Vacation Rentals by Owner

You will wish you lived here!

Guest: Paula (just north of Chicago)
Date of Stay: 12/15/11 Review Submitted: 01/26/12

We celebrated a graduation in Chicao. We were ages 8 up to 85. We enjoyed our time and found that whatever we did in the city, we were anxious to "get back to our place". Teri's guest house is more than a place to stay. First, it is an invitation to enjoy a luxurious place. Each apartment is complete from beds, baths, full kitchen, living and dining rooms. We had everything we needed plus the Jewel card to use and the cart to carry the groceries in. Our nephew loved going to the store and going to Southport shops. Grandpa enjoyed the walk to Wrigley Field and taking the Brown Line downtown. He had his own space and the younger crowd stayed up in another apartment. We ate in and catered pizza in as we did not want to go out. We celebrated the graduation in style with the theme "how sweet it is". That phrase is a perfect way to describe Teri's guest house. Thank you, Teri

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great place

Guest: John and Liz (Lake Charles, LA)
Date of Stay: 11/18/11 Review Submitted: 12/11/11

We had a great time in Chicago and particulary enjoyed The Clark Suite in Wrigleyville. It was very well appointed and a great location. We really enjoyed our stay in great part to the excellent accomodation. Thanks Teri for a great weekend visit.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Fantastic place

Guest: Ellen M.
Date of Stay: 08/25/11 Review Submitted: 09/16/11

We stayed in the Lakewood and Newport Ave. guest houses in late August 2011, and had a fabulous time. The houses were gorgeous, comfortable, and in beautiful neighborhoods just a few blocks from a very hip neighborhood with great restaurants, shops, bars, El stop, etc. The owner was amazingly responsive and helpful. She’s assembled binders of information on everything you could possibly want to know about visiting Chicago. The beds were very, very comfortable – with beautiful linens and an assortment of pillows. The owner has provided a full coffee and tea set-up, which we really appreciated. Everything worked perfectly. The furniture, fixtures, artwork, appliances -- everything top-notch. Checking in and out was easy. We’ll definitely stay again. We loved every minute of it and recommend it without any hesitation to anyone visiting Chicago. Thanks, Teri!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Helped create an amazing wedding weekend!

Guest: Jared D.
Date of Stay: 08/25/11 Review Submitted: 09/03/11

From Aug. 25 - 27 we rented out two Chicago Guest Houses, the Newport Ave and Henderson St. properties, for friends and family visiting Chicago for our wedding. Both houses were beautiful - modern kitchens, incredibly comfortable beds, cozy living rooms - and it was so nice to hang out all together and be together for meals rather than in separate, individual hotel rooms. Teri, the owner/ manager, was incredibly helpful and responsive throughout the process, from booking to checkout. On that Thursday, 35 of us (most of whom were staying at the guest houses) went to a Cubs game at Wrigley and it was so nice to be able to walk over to the field and not have to pay for parking. There are also a number of great restaurants in walking distance, as well as other things that came in handy: grocery stores, tailors, etc. Most of our guests weren't from Chicago and they really enjoyed being in this neighborhood in particular. We hosted our rehearsal dinner and an open mic night on Friday at the Newport house, and it worked great. We used the grill in the backyard and the kitchen had pretty much everything we needed. Overall, we had an amazing time and can't recommend these houses and Teri enough!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Top of the Line Home in a GREAT Location

Guest: LAN (Boston, MA)
Date of Stay: 07/27/11 Review Submitted: 08/02/11

My family stayed in both units of this house and it was perfect for a large group who needed a lot of space. We loved the location - close to lots of attractions/restaurants/bars and blocks from public transit. The house was top of the line, the decor was beautiful, and the units were furnished with all the amenities that make it feel like home (coffee, spices, grill, laundry, etc). The owner provided a guidebook that had all the information you would ever need as a visitor to the city.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Home Away From Home

Guest: Iowa Family (Riverside, Iowa)
Date of Stay: 07/02/11 Review Submitted: 08/01/11

