A 5x5 storage space is the size of a small walk-in closet. It holds one piece of furniture with a narrow footprint, tall narrow items like lamps, and 6-8 boxes.
A 10x20 storage space is the size of 2-3 Bedrooms. It holds furnishings and appliances for an average 1500 sq. ft. residence. It can also hold compact vehicles depending on width and length.
7524 N. Paulina St.Chicago, IL 6062616.1 Miles Away
Customer Reviews - Life Storage #404, Lake Forest
We at Life Storage want to maintain the best storage facilities in Lake Forest, and in every city where we do business.
Take a look at all the good things our customers say about this Life Storage, and all of our stores! It thrills us to give customers the best customer service possible, and to hear when they are pleased with how we have taken care of their storage needs.
"Cattie went above and beyond to help meet our needs! Very appreciative of her and Life Storage and highly recommend their services. Thank you Cattie!"
"We had an issue with a former employee who set up our space under his name instead of the company. After his departure, we were not able to find the keys to the unit. Cathy and her team were super responsive to help us correct the issue and get access to our inventory in the unit."
"I looked at multiple storage facilities and Life Storage Lake Forest was by far the best option in the Northern Suburbs due to cleanliness, accessibility, and fair pricing. Cathy Burns did an excellent job on defining and meeting our storage needs on very short notice."
"Life storage is fantastic, Cathy helped us and was very professional and was able to give us many storage options to meet our needs . The facility is very clean, with climate control . Thanks Again"
"Love the Life Storage facility in Lake Forest. Cathy and Carelena were both terrific and made renting the storage space painless and easy. I was able to use their van to move my stuff there and it worked out without a hitch. Would recommend it to my friends 100%."
"I came in looking to rent a storage space. The facility is clean and well kept and the staff is very friendly and informative. Carelena took me on a tour of the facility and i am looking forward to renting with this location and storage company."
"I had to get a storage unit last minute and walked into Life storage and was amazed on The Customer service and they answered all my 100 questions and got my storage unit at such a reasonable price and was done in 20 minutes-- Thank you Life Storage Lake Forest"
"I had to get a storage unit last minute and walked into Life storage and was amazed on The Customer service and they answered all my 100 questions and got my storage unit at such a reasonable price and was done in 20 minutes-- Thank you Life Storage Lake Forest"
"Cathy was fantastic. I’ve never rented a storage unit before, but she was so kind and patient with me. I got a perfect sized storage space that’s got a great location. It’s easy for me to get things in and out. Definitely a five-star facility."
"Kathy at the Lake Forest facility was knowledgeable and extremely helpful. I can't say enough about the location and staff. Thank you, Kathy for making this job so easy for us.
Kim Stanton Hartigan"
"Great storage facility - safe, secure and clean. Never worried about a thing. Very easy to set-up and access your unit year-round. Look no further than this facility for your storage needs. Thanks!"
"Our experience was nothing short of exceptional. Great understanding of our needs, great service, easy process, and kind, friendly people. All this and an outstanding and secure facility that is easy to access. Thanks to Cathy and her Team!!!"
"This place is fantastic. Nicest storage facility I have ever seen. The office personnel are responsive and wonderful. I highly recommend this business."
"I’m so happy that we changed our storage needs over to Life Storage. They provided us with a commercial vehicle to use to move our items over and the staff management were great to work with."
"Quiet location, easy to find unit. Clean facility and easy to deal with, I did everything online and haven’t interacted with anyone (great during covid!) but I’m sure I’ll be able to find assistance if or when it’s needed"
"Great service. Was in and out in about 30 minutes when I signed up to get a unit. Also took advantage of the promo deal they were having. Just a really nice and safe facility. Would definitely recommend."
"Life Storage is a great facility and the employees are easy to work with. We have stored items for over six years and feel very safe with the care our items are given."
"Highly recommend life storage for any storage needs. The office staff is very responsive and helpful. The facility is clean and the site is easily accessible and well secured."
