Staycation Ready

By Mark Loehrke
Appears in the April 2026 issue.

Soak up the resort-style amenities of this Glen Ellyn abode

Cabo. The Bahamas. Las Vegas. Lake Ellyn? One of these places doesn’t quite seem to fit when it comes to potential getaway destinations. But the luxury French Country–inspired estate at 580 Oak St. in Glen Ellyn (now on the market for $2.1 million and just a few blocks from Lake Ellyn) actually makes a persuasive case for staying put for vacation.

Look no farther than the backyard, where an in-ground heated pool with custom stonework and a waterfall spa awaits (along with an outdoor TV lounge space and a private half-bath with radiant heated floors). Or perhaps an array of indoor entertainment options tops the wish list, in which case one can retreat to the fully renovated basement, which features a custom-built skybox-style movie theater lounge with full-screen projection and surround sound, a custom wine cellar, a billiard area, and a poker room—all outfitted in high-end finishes and stone accents.

The luxe aesthetic of these two areas is echoed throughout the rest of the home as well, from the chef’s kitchen to the dramatic family room, with its soaring vaulted beam ceiling, huge windows, and cozy fireplace.

In other words, there are plenty of options for places to go when you’re looking to get away from it all—without ever leaving home.

Photos: VHT Studios