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Relaxing Oak Park Home

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Exterior detail
Exterior detail
Stairs to upper two bedrooms
Interior
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top rated for families.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Madison Street Theatre
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Oak Park, IL
  • Place, Euclid Square Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Oak Park Conservatory
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Madison Street Theatre
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Relaxing Oak Park Home

This charming Oak Park Bungalow offers a quiet relaxing environment to unwind after a busy day of site seeing in Chicago or enjoying the historic beauty of Oak Park.
The home has been updated but still maintains its historic charm. The location puts you 4 blocks from the train to downtown Chicago. By auto you can be in the loop in 15 minutes. Oak Park offers a safe walking community. Get to live entertainment, restaurants, or historic tours in a short walk.

The home is converted into two units: the main home and an one bedroom garden apartment with a rear entrance. The home/rental space is two story with two bedrooms on the top floor and one on the main floor next to the full kitchen. .

All bedrooms sleep 2 people. Total guest capacity is 6. Location, Location, Location; easy entrance to the highway, walk to the train, or just enjoy a quiet night after a day and evening of enjoying Chicago.

Early Checkin: Early check in is an option only if there is no guest checking out the same day. You must call a week or more in advance. The cost for early check in is $30 per hour earlier then the normal check in time (4:30pm). This cost must be paid in advance and is not refundable if you do not arrive early.

Included in the rental:
Towel Service
Full grocery one block away
Quiet, safe, and secure
Before accepting please understand the following:
No parties or events of any size. Village rule require that only the registered guest are allowed in or around the property. No exceptions!
No pets
Did I mention Location, location, location!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No visitors allowed on the property during your stay Never remove the smoke detectors Outside Noise should be kept to a minimum
No parties or events of any size. No visitors allowed at any time during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 895939
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
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the neighborhood

Oak Park

Oak Park is home to this vacation home. Art Institute of Chicago and Rosemont Theatre are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier. Field Museum of Natural History and Lincoln Park Zoo are not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
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Oak Park, IL

What's nearby

  • Euclid Square Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Oak Park Conservatory - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Madison Street Theatre - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Pleasant Home - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District - 5 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Oak Park Station - 4 min drive
  • Harlem- Forest Park Station - 13 min walk
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪FitzGerald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪DiNico's Pizza - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxing Oak Park Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Relaxing Oak Park Home?

As of Jun 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Relaxing Oak Park Home on Sep 14, 2026 start from $182, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relaxing Oak Park Home?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing Oak Park Home?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing Oak Park Home located?

Situated in Oak Park, this vacation home is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Madison Street Theatre and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District. United Center and Anna and Frederick Douglass Park are also within 9 mi (15 km). Harlem- Forest Park Station is 13 minutes by foot and Oak Park Station (Blue Line) is 13 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Desiree A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent from check in to check out parking easy peasy beautiful home grand neighborhood.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was a great home-away-from-home for our family. Clean, comfortable and a very helpful host. Thanks Ray!
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

TOM S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Raymond the host is very thorough and actually meets the guests which is nice. Just some small housekeeping needed but nothing major. We had to buy and donated to the house a cookie sheet as none supplied except pizza pans. I made a big mistake of losing the key but Raymond thankfully got it rekeyed and was very accommodating in adjusting his schedule to help our situation. He definitely went out of his way to help us have an enjoyable stay. I would happily stay there again and would recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chander B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very helpful and made sure that all aspects of the stay were comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was just as promised. And our host, Ray, was very kind and helpful. We would certainly stay there again.
Stayed 17 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay here. The home had everything we needed. Great kitchen, plenty of space, nice neighborhood
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Place

Nice place to stay. Very nice neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good for our purposes. A base of operations for being with family.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to college's

Great place.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

Wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theo W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place and location

Just far enough from Chicago to commute back-and-forth, let alone the beauty and quaintness of Oak Park and so much to do there. Some of the best restaurants we've ever been to.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caryn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal location in Oak Park

This was an ideal location to accommodate my family over Thanksgiving. We will book again for future trips
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Weekend Getaway

Charming home just far away enough from the city to give a nice neighborhood vibe but close enough to drive in for sight-seeing. Our host met us at the house to point out different aspects of the residence and was able to give us tips about the surrounding area as well as transportation accomodations. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Confortable and spacious home base for Christmas in Chicago

