Glen Ellyn is located just west of Chicago and is the perfect place for a getaway from the city. Its incredible natural attractions include the Willowbrook Wildlife Center, which allows visitors to explore various types of habitats and terrains and catch sight of the animals which call them home. The landmark Lake Ellyn is also a great place to relax or join in some exciting outdoor activities. Meanwhile, golf lovers will be thrilled to visit the expansive Village Links golf course and enjoy a game on its beautifully manicured greens. If you’re looking for an Airbnb vacation rental to stay in Glen Ellyn, keep reading!
1. Perfect two-bedroom, one-bathroom house (from USD 177)
This not so little spot is actually a comfortably sized family home with two bedrooms and one bath. There’s enough space for up to five guests, which makes it well suited for families and big groups. The house is in a great location, near a bustling farmer’s market and many restaurants and shops. You will also be within walking distance from the nearest train station which you can take down to downtown Chicago and many other places.
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the house is comfortable tastefully done up functional and has great amenitiesthe bedrooms were comfortable and the open floor plan was just rightCleanliness:
great and prompt communication very clean and comfy placeher house was very clean and well suppliedmegan's place is beautiful and sparkling cleanthe house is super nice and very cleanthe space is charming clean and conveniently locatedHost:
the hosts were very friendlymegan was a great hostwonderful hosts and great placegreat place quick responses and friendly hostsmegan was an excellent hostRead more reviewsLocation:
awesome location and great valueexcellent location as wellcozy place in a great locationthe location is centralized and it is super close to the train station (walkable)this is a cute cottage in a great location
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2. Homely guesthouse (from USD 48)
This homely guest house sleeps up to two guests in a private room. The family room, kitchen, dining area, and cozy living room complete with a fireplace, are all common areas that you can enjoy. The house is in a safe and peaceful residential neighbourhood, but you are also within walking distance from many restaurants. A short car ride will take you to public transport options, so you can be connected to downtown Chicago with ease.
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i had plenty of space private bathroom freedom to use kitchen and drivewayample kitchen with plenty of available utensils also comfortable and welcoming communal areasthe bed was extremely soft too which i liked a lotthe bed was comfortable and extra pillows and blankets are availablealice's is a very comfortable and homely place to stay overCleanliness:
the room was clean and comfortablethe place was spotless clean and very well equippedthe house is clean pretty and quietthe condition of the room and bathroom was spotless everything was white glove cleanthe room was clean comfortable and quiet all which are importantHost:
alice was a wonderful hostalice was a great hostshe was very prompt and friendly in all of her responsesalice was quick to respond and a courteous hostalice was an outstanding hostRead more reviewsLocation:
good location in glen ellynthe location was quiet and niceperfect location for going to our conference at the abbingtonperfect for my needs and close to the morton arboritumit was that good the neighborhood is quiet and peaceful but super well located
3. A spacious house with a lot of natural sunlight (from USD 365)
Situated in a quiet residential area, this spacious house promises a relaxed and peaceful staycation. You will have the entire house to yourself throughout your stay and you are free to roam around and enjoy the facilities. Comprising three levels, the house is equipped with four bedrooms and two bathrooms, to accommodate no more than eight people.
There are plenty of windows in the home, which will provide you with a lot of natural sunlight that is best enjoyed in the morning when you are sipping your morning coffee. You can also relax on the patio or on the porch to recharge your energy. For some fun times, head to the lower level, where you can find a recreation room filled with a selection of games.
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it was very clean and it's great that there's an iron washing machine and othersCleanliness:
sandra keeps her home nice and clean for her gueststhe house was spotless and felt very comfortablethis place was awesome very cleanthe beds are comfortable and the bathrooms spotlesshouse was perfect size and very cleanHost:
highly recommend staying here and sandra was a wonderful hostsandra was a perfect host with the perfect space for what we neededsandra was an excellent host who was very responsive and helped us with whatever we neededsandra's place was incredible and she was very kindquick response from host and perfect location from local shops and places to eatRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is walking distance to a cute downtown area and the train station to get to chicagopark nearby and beautiful neighborhoodlocation is great house is comfylocation for access to wheaton college was greatthe neighborhood is beautiful and walkable
4. Sunny, clean, and spacious family home (from USD 135)
This tastefully decorated family home accommodates up to eight guests, making it a great choice for families and big groups travelling together. Its high ceilings and huge windows let in natural light which makes the space feel spacious, bright and cheerful. The suburban neighbourhood that this guest house is located in is not far from downtown Glen Ellyn. If you prefer not to walk, you can also take the Metra train from the nearby station.
