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Gem in Heart of Chicago: Best location

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Outdoor dining
Smart TV, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Kitchen

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Chicago, IL
  • Place, Chicago History Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Lincoln Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Michigan Avenue
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About this property

Gem in Heart of Chicago: Best location

Unique opportunity to rent an apartment in original Victorian home in historic Old Town. Only listing of its kind!
Walk to almost everything Chicago has to offer- Downtown, Magnificent mile, restaurants, bars, boutiques; Lincoln Park and North ave beach from this garden level two-bedroom apartment.
Fully stocked kitchen, laundry, pets welcome.
Message me if you have any questions!

You will have the use of the whole floor, which is a lower level two-bedroom apartment.

LAYOUT
You will enter into a large living/dining room combo followed by a compact kitchen and full bathroom. The kitchen has a stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator. It is fully stocked if you wish to cook, host, or just eat take out from real silverware and dishware. Two bedrooms are towards the back of the house. One bedroom has two queen beds, the other one has one. Living room futons open up and can be used as double beds.

OTHER AMENITIES
• washer and dryer in the kitchen.
• air conditioning and central heat.
• free Wifi throughout the property

EXTRAS
• Late check out at 1 pm- $50
• Early check-in at 1 pm-$50
• Worry free cleaning package- $50. This covers any and all cleaning. Just walk out in the morning (you do need to move furniture back if you make any changes to layout). Note that this fee is additional to my regular cleaning fee.

SMALL PRINT
There is a train line behind the house and also the upstairs guests can be frequently heard.

ACCESSIBILITY
There are 5 steps down from the street to the front door.

**HOUSE RULES**
The presence of more than 8 guests is unlawful. A guest is anyone at the property, staying the night, or just visiting. Minors need to have a responsible adult present. Unredacted IDs will need to be provided for everyone spending any time at the property. There is a counter installed. I utilize a private security firm. If the counter shows more than the registered number of people or if I get a noise complaint from neighbors, security will be immediately dispatched.

**WORRY FREE CLEANING PACKAGE**
At check out you will need to take care of trash overflow, dishes, exuberant messes, and any food you brought. The worry free package covers any and all cleaning. Just walk out in the morning (you do need to move furniture back if you make any changes to layout). Note that this fee is additional to my regular cleaning fee you pay when you book the place. This package is best for those who want to decorate, cook a lot, are traveling as a group, and would rather split the extra fee than worry about anything in the morning.

**DECORATING THE HOUSE**
You are welcome to decorate the house. If you attach anything to the walls, please use paint-safe tape and remove it prior to your departure. There is a $200 glitter or confetti fee. I’m

The brown line train is nearby and you can hear it in some parts of the house. It has never been an issue for any of my tenants however please keep it in mind.

WILDLIFE
You will encounter wildlife while staying at the property. Here is what you can expect most commonly:
Spiders and ants are common in Chicago. They get as high as 95th floor of John Hancock building. While we do our best to combat them, it is nearly impossible during high season.
Bees, wasps, yellow jackets are abundant throughout the city. While we take care of any nests on the property, I cannot control them in the air and beyond my boundaries.

BREAKDOWNS
Please remember that I can not fix a problem if I do not know about it so please communicate any issues promptly.

The house is a six minute walk from the Brown Line and the Purple Line at the Sedgwick stop and an eight minute walk from Red line at Clark. It takes be about 15 min to walk to Michigan Ave and Wells street bars are a minute away. Buses and cabs are also easily accessible. It is about a 3 minute drive to get onto Lake Shore drive at LaSalle and about 8 minutes to Kennedy expressway at North Avenue.

Neighborhood overview
The house is in east Old Town- best neighborhood in Chicago for both families or if you are looking to have fun. While the street itself is very quiet, tree lined and barely has cars passing by, as soon as you turn the corner, you are in the center of everything! Wells street restaurants and bars are steps away. Lincoln Park with the zoo, farm, pond, open spaces and farmers market is a 7-10 min. walk. North avenue beach is the same distance. It is perfect for walks, picnics, boat rides or good old fun in the sand. The beaches are free to the public and have breathtaking city views. Grocery shopping is made easy as Plum Market and Jewel are located right in the neighborhood. Nearby coffee shops include a 24 hour Starbucks and La Fournette. There are 103 restaurants within a 15 minute walk including some of Chicago's top restaurants including Kamehachi, Topo Gigio, Happy Hamper, The Fireplace Inn, and Woodies Flat. Bars and lounges are abundant on Wells and are all 1-2 minute walk. Shopping in Old Town is a unique experience; the majority of shops in this neighborhood are boutiques rather than well-known chain stores. Therefore, each and every store is cozy, intimate and filled with one-of-a-kind goods. The Lincoln Park Zoo is a world of wildlife in the shadow of skyscrapers. The Second City only two blocks away and it is a famous theater that specializes in sketch comedy and improv, and has been delighting audiences for over 50 years. Oak street and beginning of Michigan avenue is about 15-20 minute walk.
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Second City. A gym is available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the apartment.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, washer/dryer, and living room
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Michigan Avenue and a few minutes from Lake Michigan
As a guest of this apartment, you'll find a fitness center and barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Chicago apartment is smoke free.


Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Please note that there is potential for noise. There is a train line behind the house and also the upstairs guests can be frequently heard.
Presence of more than 8 people is UNLAWFUL. I utilize private security. Please see listing description for details.
Smoking is not allowed anywhere on my property, inside or out. $500 fee will be charged from security deposit if any smoking takes place.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 10 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 60610, R18000033663

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Gem in Heart of Chicago: Best location Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

DeAnne W., Dixon, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceptional location

Amazing location with easy walking to restaurants, shops, grocery, etc. Adorable courtyard was perfect for spending time discussing our next day's plans.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Great location, nice place.

10/10 Excellent

Josh g.

Liked: Cleanliness

Old Town Stay

Convenient locale and a very communicative landlord made our stay in Chicago for a family wedding seamless. Five stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alison C.

Excellent!

It was perfect for my needs! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

Great Location

This property worked out perfect for a group of 6 people going to a football game at Soldier Field. Inna made it very convenient to check in and out. It was great being so close to Wells street and the the train was only a few minute walk away.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christian C.

Great Cozy Place

This was such a cozy place to stay. The Old Town area is quiet but has plenty of restaurants and things to do. The lower level of the house was perfect for our family of 6. We enjoyed coffee on the patio in the morning and sitting out in the evening just to talk. We weren't able to get in the garage when we arrived and we called the owner and Inna came right over and took care of. It was perfect for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

Five stars all the way!

Location was great. Apartment was clean. Host was perfectly attentive. We would 100% stay here again! Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Clarke M.

Amazing location and very responsive, helpful host

Than you very much to Inna for making sure our group had an awesome stay in Chicago! The place was just what we were looking for and it’s so nice having everything needed within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gina C.

PERFECT VRBO!

The perfect VRBO for a weekend getaway with a large group. Had 18 girls stay in the house, and it was perfect. Plenty of room, great kitchen, spacious living room, perfect bathrooms and parking! Also amazing location! So many places to eat and go to that was walking distance! Also, everything else was a very short Uber or train ride away. Not only was the place great Inna was SO HELPFUL! Whenever I had a question, she would get right back to me, and was so helpful and nice about everything! Absolutely recommend this house and will be using it again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018