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The Upscale Getaway Near Downtown

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Kitchen, dining area and living space
Sectional couch w/ queen sized pullout.  Pullout bed has a memory foam mattress.
Primary bedroom w/ King sized memory foam mattress
Primary Bathroom
2nd bedroom w/ queen sized memory foam mattress.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6116 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Chicago, IL
  • Rush University Medical Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • United Center
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Willis Tower
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Chicago, IL (MDW-Midway Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

The Upscale Getaway Near Downtown

Overview

This large, fully equipped 2 bed 2 bath condo is perfect for your next visit to Chicago! It has everything you need whether you are a business traveler or just looking to enjoy the city.

Guest access:

Guests will have the 2 bed 2 bath condo and a gated parking spot all to themselves. There a king bed in the primary, a queen bed in the second bedroom and a pull out couch in the living room that has a memory foam mattress, which is quite comfortable. The bathroom comes equipped with shampoo, soap and toothpaste should you need them. Linens and towels are of course provided as well.

The Space and Items of Note:

1. The condo is located on a nice quiet block in the Little Italy/ UIC neighborhood. The center of the city, West Loop, River North and many other destinations are close by and can be easily reached by public transit or Uber/ Lyft/ Cab.
2. The condo comes with access to a gated parking spot. There is also plenty of free street parking should you need a second spot.
3. Each room has a least 1 piece of custom made furniture.
4. If you are looking to cook, the kitchen is well equipped. I enjoy cooking and I made sure it had everything I would need.
5. There is an Amazon Echo, who you may call Alexa, to entertain you during your stay. Ask her the weather, to play music, set an alarm....

Neighborhood overview

The condo is situated in the Little Italy/ UIC area right next to the Illinois Medical District. The Western Blue Line stop is a few minute walk away and the Willis/ Sears Tower, the center of the city, is 3 miles directly east. The heart of the West Loop, which is packed with restaurants and bars, is less than 2 miles away and can be reached in 3 quick train stops or a 8 minute Uber ride. Restaurants and Bars on Taylor street are even closer.


**Note**: There is a camera above the exterior thresholds of both doors. They simply monitor who is going in and out of the home. Neither camera can see inside the home and there are no other cameras anywhere on the property.

Getting around

- Train, Uber/ Lyft, Divvy or Walk
Other things to note
- Out of respect for the neighbors parties of more than 6 or are not generally accommodated. However, depending on the circumstances we might be able to work something out. - If you lose your key it is a $35 fine. - If you lose the remote to the gated parking area it is a $150 fine.

***I am always striving to improve my place and my guests experience. Should you have any suggestions on how I can improve my VRBO please let me know.***

Property manager

Alex Cross
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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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

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

About the area

Chicago

Near West Side, a neighbourhood in Chicago, is home to this condo. Art Institute of Chicago and Chicago Theatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier. Field Museum of Natural History and Lincoln Park Zoo are not to be missed.
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Chicago, IL

What's nearby

  • Rush University Medical Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • United Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Millennium Park - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Michigan Avenue - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Willis Tower - 6 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Chicago Western Avenue Station (BNSF) - 2 min drive
  • Western Station (Forest Park Branch) - 3 min walk
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪White Castle - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Upscale Getaway Near Downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Upscale Getaway Near Downtown?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at The Upscale Getaway Near Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Upscale Getaway Near Downtown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Upscale Getaway Near Downtown located?

Located in Near West Side, this condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Rush University Medical Center and United Center. Willis Tower is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away. Western Station (Forest Park Branch) is only a 3-minute walk and Illinois Medical District Station is 14 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

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

Clean & Convenient

Great stay! The rental was clean, well-maintained, and conveniently located right next to the Blue Line train, making it easy to get around & into the city & surrounding areas.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaushal S.

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

well appointed apartment .. very comfortable beds, kitchen, bathrooms everything

Alex was helpful in every way possible and the place was perfect in every way and so well appointed
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay J.

