Little House of Glencoe

After learning about this place from Stephanie C’s review, I’ve been absolutely obsessed with checking out the Little House of Glencoe — or rather the Little House on the Prairie! Today was that day.
First of all, take note… it is not the fancy looking building you see in the distance when you almost accidentally enter the Skokie Country Club. The Little House is around the corner and looks like a cottage by the river, except without the river. Mind you, this place is tucked away from most of everything, and I imagine you might encounter some wildlife visitors in the evening. Mind you, on your way to the House you’ll have to pass by gorgeous multimillion dollar homes. The trip alone is worth it!
It’s a place to escape and get away from it all. You can camp with your family and friends, and enjoy modern amenities like a kitchen, bathroom, and fireplace. Comes with an outdoor fire pit area, a grill, and picnic tables.
Little House is run by a volunteer board, and according to the website it’s mission is to provide a unique meeting place in a natural setting. Rent it during the day, overnight ($ 190), or a few hours for an event if you like.
BTW, only 4 out 5 stars because I could only steal a peek and I haven’t stayed there.
What a hidden gem. Just so very cool.

Spent the night here with a group of friends because we wanted a break from school but didn’t want to go full out camping. The house is near a neighborhood, about 15 – 20 minutes away from the Glencoe metra stop. The house was bigger than we expected, with 2 fireplaces, a fire pit, a pretty well-​stocked kitchen, and some bedding material as well. The rental was $ 120 per night, with a $ 50 deposit.
The house has a worn in, cabin-​like feel, and I’m so glad we stayed here – it was super cute and a perfect place for 10 people to hang out, eat, and make s’mores! Props to Glencoe for keeping it clean and well-​furnished; I wish all cities had something like this!