WELCOME! My home is nestled in the 'burb of Lake Zurich close to shops and restaurants. About 6 miles from the BarringtonTrainStation which goes right into Chicago. You have a private bedroom & bathroom. My home is cozy, the star is the outdoor space: a huge deck, a huge yard w/ hammocks, & firepit. I have a 2 year old golden retriever who loves everyone and will be around. Prior to booking we need to have a conversation about COVID-19 protocols since this is a shared space. Non-smokers only **Please note that prior to booking we need to have a conversation about COVID-19 Protocols and I only take people who have been vaccinated since this is a shared space and I work with children** I completely gutted and remodeled my home and I love how cozy it turned out! On the first floor it's Farmhouse styling mixed with all the accents from my travels makes the home warm and inviting. Downstairs is boho, perfect cozy lounging area complete with pool table, bar, dart board, TV (with Netflix, Hulu, Prime), faux fireplace, and more. Your room is on the main floor, private with a private bathroom across the hall. I recently installed a smart TV on the wall across from your bed for your convenience! The backyard is by far my most favorite spot. I have a HUGE deck, gorgeous trees, tree swing, hammocks and a fabulous fire pit. I spent a lot of time during the summer 2020 building a beautiful garden area, too. 2022 added a mini orchard and berry patch. The primary bedroom is cozy- two windows let in lots of light- and also have blackout shades so you can sleep in. The bed is a queen-sized 10 1/2 inch memory foam mattress with a soft mattress topper. There is also a ceiling fan, a closet to hang your things, dresser and cupboards if you need drawers/shelves. My basement is a fun space! It has a bar, pool table, dart board, a faux fire place, a Smart TV, card table, cozy sectional sofa and a 6 foot bean bag! Perfect place for lounging or reading. The basement also has washer and dryer available for use (one loads of laundry per week stay). My sweet golden retriever, Atlas, loves to welcome people and is always around for snuggles and scratches! He is out of his crate during the day, so if you are at home during the day, he will be too and will likely want pets. I will also have a dog-walker who comes mid -day to walk him. Please note there is NO SMOKING in or around my home. Not even outside or on the deck. This is a non-negotiable for me. Sadly, the hot tub bit the dust this winter (the heater went out, the water froze and cracked the pipes) so that is no longer an option to use. Please note that due to the size of my house it's just not possible for my dog to not be around- he is a great guy, but he is energetic and snuggly so please be prepared for him to be around. He will never be in your room, but he is in all the shared spaces aside from the basement (unless you want him there). Please let me know if you have questions about him! You will have access to the whole house except my bedroom and private bathroom. Kitchen has a gas stove for cooking- you provide all food, condiments, etc. Towels are provided for the bathroom as well as shampoo, conditioner and soap. I do have a washer and dryer. For each one week stay, you may do one load of laundry. Laundry detergent is available. For long stays (one month plus) you will need to provide your own and your may have unlimited use. Outdoor space is a wonderful retreat- there is a deck with table and a small chimnea. There are hammocks to use, and a large firepit. Please note there is NO SMOKING in or around my home. Not even outside or on the deck. This is a non-negotiable for me. Free coffee and tea available. :) I will give you your space if you desire, but my house is not huge, so we will bump into each other! I love chatting with others and learning about their travels. I do work during the day, but am often home around 3:30/4. Please note that my house isn’t appropriate for working from home exclusively. My neighborhood used to be a lake retreat for the Chicagoland area. It now is a full time residential area. I live down the street from a school, the old oak trees are tremendous and so beautiful! Less than a mile walk to a cute restaurant on the lake. There is a walking loop around the lake that is roughly 3 miles. There are also some cute wooded trails (each about a mile) around the neighborhood. Very, very safe neighborhood- peaceful and quiet! The main thoroughfare, Rand Road (Hwy 12) is less than 5 minutes away. You'll need a car to get around as it's a typical suburb but with sprawling farms and forest preserves "in the way" of direct travel. You could uber or taxi if necessary. The Barrington train station is about 10-15 minutes away and can take you directly into Chicago. You'll need a taxi from O'hare unless you take the Red Line into the city and caught a train in Barrington (that would make for a long trip) Please let me know if you have questions! I'm happy to help! :) I do have a steep driveway as I'm situated on a hill. You will have a spot to park in the driveway- we will figure out the best way to park upon your arrival. My Golden Retriever is named Atlas and loves everyone. After getting over his first energetic meeting with you, He will snuggle up beside you and never want you to leave.