Location: Rogers Park, Far North, Chicago, Illinois, USA (1/2 mile to Evanston, 18 min. to downtown, 1.5 mile to lake)
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3.25 Baths (Sleeps 8-10)
Keywords: Single Family Corner Lot House
This 1920's Colonial double corner lot home is located on Chicago's Northside neighborhood of Rogers Park, one mile west of Lake Michigan. The downtown commuter train, METRA, is two blocks away - you can board a train and be downtown in less than 20 minutes! The Chicago subway El stop is five blocks away, equally fast and will take you to any number of downtown locations. Immediately to the north of Rogers Park is Evanston, home of Northwestern University - 10 minutes away and easily reached by car or train. Evanston is a wonderful college town with shops, boutiques, art galleries, theaters and cinemas to visit, and a number of wonderful restaurants, making it a destination for city and suburban dwellers.
This house is set in a quiet residential neighborhood. The first floor has a living room (25' x 14'), dining room (14' x 14'), kitchen (14' x 14') and den (16' x 9'). This main level has hardwood floors throughout and a wood burning fireplace. The 4 bedrooms upstairs are carpeted with grey berber carpet (4th upstairs bedroom is office with computer for your use with high speed internet). Dual zone Heating and air conditioning. Downstairs has a den, laundry, 5th bedroom and full bathroom. The home has a large rear yard and deck with a gas BBQ directly off the kitchen.
There is a small park across street (Matanky Playlot), ideal for small children. Four blocks is Warren Park, one of the largest parks in the city of Chicago, with a nine hole golf course, batting cages, ice skating rink, sledding hill, tennis courts, and skate park.
You can walk to some restaurants (Baker's Square, Heartland Cafe Diner). Less than one mile away is the the city's largest concentration if Indian, Pakistani and vegetarian restaurants, as well as other Asian and middle eastern cuisines. Within 10 minute drives are both very trendy neighborhoods (Andersonville, Edgewater, Lincoln Square), Ravenswood artisan cooperatives and ethnic centers.
Lake Michigan is one mile from the house, where Chicagoans relax, fish, boat and swim, bike or stroll along the 20 mile lakefront path. Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs, is a 15 minute drive by car, and 10 minute trip by bus or el. Lincoln Park, 20 minutes away, contains a wonderful zoo (free entry), the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, and a botanical garden.
Our family has lived in this neighborhood since the 1940's and we would be proud to share our home and/or tell you about how this location might serve your needs for your visit to Chicago.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed (4) : One platform queen, three traditional queen, plus one queen inflatable
- Convertible Bed (2) : One queen futon (lower level den) and one queen convertible (main level den)
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Natural Gas Grill. You will not run out of propane! lol
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Communications
- Broadband Internet : Wireless Router
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Live Theatre
- Restaurants
- Sledding/Tubing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Northwestern University and Loyola University are 10 minutes away.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$395/nt (3 nt minimum)
$100 Cleaning Fee/visit
$500 Security Deposit
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Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1991
We have lived in the neighborhood for over 20 years and love how close it is to everything. The nearby commuter train or driving downtown makes everything so close.
The Unique Benefits of this House
This is a great central location that is close to everything. You can be downtown in 20 minutes or go to the Northwestern University campus in 10 minutes or the beach is 1.5 miles away.
Property Photos
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- Front of House - Chicago Travel
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- Living Room (25' x 14') - Chicago Travel
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- Kitchen (14' x 14') - Chicago Travel
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- Dining Room (14' x 14')
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- Master Bedroom (15' x 14')
Traveler Reviews (12)
Wonderful Family Reunion
Guest: MG
(Seattle)
Date of Stay: 08/15/11
Review Submitted: 08/23/11
A lovely, light-filled home that comfrotably housed our group of 12 ranging in age from 2 to 75. The house is spacious with lots of room for small groups to talk, kids to play, and everyone to cook and eat. The house was remarkbly sound-proof so that the older kids could howl in laughter while hanging out watching movies without waking my sleeping toddler or the grandparents! Great accessible location. Owner very accomodating and helpful.
Recommended for:Families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.
Wonderful Trip To Chicago!
Guest: Diane
(Bay Area California)
Date of Stay: 08/03/11
Review Submitted: 08/16/11
We had a wonderful vacation to Chicago and really appreciated all the help that the owner gave us in planning our activities. We had family come in from all over the U.S. and he was very gracious in answering our many questions, helping us with finding a port a crib, giving us directions, restaurant recommendations, and any other need to make our stay enjoyable. The home is just like it appears in the picture and is located in a delightful neighborhood and a convenient location. I would definitely recommend this place and especially because the owner was absolutely wonderful and helpful in making sure we were comfortable and all our needs were met. It is within walking distance to both the Metra and the El. It was a wonderful trip!!
Owner response:Thanks for coming Diane! We hope to see you again! Yehuda
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.
Wedding weekend
Guest: Lindell B.