My Family of six thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Clark Suite. This place had everything we needed and was within walking distance of great shops, restaurants, wrigleyfield, the train, and groceries. Basically anything you needed was within 4 blocks. We drove from southeast Iowa, parked in the garage, and the van never left those 3 days. The Suite was very clean, and tastefully decorated. We loved the kitchen and grill/patio area out back. The neighborhood is quiet and very pretty! We can't wait to plan our next trip, and we would stay at any of Teri's homes when we travel to Chicago next. She is great to work with! Everything was easily understood and she has thought of every answer to any question you might have. Teri provided a huge binder of nearby restaurants (most with menus), Chicago attractions, transportation maps, etc. It was very helpful and we used it a lot! Would recommend this suite to anyone! Love it here.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Great place to stay. Would highly recommend.

Guest: Colleen (Ireland)
Date of Stay: 05/03/11 Review Submitted: 05/28/11

I stayed at Clarke Suite on Newport Avenue in May 2011 with my family as my brother was getting married in Chicago. The house and was fantastic and the owner, Teri, could not have been more helpful. It was perfectly clean, bigger than it looks in the photos, with really nice furnishing and decor throughout. It came with everything you could possibly need (including a very comprehensive guide to the local area, an abundance of towels and bedding, parking permits etc..). There was a lovely steam shower in it too. Teri, the owner to the property was really helpful. It was easy to contact her during our stay when we needed to ask to check out a bit later than we had planned and get some parking permits from her. The house is located in a lovely area too. There are plenty of bars and restaurants within walking distance, it's about 5 mins walk from the nearest 'El' (Southport stop) and the area feels safe. There's a lovely restaurant nearby called Socca which is worth a visit and lots of nice little boutiques and opportunities for pampering nearby too!! Would certainly recommend to family/friends as a top place to stay.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great Girls Getaway house!

Guest: Sarah Kate (Georgia)
Date of Stay: 04/28/11 Review Submitted: 05/26/11

There were 6 of us that spent a long weekend at the guest house and it was just amazing! The house is beautifully decorated, comfortably furnished, and so close to everything in the city! The house had great flat screen tvs and a stereo system was very clean and well stocked with towels, toiletries, etc. We walked all around the Southport/Wrigleyville area and there are a ton of great bars/restaurants/shops to keep you busy. We are planning a trip back up to Chicago and will without a doubt stay here again!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Great girls weekend house!

Guest: Sarah Kate (Georgia)
Date of Stay: 04/28/11 Review Submitted: 05/26/11

There were 6 of us that spent a long weekend at the guest house and it was just amazing! The house is beautifully decorated, comfortably furnished, and so close to everything in the city! The house had great flat screen tvs and a stereo system was very clean and well stocked with towels, toiletries, etc. We walked all around the Southport/Wrigleyville area and there are a ton of great bars/restaurants/shops to keep you busy. We are planning a trip back up to Chicago and will without a doubt stay here again!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Excellent Condo very close to Wrigley Field!

Guest: Steve N (Louisville, KY)
Date of Stay: 04/21/11 Review Submitted: 05/02/11

I just returned from a trip to Chicago with some friends. We like to travel around visiting different baseball stadiums. This year, we decided to visit Wrigley Field and watch the Cubs. Boy are we lucky we found this place. It was AMAZING! 3 levels of comfort and convenience that we enjoyed tremendously. The house is just a few blocks away from Wrigley Field and near tons of bars and restaurants in the heart of Wrigleyville. Our goal was to stay near the field since that was our main purpose for this visit, and this place was just perfect. Each level of the house is wonderfully decorated and funished with very nice things. The owner, Teri, was extremely easy to work with and delivered on everything that she promised. The welcome packets were especially nice being that none of us were very familiar with the city. I would 100% recommend this house to anyone looking to visit Chicago to see the Cubs or be around Wrigleyville. A+!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

Solid place all around - Great location, high quality, ammenities, lots of space for a big group

Guest: Jordan (NYC)
Date of Stay: 04/21/11 Review Submitted: 05/02/11

We stayed at Teri's Guesthouse and rented the entire space which was 3 levels (can be split into 2 separate units) for 10 people. We had more than enough space, the living room areas, kitchens, bedrooms were all nice spacious high quality accomodations. Everyone was pleased with where they slept and they space in genral. The home was exactly what we needed for a 3-day wknd trip to go to Cubs games (walked only a few short blocks) and tour around Wrigleyville and Chicago. The house was great, more so than we ever anticipated - was an all around good spot to be in and we would absolutely rent again.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Amazing Stay~

