The Monroe House - Just blocks from the CTA and 20 minutes from downtown

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Living area
Exterior
Cozy second bedroom
Outdoor dining
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Madison Street Theatre

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Forest Park, IL
  • Place, Madison Street Theatre
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Oak Park Visitors Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Forest Park

Forest Park is home to this condo. Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Millennium Park and Grant Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at United Center or Soldier Field.
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Forest Park, IL

What's nearby

  • Madison Street Theatre - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Pleasant Home - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Oak Park Visitors Center - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Unity Temple - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Forest Park Transit Center - 10 min walk
  • River Forest Station - 19 min walk
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Submarine Tender - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪FatDuck Tavern & Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪U3 Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Monroe House - Just blocks from the CTA and 20 minutes from downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Monroe House - Just blocks from the CTA and 20 minutes from downtown?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Monroe House - Just blocks from the CTA and 20 minutes from downtown?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Monroe House - Just blocks from the CTA and 20 minutes from downtown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Monroe House - Just blocks from the CTA and 20 minutes from downtown located?

Situated in Forest Park, this condo building is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Loyola University Medical Center. Garfield Park and Midwest Conference Center are also within 6 miles (10 km). Forest Park Transit Center is 10 minutes by foot and Harlem- Forest Park Station is 19 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place to Stay

Thank you Jeremy and Jordan your place was perfect for my wife and I. We loved everything about it.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

The property was clean and the owners were very friendly. Very comfortable place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Place was amazing!

This place is the perfect distance from the city and they have it beautifully deco! Perfect for any family or anyone for that matter!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!

Adorable place to stay, very cozy . Perfect location!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely location.

Everything was as stated online. Will certainly stay here again if available.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great apartment and location

Our family enjoyed the stay - the bed and pullout couch were very comfortable, it was very clean, and the location was great for either heading into Chicago or visiting friends/family in the suburbs. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Nice stay outside of downtown

J&J were helpful. The location is convenient and close to the L and restaurants. Seemed like a pretty safe neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

Our family loved our stay. Communication was great! Walking distance to some food and shopping options. There were about 5 stairs to get to front door and back door. Parking was super easy with a designated spot. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home

Beautifully decorated home with all the extras. Home was stocked with all the necessaries. Very comfortable home and very accommodating hosts. Already looking forward to our next stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Proximity and Cleanliness - a perfect pair

Jordan and Jeremy have the perfect location and pay attention to the details. This apartment is spacious and quiet while providing easy access to the city. Thanks for the perfect getaway!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We found the perfect spot!

Excellent stay at a charming property with responsive, gracious hosts. Location is everything and this spot is perfectly situated with easy access to the city and suburbs. All our needs were anticipated before arriving. Comfortable, clean and attractively decorated. Excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

The Monroe House is perfect.

Over the many years of staying at VRBO homes, our experience at the Monroe House was absolutely one of the best. Jordan and Jeremy have presented a home that represents the best in hospitality. It is wonderfully appointed, very clean and so comfortable. The location gives easy access to the western suburbs, as well as downtown. I highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Forest Park property outside of Chicago

We had a very enjoyable stay with Jeremy & Jordan hosting…. The home is in a very pleasant neighborhood and only a block away from historical downtown Forest Park… With the green line about a mile away and the blue line only 2 blocks away we had easy access to the city of Chicago… If you enjoy staying in a turn of the century home this is the one for you…
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Very Cool apartment

We liked it. Tried to see if we can book for 3 days next week, and can't find it. Must be booked. Will use again when a plaCE IN cHICAGO IS NEEDED.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable and spacious apartment in excellent location

We really enjoyed our stay here. The apartment is comfortable, spacious and well equipped. Located in a quiet residential street only ten minutes walk to the Blue Line going directly to downtown Chicago. Also within easy reach of the Frankl Lloyd Wright house in Oak Park. We also used the Blue Line for our O'Hare airport transfers - rather longer than a taxi but a tenth of the price. We would definitely recommend this accommodation.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Exactly as advertised

The second we entered The Monroe House, we knew we had made the right choice. Clean, beautifully decorated, and well-appointed with all the modern conveniences: this is the total package. I also appreciated the free off-street parking and the location, with the closest CTA stop a relatively short walk/drive away. Even though we didn't have any issues or problems, the hosts stayed in touch with us and made sure we knew they were available if needed. Oh, and the beds in both bedrooms were very comfortable, too. I hope this place is available the next time we come to the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Big East Trip

Everything was perfect!!! I typically give feedback as in if there were mine I would want to know..... I have nothing!! Everything was wonderful, kitchen and bathroom both were stocked. We definitely would stay here again next year!!! They even thought to place a Dunkin donuts directly behind the apartment for me!!!!! Only thing that could have been better is if they would have had dinner waiting for us when we got back at night!!! LOL!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great property

A good size property super cute and clean. Location convenient walking distance. Being located near the busy retail food area, there is a lot of traffic noise. Not enough to be too disturbing. Would be a great place in the spring/summer w a cute enclosed patio. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely, well-appointed house

We really enjoyed our stay here. A very nice neighborhood, close to plenty of amenities. The house itself is quite nice. Jordan and Jeremy have done a wonderful job with it. Lots of special touches and pretty much everything you need. Sheets and towels are great. Beds were very firm, but we slept well. Couch and living space are super comfortable. Garbage trucks were loud very early two of the three mornings we were there. Not a huge deal, but do note that you can hear them in the house while they pick up! Otherwise the neighborhood was very quiet and peaceful and safe. Communication was excellent. Check in was very easy. Our hosts were always available to us, but gave us complete privacy. Overall a wonderful VRBO experience, and we would most defintley stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Tasteful and comfortable

We really enjoyed this comfortable Forest Park home. It is spacious and clean with thoughtful and plentiful amenities and is decorated with vintage charm mixed with modern comfort. We loved being on a quiet residential street just a short walk to the restaurants and shops of downtown Forest Park. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for us

Ditto to all the great previous reviews. We couldn’t have asked for a better place for our purposes. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient Location and Spacious Accomodation

This VRBO is very conveniently located near the Forest Park/Oak Park area. You can walk to both downtowns from here. You are right in Forest Park and about a mile from Oak Park. The property is clean. The beds were comfortable. There is a good amount of space, and the kitchen and bathroom are very well-stocked, much better than your average VRBO. We really liked the outdoor table and other seating. The property owners were friendly and very helpful. I would definitely recommend this property if you want to stay in this area of Chicago.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Home Away from Home

Jordan and Jeremy have provided a wonderful haven in Forest Park, minutes away from downtown Chicago. Beautifully decorated and cozy, the residence has plenty of room for a family to spread out and enjoy, and is stocked with amenities so that you have just about everything you need. We loved our stay and will definitely be back to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location and accommodations

The loft is located within walking distance to great restaurants and shopping. It’s also convenient to the city. It’s cozy and has everything you need for a meal or just to heat up takeout. I would highly recommend staying here and checking out the Artisan Food Shop the on the next block west on Madison (7636). Fantastic homemade breads, pastas, sauces, etc.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!!

Wonderful mother/daughter stay! Modern open concept, yet cozy decor! Close to both the city and suburbs.. we got to enjoy Immersive Van Gogh, a walk by the Chicago River, and the spring flower show at Garfield Park Conservatory. Spacious outdoor area with picnic table and yard games—we had a great time having a cookout with a couple of my daughters friends. Gracious and accommodating hosts! Thankyou Jordan and Jeremy—we had a great weekend stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
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