMy adult kids and I stayed over Christmas and in spite of a few issues, our stay was overall fine. It was nice that we were able to check in a couple hours earlier. Upon arrival, my kids noticed that the bed sheets on the beds were still damp. When I went to put them in the dryer, I discovered the lint drawer looked like it had not been changed for months -- 2 inches of mildewy lint. I then checked the folded towels and noticed they were all damp. I cleaned and disinfected the lint drawer and proceeded to dry everything that was damp. I informed Coco to make sure the cleaners don't let this happen. The other issue was the 1st night we arrived, we discovered the TV was locked and even though Coco was very responsive, the issue wasn't fixed until the next afternoon, disappointing to my son who is an avid football fan and there were important games on that night that he ended up having to watch on his iphone. Coco was very nice & responsive, and most importantly, the issues were fixed (because Coco stayed on top of it) and we were able to watch other games and movies together over the holidays.In spite of the above issues, the sp In spite of the above issues, the space is large, open and warm. The radiant floors were nice. We were able to spread out and felt comfortable. And, Coco was very very responsive and attentive which made a huge difference!

Coco was a very helpful host. Cleaning company maybe needs checked on, on how well they are cleaning in between stays.

Great stay in a unique and specious house. Very responsive host.

Our Host Was wonderful! Responsive, thoughtful, professional. The house is amazing... Walk in and be wowwed!! Roomy yet cozy with enough beds for a crowd- 8 of us for me son's Navy graduation ---Fun amenities, loft for hanging, stunning back patio with view of the river, fire pit, crazy awesome outdoor kitchen with gas grill AND green egg charcoal grill. Really just the perfect place short drive to navy base, entertainment, fun

Stayed here for boot camp graduation at Great Lakes. It was a great place to unwind.

My family of 5 stayed here for my son’s graduation from Navy basic training at Great Lakes. The location of this house is absolutely perfect and central to pretty much anything you need or anywhere you would like to go. Coco was amazing to work with the entire time! She is very responsive on text message for any of our questions. We really enjoyed the outdoor kitchen area and outdoor family time with a fire pit and just relaxing. My son appreciated that the most. Would highly recommend us stay here and we do plan to return for future visits with our son while he is there in A school.

This property was the perfect place to spend time with family as our grandson graduated from Great Lakes Navy Recruit Training Center. The rooms were spacious, clean and comfortable. The ping pong table and exercise equipment were added bonuses. We had great weather so coffee on the patio was a great way to start the new day. One suggestion: casserole dishes and additional serving pieces would make cooking easier for a group.

This house was a perfect little getaway for our family to visit with our newly graduated Sailor! It was accommodating for all ages! I will say however, if you’re planning to cook a big meal (which is what my sailor wanted), the is not much by way of cookware/bakeware available. The host was more than great! She was very personable and helpful!Overall, we loved this house and would recommend to anyone looking for a place to stay in the area.

We stay here when my son graduated boot camp. It was perfect. We had family with us and there was so much space.

Overall, the house was in clean condition (minus the centipedes and bugs found in the corner of the rooms and in the shower). My main disappointment is the loft advertised as an extra bedroom. In the pictures, It shows a bed with a bedframe that looks relatively decent for a few nights stay. When we arrived, all It was was a paper thin mattress on a wooden board directly on the floor. As mentioned, the dead bugs in the corner of the walls on the floor made It tough to want to sleep there. My brother had to sleep at my brothers house due to these conditions. On top of that, the pillows on the beds were mostly decorative pillows, which didn’t make for a great nights sleep. We had to provide our own paper towels, garbage bags, dish washer detergent, laundry detergent, shampoo and conditioner, and more. Just the main things that I’ve otherwise had provided at previous stays. The freezer was also not working and melting everything we bought, even after fidgeting with the temperature. Overall since It was only a few nights, we made It work, but It definitely wasn’t ideal. The location was great for what we needed, the main living room area was great for accommodating a bigger group. These small other issues just started to add up which is why I can Not give this 5 stars. I think these small little updates would go a long way to make the stay more comfortable for future guests. I also Tried to reach out to the host via messaging several times, which also went unanswered. 2/5 stars

Clean, spacious house to stay for the week during our son's graduation from RTC. It was close & easy to get to base & we felt safe in Libertyville. Everything you need is nearby & only a 5-10 minute drive. The beds & bathrooms were clean & comfortable. The living room furniture could use an update or to be a bit bigger to fit a family, but not a big deal. We enjoyed relaxing with our Sailor & had plenty of room to sprawl out. Communication was great & everything was very easy. Thank you!!

