10/10 Excellent
Rachel W.
4 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rachel W.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Entire home
Zoo Holiday Retreat beautiful home with parking, near train into Chicago.
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10232.3 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Brookfield, IL
- Brookfield Zoo2 min walk
- Loyola University Medical Center6 min drive
- SeatGeek Stadium13 min drive
- Chicago, IL (MDW-Midway Intl.)16 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Double Beds
Bedroom 4
1 Single Bunk Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Zoo Holiday Retreat beautiful home with parking, near train into Chicago.
Welcome to Zoo Holiday Retreat
Relax and unwind in our quiet, comfortable 4-bedroom home — perfect for families or groups. The house features two full bathrooms, including a brand-new first-floor bath, and a newly renovated kitchen. The kitchen is stocked with everything you need to cook comfortably. It features brand-new appliances, including a Keurig coffee maker, a Hamilton Beach kettle (perfect for tea or pour-over coffee), a microwave, and an air fryer toaster oven combo.
The home includes four comfortable bedrooms and sleeps 8: two private rooms each with a queen bed, one room with two full beds, and one bedroom with a bunk bed — perfect for kids or additional guests. Please note that the upstairs bedrooms with the two full beds and bunk bed have a doorway without a door separating the sleeping areas.
For guests traveling with young children, we’re happy to provide baby accessories such as a playpen, high chair, and more upon request.
Step outside to a fully fenced yard with a patio, grill, and outdoor seating — ideal for relaxing after a day of exploring.
Located just half a block from the forest preserve and the Brookfield Zoo property, you’ll have easy access to Salt Creek for canoeing and kayaking. A few blocks away, a paved trail runs alongside the creek and connects to several scenic forest preserves — perfect for biking, walking, or jogging.
Getting into Chicago is simple: the Metra (Burlington Northern line) is less than a mile away and takes you downtown in about 20 minutes. Prefer the “L”? A quick 10-minute drive gets you to the Des Plaines Blue Line station for easy city access. House is uniquely positioned 15 minutes from Midway and 25 minutes from O"Hare Airport.
When you're ready to dine out, downtown Brookfield is less than a mile away and offers a great mix of bars and family-friendly restaurants- and there’s a martini bar just two blocks away from the house. Nearby La Grange also boasts a vibrant dining and shopping scene.
Relax and unwind in our quiet, comfortable 4-bedroom home — perfect for families or groups. The house features two full bathrooms, including a brand-new first-floor bath, and a newly renovated kitchen. The kitchen is stocked with everything you need to cook comfortably. It features brand-new appliances, including a Keurig coffee maker, a Hamilton Beach kettle (perfect for tea or pour-over coffee), a microwave, and an air fryer toaster oven combo.
The home includes four comfortable bedrooms and sleeps 8: two private rooms each with a queen bed, one room with two full beds, and one bedroom with a bunk bed — perfect for kids or additional guests. Please note that the upstairs bedrooms with the two full beds and bunk bed have a doorway without a door separating the sleeping areas.
For guests traveling with young children, we’re happy to provide baby accessories such as a playpen, high chair, and more upon request.
Step outside to a fully fenced yard with a patio, grill, and outdoor seating — ideal for relaxing after a day of exploring.
Located just half a block from the forest preserve and the Brookfield Zoo property, you’ll have easy access to Salt Creek for canoeing and kayaking. A few blocks away, a paved trail runs alongside the creek and connects to several scenic forest preserves — perfect for biking, walking, or jogging.
Getting into Chicago is simple: the Metra (Burlington Northern line) is less than a mile away and takes you downtown in about 20 minutes. Prefer the “L”? A quick 10-minute drive gets you to the Des Plaines Blue Line station for easy city access. House is uniquely positioned 15 minutes from Midway and 25 minutes from O"Hare Airport.
When you're ready to dine out, downtown Brookfield is less than a mile away and offers a great mix of bars and family-friendly restaurants- and there’s a martini bar just two blocks away from the house. Nearby La Grange also boasts a vibrant dining and shopping scene.
Property manager
Christopher Janetopoulos
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Brookfield
Brookfield is home to this holiday home. Michigan Avenue and State Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Grant Park and Millennium Park. Travelling with kids? Make time for Field Museum of Natural History, or head to an event or a match at United Center.
Brookfield, IL
What's nearby
- Brookfield Zoo - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Hines Veterans Administration Hospital - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
- Loyola University Medical Center - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
- Oakbrook Center Mall - 11 min drive - 10.7 km
- SeatGeek Stadium - 13 min drive - 11.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Off Broadway Pub - 13 min walk
- BZ Red Hots - 6 min drive
- Mother's Day Restaurant - 4 min drive
- Blue Water Bar - 5 min walk
- Happier Now - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan B.
26 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable stay outside Chicago
Jonathan B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
About the host
Hosted by Christopher Janetopoulos
Our family grew up in this house, and several of us still live nearby. It's a very safe and welcoming neighborhood, with a beautiful forest preserve just a few hundred feet away—a place we loved exploring as kids. Taking the train is the easiest way to get downtown, and we highly recommend it. Nearby downtown Brookfield also has several family-friendly restaurants and bars where we often spend time.
Why they chose this property
We chose this location because it’s truly fantastic—you’re close to everything. The layout of the city makes it difficult for cars to pass straight through town, which helps keep traffic light and the neighborhood peaceful.
What makes this property unique
Our place stands out for its modern amenities and natural surroundings. The kitchen and bathrooms are beautifully updated—especially the brand-new first-floor bathroom with a double vanity. The fenced-in yard is perfect for young kids to play safely. For those who enjoy the outdoors, the nearby forest preserve offers paved bike trails, wooded paths to explore, and even spots where you can launch kayaks or canoes.
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