Guest: Marybeth (Chicago)
Date of Stay: 04/18/11 Review Submitted: 04/28/11

I had about 15 family members coming to Chicago in April and Teri's Chicago Guest House could not have been better. My sister, her husband and 5 kids stayed at the Clark Suite. Due to weather, their flight was canceled and we needed to move the days of our stay...Teri was not only extremely flexible but also available to help me with the changes. The condo was in immaculate condition - to the point that Teri even had laundry detergent which is a must for 5 kids. The location was perfect - my sister went for runs on the lake every morning and her kids were thrilled about being able to walk to Wrigley. WIth the condo being in such a great location, my sister and brother-in-law let the older kids (10 and 11) walk around Southport on their own. I live in Chicago but spent more time at the Guest House since it was in such a great location, everything we needed was in the house - we even ended up canceling dinner out one night and grilled out at the condo. My family will be coming back for another visit and the only change we'll be making is instead of just renting 1 of Teri's Guest Houses, we'll be renting 2 so everyone can stay in the same building. I've already recommended Teri's Guest House to friends who have family coming in this summer. Teri was great to work with, answered all questions, allowed us to get in early and extend our stay. It was a great weekend!! Thanks so much!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Lovely and Convenient

Guest: Mom in Lakeview (Chicago)
Date of Stay: 03/04/11 Review Submitted: 03/14/11

The perfect place for my out of town family. Cheaper than a hotel, close and a great set-up.

Recommended for:Families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

Birthday Celebration Weekend for Family Turning 70, 50, 40

Guest: Lesley (Cleveland, OH)
Date of Stay: 10/21/10 Review Submitted: 11/06/10

For a birthday celebration that brought together family from across the midwest, we chose the to stay at the Newport Avenue Chicago Guest House. We rented both apartments and I have to say we were just blown away with how amazing the property was. It was more beautiful and spacious than the pictures on the website. Having a private outdoor space was an incredible bonus. So was having a garage. The location was perfect. Great neigborhood, lots of great shops, restaurants, grocery stores, Starbucks, etc all within an easy stroll down the block. For visitors, parking was no problem. We had an age range from 5 - 75 staying in the house. All were super comfortable and super satisfied with the choice. Teri's Chicago Guest House is truly an upscale accommodation at really great value. She will forever be my first call when my family has an opportunity to stay in Chicago again. We, and our guests, were just beyond impressed.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

Great home away from home

Guest: JAS (Northern California)
Date of Stay: 10/07/10 Review Submitted: 10/17/10

My family of 4 and another family of 4 shared the Newport Avenue Suite and it was an ideal home base for us while in Chicago for a week-long vacation. The location is excellent, close access to shops, the train and restaurants (all within a few blocks of the home). The guest house itself is in excellent condition and has all of the conveniences of home that you need--clean linens, comfortable beds, loads of towels, access to washer/dryer, fully equipped kitchen including ample dishes and drink-ware. I would highly recommend this property especially for those with children or traveling with family for a comfortable and safe stay.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Amazing Place!

Guest: NM (Martinez, CA)
Date of Stay: 10/07/10 Review Submitted: 10/16/10

This home was beautifully decorated and every amenity we needed was there! We fit comfortably with 4 adults and 4 children. The kids loved the downstairs bedroom and den, and we loved having some peace and quite upstairs. The locations can't be beat- walk to great restauraunts, the El train and it's an easy ride to downtown Chicago. We enjoyed the beautiful achitechture of the home with the georgous hardwood floors. Having a backyard space was great too. The home was well stocked and very clean. The pictures are very accurate and Teri was extremely helpful and attentive. We will be back!!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Chicago Guest House - Newport

Guest: Fatboy (Calgary, Alberta, Canada)
Date of Stay: 09/24/10 Review Submitted: 10/06/10

