Suburban Ranch for Gatherings 5 minutes from 94 Expressway

    New Trier Township,Wilmette, IL
    1/15
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    30 people
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    4 hrs min
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    1000 sqft
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    Hosted by Natalie K.

    About the Space

    This casual ranch home is a comfortable place to hold casual events such as Birthdays, Holidays, Graduations, showers, and more. Clean and well-maintained, but not fancy, this is an ideal place for people looking for a convenient location in Wilmette close to 94 Expressway who just want to keep it simple and cozy. One of the bedrooms is also listed on Airbnb, so it's possible to coordinate plans to sleep over. The owner can either give you privacy or help you with your event. Amenities include: Party sizes up to 30, couch/chair space for 20 Living Room / Dining Room Combo plus bonus room with breakfast bar adjacent to kitchen. Full Kitchen Pool table in basement 2 bathrooms for you and your guests. Patio for sitting outside, barbecues, smoking, etc... Somewhat accessible - front entry has two stairs. Stair 1 is 4 inches high. Stair 2 is 6 inches high. Once inside no stairs except down to the pool table. Bathrooms are not accessible but some small scooters do fit. 4 miles from the Chicago City limits. 5 minutes to 94 Expressway. 15 minutes to Northwestern University in Evanston, 30 minutes to Great Lakes Naval Station and Six Flags Great America in Gurnee. 10 minutes to Lake Michigan, Gillson Beach, and the Bahai House of Worship, 5 minutes to Regina and Loyola High Schools, 10 minutes to New Trier High School, Niles North High School, and Evanston Twp High School. Beautiful Downtown Wilmette with incredible restaurants and popular businesses only 7 minutes away. 5 minutes from Wilmette's year round Centennial Ice Rink and outdoor/summer Swimming Complex.

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    Features

    Kitchen

    Outdoor Area

    Restrooms

    Street level access

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    Location

    Bookable Hours

    Monday
    4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
    Tuesday
    4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
    Wednesday
    4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
    Thursday
    4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
    Friday
    4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
    Saturday
    6:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Sunday
    6:00 AM - 12:00 AM

    Enhanced Health and Safety Measures

    All surfaces in the kitchens and bathrooms are disinfected before and after gatherings. Most of the chairs and sofas are leather. The sectional sofa has covers which are removed and washed regularly.

    Cancellation Policy

    Flexible

    Guests may cancel their Booking until 7 days before the event start time and will receive a full refund (including all Fees) of their Booking Price. Guests may cancel their Booking between 7 days and 24 hours before the event start time and receive a 50% refund (excluding Fees) of their Booking Price. Booking cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the Event start time are not refundable. Learn more
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    $100/hr
    4 hr minimum
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