Holiday houses in West Side

Polk Street Coach House Apartment, Little Italy/Medical Dist

Cook in a kitchen with everything from a KitchenAir convection range and Kitchen Aid food processor to Calphalon pots and pans. The mid-century look includes a comfy American Leather sofa, Gansgo Mobler dining table, and Frem Rolje teak chairs. Welcome to Polk Street Guest House: a well-appointed, completely private, 2-bedroom carriage house in Little Italy near the Medical District. Decorated with mid-century antiques and paintings, our 2nd floor coach house apartment is perfect for guests looking for a home-away-from-home. It has a fully-equipped kitchen, teak furnishings, comfortable queen size beds, and a private entrance accessible though a side gate from the street. For folks with kids, please note there is no child gate near the top of the stairs. Enjoy quiet parks and have easy access to all of Chicago. Major hospitals at Rush, University of Illinois, Hines, VA and Stroger are within 3 to 6 blocks. Chicago's elevated pink line train is 2 blocks away; the Blue line is 3 blocks. Take a quick cab ride to “the loop" downtown for $10, or take a Divvy bike. Chicago's famed Little Italy restaurants on Taylor Street are a block South. Free street parking with 24-hour zoned pass. Your hosts: Ken & Curt Want privacy? You have privacy! Use an entry code to access the coach house through the side gate to the left of our main house. Your private entrance, which also has keypad entry, is on the left side of the vine-covered brick building in back. The main living area is upstairs. There will be a 24-hour zoned parking pass waiting for you on a shelf as you enter the Coach with instructions on how to fill out the parking pass. We regret that the Coach House is not ADA/wheelchair accessible. For those arriving early than check-in, or who are staying later than check-out, we have an area beneath the coach house where you may leave your luggage. Just ask. Our space is your space. The coach house is entirely separate from our main house where we live. The coach house has a separate entrance and full amenities. You’re welcome to use the seating area in the courtyard, and the Weber grill. We're happy to provide any tips about the city, or to help show you how to use anything in the apartment. Just call our cell phones (they are listed in the apartment), or step across the yard and say hello. Three blocks to the Medical District and major hospitals, walk from this tree-lined Little Italy neighborhood to restaurants of all kinds. Host recommendations include Rosebud for classic Italian, and Indian cuisine on Taylor Street. Stroll in Garibaldi Park on the doorstep, with Arrigo Park a block away. We are conveniently located for transit, bike, car and Uber. Public Transportation: -Pink Line, Polk Station, CTA: 3 blocks west of us, this rail line gets you downtown in 10 minutes (plan 30 minutes total time with walking for most destinations) and is useful for most site-seeing. -Blue Line, Racine Station, CTA: 4 blocks east or west of us, this rail line gets you to O'Hare airport in less than an hour, or downtown in about 10 minutes (it's a bit longer walk to the Blue Line than to the Pink Line) . -#157 Bus (Streeterville): This super convenient bus 1 block south of us on Taylor Street runs during the daytime only and takes you to the Magnificent Mile for upscale shopping on North Michigan Avenue in 25 minutes. -#12 Bus (Roosevelt): This is about 3-4 blocks south of us, runs east-west, and takes you to the Soldier Field stadium and the Roosevelt Road shopping area with Whole Foods, Nordstrom Rack, Best Buy, Core Power Yoga, and much more. Bicycle: You bike? We bike. There is a DIVVY bike share station a block east in Arrigo Park. Get at DIVVY bike-share 24-hour pass with unlimited half-hour rides. Switch out bikes for longer distances. If you have your own bike, you can park it safely on the ground floor of your coach house apartment. It takes 15 to 20 minutes to bike to most downtown locations. Car: Our home is 3 blocks south of I-290 (the Eisenhower), and near I-55 (the Stevenson), I-90 and I-94 (the Dan Ryan and Kennedy). Parking: We provide parking passes for free zoned street parking available on a small shelf as you enter the Coach House along with instructions. Please be very careful about filling out the pass, as City workers seem motivated to issue tickets if the pass is not filled out correctly. We travel a lot and know what it's like to be away from home. That's why we've furnished the apartment with appealing furniture, comfortable beds, plenty of towels (and more towels), soaps, shampoos, and a kitchen outfitted with all the basics plus a few more: Kitchen Aid food processor, toaster, microwave, baking and cooking tools, Calphalon pots & pans. Please note there is no dishwasher. Enjoy complimentary Nespresso coffee, Bigelow teas, bottle water, and snacks. Three blocks to the Medical District. Walk the tree-lined streets of the Little Italy to restaurants of all kinds. Host recommendations include Rosebud for classic Italian, and Asian cuisine on Taylor Street. Stroll in Garibaldi Park steps away, or Arrigo Park a block away.

Explore Lincoln Park from a Polished Apartment

This apartment is a large studio in the heart of Lincoln Park! New construction and all furnishings & appliances are brand new. It is perfect for a couple...but can also sleep 3-4 for a girls trip or a family with small children. You enter with your personal keypad code which we give you a few days prior to your stay. And we are always available by text or email should you have any questions about the apartment. Set in Lincoln Park, this apartment is steps away from shopping along Armitage and Halsted Avenue. There’s grocery stores, restaurants, and cafes nearby, plus red and brown line train stations that access Downtown and other parts of the city. Street parking is relatively easy around the apartment and we offer free residential parking stickers in the apartment on the desk. We also offer a clean garage space (with free EV hook up, should you need it) for $20/night.