"Life storage in Lake Forest was wonderful to work with. Cathy and Eric were so helpful with our needs. Highly recommend this facility. It is really well run, well supervised and accessible.
-Lonni Serlin"
"Life Storage in Lake Forest is beyond exceptional. It was so easy to rent a unit and the space is safe, clean and accessible. Eric was so welcoming helpful in explaining everything. The facility is affordable and totally customer-centric. Five stars and more for this company."
"This facility is clean, safe and the staff is very helpful. We trust that our items in storage are secure and in a climate controlled environment. Highly recommend this storage company!"
"Cannot say enough good things! I’ve used many storage facilities in my day, but the Life Storage of Lake Forest is by far the cleanest, most secure and best managed.
Eric and Kathy are very helpful and responsive, answering all our questions and showing us where our lockers are. There are a variety of sizes of lockers, the units are well kept and the temperature is perfect for my antiques.
Highly recommend for any of your storage needs!"
"Life Storage in Lake Forest is a great place. It helped this freshman college mom find storage for her child. Cathy was wonderful in helping me decided what we need for our daughter and made sure I was comfortable with the whole process. Definitely would recommend it for all your storage needs!"
"Cathy and Eric are a delight to work with. They are attentive to details, flexible and willing to please while still run a healthy business. Thank you Cathy and Eric for making this an easy move!"
"I have used their storage for 18 months with no issues. They followed up on any inquiries and were very easy to deal with. The location was easy access and well protected."
"Awesome business! Flexible, professional and personable. Easy access to drive into a covered bay to unload. Everyone was very helpful! So happy to have selected this location."
"I went to college in the area, and each of the four years I left my belongings here. The storage spaces were always clean, and I never had any issues renting, paying for or vacating them. Service was always friendly and attentive, as well. Overall, I'd say this is an excellent choice - prices are affordable (though do make sure you only get as big a space as you need!), and you do get a very good service for what you are paying."
"Cathy Woods and her fabulous assistant Eric provide top notch service and assistance and always do so on a timely and professional basis. I highly recommend them and Life Storage Lake Forest."
"Great experience! We had never used a storage facility before and Cathy and Eric were great! Explained everything and were so helpful. I highly recommend this facility."
"Cathy was incredibly helpful with getting everything set up after my son's first semester in college. She answered all of my questions and explained things very well. Living out of state and trying to figure out storage between spring and fall semester for my son would have been a much more difficult and stressful experience without Cathy's help. The life storage facility is conveniently located near my son's college, easy to find, and clean. Their rental vehicle for moving things was a huge help as well and I'm so glad that Cathy explained thoroughly all costs associated with the rental unit and vehicle, so I could plan accordingly!"
"Very positive experience from move in to move out. Courteous and professional manager. Convenient access hours. Secure. Clean. Highly recommend if you need short or long term storage."
"Great location, well lit, very clean. We've used the Lake Forest location several times for our needs. Cathy was great to work with, very knowledgeable, and extremely friendly. Great place over all."
"Cathy and Eric are 2 of the most friendly and dedicated employees I have ever met in the customer service environment. Always willing to help out in every way possible."
"My in-laws and I have used Life Storage multiple times over the years and the facility and team are top notch. We're always able to get help from a human in a timely manner with true expertise in all things storage and moving. I highly recommend this facility and team!!"
"Very friendly staff and units / building/ and hallways kept very clean. Very useful large truck on site to move in and out of life storage was able to move most of my one bedroom items in one load would highly recommend."
"Neat, clean and everything works (lights, heat, locks, elevator, garage doors, etc.). Only needed for a few months but will be the first place I talk to if I need storage space again."
"Stop by Life Storage last weekend to look for storage for our wine as well as personal storage. Cathy gave us a tour of both areas and we were super impressed with how clean and nicely kept the place is. Cathy was professional and very helpful in answering all of our questions. I would highly recommend Life Storage in Lake Forest."
"Well done Cathy and Eric for making the storage rental process so simple and painless. They clearly take pride in keeping this a well run, efficient, and spotless facility."
"I've been storing wine here for several years. The special wine storage rooms work very nicely to keep the wine at the right storage temperature. And, the people here are great to work with. Highly recommend this place!"
"Cathy and Eric are great to work with. We have had many units in Lake Forest for years and they are a pleasure to have on our team.
Bob Highland Park"
"Accessible location with clean and safe environment. Kept my household goods in good shape over a couple of months using their storage facility. Also received excellent customer service from their friendly and helpful staff. Will definitely avail of their services again if I am back around the area."
"I recently inquired about renting a storage space at this facility. Was very impressed with Cathy the managers knowledge and the cleanliness of the facility ! She was very friendly and accommodating.."
"Good Location and good pricing. Push Carts could use a little maintenance but other than that no issues. This facility has a roll up door so you can pull your vehicle in and unload or load your items in an indoor environment."
"I have been a client for over five years at the Life Storage. The service has been excellent from Cathy and Eric. All facilities are clean and services have been operational 100% of the time, as you would expect. I highly recommend this location."
"Excellent service and a great experience with our rental van. Facility is clean and well maintained. Security and amenities are exactly what we were looking for."
"The best place for storage! They are very friendly and always available for any questions or concerns. We had numerous storage units at Life Storage always clean and well maintain.
Best for personal or business storage!
Brow Art 23"
"I have been a customer for many years and love Life Storage Lake Forest. The facilities are great and are maintained beautifully. Cathy and Eric are friendly and wonderful to deal with. I absolutely recommend Life Storage Lake Forest
Kathy, Lake Forest"
"So easy! I signed up for a space online and it was all set when I arrived. I was renting from out of state for my college student. The facility is very clean and well maintained."
"The facility is clean, temperature controlled and very easy to access. Cathy and Eric are great to work with. A great place to store your extra stuff!"
"Excellent location and staff. Eric was very accommodating for a quick move in and move out from LFC. Availability of a moving van was a plus. Highly recommend."
"I have stored my stuff here over the summer for the past four years. The units are affordable, well taken care off and the customer service is remarkable!"
"I shopped around quite a bit before deciding on this place. It is convenient for many reasons:
- Right off of Hwy 41. Even for someone like me who is unfamiliar with the area, it is super easy to get to.
- It is clean and overall well maintained.
- Got a reasonable rate though it is month to month.
- Signing up was brainless and entirely contact-free.
- Have always found the staff to be polite and responsive.
- In my few visits to the storage, it has always been easy to park. I get in and out in minutes.
- Ability to rent their truck at no charge for a day (there are mileage restrictions though.)
I haven't had experiences with other storage facilities but Life Storage seems to be doing a great job."
"This storage facility is great, and Eric and the others who work there are attentive, kind and professional. They will help you secure what your storage needs are. Nice to have real people to deal with!! Thanks Life Storage!"
"I have rented there for years. No problems. They are always present and pleasant with help. A bit pricey for a third floor 10'x15 locker. But it is a convenient drive from home. Also, excellent maintenance of facility.
I recommend them."
"It was very easy to set up a rental unit. The staff was friendly and helpful. They made sure that I knew how to open the overhead door and my storage locker. Very clean facility."
"Eric and Kathy, the managers , at this Life Storage are amazing. They have been extremely helpful. The place is very clean and very safe! I highly recommend Life Storage at Lake Forest, IL."
"If I could give 6 stars I would. Cathy and the staff are willing to help in anyway, always with a smile and wonderful attitude. It is very well kept and saying it is clean would not to it justice!! Great job!!"
"Cathy - the Life Storage representative - is extremely helpful and very friendly. The storage units are very secure and extremely clean. The rental costs are also very reasonable. Give Life Storage a try if you have items that you want to store safely, you won't be disappointed."
"This is a clean and friendly facility. It has a convenient location off Rt. 41 in Lake Forest. Life Storage carries tape and a variety of boxes. It's a great, safe place for your valuables."
"I have had a storage room at this facility for over 10 years. It always very clean and the people who work there are friendly and helpful. I strongly recommend this storage facility."
"Cathy (the manager) and Eric (assistant manager) are very nice, very hard-working and dedicated operators of Life Storage. They’re personable, eager to help (when needed), and keep the facility spotlessly clean. It’s a secure and very well-lit facility. I’ll have no need to ever go elsewhere!"
"Great service! It was very easy for our college-age daughter to navigate on her own. I highly recommend if your Lake Forest College student needs extra space or storage over the summer to use Life Storage. With the reality that moving in and out can be in a moment's notice, we are using Life Storage for peace of mind throughout the year! Their customer service is FANTASTIC!"
"I have had an excellent experience. I rented a space last month. Cathy Kedroski took her time with me selecting the right size for my needs. Super patient! Today, as a new client, she called me as a courtesy to let me know my payment was due. I really appreciate her kindness and professionalism."
"I never thought I would get excited about a storage facility, but I did! I was very nervous about putting my belongings into storage, but this facility is so clean and bright, it's like leaving your items at someone's house. Cathy is very helpful and friendly!"
"Cathy (manager) does a great job at this facility. She has helped me when I have lost my keys. She respected my privacy when a shipper contacted her for my phone number. She emailed the request to me to see if I wanted to respond. (I had given the shipper the storage address but had changed my phone number due to fraud.)
Facility is nicely designed and I have had no problems with intrusion from the "100-year" floods that seem to occur every few years.
I would highly recommend this facility to anyone needing storage."
"Cathy (the manager) is doing a wonderful job. I have used this facility for six years--even before the rebranding from Uncle Bob's to Life Storage. Cathy is very helpful when I managed to lose my keys--twice.
I had mentioned the address of Life Storage for an order and had to change my phone number due to fraud. The shipper contacted Cathy to reach me. Cathy sent me an email describing the details of the request so I could contact them without giving out my contact information to the shipper. I appreciate this privacy concern very much.
A major concern using a storage facility is will it remain dry when the "100-year" floods occur--every few years, it seems. I have had no problems in that regard.
I certainly would recommend this facility to anyone who needed storage space."
The entrance, aisles, and most drive-up accessible storage units are wide enough to accommodate large vehicles, up to and including 54' tractor trailers.
To help move your belongings from your vehicle to your space, we offer moving carts and dollies to make it easier! You'll find our carts near every main entrance. Please return it when your done!
Contact-free rental with "Rent Now"
You can rent a storage unit without coming to our store office.
Choose the Rent Now option when selecting a storage unit and you will make your payment, get your access code, and go right to your space to move in.
Our video shows you how it works.
Tips for packing your storage unit
If you've never used a storage unit before, this video will show you some great Pro Tips that will help make the process easier and prevent common mistakes.
Save yourself some time, and learn how to keep your belonging safe in storage.
Serving Chicago, Lake Forest and Fort Sheridan
Our self storage facility on S Skokie Hwy is located east of the Tri-State Tollway, between Old Elm Rd and Buena Rd, near Northcroft Park. Click here for directions to this Life Storage.
At Life Storage Facility #404, we offer great property security systems and clean, affordable storage units to rent for the residents of Fort Sheridan, Bannockburn, Deerfield, and other neighborhoods in Lake Forest, IL. Call us with questions, reserve online, or click here to compare other storage units in Chicago.
Store Office Hours
Mon: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tue: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wed: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thu: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Fri: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Sat: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sun: Closed
Facility Access Hours
Monday: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tuesday: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sunday: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
Rental Requirements:
Insurance required
Storage insurance available (third party)
$29 admin fee
Payments due monthly, with a minimum of one month rental