The listing description and photos were “bang on” regarding this location, layout and the amenities were all great. The property was very clean and well maintained, Terri (our Hostess) was gracious and an unexpected positive addition to our stay. Her knowledge of the area and her attention to detail was greatly appreciated. I would strongly recommend this property to a friend and/or relative and plan on returning again in the near future. Our group used the location (Wrigleyville) as a home base to explore Chicago and take in Cubs games as well as other sporting events and attractions in the greater Chicago area. After several years of Chicago based trips, stepping out of the downtown hotel scene and into Wrigleyville provided a refreshing and different experience. The ease of downtown access by cab or Red Line is very convenient … or you can enjoy the local restaurant and bar scene just a few blocks away. After a busy adventurous day in Chicago, enjoying the relaxing calm nature of the neighborhood is undeniable. Great call!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, sightseeing.

Outstanding Location, Beautiful Home

Guest: Slivavitz (Denver, CO)
Date of Stay: 08/27/10 Review Submitted: 09/02/10

After a spectacular long-weekend spent at Teri's guest house, I can say without a doubt that visitors should look no further than the Newport suite. The location (walking distance from Wrigley Field), the amenities, etc. exceeded all of my expectations. Highly recommended!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car.

Great Place for a Great Group!

Guest: Hunter (San Diego)
Date of Stay: 08/26/10 Review Submitted: 09/03/10

Place was fantastic. Everything you need, All in a modern, comfortable feel. Great Backyard as well. A few blocks from Wrigley. Looks better than the pictures. Would recommend to my best friend.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

Wrigleyville Location is a fun and terrific value!

Guest: VLD_60 (Philadelphia)
Date of Stay: 08/12/10 Review Submitted: 08/19/10

Four of us from Jr. High celebrated our 35 year reunion in Wrigleyville. We'd not all been together in 30 years! It was absolutely perfect for us! The place is large, well furnished, very clean, has all amentities, beautifully and abundantly decorated with Terri's own paintings (unfortunately, most are NOT for sale!). All we needed was within and easy walk or cheap cab ride away. We had a blast and would definately recommend and return to this property in the future. I just can't recommend it enough!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Great place for a family attending wedding

Guest: Susan (Redmond, OR)
Date of Stay: 07/06/10 Review Submitted: 07/15/10

My daughter was married in Chicago and I rented the guest house for my husband and I as well as my other two children and their families. There was ample room for the 6 adults and three children. We appreciated the two levels so that children could be napping and not disturbed. There was plently of room to assemble the 17 centerpieces for the wedding. We needed some rather unusual supplies and we found them all at the house. We couldn't have taken care of the children and prepared for the wedding if we had been in hotel rooms. The back yard is lovely and we ate out there and the children played with the hose. Everything we needed was nearby. It was only a block and a half to the El; we took it everywhere we went. We got the groceries we needed at CVS but there will be a huge new grocery store on Southport soon. We enjoyed dining at Deleece and getting a delicious take out dinner from Tango Sur. The grandkids loved Candyality and Anthony's Italian Ice. My children can be critical of my choices sometimes so I worried that they wouldn't like the guesthouse. But, they loved it. It was the best decision I made for the wedding!

Recommended for:Families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

What a wonderful place to stay while in Chicago.

Guest: No Nickname (Alto, New Mexico)
Date of Stay: 05/27/10 Review Submitted: 06/20/10

Our stay at the Clark Suite in Wrigleyville,Chicago was absolutely the most wonderful experience for my husband, myself and our 4 friends. All the photos on the Internet match the house perfectly. The house was beautifully decorated. Everything was spic and span and ready for our arrival. Everything we need was furnished and in place for our use. The house made us feel comfortable and right at home. The backyard was landscaped beautifully and we enjoyed sitting outside. All the extra care that was taken and the time that was spent on every detail was very evident. Our stay in Chicago was outstanding. We are still talking about what a fabulous time we had. Never have I been so impressed by such a large city and its welcoming and helpful people. Not only would I recommended Teri and the Clark Suite, I already have and plan to stay there again on our next visit to Chicago. Teri was outstanding, so friendly and very helpful. I just can't say enough about what a great place to stay.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/27/10 Review Submitted: 05/27/10

Teri's guest house on Newport is everything we hoped it would be and more. I stayed there last weekend with 12 of my friends, and we couldn't say enough about both the Clarke and Addison apartments. The beds and pillows were extremely comfortable. There was plenty of room for everyone. The apartments are attractive and clean. We walked almost everywhere since there is so much to see right in the neighborhood. We especially liked the huge binder of information that Teri left, including extra neighborhood maps, maps of the El, menus from almost every restaurant around and many more helpful tips. Thanks, Teri, for providing the best place to stay. I look forward to bringing my family to Chicago to stay in any of your apartments!