WONDERFUL WICKER PARK 2BD/2BA w/ patios +parking

Escape into this spacious condo in a bustling top-notch, Chicago neighborhood! Guests love this home because: - Surrounded by top-notch restaurants/retail - Close to all popular attractions that make Chicago so great - Luxurious, newly-renovated interior filled with natural light - Open-floor plan for entertaining! - 2 private walk-out patios! - Fast WiFi (600 mbps) - Master en-suite w/ separate walk-out patio - Designated parking spot! - Steps away from blue line Damen station (800 feet)

Rockin' 2Bed steps to shops/food/train

This musically-inspired vintage 2 BR is perfectly placed in Oak Park and we know you'll have a rockin' vacation here. Steps to shops, cafes, train, and FL Wright home. With a cassette wall, reading nook, and many other cute touches. The apartment is a vintage brownstone with charming details, like original woodwork. Street parking available. Easy access to Chicago.The place is an older Chicago brownstone, with a lived-in feel. NO PARTIES!! Upstairs neighbors can be heard walking and moving

Humboldt Park Traveler's Lodge

Come stay at my gorgeous condo! Featuring exposed brick, a private entrance, stainless steel appliances, and a queen bed --> all on a quiet tree lined street! It's a perfect place to re-energize between big city adventures. Free street parking, and a 5 min walk to some of the best independently owned shops, restaurants, and bars in the city. Also, the massive and incredible Humboldt Park is also just a 5 min walk away! Please reach out for recommendations - I love giving them to people!

Cute, Clean, Cozy Apartment in Pilsen

Updated, clean and private apartment in Chicago’s unique Pilsen neighborhood. Located on a quiet, tree-lined street with private entrance, it's the perfect spot to rest after a day of exploring this great neighborhood and city. The apartment has a full kitchen with everything needed to make your morning coffee or prepare a meal. Conveniently located to McCormick Place and many of the city's attractions, including West Loop, downtown, United Center, Grant / Union / Douglass Park and more!

Humboldt Park Loft

Bright and spacious loft style 1 bedroom/1 bathroom apt in the Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago. Renovated A-frame large attic space on the second floor of our house. Private apartment with open lay-out plan, full kitchen, and lots of natural light. Close to Logan Square and Wicker Park neighborhoods. Walking distance to Humboldt Park and the 606 trail. Two blocks to Kimball/Homan and North Ave buses. Quiet residential street with free and easy street parking. Smoke and pet free space.

Bright Cozy Modern-Chic Condo in Trendy West Town

Kick back & relax in your home away from home in our luxurious, spacious and peaceful abode in the heart of the West Town & Noble Square neighborhoods, close to downtown. Featuring incredible natural light, modern amenities & beautiful artwork, the house is impeccably clean and designed to ensure you have the best travel experience possible. Located near the popular Grand Avenue, you're only blocks away from bakeries, farm-to-table restaurants, independent coffee shops and local breweries.

Private hot tub - King bed suite - Free parking

Welcome to this urban retreat in the heart of Chicago's Little Italy neighborhood. Conveniently located adjacent to Chicago's downtown Loop and West Loop neighborhoods, you will find endless opportunities to experience the best of Chicago. At the end of your day, enjoy a relaxing soak in your private outdoor hot tub (open year-round) before sinking in to your Tempur-Pedic king bed for a restful night's sleep. Complimentary off-street parking provides rare convenience near the city center.

Turquoise Wonder - Clean, Cozy & Stylish Apt

Clean, stylish & comfy apartment, perfect for 1 or 2 adults. 2 guest maximum, no children. Close to public transit (bus), wonderful restaurants & bars, gift shops, boutiques, coffee shops, parks, museums & more. Ukrainian Village/Humboldt Park area. King size comfortable Tempurpedic mattress. Central heat, A/C. Nice kitchen, nice shower & tub. Free street parking. Relax in the comfort of the Turquoise Wonder! Sorry, no laundry facilities available, closest laundromat is 0.6 miles away.

Simple, Comfortable Pilsen Apt w/ Artistic Touches

Enjoy a nicely updated studio in a safe, family-owned building located in Pilsen/Heart of Chicago conveniently located near Downtown, Chinatown, & Hyde Park to name a few. Public transportation is walking distance or you can go on a short drive to museums, parks, cafes, restaurants, bars, venues, and hip neighborhoods. Chicago has a full line up of festivals happening this year so feel confident in choosing my lovely space to be part of your experience.

Logan Square Garden Suite

Creative and quiet light-filled garden unit with lots of books, accompanied by comfortable lounge furniture and touches of nature for cozying up and relaxing after long travel or late nights. This is a perfect space for solo travelers or couples. This is also a great space if you are traveling with a small child or infant. The place is set up much like a hotel room in that it does not have a kitchen but we do provide a mini fridge and Nespresso machine.