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

Birthday celebration weekend in Chicago

We rented this vacation home for a girls’ weekend in Chicago and truly enjoyed staying there. It was clean and comfortable. The only issue we encountered was taxi drivers would not drop us at the rear alley entrance to the building (the entrance we were instructed to use) citing ‘safety concerns’, so we would have to walk around the building to get to the rear entrance. We never felt threatened while staying there so I’m not sure where they were coming from. All in all we would not hesitate to reserve this same property if we decide to do another Chicago weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander C.

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

Great Chicago Stay

Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly A.

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

Family spring break

The property worked great for our stay in Chicago.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nguyen B.

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

Excellent!

We enjoyed our stay. Excellent accommodation and host.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

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

K-pop concert

We had a wonderful time and the property was close to everything. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Nice Neighborhood

Seemed like a nice neighborhood. Western L stop just a short walk away.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tate S.

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

Awesome apartment with great amenities!

We had a great time here! The beds are comfy and the apartment is nice and clean. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie L.

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

Great place

Very comfortable beds. Stocked kitchen and towels. Walking distance to train. Gated building and parking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

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

Nice place, good location

Place was very clean and check in instructions were clear. Having a parking spot was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila F.

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

Birthday weekend in Chicago

The location was great for us. It was right around the corner from our son’s place. We will definitely try to stay again when we visit Chicago.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

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

Nice place

Nice place and very easy to get to city
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A., San Francisco

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

Perfect retreat

I really enjoyed retreating to this quiet oasis after a full day of wedding based activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Nice Neighborhood

Friendly neighborhood. Easy walking. Western L blue line station not far away so you can get around the city pretty easily.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie S.

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

Great place to stay!

Very clean, well equipped, great location! Communicated with host easily, had no problems. Would absolutely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rene D.

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

Easy Access to Downtown

Enjoyed our stay. The unit was clean and as advertised. Easy check in and check out process was a plus.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelcey C.

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

Beautifully remodeled apartment

We stayed in Unit 3 and it is a beautiful apartment with high ceilings and every amenity we needed for a good stay. The owner has provided a complete kitchen of items that make cooking at "home" easy and convenient. If stairs don't work well for you, or your prefer a softer bed, then use caution. The shower is absolutely STUNNING, and the hot water lasted forever. the gated parking is a small lot, so a smaller vehicle works best, and being comfortable backing in to a parking spot will make getting out of the gated lot much easier. There is a dog park and playground out back and it was fun watching the kids and the dogs enjoy the sunshine. Some noise from the neighbors above, and the neighbor below smokes outside on the landing. Easy access to pharmacies and grocery stores, and Door Dash and Uber had no problem finding the building. Great proximity to 290, which made getting to downtown, the museums and other attractions easy. Owners are quickly responsive to questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

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

Quiet and Close to the Trains

Blue line train just a short walk away. Was also able to walk to favorites like Chick fil a. Nighttime was quiet, which we really appreciated. Everything was as expected.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

Clean and cool little pad

Had a great stay, but be aware of the 2 flights of stairs to get up to the unit which are outside.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey F.

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

Excellent experience

Great location very easy process and clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hope W.

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

Beautiful, clean, convenient

This property was exactly as described in the listing. Very clean, well stocked with basic essentials, which was appreciated. Easy to access but a lot of stairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy W.

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

Close proximity to downtown

Easy check in/out process. Close to highway and getting to downtown. Great to have a parking spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anel A.

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

First time in Chicago

Alex is a great host. Place is really clean. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cameron R.

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

Chicago Sights and baseball games

Enjoyed our stay. Short Uber/Lyft to everything. Space was clean and as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Alex Cross

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I am Healthcare IT Consultant and part time real estate agent. I enjoy being active, meeting new people, traveling and cooking.

Why they chose this property

I bought this property because I really like the location. The property is situated on a quiet, peaceful block that is mostly void of city noise. This is rare to find so close to downtown. Also public transportation is a few steps away making it easy to access everything Chicago as to offer.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests