Costa Lota Near Wrigley

Summary:

I’m an interior designer and longtime Superhost who believes you deserve better than scratchy sheets and a suspicious futon. Everything here was chosen with intention—the art hints at a Soviet past, but the vibe is pure, quietly expensive comfort. (It’s the kind of space where you can pretend you’re both highbrow and low-maintenance.)



The Space:

10 takeaways for people who don’t have the patience to read my ramblings

(but still deserve a very nice place to stay)



• Sleeps 2 (Queen bed)

• Full kitchen + fast Wi-Fi

• Tub with (occasionally moody but mostly good) water pressure

• Professionally cleaned by people who care deeply and would benefit from other hobbies

• 20-minute walk to Wrigley, 10-minute stroll to the Brown Line

• Ground floor (garden) unit in a vintage building (quirks included, free of charge)

• Hosted by a creative human, managed by professionals who actually pick up the phone

• Thoughtful touches, neurotic art

• 24/7 phone support after booking

•The towels are nice and the bath products aren’t from a gas station. You’ll be fine



You’re getting the best of both worlds here: I get to be your friendly, creative host—sharing local tips and a well-loved space—without also being the person scrubbing behind the toilet. (You're welcome.) That’s because I’ve partnered with a top-tier management team to handle logistics and cleaning, so you get both thoughtful design and professional support.



You'll find soft, nice sheets (not the nylon nightmares other hosts offer up), good pillows, a nice mattress, thick towels, and Public Goods bath products. I also keep you stocked with coffee and a few small extras to make mornings feel less like punishment.



This is a vintage Chicago building with the quirks to prove it: the space started out as an engineer's apartment, back in the days when there were coal burning heating systems that had to be tended. But if you’re into character, comfort, and staying somewhere that doesn’t feel like an abused IKEA showroom... welcome home.



There are six steps down into the unit, so it’s not great for guests with limited mobility. And yes, it's the ground floor of a 120-year-old building, so you will hear footsteps above and encounter a radiator that is passionate and not afraid to express itself. But also: you'll sleep well here. It’s quiet for being in the city. It’s comfy. And the art on the bedroom wall is watching over you. (Kind of intensely.)



The furnishings took a while to find. The full length oil portrait of Lenin? Not strictly necessary, but hard to regret. I could say it’s all “curated,” but that makes it sound like someone tried too hard. This place was built on instinct and good shopping.



Location:

The flat is in Ravenswood, a peaceful, tree-lined neighborhood with it’s own vibe. You’re tucked into a quiet pocket of the city just a few blocks from Clark Street, where things get lively fast. Walk ten minutes and you’re on the Brown Line train (a super scenic trip that takes you straight into the heart of the city); hop the Clark bus and you’ll be down in Wrigleyville or up in Andersonville before your phone finishes loading the weather.

Wrigley Field really is a 20-minute walk or a 5-minute cab ride. Cubs game nights bring extra energy and temporary parking drama—more on that in the next section.



Parking:

I’ll say this, and really mean it: we are so well located with transit and ride share options you probably won’t need a car unless you are using it to get to Chicago. If you are insisting on it, there’s no designated parking spot. Street parking is generally available on our block and surrounding ones, except during Cubs games or Wrigley Field events between 5–10pm. At those times, the city enforces a strict “we will absolutely tow your car” vibe. It’s very effective.



Your best bet? SpotHero. It’s an app that lets you book a spot in advance and avoid the whole “circling for 40 minutes while reevaluating your life choices” thing. The closest intersection to put into it is Berteau and Ashland.



Otherwise, the city parking restrictions drop off a few blocks over (even during game days) but city street parking in Chicago is an art form On game days it requires cunning and skill, plus panther-like parallel parking abilities.



Also, a universal city tip: please read the signs. All of them. Chicago’s parking rules were clearly written by a sleep-deprived poet with a grudge.



Exclusive perks:

Guests staying under 14 days get access to The Metropolitan Club, a members-only co-working and dining space on the 66th and 67th floors of the Willis Tower. Yes, it’s fancy. Yes, the view is outrageous. Yes, you can take your laptop and pretend to be someone who owns a watch that ticks.



Guest Access:

You’ve got the entire flat to yourself. I promise you won’t somehow find your host staring into the refrigerator at 2 am. If you’re a smoker, please head off-property—outside the back door or in the courtyard garden still counts as “on property,” so plan accordingly. Vaping indoors also counts. (And no, that one clove cigarette you brought back from Berlin doesn’t get a pass.)



Other Things to Note:

Q: How do I get to [place] from here?

A: Google Maps is your best friend. We’re near the Montrose Brown Line stop, which connects easily to everything. Need to drop in a search pin? Use Greenview and Berteau to explore the immediate area.





Q: When is check-in/check-out?

A: Check-in is at 4pm. Check-out is at 11am. If you need a place to stash bags before or after, I can recommend a local luggage drop service. It never hurts to ask about early check-in…if we can, we do it. But a late checkout is always going to be a no, as our team of cleaners get their hustle on during the day so they can go home to their family at night.



Q: Do you have air conditioning or heat?

A: We do! Radiator heat is supplied by the building (and turned on/off by folks who are not us with keys to the boiler room). In warm months, window units will be installed starting mid-May. The space stays comfortable year-round, though folks often crack a window in the winter months when they start feeling the vapors.



Why stay here?



Because I’ve done the hard part. I’ve figured out how to make a space that’s both beautiful and genuinely comfortable. A space where you can fall asleep under weird art and wake up to good light. A space that feels personal—but doesn’t have anyone’s toothbrush forgotten in the silverware drawer.

I’m the kind of host who wants to tell you where to get the best almond croissant and how to dodge Chicago parking tickets. I love sharing this place with people who notice details—who get joy from great sheets, slightly unhinged art, and the quiet thrill of exploring someplace new.



Before you book, our virtual front desk is available from 9am to 7pm CST to answer any questions you have. After you book, you’ll get access to that same virtual support during those hours plus a phone number where you can reach a real, live human being 24 hours a day—whether you’re locked out or just panicking about how the stove works.



Hope you love it.

Hope you come back.



Interaction with Guests:

This is a home in the city. There may be noise. You might hear a neighbor sneeze upstairs. Occasionally, someone will stand outside the living room windows on speakerphone and describe a medical condition in excruciating detail.



But in return: you get privacy, personality, and a bed that doesn’t judge you for eating snacks in it.



We don’t do daily housekeeping, but if you need something during your stay, just reach out.



Communication is kind of our thing.