A quiet stay while you are away

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2 bedroomsSleeps 4

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Breakfast included
Parking available
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Oak Park, IL

Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District
‪1 min walk‬
Concordia University Chicago
‪8 min walk‬
Ernest Hemingway Museum and House
‪17 min walk‬
Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Armands Place

1 Queen Bed

Jeff Dean Suite

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Office

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Dining area

About this property

This is a gorgeous home in the Frank Loyd Wright historic district in Oak Park, Illinois. You will sleep on a super comfy queen bed in one large bedroom and a queen bed in the other bedroom. There is a private bathroom for guests right off the bedrooms. You have free access to a mini-refrigerator, coffee, and tea. By popular demand on Sunday, I will cook the famous Js breakfast potatoes and more. You have access to a beautiful park across the street and an enclosed porch for lounging.

When the reservation is confirmed, the address will be provided three days prior to check-in.

A Breath of Fresh Air
This property has noise and smoke detectors.

The use of tobacco, marijuana, cigars, and vaping products is strictly prohibited on the premises, except for designated areas.

Unauthorized gatherings or parties are strictly prohibited.

Property manager

Jay Johnson

Premier Host

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House Rules

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No Parties or events Quiet time after 10 pm (weekdays), Midnight (weekends). No shoes in the house. House socks are provided.

Unauthorized parties or events will be charged an extra $100 for cleaning. Queen-size Air Mattress is available at a $105 additional charge.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Oak Park

Oak Park is home to this holiday home. Merchandise Mart and Willis Tower are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Lincoln Park Zoo and Field Museum of Natural History. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at United Center or Wrigley Field.

Oak Park, IL

What's nearby

Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Concordia University Chicago - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Ernest Hemingway Museum and House - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
United Center - 13 min drive - 15.2 km
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center - 14 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

Oak Park Station (Green Line) - 3 min drive
Oak Park Station - 4 min drive
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

‪Johnnie's Beef - ‬3 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
‪Mickey's Gyros & Ribs - ‬19 min walk
‪New Star Chinese Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
‪Denny's - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A quiet stay while you are away pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is A quiet stay while you are away located?

Situated in Oak Park, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District and Concordia University Chicago. Loyola University Medical Center and Walt Disney House are also within 6 miles (10 km). Harlem-Lake Station (Green Line) is 24 minutes by foot and Oak Park Station (Green Line) is 25 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Karigan H.

4 October 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good Stay

We stayed a few nights and everything was nice and clean. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

matt R.

22 July 2024

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

very nice

great stay

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan M.

15 October 2024

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

Quiet stay Oak Park

Jay, the owner met us when we arrived. We really appreciated having coffee, tea, and creamer available. Accurate description of the property. Driveway for parking. Quiet neighborhood

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole L.

6 August 2024

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

chicago stay

practical and fit for our needs

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ingela T.

9 August 2024

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

Perfect Quiet Chicago Retreat

I can't recommend Jay's place highly enough. It's outside of the insanity of downtown Chicago, but you can get to it super easily so you're really getting the best of both worlds. The house is nice and quiet and Jay couldn't have been more accommodating. I would easily stay there again since it had everything we needed for a six day stay in Chicago.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles O.

16 August 2023

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

Quiet Stay

A very nice clean stay in a wonderful neighborhood.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M.

1 November 2023

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

Great stay in Oak Park, IL

This stay is in a very comfortable bungalow just a few blocks north of Lake Street/Oak Park. It is easy to get anywhere in Oak Park from this location. We would stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

12 June 2023

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

Comfortable stay

Jay was friendly and helpful. The home had lots of character. It felt like you were staying with family.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

8 January 2024

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

Great Stay!

Jay was communicative and very welcoming. He also puts a lot of thought and detail into the home. He has many things that you might need for your visit. Overall I’d highly recommend this property to anyone staying in the area

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yimei Z.

27 July 2023

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

Stay at Oak Park

We picked Jay's house because it's located right in the middle of Oak Park where many of Frank Lloyd Wright's works are located, we had so much fun walking the beautiful neighborhood. Jay's property is great too!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

5 February 2023

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

Quiet Stay in Oak Park

Jay was very thorough with his tour of the home. The home had more than enough amenities, the beds were very comfortable and the internet and television channels were amazing! Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darla B.

26 January 2023

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

A comfortable home base

This home away from home was perfect for my visit with my grandson, who is studying at Dominican University down the street. This house was a great home base after all of our activities. Sunday brunch was a gourmet meal!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Madeline J.

29 April 2024

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

Family Reunion

Jay was a perfect host, house location was great, house was clean, neighborhood quiet. Jay supplied us with coffee, which we were not expecting - thanks Jay, that was a bonus. :). If and when I come back to Chicago I know where I will be staying. Thanks again Jay. Best, Maddie

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lura M.

9 July 2023

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

Tidy and quiet

Our stay was wonderful and anything we would need was provided… the house was clean and in a great area… we were able to walk to all the shops and eateries we wanted to visit in Oak Park… there was a cute little park directly across the street from the house …. The beds were comfortable and the quiet neighborhood allowed for great sleep.. Jay was super nice and made sure we had everything we needed!.. would definitely stay again

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sue W.

25 January 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great place to stay!

We had a wonderful stay in this VRBO property. The beds were very comfortable. The home was well appointed. We had everything we needed. The only problem was that the washer and dryer were not on site and were expensive to use. This was not clear to us in the VRBO description. Otherwise this is a great place to stay.

Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Teri V.

27 March 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Jay is a lovely host-very responsive.

Comfortable, clean property. Jay is a wonderful host. Our only issue is it is advertised as 2 bathroom. There is one full bath.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

18 October 2023

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

Pleasant Stay, Gracious Welcome, Needs Anticipated

This was an immaculate older home in a very nice - and safe - part of Chicagoland. Convenient to Concordia University and not far from the restaurant/business district of Oak Park. The host welcomes you upon your arrival and provides and excellent, thorough survey of the property and answers any questions you may have. Unlike some VRBOs, there was no shortage of household items - practically every need is anticipated. I plan on staying here again in the future when on business in the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen G.

2 October 2023

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

Our Charming, Delightful Stay in Oak Park

We had a small group of friends stay at Jay's property for our Homecoming weekend at Concordia University Chicago. It could not have been a more exceptional experience for us all. Jay left no stone unturned when it came to our accommodations! The smooth check-in and check-out process, games and entertainment center, and attention to detail helped make it a very memorable weekend. The personal touches within the home like the guest book and optional brunch service gave a next-level customer service unlike any other property I've stayed at previously. Jay has a gift for hosting, and we will definitely be looking to stay at his home in the future!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maurice B.

16 July 2023

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

To Oak Park & Beyond!

Convenient to everything! Walking distance to the Frank Lloyd Wright Studio & Museum. A softball field accross the street. Quiet, but not without pleasant activity. Jay's place has every convenience anyone would need. Safe parking in the private driveway. Oh, do I really need to mention how clean everything is there? Ok then, everything is clean, dust free and inviting. MauriceB

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

15 September 2021

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

cozy, quaint, inviting

My friend and I met to just hang out in the Chicago area. This immaculately clean home was in a perfect setting. The owner; Jay was delightful, very welcoming and loved that he showed us the entire place and how everything 'worked'. Loved chatting with him, very knowledgeable about the area and his place had everything you could possibly need( just in case, you forgot something).A bonus was the fresh flowers in the bedroom. Such a quaint touch. Close to public transit, and walking distance to the Frank Lloyd Wright neighborhood, houses, and the museum. Would definitely stay here again. We loved it. The front sunroom was perfect for the 2 of us to do our morning yoga/ exercises. Thanks so much Jay for sharing this beautiful home.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marcia Faye A.

30 July 2023

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

Feels Like Home

We loved this property and its location, right across the street from a beautiful park. In summer, the splash pad operates, and this was a blessing during such a hot week. The kitchen and bathroom were spotless, which is so important to us, and there was ample space. Our rating on cleanliness is not about cleanliness per se. It rather was about so many scented options for soaps, etc. My husband has allergies, including to scented items, so at first he had to get accustomed to that. We enjoy Oak Park so much, and Mr, Jay made us feel welcomed and valued. He was available for the couple of questions we made by phone, one during his work day. While we wanted to avoid interrupting his work, our question had some urgency. He answered immediately and kindly. Thank you, Jay, for everything.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William M.

2 June 2024

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

A Wonderful Mistake

Jay Johnson is the owner of this wonderful bungalow. A dear friend and I traveled from California to Chicago to speak at our old high school. I was tasked with getting a VRBO place within walking distance of the school. I typed in the parameters and eventually found Jay’s house. However, I did not read the very clear description closely. Instead of being less than a mile from the school, it was 12 miles away in Oak Park Illinois. Ironically, the house and the school are both on the same Division Street, just separated by 12 miles. I was dismayed by my mistake. However, it turned out to be a wonderful mistake. The house is 20’-30’ from O’Hare depending on traffic and 30’ from downtown Chicago. We used Uber every day to travel to and from downtown. It turned out to be cheaper and more practical than renting a car. For example, we never had the hassle of trying to find parking and our Uber driver always dropped us off at the precise location we wanted. Moreover, parking in the city can be expensive and not always easy to find. (My friend and I are both native Chicagoans.) Additional thoughts: First, Jay is a wonderful host. He met us at the house, walked us through It, and carefully explained how everything operated. He told us where we could find Wholefoods and various eateries in this charming village. Second, Jay could not have been a more forward-looking host. He has meticulously thought out what guests need and has provided those things. I highly recommend this house.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan B.

26 October 2022

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

Attention to detail

Jay was an excellent host, meeting me at the door and giving me a tour. His attention to detail in the property is excellent. Communication and all else was great as well.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P.

19 August 2022

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

Unique and Pleasant

Internet blazing fast, abundance of TV channels. Unusually personal, this is actually someone's home!

Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Guy B.

10 June 2022

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

Great family home

Jay's home was a great place to my family to stay in when they visited from abroad. Everything was clean and Jay was very nice. Would highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

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