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Horse Country Quonset Home

Family-friendly holiday home in Cary

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Room
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 355.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Trout Valley, IL
  • Place, Three Oaks Recreation Area
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Algonquin Historic Village Hall
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Crystal Lake Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Horse Country Quonset Home

600 S. f. Quonset home overlooking horse stable in Beautiful Trout Valley. Fully renewed home located in the valley with walking trails, trout ponds on shared lot with owners estate home. Come Relax & Renew

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Cary

Located in Cary, this holiday home is in a rural area. Regal Crystal Lake Showplace and North Wall Rock Climbing are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Buffalo Park Forest Preserve and Helm Woods Forest Preserve Trailhead. Travelling with kids? Consider Brunswick Zone XL and Norton's U.S.A.. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Trout Valley, IL

What's nearby

  • Three Oaks Recreation Area - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Algonquin Historic Village Hall - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Crystal Lake Park - 10 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Main Beach - 12 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Crystal Lake City Hall - 12 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

  • Cary Station - 3 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Tracks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cuco's Burrito Express - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Horse Country Quonset Home have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Horse Country Quonset Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Horse Country Quonset Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Horse Country Quonset Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Horse Country Quonset Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Horse Country Quonset Home located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Algonquin Historic Village Hall, Indian Trail Beach, and Crystal Court Shopping Center. Three Oaks Recreation Area and Algonquin Lakes Trailhead are also within 6 miles (10 km). Cary Station is 23 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gail W.

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

Amazing

Our 2nd stay and it was as amazing as the first!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaimee M.

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

Heavenly Hut

Peaceful, beautiful setting. Charm, character and comfort.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

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

Quiet and Full of Nature

We enjoyed our time at this property. The Quonset Home was nice, clean and relaxing. We enjoyed walking the area that included a trail and animals. The owners were very kind and communicated well. If ever staying in the area again, we would definitely stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn J.

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

Quonset Hut Gem

This charming accommodation is so lovely and very relaxing. It is charming with the right touch of elegance in the interior appointments. You feel as though you are living in a private forest yet all the necessities for an enjoyable trip are within 5-10 minutes. Trout Valley has a very engaging and interesting history. Be sure to read the books provided by the Host who makes sure you are properly settled in for making your stay the best it can be. We will definitely return.
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer K.

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

A historical find

I cant do this justice. My stay at this little quonset couldnt have been more perfect. I was attending a wedding in the area and wanted to make the trip relaxing. This quonset in Trout Valley couldnt have been more perfect for me. Bruce, the owner was extremely accommodating and was spot on about paddle boarding at Three Oaks when asked. Trout Valley has so much history behind it. Take a few moments to read up on the land this quonset located on, its impressive, to say the least. Many historical structures still stand today throughout this beautiful community. I would love to become a regular visitor of Trout Valley.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice home! Comfortable and cozy, well kept and very clean. Beautiful area. Hospitable host. We will return!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ronald t.

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

Charming country retreat

Everything was perfect! We stayed a week and had everything we needed and then some! We enjoyed learning the history of the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

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

Our first Vrbo visit

A beautiful area.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail W.

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

Amazing and beautiful property

Our stay was so relaxing and great we've already booked again. Property is beautiful and the house is perfect for a couple. Hosts were super nice and helpful. We definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Little Getaway

Really enjoyed our stay, the area and place
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen W.

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

Picturesque and private

This private cottage is nestled in a very pretty wooded area with horses and hiking trails. It was a perfect weekend getaway. Our hosts had everything in tip-top shape and ready for us. It truly is set up as a home, and we loved having a full kitchen and outdoor deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Retreat

Place was as described. Very comfy and clean. Neighborhood is great. Only issue we had was not receiving our check in instructions and it taking a while to get the code for the door after we arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

December getaway

A cosy and enjoyable home.A quiet place to relax and unwind.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Christmas in Trout Valley

This our fourth stay at the Quonset Hut and we enjoy the peace and quiet in a lovely neighbourhood. Our stays have been enjoyable and hassle free.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Birthday Weekend

The property was clean, professional and overall cozy. Perfect for celebrating a fall birthday!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

R J M.

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

Trifecta

The Quonset hut was awesome. It has a beautiful setting that includes horses and wonderful hosts. The hut is beautifully appointed, with lots attention to detail. You will not want for anything at the hut, save more time. It is very spacious and looks toward a historical barn. It has many walking areas to enjoy. The hosts were gracious in their communications. This is an excellent property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

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

Family visit

Comfortable place with every i needed& more.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

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

Quiet and Serene

This is our second time staying here and we love it. The ability to walk around in the beauty of this community is what we enjoy the most. The owner is phenomenal and kind. Would stay again when in the Chicago area the next time.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John A.

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

Short stay

Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

nicole p.

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

Amazing tiny house!

The perfect sized 1bedroom/bathroom house. Seeing horses near by was a great surprise
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tessa H.

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

Charming cottage

Host was incredibly accommodating and friendly. Awesome property with interesting history- my son loved watching the horses across the road. Perfect location near trails, restaurants, and shopping!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John O.

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

Incredible Experience

This property was awesome! It was very clean (and I’m a bit of a stickler), well-appointed, and in a lovely setting. The host was very communicative, which was reassuring. My trip was really to just unwind for a few days and I was really able to do so here. It was also still convenient enough location-wise for me to pop into the city for a quick day trip. I will look to stay at this property again and highly it recommend it to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie D.

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

Mini Family Reunion - Quonset Hut

Adorable, clean spacious property. Super friendly & kind property owner. LOVED our stay..., Thanks so much Bruce!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

Beautiful location and place to stay..

The property was exactly what we needed. It was clean and conveniently located. Bruce answered all of my questions quickly. Definitely recommend. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken R.

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

Great little home-base

We enjoyed our stay and had just the right amount of everything to use this as our home-base while we visited friends and family across the area. My favorite time was always first thing in the morning where I could enjoy a cup of coffee sitting on the front deck overlooking the horse property. Just such a beautiful and relaxing setting!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Bruce Johnson

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We purchased this property in 2014 and have fully rebuilt & renovated this original 1890's farmhouse. The Quonset was placed in the 1950's and we fully renovated it in 2017. We lived in the Quonset hut during the renovation of the main home until this past year.

Why they chose this property

When you drive into Trout Valley, you will feel like you have escaped to paradise. Unlike any community in the area you will experience rolling equestrian countryside. Trout ponds and streams, Tom Saywer pond, hiking trails and private roads that ramble down to the former Polo field and Fox River front park

What makes this property unique

Trout Valley was the home of John Hertz (Hertz Car Rental Founder) back in the 1920's.
This area was his private estate until 1950. At that time the Otto Scherring family(Curtis Candy Founder) purchased this estate and made it the home of his private farm used for growing livestock & produce they used for his candy making. In the 1960's Scherring sold the property to a developer who built out the remaining homes that you will find in the Valley. We love calling Trout Valley our home.

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