How much does a lake house cost to rent in Chicago?
Lake houses in Chicago average $152 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for.
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Popular lake houses
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from$30/hr
Small Dance Studio Available for Creative Use | Studio 1
South Loop, Chicago, IL
4.9(340)
10Our dance studio is ideal for small events during the week. Ideal for dance rehearsals, Zoom classes, photoshoots, freelancers, film work, fitness videos, music videos, etc. Space Details: - 10 person studio - 30 chairs - 5 - 6ft tables - LED track lights -...
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from$400/hr
Modern Luxuries Meet Exceptional Views at Wacker and Michigan | The Tavern Club at 333
Chicago Loop, IL
4.9(23)
125...Please Note: All Beverage is handled in-house (coffee, tea, bottled water, soft drinks, premium liquor & beer) Space Details: - Full-Service, High-End Bar - Full Kitchen with Catering Service - Panoramic Views Of Michigan Avenue, Wacker Drive, Lake Michigan & The Chicago River - Space for...
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from$110/hr
Sunlit Boardroom Overlooking Millennium Park
Chicago Loop, IL
5.0(32)
12One of the best views in the city! Our Millennium Park Board Room seats up to 12 people. The Millennium Park Room is the perfect place to host your next important meeting. Impress your clients and guests with our modern furniture configurations, which are setup...
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from$75/hr
Downtown Condominium with un-interrupted Skyline, Lake and Park Views
Chicago Loop, IL
4.0(1)
10This is a fully equipped recently renovated condominium that provides instagrammable views! No other location in the city provides a skyline view this dramatic as this building is the furthest East and the views look back towards, Grant Park, Monroe Harbor, Buckingham Fountain and the...
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from$100/hr
Luxury Downtown Penthouse with Killer Views
Near South Side, Chicago, IL
4.9(199)
8About this Space: Perfect space for all types of shoots and luxury or modern content creation! **Photography and Videography allowed** - True floor to ceiling windows throughout the unit that gives natural light at anytime of day. The night view is breathtaking, and the day...
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from$150/hr
Spacious Lake View Loft
Lake View, Chicago, IL
5.0(21)
120FOOD & BEVERAGE POLICY + SPACE DETAILS: • Guests are allowed to bring their own alcohol • Outside food is allowed • Kitchenette • No cooking is allowed on site • Television • Music Rules: Amplified music is allowed by connecting personal device to speakers...
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from$350/hr
CasaNova Modern City Living
South Side, Chicago, IL
5.0(2)
15...Sprawling 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath 4 Story house nestled on private cul de sac in a residential area. Chicago's North Kenwood/Bronzeville neighborhood walking distance to the lakefront and 10 min drive to just about anywhere in city's loop. Features open floor plan with...
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from$175/hr
Fantatic Rehabbed 1890's Greystone House
Uptown, Chicago, IL
4.8(4)
30Beautiful and spacious, lovingly rehabbed, late 1890s greystone building with great backyard with pond. Building is 0.3mile from LakeShore Drive, 0.6mile walk to lakefront path and park, 0.4mile walk to Red Line, and 20 minute walk (1.6mile) to Wrigley Field. Easy access to lake, Montrose...
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from$65/hr
Lakeside Photo Studio w/ Natural Light & Nearby Beach
Edgewater, Chicago, IL
4.9(14)
15Located in historic Edgewater. 1 block away from Lake Shore Drive, CTA Bus [147, 151, 36] or Red Line. Great natural light but we also have blackout curtains to shut it out. 1 block away rom the lake/beach and bike trail which makes it perfect...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How popular are lake houses in Chicago?
Our local hosts have welcomed 98458+ people into their lake houses with reviews averaging 4.84 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 98%.
How long do people rent lake houses in Chicago?
Most lake houses are scheduled for 5 hours, with 22 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Lake Houses starting between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM.
Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary data from bookings made on Peerspace from 2016-2024.
Explore scenic lake house venues in Chicago
Lake houses provide a beautiful place to hold a small intimate wedding, family reunion, or birthday celebration. Guests have immediate access to the waterfront for boating, swimming, walking, and socializing. Not to mention nearby forest trails if the venue is suburban or rural - or cafes, restaurants, and bars in an urban setting. Chicagoans are lucky enough to have both of these options to choose from; you can find a lake house venue in the heart of downtown as well as on the very edges of Chicagoland.
Intimate lake house venues near Chicago
For an intimate experience in a lake house we recommend moving away from the urban core of Chicago. Lake houses are scattered throughout Chicagoland as well as in rural towns a couple hours drive from the city.
