East Hawthorn Woods Home for Rent

East Hawthorn Woods, located 40 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, offers a rural landscape with a variety of outdoor activities such as boating, biking, and horseback riding. The neighborhood is known for its multi-acre farms along Gilmer Road, where horseback riding lessons are available at places like Red Coat Farm. The Hawthorn Woods Aquatic Center features two water slides, lap swimming lanes, and swim lessons, while Hawthorn Woods Community Park hosts Friday evening summer concerts. Nearby Diamond Lake Beach in Mundelein offers sandy shores and watercraft rentals. Rambling Hills Park provides picnic areas, sports fields, and a playground. Home styles in East Hawthorn Woods include Colonial Revival, Cape Cod, ranch, and Georgian, with most homes built in the 1990s and 2000s, though some date back to the 1940s. Homes range from 3,000 to 6,000 square feet, with larger lots around 1 acre. The neighborhood is served by highly rated schools, including Fremont Elementary, Fremont Intermediate, Fremont Middle School, and Stevenson High School. Dining options include Gilmer Road House, Little Joey’s Pizza and Pasta, and the White Barn Bakehouse. Grocery stores like ALDI and Mariano’s are within a 10-minute drive, and retail options are available at Hawthorn Mall, 15 minutes away. The area is safer than the national average, with a low crime risk. Public transportation requires a car, with the Mundelein Metra Station and Pace bus stops about 10 minutes away.