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Furnished Oak Park Flat / Ideal for 1 to 6 Month Stays / Entire Apartment

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Furnished Oak Park Flat / Ideal for 1 to 6 Month Stays / Entire Apartment

This home is designed for people who want more than a place to sleep—it’s for those looking to settle in, exhale, and live comfortably for a month or longer.

Located on the first floor of a classic Oak Park two-flat, this fully furnished apartment offers the privacy and space of a real home in one of the area’s most charming, architecturally rich neighborhoods. Tree-lined streets, historic homes, and an easy rhythm of daily life define the experience here.
Inside, the layout is generous and intentional. Two private bedrooms allow flexibility—perfect for a couple, an executive, or a traveling nurse who wants a dedicated home office or personal retreat. The living and dining areas are spacious and welcoming, designed to flow easily while still offering quiet corners for work, reading, or rest.

The large bathroom is bright and well-appointed, stocked with essentials so you can arrive and immediately feel at home. The oversized kitchen is fully equipped with quality cookware, dinnerware, and everything needed for real cooking—not just reheating—making longer stays genuinely comfortable.

One of the most loved features of the home is the outdoor living space. The private garage-top deck sits among mature oak trees and includes a fire pit, dining table, gas grill, and lounge seating. Guests often describe this space as a sanctuary—ideal for morning coffee, remote work, or winding down in the evening.

The apartment has earned 100+ five-star reviews for its cleanliness, thoughtful design, peaceful atmosphere, and the ease of staying here long-term. Guests also consistently note the convenience of the location, with simple access to Chicago and surrounding suburbs by car or public transit.

This home is best suited for two people seeking a quiet, comfortable, fully furnished apartment for 30 days or longer. While the living area includes a pull-out sofa with an inflatable mattress for occasional overnight guests, the space is intentionally designed for calm, low-traffic living rather than group stays.

If you’re looking for a place that feels grounded, well cared for, and easy to live in—where you can truly settle in rather than count nights—this home offers exactly that.

I’m always happy to answer questions and help determine if the space is the right fit for your stay.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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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

Important information

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Property # 4095339
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Oak Park

Located in Oak Park, this apartment is in the city centre. Art Institute of Chicago and Chicago Theatre 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 United Center or Soldier Field. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including ice skating, sledging and swimming.
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Oak Park, IL

What's nearby

  • Madison Street Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Unity Temple - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ernest Hemingway Museum and House - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Concordia University Chicago - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Oak Park Station - 7 min walk
  • Oak Park Station (Green Line) - 9 min walk
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Egg Harbor Cafe - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Furnished Oak Park Flat / Ideal for 1 to 6 Month Stays / Entire Apartment have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Furnished Oak Park Flat / Ideal for 1 to 6 Month Stays / Entire Apartment?

As of 16 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Furnished Oak Park Flat / Ideal for 1 to 6 Month Stays / Entire Apartment on 29 Apr, 2026 start from S$187, 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.

Is Furnished Oak Park Flat / Ideal for 1 to 6 Month Stays / Entire Apartment pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Furnished Oak Park Flat / Ideal for 1 to 6 Month Stays / Entire Apartment?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Furnished Oak Park Flat / Ideal for 1 to 6 Month Stays / Entire Apartment?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

Where is Furnished Oak Park Flat / Ideal for 1 to 6 Month Stays / Entire Apartment located?

Located in the heart of Oak Park, this apartment building is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Concordia University Chicago. Loyola University Medical Center and Walt Disney House are also within 6 miles (10 km). Oak Park Station (Green Line) is 9 minutes by foot and Harlem-Lake Station (Green Line) is 9 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. 138 out of 158 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 158 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 158 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 158 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 158 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

C M.

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

Art Institute

Kathy's place is just as advertised and Kathy is friendly and accomadating. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis P.

Very nice accommodations

Great location and very clean place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2023
Thank you for choosing to stay with me. I enjoyed hosting your group. Come again...Kathy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

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

Cozy

Modern yet original feel
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mac B.

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

Great place. Great location.

