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A home away from home! <No events allowed>

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A courtyard with potted plants, a brick pathway, and a building with a door and windows.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a granite countertop, and a wooden stool.
A brick wall with a wooden planter box, a metal table with chairs, and a variety of plants and flowers.
A room with a wooden chair, a potted plant, a tissue box, and a window leading to a garden.
A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a bookshelf.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Breakfast included
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Chicago, IL
  • Place, Park West
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lincoln Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lincoln Park Zoo
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Larger Downstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bath

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bath

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Chicago

Located in Lincoln Park, a neighbourhood in Chicago, this holiday home is next to a golf course and near the beach. Chicago Theatre and Art Institute of Chicago are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Wrigley Field or United Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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What's nearby

  • Armitage Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Park West - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lincoln Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lincoln Park Zoo - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Chicago History Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Chicago Clybourn Station - 3 min drive
  • Sedgwick Station - 9 min walk
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Twin Anchors Restaurant & Tavern - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ranalli's Pizza Bar - Lincoln Park - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪River Shannon - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪R.J. Grunts - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Co. - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A home away from home! <No events allowed> pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at A home away from home! <No events allowed>?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A home away from home! <No events allowed>?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A home away from home! <No events allowed>?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A home away from home! <No events allowed> located?

Located in Lincoln Park, this golf holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Park West and Lake Michigan. Michigan Avenue and Chicago Riverwalk are also within 3 miles (5 km). Sedgwick Station is 9 minutes by foot and Armitage Station is 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 159 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hosts, great property and super quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2026
Thanks Scott it was a pleasure to meet you and have you and the others as guests And thanks for leaving the apartment in such good condition. Much appreciated.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location within walking distances to so many places. The hosts were awesome and extremely friendly even provided eggs and bread for breakfast. The place is roomy , yet dated and well equipped with supplies. The entire vibe is very tranquil, would recommend staying there and would stay there again .
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Owners were very helpful the living area very clean. Parking was very easy location was great. Very friendly neighborhood. The house was equipped with everything you could need. Food staples were very good and the bonus backyard was beautiful. Highly recommended staying here
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. It is a lovely property with a great patio in the back for morning coffee or a glass of wine.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2026
Thanks for your comments it was a pleasure hosting you
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was outstanding
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2026
Hi Rick. What could we have done to have made your stay better? Feedback is appreciated, even if negative.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sonia’s place was clean, well furnished and conveniently located for our needs. Communication was excellent. Would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2026
Thsnks for the feedback it was a pleasure having you as a guest.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great area of the city. Quiet and safe. Probably the most accommodating host we have stayed with. Easy to get to the beach, downtown, and to the baseball stadiums we were visiting.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2026
Thsnks for the kind words. It was a pleasure hosting you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second stay and it is perfect for a family or friend’s trip. The location is great. A group of college buddies met in Chicago. For many 25 years of catching up to do. We enjoyed many hours chatting with friends on the patio and around the kitchen table. Very comfortable for 5 adults to stay, plus enough room for a few friends to drop by and visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2026
Thanks for your kind words you and your party are welcome anytime
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This vintage property is conveniently located on a tree lined street. It is very well maintained. It was fully equipped, the host Sonia provided us with half & half, bread, eggs, coffee and lots of little extra's when we arrived. The bathroom has all the little extras you may have forgotten. The beds were comfortable and plenty of towels etc. The garden in the back is magical. They had parking passes for us and instructions she provided were accurate. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2026
Thank you for the positive feedback, and for leaving the apartment so tidy. Much appreciated. It was a pleasure to meet you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a true 3 bedroom, two bath duplex which is very well equipped. The garden is a delightful place to sit. Parking is easy and the host provides a parking pass. The park and restaurants are all nearby. The neighborhood is beautiful! The hosts are generous with what the supply and with communication. Loved my time there!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2026
Thank you Salina for the positive comments. Glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an excellent stay! The location was perfect—close to everything we wanted to do in Chicago while still being in a great neighborhood. The house was exactly as described: clean, comfortable, well-maintained, and had everything we needed for a relaxing stay.The hosts were amazing friendly, responsive, and genuinely welcoming. They made the entire experience seamless from check-in to check-out.We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend this property to anyone visiting Chicago. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2026
Thank you for the kind words. You and the others were a pleasure to host
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sonia, the host who lives in the connecting duplex, is absolutely lovely. The physical space is bright and cheery, decorated with lots of character. Wonderful selection of books on the bookshelves. The pictures don’t do justice to the courtyard/garden space in back. It’s an oasis for relaxing with coffee in the morning or after dinner with a glass of wine in the evening. Parking was easy. I found a space on the block after every drive. I look forward to visiting again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2026
Thank you Brooke for the kind words. It was a pleasure having you as a guest and thanks for leaving the apartment in such good shape. Hope to see you again if you return to Chicago
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a delightful three nights at this property in Lincoln Park. The hosts are gracious and supportive, and the property is well maintained and has many things that make the stay really delightful. We would most certainly come back if we want to be in that area again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2026
Thank you Dominic for the kind words. You were a pleasure to host and we hope youll keep us in mind if you visit again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location. Unit matched the description.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
The property is in a good location and is well kept. The communication with the host was non-existent and we ended up wasting half a day waiting on a reply. Also don't be surprised if one or more of the hosts decides to do chores in the courtyard and leer into the rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2026
Regarding communication, I assume the guest texted but didnt think to just call I also take exception to the comment about us 'leering' into the apartment when doing things like watering the plants in the rear garden. I dont blame anyone for wanting privacy but that's why we have blinds on the windows and door facing the back yard While the back yard is a common area, we also try not to intrude If guests are relaxing out there.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice that the hosts provide breakfast for you!They live right upstairs so if you have any issues, you will get prompt service.Neighborhood is excellent, safe and great for walking.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The owners regularly access a staircase that is directly connected to the primary bedroom via a door which was not mentioned in the listing. Host was friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2026
Its true that my husband was using the back staircase to water the garden In the morning and when using the grill. My apologies if this disturbed you during your stay. In the future we'll walk around from the front when we need to access the back yard In the morning or later in the evening. Thanks for bringing this to our attention.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great property in the perfect neighborhood. We were able to walk everywhere we wanted to go - the farmer's market and the zoo, Second City, restaurants in Lincoln Park, St. Vincent DePaul church for mass on Sunday. Just perfect. And our host was very hospitable - offering suggestions for things to do, restaurants, shops and grocery stores, etc. The house was perfect and we loved the patio/outdoor space for our morning coffee.Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2026
Thank you for the kind words. It ws a pleasure to have you stay at our property.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Interesting place in a great location - only suggestion would be keyless entry. It has been a long time sisnce I had to use keys!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was in a great neighborhood and it was really nice. We had a great time at Sonia’s houseWould stay here again for sure
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is large, clean, well stocked with basics, and wonderfully close to Lincoln Park and so much more within walking distance. The owner is very friendly and accommodating. Parking is free and we had no problems finding spots just outside the building. The master bed is very comfortable. We would definitely rent this unit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent all around. Great host, fantastic location, beautiful home. Would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, large main bedroom, well-stocked kitchen, quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location. Quiet, safe, walkable neighborhood. Plenty of room for family of 6. Lots of supplies and amenities. Comfortable home and wonderful hosts.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec 2025
Thank you for the kind words. You have a lovely family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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