The hosts were great. Other than some of the appliances and tv being broken we enjoyed the house

Excellent location for a retreat or family gathering. 12/10! We loved the open space and many thoughtful details, such as the large whiteboard and fresh dry erase markers. The wifi and tech worked well. The A/C was amazingly cool, and we were there during a major heat wave. The outdoor area is absolutely beautiful, both day and night. The view of the river was lovely, and there were hardly any bugs, even outside at night with the pretty lights on. Beds were comfy. Communications with the host before check in and during our stay were super helpful; they were quick to reply to questions and considerate. Many more pluses than pictured or listed. Truly a unique, memorable stay.

The property was situated in a beautiful setting and close to amenities and the base. The house is wonderfully unique and spacious. The owner was very helpful and communicative. We really enjoyed our stay!

After months of planning I was informes 2 days before arrival the AC was not working. I was commited as i was installing a large project with a crew of 7. I said yes to my stay for 7 days. They did offer a refund but no alternative home was available to replace this rental. Every single towel holder in the home was missing. Some lights didn't work. The shower handles were missing in 2 of the showers making it very hard to turn the water on. No bed pillows in all but one of the rooms. Throw pillows are not bed pillows [ nasty]. There are no operating smoke detectors. I would not cook in this kitchen. Most of the pans are discusting. The freezer does not work and dont forget the alarm that tell you so, beeping until someone get up to reset. The key box is 50 years old and needs replacing. A large rock holds the storm door upon arrival. Trash was overflowing upon arrival.One TV for this whole property. No soap or shampoo in the bathrooms. towels are stocked in th laundry room if you are looking for them. No rEst because of temeratures. This property needs regular maintainence.Trouble getting truth from host. Broken promesses.This is an Evolve property not VRBO. NEVER AGAIN. I have rented at least 10 times from VRBO and have never encountered these kind of issues.

Thank you very much

The house and the location were perfect! Coco was very responsive, and the home was very spacious and comfortable. The only reason I did not give it a 5-star rating is because of the cleanliness upon arrival. However, Coco immediately tried to rectify the issue and remained in contact with me even after our trip. Although my son graduated bootcamp, we plan on returning to the Great Lakes area and staying here again.

The house was so cozy and Fun. Perfect space for our family gathering and less then 15 minutes form the Navy base. Our guest host Coco was so great and personable.

Amazing property!! Great location communication with owners throughout our stay. This made our stay with our sailor perfect.

This property was perfect for several family members to stay & be comfortable, especially with having their own bathroom. It was very clean & spacious. It is a unique & awesome property. I was in touch with the host. She was delightful & quick to reply. The neighborhood is very nice. The location was perfect to get to the base & close to the cute town of Libertyville. I would definitely stay here again!

It was okay

Great place! Plenty of room. It was convenient and a nice community. It was cold while we were there and were not able to use outdoor kitchen.Our son was graduating from Navy Bootcamp and it was a very short drive to graduation. Plenty of restaurants close by.

We rented this house to stay for my daughter’s graduation from Navy Boot Camp. It was an easy drive in and ample room for everyone. The host was awesome and attentive to our needs. Honestly, we didn’t really have any needs, but we used party poppers in the house and wanted to be able to clean them up, but we couldn’t find the broom. Being from California, I was super nervous about being cold, but as soon as we walked in the house, it was super warm and felt so cozy. The heated floors are something that dreams are made of. My daughter loves line dancing so we had a little dance party and never had to worry about space. The upstairs area was fun for everyone, But also provided a nice little hangout area for when they wanted some time away from the whole group. I’d absolutely stay here again. My daughters exact words were “This house is literally a teenagers dream house, I love it here so much”

We were in Chicago for a wedding. We took advantage of the opportunity to bring along 3 grandchildren (7,15 &16).The location was perfect for a day trip to the windy city and the layout of the house was great for the grands.Heated floors was a great perk.

