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Reviews
10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2700 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Palatine, IL
- Place, George Clayson House Museum11 min walk
- Place, Palatine Hills Golf Course2 min drive
- Place, Naval Base Great Lakes35 min drive
- Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)23 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
About this property
Retro Apt-Downtown Palatine-Big Sofa-King Bed-Private Deck-Laundry-Parking-Train
MId Century Modern 1 Bedroom With Private Entrance in Downtown Palatine! Over 180 5 Star Reviews
★★★★★ "I cannot say enough about this wonderful little apartment." Janell - July 2024
700sf Retro Apartment with a King Bed & Private Outdoor Space. Safe Off Street Parking. Just Steps to Public Transportation, Bars & Restaurants.
The Hideaway Apartment in Downtown Palatine!
Eat in Kitchen
- New Retro Appliances
- Fully Stocked with Pots, Pans, Glassware, Utensils and more
- Unique Bar with Vintage Glassware
Living Room
- Flat Screen TV with Roku
- Huge Ultra Comfortable Sofa that Doubles as a Queen Bed. (Many Guests Have Actually Gone on to Buy the Same Model Sofa)
Bedroom
- King Size Memory Foam Bed
- Blackout Curtains Plus Pull Down Shade
Bathroom
- Rain Shower Head
- Brand New Fixtures
Deck
- Completely Private 10x14 2nd Floor Deck and String Lights.
Guest access
-Secure Private Entrance - Just 10 Feet From Off Street Parking Spot
-Self Check in with Lockbox Code
Other things to note
- 2 Minute Walk to Train Station with Service to Downtown Chicago
- 3 Minute Walk to Dozens of Bars, Restaurants and Shopping
- 9 Minutes to the Schaumburg Convention Center
- Free High Speed WiFi
- Shared Laundry in the Building
- Please Note: Smoking or Vaping of any Substance is NOT PERMITTED in the Apartment, 2nd Floor deck or in the Hallway. Smoking is permitted on the Back Patio.
- Stairway leading to Apartment has 2 Spots where Taller Guests Might Bump Their Heads. Please Use Caution.
- We have 2 friendly dogs who are walked on leashes in the yard and common areas. The dogs are never permitted in The Hideaway Apartment.
Minimum Stay Requirement:
This property is available for rentals of thirty (30) consecutive nights or longer only. Shorter stays are not permitted.
★★★★★ "I cannot say enough about this wonderful little apartment." Janell - July 2024
700sf Retro Apartment with a King Bed & Private Outdoor Space. Safe Off Street Parking. Just Steps to Public Transportation, Bars & Restaurants.
The Hideaway Apartment in Downtown Palatine!
Eat in Kitchen
- New Retro Appliances
- Fully Stocked with Pots, Pans, Glassware, Utensils and more
- Unique Bar with Vintage Glassware
Living Room
- Flat Screen TV with Roku
- Huge Ultra Comfortable Sofa that Doubles as a Queen Bed. (Many Guests Have Actually Gone on to Buy the Same Model Sofa)
Bedroom
- King Size Memory Foam Bed
- Blackout Curtains Plus Pull Down Shade
Bathroom
- Rain Shower Head
- Brand New Fixtures
Deck
- Completely Private 10x14 2nd Floor Deck and String Lights.
Guest access
-Secure Private Entrance - Just 10 Feet From Off Street Parking Spot
-Self Check in with Lockbox Code
Other things to note
- 2 Minute Walk to Train Station with Service to Downtown Chicago
- 3 Minute Walk to Dozens of Bars, Restaurants and Shopping
- 9 Minutes to the Schaumburg Convention Center
- Free High Speed WiFi
- Shared Laundry in the Building
- Please Note: Smoking or Vaping of any Substance is NOT PERMITTED in the Apartment, 2nd Floor deck or in the Hallway. Smoking is permitted on the Back Patio.
- Stairway leading to Apartment has 2 Spots where Taller Guests Might Bump Their Heads. Please Use Caution.
- We have 2 friendly dogs who are walked on leashes in the yard and common areas. The dogs are never permitted in The Hideaway Apartment.
Minimum Stay Requirement:
This property is available for rentals of thirty (30) consecutive nights or longer only. Shorter stays are not permitted.
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- Breakfast included
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House Rules
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Important information
You need to know
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
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 first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Palatine
Located in Palatine, this apartment is near theme parks and near a water park. Palatine Hills Golf Course and Makray Memorial Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Orbit Skate Center and Metropolis Performing Arts Center. Jump Zone and FireZone are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Palatine, IL
What's nearby
- George Clayson House Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Palatine Hills Golf Course - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
- Schaumburg Convention Center - 8 min drive - 8.8 km
- Woodfield Mall - 9 min drive - 10.1 km
- Naval Base Great Lakes - 35 min drive - 42.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 14 min walk
- Annie's Restaurant and Pancake House - 13 min walk
- Wendy's - 14 min walk
- Taco Bell - 20 min walk
- Eurofresh Market - 12 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
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10/10
Check-in
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Communication
10/10
Location
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
24 Nov, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Hannah F.
5 Nov, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hannah F.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Tessa H.
27 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tessa H.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Calandra T.
3 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend in Chicago
Calandra T.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mary S.
26 Jan, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Retro Residence
Mary S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Julie H.
16 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space Great location
Julie H.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Saskia W.
23 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden paradise in Palatine
Saskia W.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Geraldine H.
7 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Geraldine H.
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gesi M.
10 Nov, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gesi M.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
About the host
Hosted by Benedict Martorano
We have been hosting for 3+ years. We enjoy meeting people from all over the world and sharing this unique retro apartment with them!
Why they chose this property
We love being steps from all the bars, restaurants and everything Downtown Palatine has to offer.
What makes this property unique
Retro inspired in a 1940's building.
Languages:
Local (sign language)
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