We were looking for a weekend get away close to Chicago that could be fun for a young child and teenagers. This fit the bill: close to the beach, shopping, and 1.5 hours from all travelers. The house is about 3.5 blocks from the beach. The beach was awesome - clean soft sand, and great waves. This was a great draw for our teens.The house it self was a good place for playing games, and enough bedrooms for our whole family (including our son’s dog). However, it is dated.