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A St. Patrick's Day for the books!

Guest: Christine & Andrew (Orlando, FL)
Date of Stay: 03/19/10 Review Submitted: 04/28/10

Teri was amazing: from letting us check in early and check out late, accepting and storing our groceries a day early (due to my disorganization), to her amazingly comfortable beds, perfect location and room to spare with all of eight of us - she has definitely found herself a group of repeat customers. The Newport Chicago Guest house exceeded our expectations in respect to just how perfect the location was, how much room we would have and how accommodating Teri was. With six of the eight of us being young women - it was great that everyone was loving this house. :)

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, sightseeing.

Great stay at the Clark Suite

Guest: michaelp01 (Texas)
Date of Stay: 03/07/10 Review Submitted: 03/18/10

I stayed at the Clark Suite along with eight other family members. Teri made us all feel very much at home. The condo was beautiful! The place was exactly as it had been described in the listing. This is a perfect place to stay if you wish to get a feel for the neighborhoods of Chicago. The location was outstanding. It is within walking distance to the Southport L train station and to many restaurants and retail stores. We were able to take the train to attractions within the downtown area. My favorite part,being a baseball fan, was staying so close to Wrigley field. If you are a Cubs fan this would be a perfect place to stay when in town attending a game. Chicago is truly a great city and when I return I plan to only stay in one of Teri's properties. Thanks!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Ken Stayton (Nashville. TN)
Date of Stay: 01/01/10 Review Submitted: 01/01/10

I have stayed three times at two different apartments that Terri owns and have been overwhelmed by how beautiful and well-maintained the properties are. Her hospitality and cooperation only adds to the pleasant stays I have had in Chicago those three times. I look forward to staying with her in as many future trips as possible.

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Guest: Greg & Barb (Littleton, Co)
Date of Stay: 12/27/09 Review Submitted: 12/27/09

This was a perfect house for our annual family Christmas gathering this year. This is not a house but a home where many many memories are made. If only the walls could talk. Thanks for the memories.

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Guest: Zig T. (Pennsylvania)
Date of Stay: 11/20/09 Review Submitted: 11/20/09

What an awesome find this was to serve as our base for 5 guys on a sports trip weekend! We stayed at the Clarke Suite on Newport in September. It's location to Wrigley Field can not be beat. It is only 3-4 blocks away, a ten minute walk to the game. The area has everything you want within a few blocks. This property has it all. It's like never leaving home but 10 times better! From the large bedrooms with great beds to the large eat in kitchen (has everything in it you'd ever need too) to the large clean bathrooms not to mention 2 living rooms with BIG tv's. Even used the outdoor grill and patio area. So nice and quiet out there. We loved everything about Teri's property. What a great place to stay for any occasion. Would stay there again in a heart beat! Thank you Teri!

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Guest: Eileen17 (Stuart, Fl)
Date of Stay: 10/28/09 Review Submitted: 10/28/09

What more could we have asked for....nothing! This guest house on Newport Ave was wonderful...so tastefully decorated, clean & spacious, fully equipped with all the comforts of home. The information book provided was full of great stuff...especially for out first trip to Chicago! Teri, our host, was very helpful & always a phone call away. The neighborhood was charming, walking distance to everything, convenient to catch the "L" to the city. If you are looking for a quiet, quaint place to stay with everything you'll need for a great vacation....this is the place. Oh, I forgot to mention that we were 4 girlfriends from high school..we wanted a place where we could all be together but have our own beds & privacy! The downstairs bedroom was a large suite. Two upstairs & two down. Perfect! And, we're still friends:) We'll be back!