Date of Stay: 08/10/11
Review Submitted: 08/16/11
My family, including my wife and I, our four adult children and their spouses, plus four grandchildren stayed in the house for four nights as our son got married on the Northwestern Campus. It was much more than we even expected from the listing description. We enjoyed the two picnic tables and grill in the back yard. Fourteen people could have slept in beds, plus two double size blowup mattresses, plus a baby pack n play. The place was very clean, and equipped for all our needs. There were enough sitting areas for private talks, group gatherings, cooking, and dining. The owner was in contact and available always. We will definitely use it again and recommend it to friends. The location is very good for anything in North Chicago
Owner response:We were thrilled to have you stay with us for your celebration! We hope to see you again soon! Yehuda
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, people with disabilities, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Wedding weekend
Guest: Lindell B.
Date of Stay: 08/10/11
Review Submitted: 08/16/11
My family, including my wife and I, our four adult children and their spouses, plus four grandchildren stayed in the house for four nights as our son got married on the Northwestern Campus. It was much more than we even expected from the listing description. We enjoyed the two picnic tables and grill in the back yard. Fourteen people could have slept in beds, plus two double size blowup mattresses, plus a baby pack n play. The place was very clean, and equipped for all our needs. There were enough sitting areas for private talks, group gatherings, cooking, and dining. The owner was in contact and available always. We will definitely use it again and recommend it to friends. The location is very good for anything in North Chicago
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, pet owners, people with disabilities, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Spacious and well-maintained home in great neighborhood
Guest: Joanna
(Chicago, IL)
Date of Stay: 06/16/11
Review Submitted: 07/05/11
My parents, aunt and uncle, and three adult cousins recently stayed in this lovely and spacious home for a five-day visit in mid-June. This was the perfect location, as we live in nearby (east) Rogers Park, and street parking was easy for the 3 cars from our group. The accommodations were great, including the huge kitchen with well-maintained and sparkling clean appliances. We especially liked that the house has several separate family rooms which enabled the various generations in our group to gather and chat separately. Our little one is just over a year old, so when she needed to settle down for naps, we would take her out on a convenient stroll around the neighborhood, and there is a great little playground right across the street! Excellent ethnic restaurants are just a few blocks away, and my cousins also enjoyed the spicy fruit gazpacho from a street vendor at the end of the block. Thanks so much - the next time we have a large group of family visitors, we'll be back in touch!
Owner response:Hi Joanna - Thank you again for staying at our home! We are glad you took advantage of a neighborhood you know well. We hope to see you again soon! Yehuda
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Comfortable home with a great owner
Guest: Mark
(Springfield, MO USA)
Date of Stay: 08/18/10
Review Submitted: 08/30/10
Our family stayed at this home for a wedding for one of our sons. The house was very comfortable and had everything we needed to make our stay with our children and grandchildren a very enjoyable time that we will remember for years to come. Mr. Cohen who owns this property was extremely nice and went out of his way to make sure that our stay was a good one. I would certainly recommend this home and owner to anyone planning a visit to the Chicago area. We enjoyed the home so much that we all plan to meet at his home again sometime in the future for another event when we visit Chicago. house so much.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.
Great place for large group!
Guest: chicagotripper
(Louisville, KY)
Date of Stay: 07/15/10
Review Submitted: 07/24/10
We had a large group (17 guys) staying here and another place close by for the weekend. It was much larger and spread out than the pictures can show. This property ended up being our gathering place during the day because it was so spacious. We were able to have people inside, outside, and on multiple levels throughout the home during the day and we weren't cramped at all. Very nice grocery nearby and it made our trip super convenient. You can't find a place this large and comfortable in a decent area of Chicago for such a reasonable price. It's a bit of a hike to the L station, but not a bad walk if you aren't in a hurry.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.
Guest: E. Lea
(Havertown, PA)
Date of Stay: 10/01/09
Review Submitted: 10/01/09
Several members of my family both from the west and east coasts came together in this house for a family reunion. The house is lovely, clean, spacious and comfortable. The kitchen size and layout allowed for 5 cooks at a time. Between the kitchen and the dining room, we had no trouble eating together. The living room and den made for great gathering places where we could reminisce, watch the game, or play trivial pursuit and apples to apples. There were twelve of us (adults) and we all were able to sleep privately and comfortably. It was wonderful to have the grill and deck and we loved eating breakfast out on the picnic tables. Yehuda has thought of everything. There was even a large cooler to bring along on our picnic. We had a perfectly lovely time and will definitely stay here when we come back to Chicago. Thank you Yehuda.
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Guest: Christine41
(Lima, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 05/24/09
Review Submitted: 05/24/09
Thanks so much for having us! We had a wonderful Loyola graduation celebration. My mom says said it is the type of house she always wanted to live in and she could just imagine a big Christmas tree in the living room! Christine
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/18/08
Review Submitted: 08/18/08
The house worked really well for a 6-person company get-together. There was lots of space to meet for both work and socializing (we enjoyed cooking on the grill!) and it was not too long a drive for nights out in downtown Chicago. Thanks for everything!
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