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we enjoyed morning coffee in the front sun-filled living roomthe rooms are sunny neat and comfortable and the common space is beautifulexcellent bathrooms nice furnishings immaculate cleanliness very close to wheaton college campuscomfortable and plenty of spacethis is a truly beautiful home with a private bathroom in both bedroomsCleanliness:
clean quiet and comfortableclean quiet spacious and very friendlythe house is beautiful and cleanthe house is clean orderly yet comfortable and invitingthe house looks very nice and clean so it is so comfortable to stayHost:
great hosts thank youscott was a great hostwonderful hosts very comfortable accommodationvery caring and welcoming hoststhe host is very easy to work withRead more reviewsLocation:
great convenient location to wheaton collegegreat location if you are staying for events near lombardgreat location just blocks from wheaton collegean excellent location in a nice quiet neighborhoodgreat location just a minute or two from campus and downtown - nice park nearby - quiet neighborhood
5. Enchanted treehouse in a garden (from USD 274)
If you have ever dreamed of living in a treehouse but grew up in a concrete jungle instead, now’s your chance! This treehouse sleeps up to three guests in a cozy wood cabin, complete with a full sized bed and twin beds in the loft, a kitchenette, private outdoor shower. You may not expect a treehouse to have a television and Netflix subscription - but this one does! The house is perched above a beautiful garden with a koi pond and surrounded by amenities like a playground, a fire pit, and a gas grill. This is the perfect place for a getaway in the middle of nature.
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had an excellent stay the tree house is very cozy and loved the amenitiesthe loft bed was perfect for our kid and the big bed was super comfyhot tub private outside shower beautiful koi pond grill and several outdoor seating optionsthe garden area with pond hot tub etc was beautiful comfortable and really fun on a cold nightCleanliness:
very clean and so cozy insidehopefully that can be deep cleaned in the futuredaniel's place was very clean and relaxingthe place was clean bed was so comfortablesuch a magical place to sleep in the treetops the place was beautiful clean and well equippedHost:
daniel was a gracious hostagain the host is greatdaniel was a terrific hostdaniel was very accommodating and consideratehe is a great hostRead more reviewsLocation:
it’s the perfect distance - not too far but not too close - and so appreciated daniel’s hospitalitythis cute little tree house is such a great place to get away for a few days and relaxgreat place to go to get away from the city plenty of privacythe neighborhood is quiet and peacefulamazing and magical location totally worth doing it once
6. Basement bedroom near Wheaton College and train (from USD 50)
This guest home is in a fantastic location near Wheaton College, a train station, and downtown Wheaton. If you’re here to visit the college, this will be an ideal place to stay. In fact, the property is owned by graduates of Wheaton College! The property only has space for a single guest, who will have a comfortable queen bed in their private room and adjacent bathroom.
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great little quiet neighborhood private room and all amenities and then somegreat little place for 1 guest needing a comfy bed for the nightthe room was perfect for methe room was dark-- perfect for a great night's sleepthis space fit my location needs and was perfect for a comfortable and cozy night’s sleepCleanliness:
very clean comfortable and friendlythe space is clean well maintained and comfortablethe space was very clean and fully stocked with everything i neededa great cozy spotlessly clean and convenient place to stay with terrific hostssafe neighborhood clean friendly peopleHost:
the hosts are welcomingthey were great hostshosts were ready to be helpfulwonderful space and great hoststhe description was accurate the directions were clear and the host was friendly and helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
great location felt very safedawn's house is beautiful and the location is ideal for trips to the wheaton areadawn’s place was a great locationthis is a fantastic locationdawn's place was perfect for staying close wheaton college and the value
7. Charming, clean and convenient townhouse
This cozy townhouse is available for up to four guests. You will have two clean and comfortable bedrooms (each with a double bed), one bath, a kitchen and dining area. There is also plenty of space for parking if you are driving to Glen Ellyn or if you plan to rent a car during your stay. Various amenities like supermarkets and dining options are also located conveniently nearby.
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private garage parking great wi-fi and large tv with cablevery nice apartment rental with separate bedrooms clean as a whistle with excellent wi-fi and kitchen itemscomfortably furnished 2 double beds with all of incidentals needed for our stayCleanliness:
a clean convenient place to stayit is clean and comfortablegloria's place was very clean and tidy communication was excellentplace was clean and well keptthe space was clean and comfortableHost:
i would recommend this host to everyonecheck in process could not have been easier and the host was very easy to reach when neededgloria makes it easy to check in and out and is very responsiveRead more reviewsLocation:
location is good to-just a couple of miles from the metra stationthe location was also great we were close to many stores and even a 25minute drive to schaumburgsuper easy check in great location near the glen ellyn metra stationcomfortable beds and quiet neighborhood with a close drive to a train stationgreat location close to stores and major highways/roads to get anywhere as fast as chicagoland traffic allows
8. Cozy, beautiful and comfortable townhouse
This entire townhouse is up for rent and accommodates four guests. You will have two bedrooms, a spacious living and dining room perfect for lounging around, and a clean, modern bathroom. The neighbourhood is quiet and safe, so you’ll have no issues getting home late at night. Amenities nearby include supermarkets, shops, and various dining options.