A absolute delight of a place to stay. Kathy is a great host. Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Great place

Great place! Great location! Great host! Thanks for a great study!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2023
Thank you Jennifer. I appreciate the kind words. It was lovely hosting you and your family. Safe travels. Peace - Kathy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey G.

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

Beautiful home near my daughter on Oak Park

Beautiful home filled with wonderful touches.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail D.

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

Lovely place in Oak Park

I stayed here with a friend for 7 days in May 2025. It is on the main floor and is accessed from the front porch, which does have some stairs to reach. The place is immaculate. The decorations are attractive and the furniture is comfortable. There are fans in each living area and the windows open for ventilation. The host lives on site and is very accessible and friendly. Loved the quiet and restful space and surrounding neighborhood.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer W.

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

Nice property

Nice property, everything one would need.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robb H.

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

Great property

Great location, in a great neighborhood Served ours needs perfectly, would choose again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2023
Thank you Robb, it was my pleasure to host your family. Glad you liked the place. Peace and safe travels, Kathy
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Trey H.

Beautiful and hospitable home

Wonderful place for our large family, great and helpful hosts, amazing community
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2023
Thank you so much. It was a pleasure hosting you and your family. It sounds like you made good use of your time here in Oak Park and Chicago. Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah T.

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

Fun stay.

Great experience! Wish We could have stayed a little longer to enjoy more of the patio and neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2023
Thank you - I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure meeting you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg C.

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

Comfortable, beautiful, and walkable

Ideal place for a family visit in between the city and suburbs. Comfortable, beautiful, and walkable Oak Park. Very easy access to airport, and an accommodating host.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2023
Thank you Greg, it was a pleasure to host your family. Safe travels
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elgersma F.

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

Returning stay

Great place to stay in Oak Park. The owner is very responsive. We’ve been there twice now and will be back any time we need to visit Oak Park.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie H.

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

Comfortable and convenient

Right around the corner from my daughters house this was a perfect location and very comfortable and very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula L.

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

Short get-away

My husband and I stayed in Kathy's home for a quick get-away. Her home is beautiful as well as the neighborhood. Quick walk to the L to go into Chicago. Kathy was a gracious host and we would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 2024
This is what you can expect, every time, when choosing to stay in my home. I am committed to cleanliness, and service, to do everything I can to make your stay warm, welcoming and comfortable, so you can do what you came here to do, with ease and peace.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

AJ

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

Great place!

Lovely home in a beautiful neighborhood, very spacious for our family of 4, fully-stocked kitchen, easy street parking, owner responds lightning-fast. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2023
AJ - Thank you for kind words. I truly enjoyed hosting you and your family. You are welcome back anytime. Safe travels - Peace, Kathy
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara w.

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

Great property and location. Kathy was always available for questions.

Enjoyed our stay. Plenty of room. We had everything we needed. Will come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2023
Thank you. You are welcome anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

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

Spacious and well stocked

Lovely home—kitchen and flat had everything we needed—location in a leafy neighborhood 10 min from el station and downtown Oak Park was great
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

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

Lovely spot conveniently located

Very comfortable and nice sized apartment close to downtown Oak Park. Restaurants, stores and public transportation within a short walking distance. Surrounding neighborhood is nice. I would highly recommend this unit, and when returning to Oak Park, this unit will be my first choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2024
Hello Carol, thank you for your kind words. I enjoyed preparing my place for you and so happy you enjoyed your stay. Safe travels always, peace
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

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

Spacious & Comfortable

We were in Chicago for a very quick trip and enjoyed our stay. The property is in a great neighborhood, accessible to public transit, and the owner was very responsive with any questions we had. We would stay here again, it's a great home base when exploring the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2023
Thank you for your kind review. It was my pleasure to host your group. Peace and safe travels.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert N.

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

Homey Base in Oak Park

We stayed at Kathy’s for a night as we came into town to celebrate a milestone birthday. Her home was well-located on a quiet street near the EL. Thanks for a great stay, Kathy!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

Excellent

Perfect spot to enjoy the historic beauty of Oak Park. Absolutely spotless with every amenity you could ask for. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your well appointed property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2023
Daniel - I enjoyed hosting you and your group. Thank you so much for staying with me. Kathy
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

Fantastic

This place is beautiful. Well equipped with everything you may need. Quiet neighborhood. Would stay again anytime I'm in the windy city!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2023
Love hosting business professionals in need of a true home away from home with everything they need to be well rested and successful.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felicia B.

