STYLISH-LOCAL-COMFY-SAFE / 5 night min. stay

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6157.9 sq m

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Chicago, IL

Loyola University Chicago
‪8 min walk‬
Aragon Ballroom
‪4 min drive‬
Wrigley Field
‪6 min drive‬
Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

-Please don't ask for less than 5 nights... we do not accept reservations under 5 nights ever..

Located in Chicago’s Andersonville & Edgewater area.

Down the street from Loyola's campus and near great restaurants like Lonesome Rose, Lady Gregory , Big Jones, Anti Prima ... list goes on and on . Walking distance to Whole Foods.Jewel and Devon Market.

Shopping and lakefront 5 -10 min walk away.

There's no need for a car between Uber & Lyft it's a short walk to the red line. If your driving plenty of street parking available - no permit required for street parking.

This Is a large bright and happy space. The apartment is fully furnished and well appointed. Anything you could possibly need when traveling is here.

The Master Bedroom and 2 guest bedrooms have new mattresses.

The living room has a 60" 3D smart TV with netflix with all the premium cable channels, so you can keep up with the latest episodes and rent any current release...
It includes a fully equipped kitchen .
Stocked with Starbucks Verismo machine and coffee pods .

Guest Access
You will have high speed internet -full use if the entire unit and backyard.

Interaction with Guests
I will be glad to help in whatever way I can provide tips on local restaurants and other attractions.

The Neighborhood is safe and quiet. It serves as an excellent balance between downtown shopping and north shore

The space would also work well as a longer term, corporate rental.

House Rules-
We look forward to ensuring a great stay for you.

1. Be Honest - We ask that you be honest with how many guests will be staying in the unit- MAX is 6, we do not allow sofa to be used as bed -
We do confirm amount of people staying in unit.

2. Be respectful - we ask that you leave unit in condition you found it . No need to make beds your final day we will strip beds and wash all bedding .

Property manager

John P Gray

Languages

English

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Free WiFi

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

5 night minimum

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Absolutely NOOOOOO more than six people allowed in the unit at any time.. this is a strict rule enforced heavily.

5 Night minimum -no exceptions ! Please dont ask.. Max disc.applied on weekly and monthly rentals no other discounts are never given.

IF any damage occurs notify us immediately so we can fix or if something gets stained we can treat-remove stain properly. You must have Great time :-)

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

Property Registration Number R17000014197, 60660

About the area

Chicago

Edgewater, a neighbourhood in Chicago, is home to this condo. Art Institute of Chicago and Chicago Theatre are cultural highlights, 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 Wrigley Field or United Center.

Chicago, IL

What's nearby

Loyola University Chicago - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Aragon Ballroom - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
Riviera Theatre - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
Wrigley Field - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
Northwestern University - 9 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

Chicago Rogers Park Station - 2 min drive
Granville Station - 11 min walk
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
‪Cilantro Thai Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min walk
‪Potbelly Sandwich Shop - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is STYLISH-LOCAL-COMFY-SAFE / 5 night min. stay pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-out at STYLISH-LOCAL-COMFY-SAFE / 5 night min. stay?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is STYLISH-LOCAL-COMFY-SAFE / 5 night min. stay located?

Located in Edgewater, this condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Loyola University Chicago and Lake Michigan. Lincoln Park and Aragon Ballroom are also within 3 miles (5 km). Granville Station is 11 minutes by foot and Loyola Station is 13 minutes.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Robin J.

