5 cool Airbnbs within driving distance of Chicago

From a houseboat to a lavender farm cottage, here are five beautiful Airbnb escapes all under three hours driving distance from Chicago.

1. 1850s coach house in Galena

If you're looking for a romantic couples' retreat, this renovated coach house in charming Galena might do the trick.

• Features: Walking distance to downtown, fireplace, private deck.
• Space: 6 guests, 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
• Cost: $404+ per night

2. The Nest near Lake Geneva

With a trampoline bed and swings for dinner chairs, this Airbnb adds something a little different to your Lake Geneva trip.

• Features: Indoor swings, located above a restaurant, good for groups.
• Space: 8 guests, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
• Cost: $175+ per night

3. New Buffalo Lakefront monthly rental

If you happen to want to live in a fancy house at the lake, this contemporary home is right on the water and has a pool.

• Location: New Buffalo
• Features: Walking distance from downtown, monthly rental, saltwater pool, hot tub, waterfront.
• Space: 10 guests, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
• Cost: $1,000 per night.

4. The Summerhouse at the Lavender Farm

Romanticize your life and spend the night at a lavender farm. Doesn't get more soothing than that.

• Location: Fennville
• Features: On an active lavender farm, two miles from Lake Michigan, beautiful gardens.
• Space: 4 guests, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
• Cost: $375+ per night

5. Floathaus of Saugatuck

If you really, really like the water, you can sleep on it in this houseboat and use the kayaks to explore.

• Location: Saugatuck
• Features: Modern interior, community pool and park, right on the water (literally).
• Space: 4 guests, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms
• Cost: $375+ per night