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

Absolutely wonderful!

Loved location as it kept me close to everything I needed while in town for high school annual picnic. Kitchen was fantastic as I was able to do some baking and cooking for family and friends,sine this is my home town. Kathy is an EXCELLENT host and I plan on using her lodging again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate P.

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

Exactly What We Needed

This spacious apartment was clean and well appointed. Located in a convenient location. Would highly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2023
Thank you - it was certainly a pleasure hosting your group. Peace, Kathy

About the host

Hosted by Kathy Carpenter

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I’m a long-time Oak Park resident and have lived in this home for nearly 40 years. I began hosting in 2015, welcoming extended-stay guests who were looking for a comfortable, peaceful place to live rather than a short-term vacation rental.

I’m a young spirited grandma and someone who values calm, cleanliness, and care—for both people and spaces. In my personal life, I study and practice Kundalini yoga, metaphysics, and dream interpretation, which shapes how I approach hosting: thoughtfully, intentionally, and with respect for each guest’s privacy and individuality.

What I enjoy most about being a host is creating an environment where guests can settle in and feel supported, whether they’re here for work, a transition, or simply a quieter season of life. I’m attentive and responsive, but never intrusive, and I take pride in maintaining a home that feels grounded, welcoming, and well cared for.

Clear communication, mutual respect, and ease of living are important to me. My goal is to make your stay comfortable and straightforward, so you can focus on what matters most during your time here.

Why they chose this property

One of the things I love most about living here is the sense of community. This is a neighborhood where people know one another, look out for each other, and genuinely enjoy being outside together.

In the warmer months, it’s common to hear porch concerts—neighbors playing music, others pulling up chairs, kids riding bikes, and people stopping to chat. It’s relaxed, joyful, and very Oak Park. Each year we also host two block parties, which bring everyone together for food, conversation, and laughter. Guests often remark on how welcoming and friendly the neighborhood feels, even if they’re only here for a short while.
The streets are tree-lined and architecturally rich, with historic homes that invite slow walks and a sense of place. It’s the kind of neighborhood where mornings begin with coffee on the porch or deck, evenings wind down quietly, and daily life has an easy, grounded rhythm.

Despite the peaceful setting, the location is incredibly convenient. Public transportation and major roads make it simple to get into Chicago or around the suburbs, while nearby parks and green spaces offer room to breathe close to home.

What I enjoy most is that this neighborhood manages to feel both alive and calm—social without being loud, connected without being intrusive. It’s a place where people tend to stay, and where guests often say they feel at home much sooner than expected.

What makes this property unique

This home stands out because it was designed and cared for as a place to truly live, not just a place to stay.

Unlike many furnished rentals, this is a long-established, owner-occupied home that has been thoughtfully maintained for decades. Having lived here for nearly 40 years and hosted extended-stay guests since 2015, I’ve created a space that balances comfort, privacy, and ease—qualities that matter most during month-long stays.

The apartment offers generous indoor and outdoor space, including a rare private garage-top deck surrounded by mature oak trees, complete with a fire pit, dining area, grill, and lounge seating. Guests often say this outdoor space becomes part of their daily routine—morning coffee, remote work, or unwinding in the evening.

The layout is ideal for two people staying long-term, with two private bedrooms that allow flexibility for a dedicated office, creative space, or personal retreat. The home is fully furnished for real living, with a large, well-equipped kitchen, quality furnishings, and storage that makes longer stays comfortable.

What truly sets this property apart is the atmosphere—quiet, grounded, and respectful. The building is home to an executive tenant upstairs who has renewed his lease three times, reflecting the calm, well-managed nature of the property. Many guests comment on how easy it feels to settle in here and how quickly it begins to feel like home.

Combined with a welcoming Oak Park neighborhood, responsive and thoughtful hosting, and a strong history of five-star reviews, this home offers a level of stability and care that’s rare in furnished rentals.

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