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Only Urban Beach House in Chicago

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A covered patio with outdoor furniture, a large umbrella, and a view of the house.
A staircase with a wooden handrail and a red patterned rug leading to a landing.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a bar stool, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A two-story house with a front porch, a yellow door, and a brick chimney.
A modern kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, and a large window providing natural light.

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9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
At the lakefront, this vacation home features 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, accommodating 10 guests. It includes 2 outdoor pickleball courts and 1 separate living room. Enjoy beach views from the patio, deck, and balcony while engaging in nearby activities like birdwatching, fishing, and motorboating. Attractions include Loyola Beach and Mayne Stage.

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Pickleball on-site
    A rare find — enjoy pickleball without leaving the property.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Loyola University Chicago
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Chicago, IL
  • Place, Loyola Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Loyola University Chicago
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, North Shore Beach Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Boat Room

1 Queen Bed

Commodore Room

1 King Bed

Lake Room

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

Office 1

1 Single Bed

Rogers Room

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

First Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Lower Level Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Second Floor Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Only Urban Beach House in Chicago

Chicago’s ONLY Urban Beach House combines the best of beach life and urban life! Perfect for couples, students, faculty, families, and vacationers who want to experience the beach house lifestyle while enjoying all of the amenities, conveniences and excitement of an urban location.

Virtual tour link: https://www.smartfloorplan.com/p/t/shell5.php?id=v450743

1131 W. Morse Ave. is uniquely located just steps from Lake Michigan, Loyola Park and the sandy shores of Loyola, Leone and Albion Beaches. Enjoy convenient access to the CTA Sheridan Bus, the CTA Morse Ave. “El” train station and the Metra train station at Morse Ave. Bicycle enthusiasts can rent a Divvy bicycle within a short distance of the property and explore Chicago’s premiere Lakefront path and bicycle routes.

Loyola, DePaul and Northwestern Universities will find this property conveniently located to their campuses. Loyola is in walking distance and DePaul and Northwestern are a short CTA stop away. The house is surrounded by dozens of restaurants and bars, retail and a movie theater all within steps of the house. The City of Evanston, the home of Northwestern University, is a short commute and is considered the Northshore’s capital for restaurants, shopping, and nightlife.

Loyola Park offers wide open sandy beaches perfect for exploring. The park is a haven for the sports enthusiast with four tennis courts, basketball courts, three baseball diamonds, sports fields, volleyball courts on the sand and land, a field house, a playground, a fitness circuit course, a nearly 2/3-mile walking trail along the beaches of Lake Michigan, and more.

PROPERTY OVERVIEW:
1131 W Morse is loaded with features, including:

• a large bedroom with 1 King sized bed that converts to 2 Twins (sleeps 2)
• a 2nd bedroom with 1 King sized bed that converts to 2 Twins (sleeps 2)
• a 3rd bedroom with 1 Queen sized bed (sleeps 1-2)
• a 4th bedroom with 1 Twin sized bed (sleeps 1)
• a lower level Family Room with a couch convertible to a Full bed (sleeps 1-2)
• The house sleeps 8-9 people
• Bedrooms can also be offices
• 3 full bathrooms with newly rehabbed oversized showers
• a newer chefs kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, plenty
of cookware and appliances
• a large living room with decorative fireplace
• a family room with bar and French doors leading to a deck
• an office/game room
• a fitness room with workout equipment, weights, ball and yoga mats
• WIFI
• two tv’s and cable (Netflix, Amazon Video, etc.)
• washer/dryer with laundry supplies, ironing board and iron
• front porch and 2 rear decks
• complete patio furniture set
• an outdoor fire pit and new 6-burner gas grill for cooking
• large rear yard with yard games
• direct access to the park and beach
• 2 indoor garage parking spaces for an additional fee (Free street parking or two
garage spaces for $15/night per space)
• air conditioning
• 100% smoke free
• 100% pet free


Bedroom Descriptions
Commodore Room: King bed can be converted to two Twin XL beds

Lake Room: Twin XL beds can be converted to a King bed.

Boat Room: Boat themed room with Queen bed. (sleeps 1-2)

Rogers Room: Rogers Park, Chicago themed room with Twin bed and balcony

Cabin Room: couch convertible to a Full bed (sleeps 1-2)
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
Additional fees and rules apply. Please inquire.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
If you used the garage opener, return it to the kitchen countertop.
If you used the grill or fire pit table, make sure the propane gas is turned off.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No using the indoor fireplace.
No feminine products, baby wipes or other non-septic items in the toilets.
No loud noises between 10:00pm-9:00am.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 60626, R20000058489
Property # 2045794vb
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
Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Additional fees and rules apply. Please inquire.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Chicago

Located on a lake, this holiday home is in Rogers Park, a neighbourhood in Chicago. Chicago Theatre and Art Institute of Chicago are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Merchandise Mart and Cloud Gate. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Lincoln Park Zoo and Field Museum of Natural History. Looking to get your feet wet? Power boating, fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
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Chicago, IL

What's nearby

  • Loyola Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lifeline Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Loyola University Chicago - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • North Shore Beach Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Emil Bach House - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Morse Station - 6 min walk
  • Chicago Rogers Park Station - 16 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪J.B. Alberto's Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Los Portales - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Only Urban Beach House in Chicago pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Only Urban Beach House in Chicago?

As of 4 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Only Urban Beach House in Chicago on 10 Jan 2027 start from £1,143, 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 at Only Urban Beach House in Chicago?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Only Urban Beach House in Chicago?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Only Urban Beach House in Chicago?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Only Urban Beach House in Chicago located?

This family-friendly Chicago holiday home is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Loyola University Chicago. Lincoln Park and Aragon Ballroom are also within 3 miles (5 km). Morse Station is 6 minutes by foot and Loyola Station is 11 minutes.

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