The Serenity: Gurnee, Six Flags. Naval Base, Casino

The Perfect Getaway: Serene, Quiet Home with Unbeatable Access to Fun!

Tucked away in a peaceful neighborhood, you'll enjoy total relaxation while being just 3 minutes from groceries, dining, shopping, and fun! The location is ideal for Navy Graduations, Six Flags adventures, or a casino night!

Gurnee Mills Mall: 2 miles

Six Flags Great America: 4 Miles

Casino (American Place Casino): 6 Miles

Naval Station Great Lakes: 10 miles"

Please note quiet hours after 9PM. Flexible Check-in, reach out to host.



The Serenity Gateway: Spacious Family Home Near Six Flags, Navy Base & Casino
Perfect Base for Thrill-Seekers, Navy Families, Tourists and Shoppers!

Welcome to your beautiful, quiet, and spacious retreat in Gurnee, the ultimate hub for all of Lake County's biggest attractions. Whether you're celebrating a Navy graduation, seeking the thrills of Six Flags, planning a shopping spree, or simply gathering the family, this home provides the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and charm.

Forget crowded hotel rooms—enjoy two full living areas, plenty of sleeping space for the whole group, and modern amenities designed for relaxation and quality time together.


The Space
Our inviting, two-story home is set up to comfortably host large groups, sleeping 10 guests total (max. 8 adults) across four main bedrooms plus two flexible sleeping areas.


Relaxation & Entertainment
Two Inviting Living Rooms: Unwind in style! One room features a massive sectional sofa, and the second offers a comfortable 3-seater couch and two accent chairs.
Movie Night Ready: One living room boasts 75-Inch Smart TVs with a complete package including Live TV, YouTubeTV, and the ability to log into your favorite streaming accounts (Netflix, Hulu, etc.).


Sleeping Arrangements
Master Oasis: Huge room with King-size bed, sitting area and a Smart TV with YouTubeTV.
Guest Bedrooms (2): Comfortable Queen-size beds, each with a Smart TV and YouTubeTV.

Flexible Sleeping:
One bedroom with a daybed that sleeps two (two twin beds).
One dedicated office space with a daybed that sleeps two (two twin beds).


Kitchen & Dining
A fully equipped kitchen is ready for meal prep, featuring a fridge, stove, oven, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, and blender.
Start your day right with our Coffee Maker (coffee is on us!).
We provide all the essentials: plates, glasses, and utensils for 10–14 guests.
The dining area features a beautiful table that seats 6 people for shared meals and games.


Home Layout:
Upper Level: 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms, and a convenient Washer & Dryer.
Lower Level (Main Floor): 2 Living Rooms, Kitchen, Dining Room, and a Powder Room (half bath).

Guest Access & Location Perks
You'll have private access to the entire main and upper levels of the home. The home is centrally located with incredibly quick access to excellent attractions and key locations in the Great Lakes.

Dining Options
Destino Ristorante
Hayashi Japanese Restaurant
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
The Backyard Steak Pit
Rainforest Cafe



Major Entertainment Centers
- Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor Chicago: One of the Midwest's largest theme parks, offering thrill rides, coasters, family rides, and shows.
- Hurricane Harbor is a large outdoor water park adjacent to the theme park (seasonal).

- Great Wolf Lodge Illinois
A family-friendly resort featuring a huge 80,000 sq ft indoor water park that's open year-round.
It also has other attractions like a MagiQuest interactive adventure game, mini-golf, bowling, an arcade, a climbing wall, and a ropes course.

- Gurnee Mills: One of the largest outlet and full-price retail shopping destinations in Illinois, with over 200 stores. It also contains several entertainment venues like Marcus Theatres (movies) and Round1 Bowling & Arcade (bowling, arcade games, karaoke).
Active and Indoor Fun
Launch Trampoline Park
A family entertainment center featuring wall-to-wall trampolines, X-treme dodgeball, a ninja course, battle pits, and an arcade.
Extreme Flight Simulation
Allows you to pilot a virtual 737 airliner or F18 fighter jet in a realistic simulator.
Top Shelf Ice Arena & Bar & Grill
Offers public ice skating, ice hockey, and a bar and grill.
Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World
An experience itself, featuring large aquariums, wildlife displays, a waterfall, and sometimes activities like an archery and pistol range (some activities may cost extra).


Outdoor & Nature
- Lake County Forest Preserves: The area has over 31,000 acres of preserves where you can hike, bike, bird-watch, fish, and enjoy nature.
- Illinois Beach State Park: A bit further out (around 10 miles), it offers access to beautiful Lake Michigan, beaches, and natural scenery.

Chicago Favorites and Regional Chains
Portillo's Gurnee: A famous Chicago-born chain for hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, and more, served in a retro setting. They also offer beer and wine.


Culver’s: A regional fast-food chain specializing in frozen custard and signature "ButterBurgers" made with Midwest beef and dairy.

National Chains
- Chick-fil-A
- Raising Cane's