Kitchen, dining room, living room, bathroom, and bedrooms were all spacious and well-appointed. Beds were comfortable. House was warm and cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I would do it again

It was peaceful an nice. You did not have to go far for anything. The owner greeted us an was a very nice man. I definitely do it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I and our two adult sons came to Oak Park for a funeral and then a long weekend together. The house worked very well for us - three bedrooms and a roomy living room, dining room and kitchen. The neighborhood is wonderful - we walked to the Friendly Coffee Lounge every morning and had a quick drive to restaurants on Madison and Lake Streets. Our son swam in lap pool at nearby Rehm Park, and we squeezed in a tour of the Frank Lloyd Wright home.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colette S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful Bungalow

This property is lovely and truly a home away from home. With a large living room, dining room and kitchen, my family of 5 adults was very comfortable. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location!

This property is in a great location, neighborhood was very quiet but not far from downtown! The house itself was spotless and so cute. We loved all the character in the home and it had tons of space!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Just what we were looking for!

This property was exactly what we were looking for...an affordable, comfortable place, located near the train. Our property host (Ray) was very nice and took care of all our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great suburban location

If you don't mind driving or taking the train into Chicago, this spot was great. Lots of character in the little old house, and we could tell the owner was putting in a lot of effort to maintain its charm. The neighborhood is fantastic too...walking or a short drive to grocery, great restaurants, parks, etc. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Chicago weekend

This was the perfect location. Near subway and expressway. Had a blast.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place to stay!

This is a great place - a real Oak Park classic Craftsman house with original design features, lovingly maintained and updated where it matters. Our stay happened to coincide with a freak heatwave, and in spite of mid-90s temperatures and soupy humidity for most of the week, we were always cool and comfortable in the house. The neighborhood is safe and cheerful, with lots of interesting houses and well-tended gardens - just a really nice atmosphere. And the location is super-convenient: everything we needed was within walking distance, with Downtown Chicago is just a short drive away. Ray, our host, was extremely responsive and friendly. Would happily stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Book this house, you will not regret it! This house in Oak Park is a perfect home away from home. The house was clean, the appliances updated, the bed and pillows were comfortable, and we had plenty of towels. The bathroom updates are gorgeous, and we had plenty of hot water. Beyond the house, the neighborhood is a quiet and serene sanctuary. You can safely stroll around this neighborhood and see the lovely historic homes and gardens. We kept our eighteen-month-old granddaughter during our stay and had easy access to a wonderful park. In the backyard, there is a deck and small private yard. Restaurants and grocery stores are just down the street with enough options to satisfy everyone. You have everything you need in very near proximity, but should you want to venture to the city, the train station is super close! Our host, Ray, went out of his way to make our stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. He is, without a doubt, the best host we’ve ever had. He took the time to greet us personally and make sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. He left clear instructions for the check-in and out process. He was very quick to respond to our messages and even tolerated our questions about the artwork and architecture of the home. There was a slight mix-up on the parking and we received a ticket. Ray took care of that without hesitation and ensured we did not receive another one. He is proud of this home and it shows!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elmine N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simply perfect

We had an excellent stay in this charming, comfortable and perfectly clean house. The neighborhood is quiet and charming, the Chicago Loop is easily accessible by train or car. The host is friendly and discreet. Our experience was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Chicago Stay

We had a great time staying here. The property was an the perfect size for our family. Community was nice and quiet. Grocery store and parks were right around the corner. Easy access to the Highway and city. Backyard was amazing to sit and enjoy the evening. I would highly recommend staying here when you visit chicago.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 14, 2023
Travis. The pleasure was all mine.

About the host

Hosted by Raymond Thomas

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I'm a lifelong Chicagoan living in Oak Park for 28 years. I'm a graduate of DePaul University and a Technical Business Analyst for a major financial institution. For a good challenge I've finished the Chicago Triathlon 8 times and hope to do more in the future. In my spare time I enjoy time at the gym, motorcycle riding, and enjoying Oak Park and the City of Chicago.

Why they chose this property

In a word 'Location' answers the question. The property is blocks from the train. In a very safe neighborhood. Easy entrance to the expressway. On the nicest block. Just a great place to retreat after a long day of sight seeing.

What makes this property unique

Location, Location, and did I say Location.
Kid friendly Children under 1yr old are free
Quiet and Relaxing neighborhood

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