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#40924
Spacious 4bd home in amazing Chicago neighborhood
House • Chicago IL United States
Exchange types accepted
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Listed February 2025
Views 825
General Overview
100+ year old building that was renovated a few years ago - we kept the good old things and made it a home for today! Tons of windows, plants, lots of space, all in a very walkable neighborhood with huge trees, 5 parks nearby, library, restaurants, cafes, shops - everything you could need is a quick walk away!
The Space
When you enter, you'll be in a small entryway that leads straight up to the main floor.
On the main floor:
- The office and lounge. These are in the front of the house with large windows overlooking the street and sidewalk. The office has a separate monitor, and there is a large tv with a sofa, comfy chairs, and a vintage record player with a large collection of old records
- Queen size bedroom
- Bathroom with shower
- Great room, with kitchen, dining room, tv area, and mud room. There is a huge sliding glass door that leads out to the deck with comfy outdoor furniture overlooking the backyard with grass and trees. There's a screen so you can leave the door open for indoor-outdoor living.
Upstairs:
- Huge bonus room/playroom with toys, trampoline, climbing structure, and couches. The windows are huge and overlook the large trees - it's like you're floating in the leaves
- Workout room with Peloton bike, tv with streaming services and Peloton app, free weights, and everything you need for a good workout
- Kid's bedroom with a twin bed and blackout curtains. Second twin mattress is under the bed and can be brought out if needed
- Primary suite: bedroom with king bed and blackout curtains leads to a large dressing room with mirrors and wardrobes. This connects to the primary bathroom, with an extra large shower and large window
Outside:
- The front yard is a native plant garden, with flowers from March through November. Lots of wildlife and birds, and benches to relax. Raspberries for you to enjoy in the middle of summer
- The side yard has a newer garden connecting to the backyard
- Backyard has a small grassy area and trees, including blackberries and an apple tree. We have a gated, off-street parking space in the backyard that may be available for guests if needed.
Guest Access
There are two floors. When you enter the home you immediately head up one flight of stairs, so there are two flights of stairs in total.
We have two units available for PLU in the same building. This home is on the top two floors; listing #41020 is on the lower level and is often booked via Airbnb.
Notes
We have a very friendly cat that we will ask guests to care for. She will reward you with endless cuddles!
We also have backyard chickens - we ask that guests refill their water, let them out in the morning, lock them up at night, and eat their delicious eggs!
Our house is full of plants; if guests are staying more than a week, we'll ask you to water (with instructions provided)
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Toys
Gym
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Travel Styles
Foodie
Eco
Luxury
City
Beach
Culture
Good public transport
House Rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Dog free
Smoke free
Fragrance free
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
We are in Lincoln Square, a family-friendly and very safe neighborhood on the north side of Chicago. This is an incredible area with large trees, beautiful old brick buildings, lots of parks/playgrounds, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and shopping all within quick walking distance - we rarely drive because everything we need is right here!
Our house is a few minutes' walk away from the CTA, or subway train - getting to downtown Chicago takes 35-50 minutes on the train depending on where you're going.
We are 2 miles straight west of Lake Michigan, one of the largest lakes in the world with some of the best beaches anywhere. By mid-June, the water has warmed up and you can spend your days relaxing at the beach and your nights exploring everything the city has to offer.
Nearest airport
O'Hare International Airport is about 15 minutes away by car, and Midway International Airport is about 40 minutes away by car. Chicago traffic can get intense, so at certain times of day it will take longer.
You can get to both airports easily on public transit (bus/train), or Uber/Lyft/rideshare.
Getting Around
We rarely drive and recommend walking or using public transit while you're here. Chicago has a great public transit system with buses and trains, both of which are easily accessible from our place. Lyft/Uber are good options as well, with tons of drivers and short wait times even during off-peak times. There are Divvy (hourly bike rentals) available in multiple locations nearby.
If you do drive, we will most likely be able to give you access to our off-street, gated parking spot behind the house - it is uncovered. Parking in front of the building and on surrounding streets is free; the spaces immediately out front tend to fill up in the evening and you may need to park down the block if you return home late.
Map of Approximate Location
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Feedback
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Beth and Drew's place was absolutely fabulous! We fell in love with Kitty the Beast and enjoyed caring for their sweet hens too. Beth was a joy to communicate with & everything just went really smoothly. We had a wonderful time in Chicago, doing all kinds of touristy and local things, and having the space to come back to and relax was truly a gift. The location was perfect and we loved having several parks to walk to around the neighborhood, as well as free public swimming pools. The house is very comfortable and spacious & had everything we could possibly need. So thankful for a wonderful experience and looking forward to hopefully welcome them to our country getaway in NC sometime soon! -
We had a wonderful stay in Beth and Drew's downstairs apartment. The apartment is spacious and comfortable -- and extremely well-equipped. Not only were we able to relax, cook, hang out, and generally prepare for our family celebrations, we were also able to easily work remotely, with the ability to attend zoom calls and do work at the same time in separate rooms. The access to public transportation was incredible, making it very easy to get to the Loop, Lincoln Park, and various neighborhoods. (We know the brown line very well now!) And we very much enjoyed getting to know the Lincoln Square neighborhood, walking to the Green Post pub, the movie theater, bookstores, and more. We were also very glad to have the opportunity to get to know our hosts, Beth and Drew -- always a bonus of exchanging homes!
My Desired Destinations
Open to any destination
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"France near the Atlantic. Mid-June through mid-July"
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"Mid-June through mid-July"
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