Walk to everything Chicago has to offer- downtown, beach, park, restaurants and bars; bring family or friends to this spacious house on a quiet neighborhood street in historic Old Town.
This amazing space has 3 bedrooms (important: one of the bedrooms is a walk through- please see description), 2.5 bath, outdoor space, parking for one car on property, washer, dryer, fully stocked kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Pets are welcome too! What else can you possible need?

THIS HOME HAS AN UNSUAL LAYOUT. ONE BEDROOM IS A WALK THROUGH

First floor: living room with a fireplace plus a dining room as one open floor plan; half bath (toilet and sink); and kitchen. The kitchen has a stove, oven, dishwasher, microwave. It is fully stocked if you wish to cook, host, or just eat takeout from real silverware and dishware. There is also a spacious backyard with a grill.

Second floor: three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. In order to get to the second bedroom you need to walk through the first one. The first bedroom has a set of doors on each side so there is full privacy for all bedrooms at night. The second bedroom has an ensuite bathroom. The third bedroom is stand alone.

OTHER AMENITIES:
• washer and dryer in the house
• central air conditioning and heat
• free WiFi throughout the property
• one parking space in a two-car detached garage on the property. Please see "getting around" section for more options
• free luggage storage, as well as extended free parking before check-in time and after checkout may be available

SLEEPING ARRENGMENTS:
bedroom 1: 2 queen beds
bedroom 2: 2 queen beds
bedroom 3: 1 queen bed
Crib is available upon request.

EXTRAS:
• late check out at 1 pm- $60
• early check-in at 1 pm- $60
• daily housekeeping- $30 per day
• worry free cleaning package- $60. Please read the details at the bottom.
***IMPORTANT*** I can not just charge your account for the extras. Please get in touch to make payment arrangements in advance.

There is a four-bedroom short term rental on the property and it is rented separately. There are separate entrances for each and no shared spaces inside the building. You will have the three-bedroom duplex entirely to yourself.

ACCESSIBILITY:
There are 14 steps from the main floor to the bedrooms.

NOISE:
This is downtown Chicago. You will hear noises. There is a train line a few buildings down; there are neighbors on both sides as well as above one of the bedrooms; there are city noises. As you can see from my reviews, this is not an issue for most, some even comment on how quiet the house but if you are looking for a place away from it all, I am afraid this is not it.

WORRY FREE CLEANING PACKAGE:
At check out you will need to take care of trash overflow, dishes, exuberant messes and any food you brought. The worry free package covers any and all cleaning. Just walk out in the morning (you do need to move furniture back if you make any changes to layout). Note that this fee is additional to my regular cleaning fee you pay when you book the place. This package is best for those who want to decorate, cook a lot, are traveling as a group and would rather split the extra fee than worry about anything in the morning.

DECORATING THE HOUSE:
You are welcome to decorate the house. If you attach anything to the walls, please use paint-safe tape and remove it prior your departure. There is a $200 glitter and confetti fee.

PETS:
I welcome pets however the following breeds of dogs are not allowed due to insurance limitations: Akita, American Staffordshire, Chow, Doberman Pinscher, Pit Bull, Presa Canario, Rottweiler, Wolf hybrid, or any dog that is a mix that includes one or more of the breeds listed above.

HOUSE RULES:
Unregistered guests are not allowed on the property. The presence of more than 10 guests is unlawful. A guest is anyone at the property, staying the night, or just visiting. Minors need to have a responsible adult present. We will need to check in your entire group together and copy your IDs or you will need to send everyone's IDs through Vrbo messaging system prior to your arrival date. There is a counter installed. I utilize a private security firm. If the counter shows more than the registered number of people or if I get a noise complaint from neighbors, security will be immediately dispatched. Quiet hours are after 10 pm. A $200 dispatch fee will be charged from your security deposit. Should they be unsuccessful in removing you from the premises, they will involve the police. This is not a place for a local house party.