For a quiet rustic wedding places like Lake Ellyn Boathouse in Glen Ellyn, IL, offer a nice balance of affordability and beauty. The venue is set far enough away from downtown so you're not surrounded by traffic and tall buildings. Yet not too far of a drive to be inconvenient. Boat and lake houses are easy to decorate as well to fit any aesthetic. The stone and woodwork are ideally suited to rustic events, however. Mason jars, cut flowers, and other natural decor choices are the perfect match to a woodsy lake house in Chicago.
For a quiet rustic wedding places like Lake Ellyn Boathouse in Glen Ellyn, IL, offer a nice balance of affordability and beauty. The venue is set far enough away from downtown so you're not surrounded by traffic and tall buildings. Yet not too far of a drive to be inconvenient. Boat and lake houses are easy to decorate as well to fit any aesthetic. The stone and woodwork are ideally suited to rustic events, however. Mason jars, cut flowers, and other natural decor choices are the perfect match to a woodsy lake house in Chicago.
Beautiful lake house event spaces in Chicago
If you want more of a downtown atmosphere consider moving from the lakeshore to one of Chicago's canals. Venues like the Sheraton Grand Riverwalk Chicago have pavilions, seating areas, and direct access to the downtown riverwalk. In the summertime, cool breezes, glittering city lights, and skyscrapers provide the perfect backdrop for an urban event.
For a more expansive atmosphere we recommend venues with large outdoor settings like Theater on the Lake. Located North Lake Shore Dr, this venue offers space for up to 1,500 people. Theater on the Lake has one of the best southern skyline views in the area with direct access to Lake Michigan's shoreline. There are few better places to hold a stunning lakeside wedding or other private event.
Depending on the event you may want a private lake house venue in Chicago. Public lake houses will have too many folks milling about to feel like a truly special event. Especially in city parks that are popular on evenings and weekends. Make your lake house a private event rental to ensure the space is your own for the duration of the event!
For a more expansive atmosphere we recommend venues with large outdoor settings like Theater on the Lake. Located North Lake Shore Dr, this venue offers space for up to 1,500 people. Theater on the Lake has one of the best southern skyline views in the area with direct access to Lake Michigan's shoreline. There are few better places to hold a stunning lakeside wedding or other private event.
Depending on the event you may want a private lake house venue in Chicago. Public lake houses will have too many folks milling about to feel like a truly special event. Especially in city parks that are popular on evenings and weekends. Make your lake house a private event rental to ensure the space is your own for the duration of the event!
Reviews for lake houses
Jayden P.
Historic Lake House with dock, mountain views, large decks, open floor plan, lots of parking
sweetheart person. So many different spots to shoot (inside and outside of the house). Our favorite spot to shoot was the little dock area in front of the house with the view of the lake and the mountain and also the little porch on the second floor facing towards...
Miranda B.
Meeting Retreat in Waterfront House Boat
note pads during our meeting. It is right on the water and if there's wind off the lake it will get chilly. The 50 steps down to the house boat means it's not ADA friendly, or for elders or others who might have trouble with uneven stairs...
Tommy D.
Grannycore Lakehouse - Echo Park Hilltop Cabin with Deck and Lake Views ENTIRE HOUSE!
Matt was a great host! His place have lots of natural light coming into the house, lots of different place to take photos around the house, the balcony have the echo park silver lake and the hollywood sign...
Tylesha B.
Just Imagine It: MidCentury Modern Estate In Norfolk
AMAZING!!!! Chuck is an incredible host! The house is a dream so incredibly grateful to have my mothers 60th Birthday party at the Lake House🙏🏽🙌🏽💕Thank you, Chuck!
May God continue bless you...
Katrina P.
Just Imagine It: MidCentury Modern Estate In Norfolk
Picturesque and breathtaking space. The house is beautiful and the space outside is open and the lake is right there for an added touch. Chuck is absolutely amazing. He is the hostess with the mostess!!! Hospitable, dependable, and kind. The space and service is exactly as described and even...
Teneisha G.
Beautiful Lake house with pool & spa
Absolutely loved the lake house. The house and backyard created the perfect ambience I was looking for to complete our celebration. The home is very spacious and clean with some great surprises throughout. The gameroom was one. The backyard was beautiful and very relaxing. My family and I truly...
Shan T.
Upscale City Lake House on 0.56 Acres
Upscale City Lake House is AMAZING!!! It’s so spacious and it has more then enough room. You’ll never have to worry about waiting for a bathroom because it’s several to use! The house was great and responds back quickly. I’ll definitely use this space again...
Dan H.
Rustic Lake House in Orlando
This space awesome! The dock and lake house are absolutely amazing for sunset shots, and the pool and backyard area have cool spots for other shots and include hammocks and swings.
Krys was an absolutely amazing host who was accommodating and gave a great tour of the space before...