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Guest: Marcie4 (Atlanta, Georgia)
Date of Stay: 10/28/09 Review Submitted: 10/28/09

We had a delightful time at this fabulous Chicago Guest House. Accommodations are thoughtful and detailed. Nice walking neighborhood to grab a cup of coffee and a bagel for breakfast.

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Guest: Nikki_HAC105516 (San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 10/28/09 Review Submitted: 10/28/09

I just wanted to thank you so much for the house! It was better than we even imagined. Also perfectly located for where we needed to be for our business at hand. We will definitely think of you again whether on business or pleasure in Chicago.

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Guest: Jean Strickland (Saint Petersburg, FL )
Date of Stay: 10/28/09 Review Submitted: 10/28/09

Our experience at the Clarke Suite was outstanding. Teri was a fabulous owner/host and provided my team and I with the most glorious home during our stay in Chicago for an industry conference. The Clarke Suite allowed three of us to live independantly, yet be together in the fabulous kitchen. We hosted a client event (12 individuals) and the home was perfect for entertaining. Thank you Teri and we will see you again soon. Jean from Signature Source

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/28/09 Review Submitted: 10/28/09

My sorority sisters and I stayed at the Chicago Guest House for a second time. This time we stayed at the Clark Suite on Newport Ave. Teri has an amazing talent for making you feel like you NEVER want to leave! The condo is extremely well- appointed with beautiful art and furniture. The kitchen is extremely well stocked (we like to cook) down to the exact spices we needed! I'll warn you, you'll never want to get out of bed as you are warmed by the most luxurious linens and comfy mattresses and pillows! The neighborhood is terrific with great bars, shops, and restaurants. Want to venture further? The "L" stop is just a few blocks away to take you to all the fantastic places in Chicago. Wrigley Field is just 2 blocks away. Teri includes a binder brimming with maps, menus, tours etc. to navigate your way! I can't say enough about this "home away from home". It is SO much better than staying at a hotel...we girls just love to sit around the beautiful living room and laugh and laugh or drink wine in the kitchen as we cook dinner. A PERFECT get-away in the best city in the world!!

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Guest: Matt (Midland, Texas)
Date of Stay: 10/27/09 Review Submitted: 10/27/09

Our group of 8 plus a baby absolutely loved our long weekend stay at the Clarke Suite in the Newport Avenue guest house. The house was immaculate and beautifully decorated with very nice furnishings and quality linens. It looks every bit as nice as the pictures on the website. The location was great with a short walk to Wrigley Field and its surrounding bars one way and a short walk to Southport and its great collection of restaurants and shopping on the other. Downtown was just a short ride on the El. We enjoyed having a back yard for hanging out with the family and it was just so cool to have our own house in a cool neighborhood in Chicago for the weekend. Everyone raved about the experience and we intend to head back in summer 2010.

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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/27/09 Review Submitted: 10/27/09

The house was the perfect place for our girl's weekend getaway. It was easy to find and provided lots of space to relax. We had three generations of women from 9 to 69 years old and it suited everyone's needs. Thanks for the hospitality!

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Going to Chicago? HELLO! Amazing accomodation.

Guest: Lynnie Pie (Toronto)
Date of Stay: 10/22/09 Review Submitted: 10/31/09

This beautiful home is in an upscale neighborhood close to shops and amazing restaurants. It is spacious, well-appointed with all the amenities. Just north of the hustle and bustle of downtown but close enough to hop on the transit for a short trip to the Loop's active core. Our gracious host provided us with tips on where to go or leaf through her very thorough information binder that is provided at the house. I would go back in a heartbeat and feel no need to scource out any other accomodation. Apparently she has two other smaller properties for smaller groups in the same neighborhood. What a refreshing alternative to a hotel room.. I really felt at home. I would definitely recommend this rental unit. Thanks!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

A Women's Weekend and Birthday Bash

Guest: Swelegant (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 10/22/09 Review Submitted: 10/28/09