SECURITY FEE:
Our preference is to have everyone's IDs on file, just like any hotel would. You can forward them through the messaging system prior to arrival. We understand that some guests have concerns with how the information is stored. We now offer an option of paying a $20 per person non refundable security fee instead. This fee will apply to any adult visiting the property, even if they are not staying overnight. If you choose this option, you will need to request and pay an invoice from us. All other house rules will continue to apply.

GRILL:
There is large gas grill at the property. I do not provide any supplies including gas. Frequently previous guests leave plenty behind and there is a gas refill station less than five minutes away.

We will use its best efforts to ensure that all equipment within the unit is in good working order, although neither Manager nor Owner guarantees that any equipment will not break down during your stay, and therefore such a breakdown does not constitute a breach of this Agreement or give Guest any right to any refund or rental adjustments made for any such mechanical failure. In the event of a breakdown, Manager will use its best efforts to remedy the situation as soon as possible after notification of the breakdown. There will be no refunds or rebates given for inoperable appliances or faulty equipment, unfavorable weather, interruption of utilities, or minor maintenance problems. No rebates will be given for malfunctions of cable equipment or reception that affects the TV or Internet access.

Spiders and ants are common in Chicago. They get as high as the 95th floor of the John Hancock building. While we do our best to combat them, it is near impossible during high season.

GETTING AROUND:
The house is a five minute walk from the Brown Line and the Purple Line at the Sedgwick stop and an eight minute walk from Red line at Clark. It takes be about 15 min to walk to Michigan Ave and Wells street bars are a minute away. Buses and cabs are also easily accessible. It is about a 3 minute drive to get onto Lake Shore drive at LaSalle and about 8 minutes to Kennedy expressway at North Avenue.

The house is in east Old Town- best neighborhood in Chicago for both families or if you are looking to have fun. While the street itself is very quiet, tree lined and barely has cars passing by, as soon as you turn the corner, you are in the center of everything! Wells street restaurants and bars are steps away. Lincoln Park with the zoo, farm, pond, open spaces and farmers market is a 7-10 min. walk. North avenue beach is the same distance. It is perfect for walks, picnics, boat rides or good old fun in the sand. The beaches are free to the public and have breathtaking city views. Grocery shopping is made easy, seeing as Jewel Osco is located right in the neighborhood. Nearby coffee shops include a 24 hour Starbucks and La Fournette. There are 103 restaurants within a 15 minute walk including some of Chicago's top restaurants including Kamehachi, Topo Gigio, The Fireplace Inn, and Woodies Flat. Bars and lounges are abundant on Wells and are all 1-2 minute walk. Shopping in Old Town is a unique experience; the majority of shops in this neighborhood are boutiques rather than well-known chain stores. Therefore, each and every store is cozy, intimate and filled with one-of-a-kind goods. The Lincoln Park Zoo is a world of wildlife in the shadow of skyscrapers. Located within a verdant park just minutes north of Chicago, the zoo has been a natural, free oasis for generations of animal lovers, who visit the zoo to hear a lion’s roar echo off nearby apartment buildings, see gorillas climb trees as the Willis Tower looms in the distance, or forget where they are as they immerse themselves in tropical rainforests, dry-thorn forests or spacious savannas. Free and open every day of the year, Lincoln Park Zoo has something for everyone. Meet animals from around the world, relax among Chicago’s most-visited gardens and join us for exciting daily programs and events. The Steppenwolf Theater, located just a few blocks away from the property, operates as a not-for-profit organization relying on community support to produce, presents up to 16 plays and nearly 700 performances, readings and other events every year on three stages. The theater’s artistic and educational programs draw a multi-generational audience of nearly 200,000 from the greater metropolitan Chicago area, while their impact reaches well beyond this region with productions that tour nationally and internationally. The Second City is another nearby theater that specializes in sketch comedy and improv, and has been delighting audiences for over 50 years. They have had many famous comedians perform at the theater over the years. They have comedy shows seven nights a week on 4 stages; the shows consist of short scenes, songs, and improvised comedy sketches. Cocktails and food are available throughout the show. Get ready to laugh! Oak street and beginning of Michigan avenue is about 15-20 minute walk.