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internet great tv not so muchit was the perfect amount of space for our needs and we really enjoyed relaxing in the apartmentgreat wifi and easy hook up and close to restaurantshello diana now we have left your apartment and we liked it a lottv didn’t have very many channels but overall a great place to stayCleanliness:
clean had everything u neededthe place was extremely clean and beautifulit is very clean and calmthe apartment is really cozy clean and warmvery clean and spacious space diana hasHost:
diana was a wonderful hostthe host was friendly and accommodated our requests wellamazing host amazing housethe host diana was so nice and accommodatingdiana was a great host positive and responsibleRead more reviewsLocation:
nice town close to shopslocation was great for us 20 mins drive to o'hare airport about 30 mins drive to downtown chicagodiana's place is in a good location for easy access to major highwaysit was a great place and was located in a good neighborhooda very nice apartment located close to everything a very nice find
9. Peaceful, clean, private room with a bathroom
This listing is for a private room for two in a charming family home. Apart from a spacious bedroom, you will also have a private bathroom (with a unique skylight) and access to the living area to enjoy the fireplace on a cold day. The garden blooms with flowers and greenery, inviting you to lie back on the hammock or rocking chairs for an afternoon. Location wise, the guest house is a mere four minutes to the Metra line, which you can use to get around Chicago. A seven to ten-minute walk will take you to Wheaton College, which is great if you’re in town to visit someone on campus.
10. Warm, serene, private room near the city
This listing is for a private room for three in a lovely suburban home. The neighbourhood is quiet, clean and green, so you’ll have a peaceful and relaxing stay. You may even want to go for a jog through the connecting parks and enjoy the greenery. Travelling around is also easy with a train station nearby. A variety of restaurants are also located in the vicinity, offering Italian, Thai, Mexican and Japanese cuisine for your choosing.
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it was nice having my own private bathroomroom was great and having a private bath was so nicesafe place with my own bed and bathroomCleanliness:
the house was very clean and quietthe room was very clean and had everything i neededclean easy check in hospitablevery clean quiet place and he is very kind and friendlythe room was clean comfortable and quiet all which are importantHost:
great hosts and great homefriendly and felt comfortable to make ourselves at homevery friendly and relaxed hostkind enough to help me as much as he canmike is a great host and his place is excellentRead more reviewsLocation:
michael place is really awesomegreat place to stay close to everything we wanted to do restaurants movies and shoppingit's close to several charming downtown areas (by car) as well as a great arboretumwe enjoyed staying at michael's home and it was a great location for usmichael’s place is located in a quiet neighborhood and was easy for me to find
11. Newly renovated house in Glen Ellyn
This guest house is modern and new but still homely and comforting. A big plus is its size - a total of thirteen guests are welcome to stay together in this spacious property. This makes the guest house ideal for the whole family or large groups of friends. The house is also well equipped with kitchen appliances, toiletries, and electronics. A short walk from the house will take you to downtown Glen Ellyn, with plenty of restaurants and shops to explore.
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the wifi was also much appreciatedthe beds were incredibly comfortablevery nice open floor plan first level with full kitchen which was great for my familyparking is awesome with plenty of space inside and a beautiful remodeled kitchenwe had a great stay very comfortable house with a beautiful kitchen and living areaCleanliness:
modern clean look and comfy bedsthis was a nice and clean housegreat clean and quiet place russell is very hospitablethe house was well decorated comfortable and super cleanvery clean and host is easy to work withHost:
owners are very responsivethe owners were super responsive and accommodatingthe host russell is the best host you can find out thereour was host was very responsive and helpfulvery responsive host and very accommodatingRead more reviewsLocation:
great location walking distance to glen ellynnice neighborhood and close to cute shopsgreat neighborhood close to metragreat house walking distance to downtown areagreat house within walking distance of downtown glen ellyn
Explore the green city of Glen Ellyn
Take a breather from the bustle of the city and come unwind in Glen Ellyn. You will feel more relaxed, rejuvenated, and maybe even fitter from all those outdoor activities!
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