Our stay here was amazing. I loved the town and location of the property. The host was very communitive which I found very convenient.

This home is filled with things to do for the entire family!!! A lot of toys and space for my one year old. The outdoor area is beautiful and well kept. My teenager loved the loft area. The most important feature about this home is the openness and high ceilings. I LOVED THE ARCHITECTURE. Lastly, it was close to the Navy base.

I loved the stay here! Everything was spacious & there’s plenty games to enjoy!

Great property, home was perfect for our family and backyard was great for enjoying the sunshine!

This was a perfect home for our stay. The location was ideal, the layout of the house was so nice for our family. We also enjoyed time in the huge backyard. Thank you for sharing your home for our stay!

Our party arrived on a Wednesday afternoon and we were all so pleasantly surprised. The house was amazing. I loved the homey vibe and uniqueness. When I first started looking at homes to stay several months ago in anticipation of my son’s Navy boot camp graduation, this is the first house that caught my eye. I knew we would have a bigger group and would need a lot of space. The outdoor kitchen and area was also perfect! I didn’t want to book so far in advance in case dates got changed so I waited until two weeks before his graduation date and was thrilled that it was still available. My son walked in and immediately went up stairs and started boxing. It has been months since he had been able to and I knew that feature would make him so excited. We were able to cook, play games, lounge around and grill out very comfortable. We even took naps outside on the grass. Being from South Georgia, we were not used to hardly any bugs and beautiful weather. Pros: Location to everythingNice, safe neighborhoodClose to baseRoomy and has everything we neededOutdoor spaceBeautiful and uniqueCons: really none… if I just had to be picky I would say maybe no ice….( not a big deal)The doors were a little hard to figure out but we did and all was well. Overall this was an amazing place for our blended family to come together and visit with our son before he left again. Thank you!!!

Excellent stay and Excellent host!Highly recommend this property.

This place has so much potential. Great location, seemingly safe neighborhood, and close to the Navy base and anything else needed. I hope the owners read this because the property is being POORLY mismanaged by Evolve. We arrived at 4:44pm (check-in is 4pm). There was a lady there that introduced herself as the cleaner. She began throwing bags in the trash bin, handed me the garage door opener (later told I shouldn’t have it), and left quickly. We went in and immediately noticed that the floors were sticky (never went without shoes inside the entire time I was there). The kitchen was filthy, refrigerator turned my stomach, soured dishes in the bottom dishwasher drawer, the stove (never cleaned in months?), everything sticky, dirty dishes in the garage, and the list goes on…like a rubber ducky sitting in the bathroom…dirty bath water went all over me when I picked it up to move it! YUCK! The pictures on VRBO are what the house COULD look like if the house didn’t look lived in. Yes, lived in. When I spoke to Evolve they insisted that no one was living in the home. IMHO I suspect the cleaner is staying there when not rented. Instead, they blamed it on another Navy family partying the night before and not having enough time to clean before we arrived. Really?!? If true, they left dust bunnies everywhere, right? A partial refund was offered. However, on this last day VRBO allows my review…$0 received. Yes, I followed up. Still $0. AVOID anything rented through Evolve!

Location is wonderful if you are celebrating your Sailor's graduation. It's about 13 minutes away from base, however, traffic gets crazy around base so you still have to leave really early. The house itself is in a great location. The neighborhood is super quiet and we felt completely safe. The only negative thing I would have to say is that there is only 1 TV in the house that runs off WiFi and 2 of the 3 showers handle was broken, so it took us a minute to figure out you just had to turn it. I was not a fan of the dishwasher, but that's a personal opinion. There was plenty of room, board games, and toys for the little one. He had fun with all the blocks. The teenagers loved the upstairs. We had plenty of space. Our sailor wanted special meals she had missed so we did a lot of cooking. There wasn't a large enough skillet for a family of 6 but enough cookware to get by. The host was wonderful and super sweet. My husband enjoyed sitting outside by the river, it was very peaceful. We would stay here again.

Smelly, dirty, pillows are pancakes from 20 yrs ago. Fridge and freezers dirty, finger prints/smears on tv screen

Amazing peaceful home to stay at. So much to do close by. Host very friendly and easy to work with. Close to the lacrosse fields.