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Oak Park IL · Charming Retro 2BR Cottage/Train/Laundry/FREE PKG

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Beautiful, sunny fully stocked kitchen.
Come hang out with your family and friends!
What a cute cottage, be our guests!
A great comfy place to sleep!
Have a seat and hang out on our beautiful, private front yard with bistro lights.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Oak Park, Illinois
  • Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • United Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Brookfield Zoo
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Chicago, IL (MDW-Midway Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Oak Park IL · Charming Retro 2BR Cottage/Train/Laundry/FREE PKG

This Arts District located beautiful Retro Cottage in the heart of Oak Park.

Walk to all tourist attractions, public transportation that takes you directly to downtown Chicago, great restaurants, boutiques and grocery stores. It’s the perfect base for exploring Oak Park and Chicago.

We kindly ask that you read our full listing description and our house rules prior to booking.

The Space:
Looking forward to hosting you at this Bright, Charming & Clean 2 bedroom – 1 bathroom Retro Cottage with private front yard! The entire location has been renovated but also has the charm and vibe of an older home. This location has all you need for a comfortable stay-onsite laundry, fully equipped kitchen (gas stove and oven) and 2 FREE parking spaces in the rear driveway!

• Bathroom - Tub/shower combination (half the size of a normal tub). For your stay we provide shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hair dryer and fresh towels.

• Bedroom 1 - Queen size bed - Ceiling fan and floor fan with cooling capabilities provided in this room. You can leave the door open for window AC of living room to cool you down as well.

• Bedroom 2 - Two twin size beds- second twin bed is a trundle bed. Window AC unit in this room.

• Radiant heat and window air conditioning (two AC units- one in 2nd bedroom and one in the living room area, it is enough to cool the entire unit if left on high cool setting)

• Free parking for two vehicles in our private driveway in back of our property. Please note: there is no access by car in the front of the property, access is through the alley.

• High speed internet

• Laundry in-unit and free

• Toaster, Microwave & Blender

• Private front lawn and patio with bistro lights

• 2 free parking spots in driveway directly behind home

• Fully stocked kitchen with plenty of pots and pans, chef knives, cooking utensils, cups, plates, coffee and tea mugs and wine glasses which makes this a great place for a long-term stay

• Window Air Conditioning in one bedroom and living room and ceiling fan and floor fan in other bedroom to keep you cool in the summers.

• Fully stocked bathroom with lovely hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, full-size hair dryer and nice, soft, luxury towels.

• Living room offers a sofa that doubles as a futon for your convenience

• 4K 55in Smart TV

• 5 min walk to L Blue line train to take to downtown Chicago

Also this location is:

• 5min drive to Grocery Store
• 5min walk to Buzz Cafe
• 4min to Mills Park or Randolph Tot Lot for the entire family
• 15min to downtown Chicago and see The Bean, Mag Mile on Michigan Ave
• 4- 5mins to nearby restaurants, gyms, boutiques, bars, and farmers markets.

Guest Access:
You will have access to the entire property.

The Neighborhood:
Located just 5 mins to the L train in downtown Oak Park, Frank Lloyd Wright Home/Studio, Ernest Hemingway Museum, as are shops, dining and entertainment. The iconic Bean, Willis Tower, in Chicago is a mere 15 min drive away. This location offers Free parking, fast WiFi, fully stocked kitchen, and multiple sleeping spaces that accommodates a maximum of 5 friends or family members in a beautiful tree line quiet residential neighborhood.

Walk to all tourist attractions, public transportation that takes you directly to downtown Chicago, great restaurants, boutiques and grocery stores. It’s the perfect base for exploring Oak Park and Chicago.

Getting Around:
Uber, rental car and L train are all easy and great ways to get around the city!

Other Things to Note:
***Please read our house rules and nuances with the home prior to booking

*** OCCUPANCY LIMIT IS 5 - NO VISITORS ALLOWED

***Person booking must be 21 years or older. No third party bookings please. Per booking regulations, the person making the reservation must be one of the guests for the entire stay.

***We want to make sure that your stay exceeds your expectations. When booking or submitting a booking request, please tell us about yourselves, your interest in our home and indicate that you have read the full listing and house rules, thank you!!!

***Property is equipped with cameras that record all motion in its range. All cameras are on exterior of property. There are no recording devices inside the home.

Interaction with Guests:
Welcome to your home away from home! I am available for any questions or feedback you may have. Please contact me through the App and I will do all I can to best assist you! I am here to make sure your stay is relaxing and enjoyable!

Property manager

Lisa Becks
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Children

Adults only
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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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Oak Park

Oak Park is home to this holiday home. Willis Tower and Merchandise Mart are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Millennium Park and Grant Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at United Center or Soldier Field.
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Oak Park, Illinois

What's nearby

  • Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Ernest Hemingway Museum and House - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • United Center - 9 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Brookfield Zoo - 10 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Wrigley Field - 17 min drive - 18.5 km

Getting around

  • Oak Park Station - 5 min drive
  • Austin Station (Blue Line) - 9 min walk
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Fitzgerald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Pete's Red Hot's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Lucky Dog - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪DiNico's Pizza - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Oak Park IL · Charming Retro 2BR Cottage/Train/Laundry/FREE PKG pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Oak Park IL · Charming Retro 2BR Cottage/Train/Laundry/FREE PKG located?

Situated in Oak Park, this holiday home is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District and within 6 miles (10 km) of United Center and Loyola University Medical Center. Garfield Park Conservatory and Anna and Frederick Douglass Park are also within 6 miles (10 km). Austin Station (Blue Line) is 9 minutes by foot and Oak Park Station (Blue Line) is 9 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martha S.

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

Retro cottage in Arts District

Lovely little cottage in great location with excellent restaurants close by. Had everything we needed for our stay. Kitchen was perfectly equipped and having the washer dryer was such a bonus. The communication with the landlord was very good. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nm

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

Fun retro house

Stayed 2 nights nice experience
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dajanae B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles K.

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

Perfect Location

I could not have asked for an easier spot in order to get to downtown Oak Park (5 minute Uber), train access to downtown Chicago (1 minute walk) and breakfast right around the corner. As high traffic as it might sound there was essentially no residual noise from any of it. Quiet, clean and cozy. I highly recommend this cottage!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber W.

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

Great space in a great neighborhood

The cottage was as advertised and served as a great home-base for a birthday weekend spent biking around greater Chicago with a friend in celebration of our birthdays. Great communication with the owner and the cottage had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

George B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Quick Chicago get away

The house was clean and the kitchen well stocked for cooking and eating. We had a great time and enjoyed Chicago
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Lisa Becks

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I am dedicated and passionate about the field of hospitality, I do my best to provide exceptional guest experiences. With a strong background in customer service, a keen eye for detail, and a natural inclination for ensuring guest satisfaction, I strive to provide a very comfortable and luxurious customer experience.

Why they chose this property

This neighborhood is so calm and quiet yet close to all things Oak Park and Chicago has to offer! I think you will find the quaint and beautiful neighborhood to be all you need for your stay!

What makes this property unique

Attention to detail in all aspects of the design, ambiance and overall feel of the space. All while centrally located to all attractions that Oak Park and Chicago is most known for!

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests