House in Brookfield, IL
10 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this house rental
Bring the whole family to this great place with lots of room for fun. We are located 10 miles from Downtown Chicago. Plenty of sightseeing and activities. We are less than a 5-minute walking distance from one of the well-known old-school arcades in the Chicagoland area and the largest in America. Downtown La Grange is within walking distance, with plenty of coffee shops, restaurants, and shopping. The historic Brookfield Zoo is a 10-minute drive away.
Attractions and activities nearby:
1) Galloping Ghost Arcade (Brookfield / Brookfield Area): A few steps from the property, this is the world's largest video arcade. With over 900 retro arcade games and pinball machines set to "free play" for a single flat admission fee, it is a massive hit for kids and nostalgic adults alike.
2) Brookfield Zoo Chicago 8400 31st St, Brookfield, IL
A world-renowned zoo featuring seasonal exhibits, animal encounters, and family-friendly walking paths. Open daily; admission varies
3) Willis Tower Skydeck 233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL Iconic skyscraper offering panoramic views of the Chicago skyline and a glass ledge 4 feet out. Open daily; ticket required
4) Salt Creek Trail Brookfield / Cook County, IL Scenic paved path for hiking, walking, and bicycling near the creek. Free access. Easily accessible from the neighborhood, this paved trail winds along the creek through local forest preserves like Bemis Woods. It's excellent for guests looking to hike, jog in the morning, or ride a bike.
Food and shopping nearby:
Local Flavor & Dining Districts
• Imperial Oak Brewing & Beach Ave BBQ - Recommend a taste of local Brookfield flavor. Some Reddit users highly recommend stopping by Imperial Oak Brewing for exceptional craft beer or picking up brisket and ribs at Beach Ave BBQ, both located right in town.
• Downtown La Grange Dining District - Just two miles away, downtown La Grange features an upscale, walkable strip of top-rated local dining. It includes highly rated establishments like Milk Money Brewing, Posto 31, The Elm, Wooden Paddle, Barrel House Social, Prasino, GP Italiano, and much more.
Easy Downtown Chicago Access
• Metra Rail Commuter Service
Skip city traffic and parking fees. The local Brookfield Metra station offers direct, stress-free train service straight into downtown Chicago (roughly 14 miles away) for exploring Millennium Park, museums, and Michigan Avenue shopping, and more!
Attractions and activities nearby:
1) Galloping Ghost Arcade (Brookfield / Brookfield Area): A few steps from the property, this is the world's largest video arcade. With over 900 retro arcade games and pinball machines set to "free play" for a single flat admission fee, it is a massive hit for kids and nostalgic adults alike.
2) Brookfield Zoo Chicago 8400 31st St, Brookfield, IL
A world-renowned zoo featuring seasonal exhibits, animal encounters, and family-friendly walking paths. Open daily; admission varies
3) Willis Tower Skydeck 233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL Iconic skyscraper offering panoramic views of the Chicago skyline and a glass ledge 4 feet out. Open daily; ticket required
4) Salt Creek Trail Brookfield / Cook County, IL Scenic paved path for hiking, walking, and bicycling near the creek. Free access. Easily accessible from the neighborhood, this paved trail winds along the creek through local forest preserves like Bemis Woods. It's excellent for guests looking to hike, jog in the morning, or ride a bike.
Food and shopping nearby:
Local Flavor & Dining Districts
• Imperial Oak Brewing & Beach Ave BBQ - Recommend a taste of local Brookfield flavor. Some Reddit users highly recommend stopping by Imperial Oak Brewing for exceptional craft beer or picking up brisket and ribs at Beach Ave BBQ, both located right in town.
• Downtown La Grange Dining District - Just two miles away, downtown La Grange features an upscale, walkable strip of top-rated local dining. It includes highly rated establishments like Milk Money Brewing, Posto 31, The Elm, Wooden Paddle, Barrel House Social, Prasino, GP Italiano, and much more.
Easy Downtown Chicago Access
• Metra Rail Commuter Service
Skip city traffic and parking fees. The local Brookfield Metra station offers direct, stress-free train service straight into downtown Chicago (roughly 14 miles away) for exploring Millennium Park, museums, and Michigan Avenue shopping, and more!
Amenities
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Brookfield, IL
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
We had a wonderful stay! This place was incredibly family-friendly and perfect for traveling with little ones. They provided a baby gate, travel crib, and high chair, which made our stay so much easier.One thing that really surprised us was how much bigger the house felt in person. The bedrooms and kitchen are much more spacious than the photos suggest, with plenty of room for our family.The host was fantastic—friendly, responsive, and quick to answer any questions we had. The neighborhood felt very safe, and there was always plenty of street parking. We never had any trouble finding a spot right in front of the house.We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone, especially families traveling with young children.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
My second stay at this house. Great place, we stay specifically because it’s so close to the Galloping Ghost Arcade. So great to be able to walk to the arcade, walk back to house to take a break then back at it 30 minutes later. The house is super clean, kept up, and a true hidden gem. If we do our arcade trip again next year, this will be the only place we will want to stay.
8 / 10Excellent·May 2026
A nice house that easily slept 4 kids and 4 adults. There were ants in the house, then than that it was very nice, it was easy to get to the train into Chicago from here.
6 / 10Average·Oct 2024
We stayed at this property for a week while visiting family and attending a funeral. Overall, the home was in a great location—close to Galloping Ghost Arcade, downtown LaGrange, downtown Brookfield, and the Brookfield Zoo. The house was clean, well-constructed, and equipped with nice appliances. However, our experience didn’t fully align with the VRBO listing due to some inaccuracies.
The property was listed as having three bedrooms and two baths, but it turned out that the main level only had two bedrooms and one bathroom. The third “primary” bedroom, as listed, was actually in the basement, which was less than ideal. The basement ceiling height was very low—less than 6.5 feet throughout—and the bathroom sink area was only 6 feet high. My husband, who is 6’1”, had to duck while going down the stairs and navigate the basement carefully to avoid hitting his head on the ceiling soffits and doorways. The king bed in the basement was extremely firm and uncomfortable, and there were no nightstands, which made it inconvenient.
Additionally, the basement living area was not very usable. The couch was uncomfortable and separated into two pieces, making it difficult to relax. While the kitchen was well-stocked with basic supplies, we found that most items, like knives and cooking utensils, were of low quality. We even ended up buying better toilet paper for our stay.
The dining table seated only four, despite the listing mentioning space for six, which made family meals challengi
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8.6Excellent
(9 Ratings)
"We had a wonderful stay! This place was incredibly family-friendly and perfect for traveling with little ones. They provided a baby gate, travel crib, and high chair, which made our stay so much easie..."
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