20 April 2025

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

Far Exceeded Expectations

Greatest place ever!!! I’m sorry to write this, because it would be better for me to keep this rental for myself ; ) This place was as luxurious and comfortable as what you see in the photos, and then some. Every detail of the decor was impeccable and spotlessly clean. Really clean. Our hosts provided tons of pillows, towels, dishes, cookware, etc. The linens were much softer than hotels provide, and blankets and duvets were warm and cozy, and not at all flimsy. The beds are very comfortable. We had the whole floor to ourselves, and it is big. Obviously, no expense was spared with artworks, lighting, and living and dining furniture. The radiators were quiet, and it wasn’t cold in spite of the weather outside. The water pressure was great, and the tub, showerhead, and fixtures were all top-notch. We had access to laundry machines. The TVs had Xfinity, and the Wi-Fi was reliable. It was truly our home away from home! Our hosts live in another part of the building. They were fantastic!!! They were friendly and eager to make our stay as comfortable as possible, without ever seeming intrusive. Thanks to them, our visit in Chicago was low stress! They have 3 beautiful large dogs, so it’s best if you don’t mind that. Also, it’s on the second floor, so you have to be able to manage the stairs. The weather wasn’t warm enough to enjoy the yard and patio, but it certainly contributed to the feeling of luxury. I can’t imagine any better place to stay in North Chicago. A zillion stars!!!

Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

6 December 2023

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

Perfect Thanksgiving Home Away From Home

With my condo under renovation just a few blocks away, my siblings from LA and DC and I (5 adults total) rented John's unit to celebrate Thanksgiving together. It was perfect! The large dining room and living room provided great spaces for us to spend time together, and the front and rear nooks provided areas for us to have our own space when needed. The kitchen is very well equipped for cooking meals of all sizes, including a Thanksgiving feast! The bedrooms are well-designed to maximize the space. John was a great host and super responsive. Highly recommend!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kandice S.

9 October 2023

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

Amazing condo

We had a wonderful visit to Chicago. John is the absolute BEST host! He makes you feel as though you are a member of his family. We will be staying again soon.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel O.

9 October 2023

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

Staying in Chicago in style

Beautiful location, loved the neighborhood. The pictures of the apartment don't do it justice...it's what you see and so much more. The hosts were absolutely fabulous, I'm sorry I didn't get to see them more. I want to go back for sure! It's a gem...and what to say about Chicago...one of the most beautiful cities I've visited. Would do it again in a heartbeat! Thank You!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela G., Beaver Island, Michigan USA

28 December 2019

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

A Great Chicago Stay in Edgewater

If you are looking for an immaculately clean, quiet accommodation with comfortable beds, and tastefully decorated, this is the place for you. John oriented us to the house and great restaurants in the area. We plan to return for a longer visit. John was a great host, attentive and quickly answered all our questions.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Katie P.

5 December 2019

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

Best VRBO stay ever

I couldn't say enough good things about this property and owners. They thought of EVERYTHING to make your stay more comfortable and easy. I stayed with my two boys and they both raved about it too. Such a better choice than a hotel and convenient to where we wanted to be. Thank you John!! Can't wait to come back.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

mary ellen k.

29 October 2019

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

John Gray's Edgewater - Cool, calm, collected.

The four adults who lived at John's (4 nights) were all very happy w/ our choice. John is a gracious host who has fitted the apt. out in pleasing manner. The beds were very comfortable as was the furniture. Great neighborhood to walk in w/ public transport close by. Another review mentioned a squeaky floorboard? Hmmm - charming sound of beautiful old wood floors to me! All of us would give both John and this apartment a gold star rating.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicole A.

14 October 2019

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

Best Chicago Weekend!

We were 5 college gal pals in town for marathon and almost 50th bdays. Earlier reviews say it all; John is the BEST❤️You will leave Chicago with a new friend! Prepare to love the pretty street, luxe feel, tasteful designer furnishings, closeness to train...winner, winner, chicken dinner. Drink at Stone Fox, eat at Uncommon Ground and Tweet. If you are the person booking, claim the middle bedroom! Bed is amazing. We kept it secret from other gals😜

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

7 August 2019

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

Beautiful apartment, great owner.