Five women from Toronto arrived at Teri's Chicago Guest House, Clarke Suite in Wrigleyville in the pouring rain and dark. There to meet us was Teri. She knew it was my 60th birthday weekend and couldn't have been more warm and welcoming. As we walked into the suite there was a collective gasp as we all exclaimed how beautiful the suite was and how it was even better than the photos on the website. This was the beginning of a fabulous weekend stay. Teri has such attention to detail and all of those details are of the highest quality. The furniture is in wonderful shape and in very good taste, the bed linens are clearly 100% Egyptian cotton and the pillows are to die for. We all looked at the tags on the pillows to see where they came from so we could buy some when we got home. There were ample towels for 5 women to use for bathing, etc. The kitchen was stellar and we spent a lot of time in there, congregating in the morning over the gourmet coffee (another thing we wanted to buy as it was so delicious) to having cocktails and snacks in the evening prior to going out for dinner. The kitchen has dinner service including cutlery, glasses, stemware for a massive party if you wanted to have one. The appliances were all stainless steel and included a gas stove and a double refrigerator with ice maker. Better than my kitchen at home. If we hadn't wanted to do so much sight seeing we could have stayed in the apartment all weekend. Teri has a fabulous binder with all the local sites, restaurants, shops etc including very detailed maps. She took time to get us orientated so that when we walked out the door that first night, in the dark and rain, we felt confident about where we were going. The location itself is great. we felt safe and enjoyed the neighbourhood atmosphere. Everywhere we went people were friendly and helpful to us. We found the transit system to be very easy to master. We didn't plan in advance and yet every meal was delicious and exactly what we wanted. We took the architectural boat tour and highly recommend it. Chicago is a beautiful city and good for walking. I not only would recommend Teri's Clark Suite but already have. My friends and I have been raving about our trip since we returned and everyone is asking for the link. It would also be great for a family or families as the kitchen and bedroom facilities make travelling with kids so much easier. On top of all this, Teri surprised me with gourmet cupcakes for my birthday. Wonderful.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Wonderful home for celebrating a wedding

Guest: Joyce Mom (Dayton, OH)
Date of Stay: 09/03/09 Review Submitted: 10/30/09

Upon arrival to Chicago for celebration of a family wedding, Teri and staff were so helpful and flexible - accommodating in every way. We actually had the wedding rehearsal dinner and an after wedding barbeque at this home. It was perfect. We used both the house and the back yard. It was perfect. The home is beautifully decorated, yet still has that 'at home' feel to it. The arrangement of the rooms allowed for a nice flow and privacy at the same time. The location of the home is also convenient to downtown, the subway and local restaurants, business and shopping. It worked out so well for other out of town guests to visit and congregate and still feel like I was having them at my home. I could not have asked for a better place to welcome all of my friends and family. I feel so lucky to have found this home for such a special time in my life. I would definitely recommend this home for family visits to Chicago.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/15/08 Review Submitted: 12/14/08

I had the pleasure of staying in this most beautiful and well appointed home last October. Me and 7 of my girlfriends enjoyed this house, which felt immediately like we were at home. The colors and art and furniture is so thoughtfully chosen, we felt like we could stay for the entire winter! If you have the opportunity to visit Chicago then choose this place!! The beds are sooooo comfortable with clean high thread count sheets, it felt like we were royalty. Don't even hesitate! Choose this property!! We will be returning to Chicago soon and we will be contacting you Teri! You do an amazing job.

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great place

Guest: saginaw guests (saginaw michigan)
Date of Stay: 10/04/08 Review Submitted: 10/14/08

we stayed at the chicago guest house for my daughter's chicago wedding. it is a great place to stay, it is close to everything you would want- bars, restaurants, cleaners, el-train. the house was exceptionally nice, the owner was very accommodating. a great place for families.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Great Place in Wrigleyville!

Guest: Cub/HawkTrip08 (Des Moines, IA)
Date of Stay: 08/29/08 Review Submitted: 11/16/09

My wife and I spent a long weekend in the Clark Suite with 3 other couples and the accommodations were fantastic. The pictures on the site don't really do this suite justice as it was better than what we had imagined. You are within a couple of blocks of Wrigley Field, with easy access to the train to go downtown. We would definitely recommend the Chicago Guest Houses to anyone. Teri was great to work with and we will be back in the future.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.