Is Escape to a Private Woodland Estate pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

Where is Escape to a Private Woodland Estate located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Spring Lake Valley Forest Preserve Trailhead and within 3 miles (5 km) of Helm Woods Forest Preserve Trailhead and Algonquin Lakes Trailhead. Algonquin Historic Village Hall and Buffalo Park Forest Preserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Escape to a Private Woodland Estate Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine G.

15 Jul 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Visit

The property met our expectations. However, we would encourage the owner to repair the outside metal edging material which presents a tripping hazard.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anna Z.

17 Sept 2018

Fantastic Home for Family Gateway

Very nice house. It is spacious, clean, and nicely decorated. There was more than enough room for our family of 5 to spread out. We especially appreciated the hardwood floor throughout the house. Fantastic location of the house just in the middle of the wooded area. Very peaceful surrounding with gorgeous views from all the windows. We felt at home in this house. We will definitely rent this house again while in Ilinois.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

4 Dec 2018

Idyllic country home for a weekend away

I stayed in this house with a few friends for a weekend away. It was gorgeous. The view from the back windows alone was enough to make us never want to leave! The house was very clean and had everything we needed. The host was responsive when I had a question. The only caution I have for potential renters is make sure you have a 4WD or AWD vehicle if you are coming when it might snow. My friend with a sedan got stuck and ended up sliding off the side of the driveway and we had a tough time getting her out.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Barb N.

25 Jun 2019

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hot tub ROCKED!!!

The highlight of the house was the hot tub! We LOVED it! We were in it each evening and it was awesome! The home was spacious and comfortable. It was awesome they had some personal hygiene items along with water at check it. The unfortunate issues was driveway was wash out and it was challenging for one of our cars. Maybe spraying for bugs to control them would have been nice too. It is a very private property which was awesome but with that comes lots of bugs which we experienced outside and ants inside. Otherwise we had an amazing time it it served us well. Thank you Clay! We would stay again for sure!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

13 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Roomy , modern house away from it all

This house was perfect for our 10 day stay. There were 3 adults and 3 teen baseball players, and we all had plenty of room. The kitchen and laundry room got a lot of use. The drive in and out of the property was beautiful and we loved being in horse country. We saw deer most days. The electronic door lock made life easy, and the TVs in each room were very nice to have, though we could not figure out how to use the Fubo account. We basically used our Netflix and Amazon accounts. It would have been nice to get some local TV , but I just didn’t make the time to contact the owner to help us. When we did communicate with Clay, he was very responsive. WiFi was excellent. The master bath was spacious with great water pressure and plenty of hot water. Towels were plentiful and appreciated. The downstairs area with the big TV was great for the boys and their PlayStations. We did have to buy a large pot and cake pan, but those seemed to be the only items the kitchen didn’t have. Otherwise, it was really well stocked. We did use the hot tub (even though it was July). We had some sore athletes, and it was really nice for them to relax in. It worked perfectly. We spent some time in Barrington itself and had great food at Neoteca, great coffee at Conscious Cup, an amazing breakfast at Egg Harbor, incredible chocolates at Anderson Chocolates, and cold beers at McGonigal’s Pub. I grew up about an hour from here, but never actually spent much time in this area. It was a lot of fun exploring around the nearby towns when we weren’t watching the boys play baseball. There were plenty of indoor games at our disposal, which we did use. One suggestion…It would have been nice to have had some fishing poles to use in all the nearby lakes. All in all, the house was perfect for us. We truly appreciated the cleanliness and little welcoming extras that were supplied for us. Thank you to Clay and his family.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

kathryn w.

30 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay!

This trip was everything promised: a serene woodland escape. Perfect for our family. Clay responded to any concerns quickly and we hope to come back again soon.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Irene K.

29 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice getaway

My family and I had great time celebrating Thanksgiving here!!! The house is well stocked and tucked away for complete privacy. I would love to come back for another getaway with my girlfriends next time.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lora N.

15 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for a fall weekend

This property is perfect for a family or group of friends. The kitchen is well stocked and the beds are comfortable. We enjoyed the wood burning fireplace every night and our dog loved going for runs in the horse corral. Great stay - thanks!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

4 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Country getaway in a wonderful neighborhood

We had a fabulous stay here, in a beautiful home in a country setting. The rolling hills and surrounding horse farms are picturesque. The dogs had a blast too!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Sue M.

23 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Barrington Hills

There is very little to rent in the Barrington area. This house is out in the country away from it but still only about 10-15 minutes from town. Its in a very pretty neighborhood , many homes with horses.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alice F.

3 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing getaway, without straying too far

Loved our stay here! Lots of space to roam but tons of places to gather. We had a blast walking around, playing games, hanging out on the porches and hot tub, and gathered by the fire. Definitely a bucolic neighborhood, but close enough to town to order a pizza! :) Would absolutely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Courtney R.

19 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thank you!

Clay was very responsive and helpful. The home is in a private and gorgeous setting.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynda M., Minnesota

30 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property!

My husband and I very much enjoyed our stay. The house is beautiful and is tucked away in the woods within a gorgeous horse-country neighborhood. At the same time, it’s very close to restaurants, shops, and interesting little towns. Or if you want more nature there are a number of parks, preserves, and lakes. You can also easily get to Chicago on the train. The house was very roomy, comfortable, and clean. Clay was a terrific host and we highly recommend the property.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

18 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family getaway

We stayed here with another family for our family reunion and it was wonderful. Amazing playroom for the kids, fully stocked kitchen with kid friendly dishes, games, kid books, plenty of of space for everyone, and a beautiful outdoor space. Beds were very comfortable, plenty of extra towels, TP, paper towels, etc. I think the only thing we had to run out and buy was something to lite the grill which we left there for the next guests. I would definitely reccomend this VRBO for anyone, but especially if you're traveling with kids.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aimee H.

25 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Came for medical procedure

One of the best places we’ve ever stood. It had a play room that my kids did not want to get out of a hot tub the teenagers loved and we saw deer every day. Life was good & peaceful for us this vacation even though I had heart aurgery. If you’re coming for any medical procedure to recover it is the best place to recover & quiet.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly T.

20 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful getaway

Property was lovely. Perfect for a girls weekend. We enjoyed the remote “away from everything” feel of the property. Ladies loved the hot-tub & the small porch off the kitchen. Plenty of space for the eight of us to spread out and come together for some amazing meals at the large table in the dining room. Really a lovely stay

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dennis M.

16 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property with relaxing views

My family and I enjoyed staying at the lovely home. It is very spacious and open. My teens enjoyed the hot tub most of all. We will definitely rent the property again when visiting family and friends.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andie L.

27 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

We had a great time staying here. We loved being able to bring our dogs and being able to walk them by all the beautiful horse farms. The kitchen and master shower were great!

Stayed 26 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

12 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect woodsy escape

My family rented this property for a short term rental, we needed a temporary residence while moving from out of state. Communication was excellent, house was exactly what we needed space wise, it was clean, fully stocked kitchen. The property was a prefect escape from reality and gave a place for my boys to run and play. We all enjoyed watching and listening to nature, which was all around use. Very private secluded lot.

Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aya O.

3 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet getaway for family

We wanted a quiet getaway, and we got one! The fireplace is beautiful; we used it daily with the wood provided. The grownups enjoyed the hot tub. The kids loved the play room, which is geared towards younger kids (6 and under). Kitchen is well-stocked and allowed us to cook in many meals. Agree with other reviewers that beds could stand to be updated as we only found one to be comfortable. Overall, great place and enjoyable stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie N.

28 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Comfortable Woodsy get away

A beautiful home with plenty of space - quiet woodsy setting - perfect for a get away with everything you need! Homeowner was extremely accommodating and responsive to communication. Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Irma R.

28 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The house was perfect

Very clean And beautiful setting

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

16 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway spot

Clay hosted our family for a month while we transitioned into a new home. He was very responsive throughout the process. Our kids loved their playroom!

Stayed 29 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan R.

8 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great quiet getaway fromTh

We were looking for a covid safe getaway from the city and this delivered! I was worried that since barrington is still a suburb it wouldn’t feel like a getaway, but the location was great! It was super quiet, surrounded by woods, and you can’t see any other neighbors. Check in was easy and clay was super responsive and made sure we had everything we needed. We felt safe and the property was well cleaned. Both the fireplace and hot tub were in great condition and made for a great end of winter getaway. We’ll definitely look to stay again! Only feedback would be that three of the four beds were really uncomfortable. The blue room downstairs had the best bed, which was fine for the two of us since we only needed one room and bed. A heads up that the driveway is gravel and decently plowed but can have some icy spots, and other than the front walkway other paths and stairs weren’t well shoveled and I fell down a couple times taking my dog for a walk (love that it was pet friendly though!)

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynn K.

27 Jan 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place, great location, great views

The kitchen and bathrooms are updated, lots of beautiful views through large windows/sliding glass doors, lots of wildlife to view. Stocked with plenty of sheets, towels, kitchen spices, laundry and dish detergent and bathroom supplies

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

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