It is a beautiful apartment. Everything is clean, well supplied, and the owner John is attentive and very helpful. We will be staying there again next time we come to Chicago!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

23 July 2019

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

Cool Clean and Comfortable

John has thought of everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. Fresh Flowers and a bottle of wine welcomed us. Hooks on the bedroom and closet doors kept the bathroom clear of towels. Plenty of hangers and drawers made unpacking easy. The property was very comfortable for two couples and hanging out with our daughter who lives in the neighborhood.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

19 July 2019

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

Great Stay in Chicago

We truly enjoyed our stay in Chicago. The rental was just as shown on VRBO. John was very accessible and helpful. I highly recommend staying there in the future.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

19 June 2019

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

Fabulous Fabulous Fabulous

John is the ultimate host and his attention to detail is unparalleled. His property is top of the line from the decor to the comfortable beds. Thank you, John for a fabulous stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan E., Kirkwood, MO

10 June 2019

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

Beautiful and comfortable

We had a great weekend stay at this little gem of a place. Would live to come back.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Terri U.

20 May 2019

Excellent Home, Excellent Host!

This was the perfect home for our family's recent trip to Chicago to celebrate our son's college graduation. This home was in a wonderful location--there were several restaurants, etc within walking distance. Downtown was a short car ride away, as were several other Chicago neighborhoods that were fun to explore. The home was wonderful! Everything was beautifully decorated and and well stocked with just about anything we would have needed to make our stay as convenient as being in our own home. The beds were very comfortable. The entire property was spotless. It was apparent that John, the owner, took great care to provide a wonderful experience for his guests. The home itself tells only part of the story of this fantastic property--John, the owner, was so welcoming and accommodating. Upon our arrival, we were greeted with fresh flowers and a bottle of wine. John took the time to come and personally welcome us to Chicago. He spent time showing us around the unit and gave us information regarding the surrounding neighborhood, giving us great restaurant recommendations, etc. He texted each day to see how things were going and if we needed anything or had any questions. There were six of us staying in the home and we were all impressed with every aspect of our stay and enjoyed meeting John and getting to know him. We will definitely stay here again, during our next Chicago visit!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

caleb b.

27 December 2018

We had a Wonderful Stay at this beautiful property in Edgewater

We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful property in Edgewater. The unit was very well taken care of and clean! My wife and I are both fitness junkies and it was great that there were many cross fit gyms very close by as well as a LA Fitness just down the street. Our host John was incredible and contacted us every day to make sure we didn't need anything. He also recommended some incredible restaurants such as: "lady gregory's" in Andersonville which was AWESOME! I will definitely recommend this property to my friends/family and next time I'm in the area this is where I'll be staying.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michal R., Columbia

27 November 2018

The best VRBO stay we have ever had. The most caring hospitality and attentive hosts.

This was an amazing stay. The apartment is beautiful. The hosts are the best we have ever had. John Gray has been attentive and caring. Friendly and with great sense of humor. We were worried about parking but it turned out to be no problem at all. Street parking was always available. This would be a place we would come back to. We don’t have even the smallest complaint.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

2 November 2018

Beautiful Clean Comfortable Urban Retreat

Our host made sure we were greeted upon arrival and anything we requested was delivered quickly. We felt safe walking to Aldi, CVS, and the local diner in the upscale neighborhood. The first floor apartment is up a short flight of stairs. We enjoyed the beautifully decorated and comfortable living room and dining room. We had everything we needed to cook breakfast and make snacks and light meals in the very modern kitchen. The bathroom was stocked with hair dryer and any toiletries we forgot. Our beds were very comfortable. The bed in the master bedroom had electronic controls to raise the head or foot. The entire place was spotless. We stay in the area often when we visit our daughter and are very happy to have found this urban retreat for an excellent value.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alethea S.

25 October 2018

Beautiful Stay

We had a fantastic long weekend. The place was immaculate and had all of the amenities of a home away from home. Comfortable and cozy and the right amount of distance from the downtown area. John is over the top gracious and friendly; always checking in to make sure we had everything we needed. He directed us to eating, entertainment and more. Having never rented a vrbo in the past, I can’t compare to any other experiences. I will say that the bar is set extremely high now. We look forward to a return trip!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michel A.

21 October 2018

Perfect stay for marathión runners

We were three marathon runners from Europe. John welcomed us very warmly and looked after us perfectly. The apartment is very tastefully decorated, the kitchen very well-equipped, the whole apartment very comfortable. There are food shops and restaurants in the area. It is just one mile away from the lake side with a sand beach. We had a great time - Thank you, John!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

15 October 2018

Outstanding--it was better than we had hoped for.

Our host was flexible about checking us in and out plus lots of goodies and willingness to help. We used the bus and train with only needing an occasional lift ride. The neighborhood was quiet, beautiful, and walking distance to coffee and the lake. Our family was going all different directions and it provided a great place to rest and recharge. Thanks for the best visit to Chicago yet!!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cherryl K.

5 October 2018

Wonderful apartment, great location

Came with 2 other couples.... what a beautiful place to stay, with everything we could possibly have needed. Very easy to work with John... we were met when we arrived in town... place is just gorgeous! Walked to some local places... felt very safe in the area.... and a short Uber/Lyft ride anywhere else. Would definitely stay again!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joan W.

27 September 2018

Wonderful!

We stayed at the absolutely lovely brownstone apartment, as our daughter started at Loyola and we went for parents' weekend. We had the whole first floor; the apartment was spacious and very well equipped. We loved the fresh flowers, it had wonderful beds, it was beautifully decorated, and the fenced in back yard for our pup was an added bonus! If we had a question, John was quick to reply. The location is in a cute neighborhood close to restaurants and groceries, and close to Loyola, too! We had such a wonderful time. We will be back! Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kelley P.

21 September 2018

Gorgeous apartment, accommodating host

We LOVED our stay in this apartment. It's stylishness is matched by how comfortable it is. John has a great eye but also goes out of his way for your ease. The pantry is well stocked and the AC works well. The beds are super comfy and everything was really clean. Having access to laundry is great, and this is a safe neighborhood. John had many helpful suggestions for our stay too. The only thing I can think of that might be an issue for some is that part of floor in the hall squeaks some, though not enough to bother us any. I can't recommend this place and this host heartily enough.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Samra S.

19 September 2018

Beyond Expectations

The most stylish, comfortable, and cute place I have ever stayed in. Not only do the designs add so much character, but the owner himself is beyond amazing at making sure you have everything you need during your stay. John would text us during our time in Chicago to ensure we had a pleasant stay. His warm and open attitude to his guests really made us feel welcome and impressed. He went above and beyond to make sure we had everything stocked (literally, the whole house was stocked from towels, toiletry, bed sheets, coffee, etc.) and that he was available during our time to answer any questions about the city and offer his assistance on his own time (which we really appreciated). His home is like walking into a dream home. Every room and space had details that gave the place so much charm. I would highly recommend this place for your next stay. It is close to everything, and is very family friendly. You can see many neighbors walking outside with their dogs and children, as everything is within walking distance. It is not too far from downtown and we found that being outside of downtown, but still close enough, was preferred. It was nice to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and come to a beautiful neighborhood to relax, especially a beautiful home that John has created.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

6 September 2018

The best I've seen

I have stayed in Chicago quite a few times and in Edgewater often, and this place is phenomenal. Every room is just great, comfortable, and wonderful. John did a great job of being hospitable and available whenever needed. You can't go wrong with this place!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by John P Gray

I am awn established interior designer in Chicago and owner of Campbell Gray Design. I started hosting in 2016 as a trial and fell in love with it. I treat my guests the way I would want to be treated if I were traveling and they were hosting.
I like our guests to feel wanted, anticipated and comfortable.. I like not be accessible and available for questions and recommendations of places to eat and things to do....
I love doing it so much I am turning our second floor into another rental. We live on the 3rd floor so were close to meet and greet our guest and should they need anything just text or call.

Why they chose this property

This property because of its vintage charm and location.

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