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TV, fireplace, books, offices
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Chicago, Illinois
  • Michigan Avenue
    2 min walk
  • State Street
    3 min walk
  • John Hancock Center
    6 min walk
  • Chicago, IL (MDW-Midway Intl.)
    32 min drive

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About the area

Chicago

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Chicago, steps from Michigan Avenue and 3 minutes by foot from State Street. .This vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Lake Michigan and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Chicago Riverwalk.
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What's nearby

  • Michigan Avenue - 2 min walk
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 2 min drive
  • Millennium Park - 2 min drive
  • Chicago Theatre - 2 min drive
  • Navy Pier - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 3 min drive
  • Clark-Division Station - 8 min walk
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Doc B's Fresh Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dublin Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Margeaux Brasserie - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Prime location Historic Chicago Townhouse

Summary:
Welcome to our stunning Townhouse located in the luxurious Gold Coast of Chicago

Located on one of the desirable & famous streets in Chicago, this property is a 5 min walk from the Gold Coast beach where you will see Lake Michigan in all of its glory. Not to mention the proximity of this property to the subway and within walking distance of Magnificent Mile. It is the perfect place to stay for the adventurous and also those who fancy a beach in the City!

The Space:
A beautiful Townhouse nestled nicely in amongst greenery provides a great experience from first glance. Step into this vast 4 bedroom Townhouse and admire the traditional decor with modern chic touches.

There is a large reception room as you enter; perfect spot for an afternoon read, or somewhere more peaceful should you not want to use the TV in the sitting room. Walk on through to the large polished dining table and kitchen which closely follows. Fully equipped with everything to satisfy your culinary needs. Then step up the stairs into a lounge; this is a great spot in the house with comfy sofas and a fireplace, should the temperatures drop, which guests can use at their pleasure.

On the 2nd floor we have 2 very large and spacious bedrooms allowing lots of natural light and a shared bathroom with a bath.

The 3rd floor boasts the large master bedroom of the house with a bed suitable for a King or Queen. A large traditional tiled shower room fitted with a multi jet Kohler shower will help you unwind after a day of exploring. You can also find our bunk room which is perfect for all ages with a nicely polished oak frame.

A property that becomes a home; somewhere you won't want to leave!

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
1 x King bed room (2 persons)
1 x bunks bed room (2 persons)
2 x Queen bed rooms (4 persons)
2 fold-out beds, can be moved into any room (2 persons)
Maximum occupancy of 10 persons total

Guest Access:
The entire house is yours during your stay. Please feel free to use all rooms, bathrooms and areas.

The living areas on located on the ground floor, with bedrooms on the 1st & 2nd floor. The house is big and open, so makes it a great place for everyone to chill out simultaneously, but equally has the privacy when you enter your room should you want some quiet time.

There is a separate garden apartment that we rent out on Airbnb too. Please do not enter this building, and have a look at our other listing through my host profile, if you'd like to expand your stay with this extra space.

Please note that this property cannot be used for parties or gatherings of any size. Please do not request this usage.

PARKING
We have a small garage located at the back of the property which can be used. It can comfortably accommodate a smaller sized car (VW Golf or similar) , however, it is not tall enough to fit SUV's, minivans, larger estate cars or trucks.

The Neighborhood:
This area of Chicago boasts some of the best restaurants, bars and cigar lounges in Chicago. A truly special place to stay!

The neighbourhood is residential, so quiet must be observed after 10pm every night,

Getting Around:
The subway is within a 5 minute walk. Bus stops at the end of the road. VERY well located property.

PARKING
We have a small garage located at the back of the property which can be used. It can comfortably accommodate a smaller sized car (VW Golf or similar), however, it is not tall enough to fit SUV's, minivans, larger estate cars or trucks.

My suggestion is, if your car matches the sizes briefly explained above, to leave your car on the road out the front, get all your luggage in, then take it round to our garage. The garage is accessed from inside the house by walking through the kitchen and down the little steps. once you walk down the 6 steps, you will see the garage door, please open and the electric button for the garage door is on the wall on the left-hand side as you walk through the door. This will open the garage.

As you walk out the front door of 71E Bellevue Pl, the access to our garage is approx 100m to the right of the property as you walk out (towards Lake Michigan) Just before 1000 N Lake Shore Plaza there is a tight turn to right, which will take you down the private road behind our house to the garage. 100m up that road you will find the garage.

We do not have permits for the street.

There are multiple multi-storey car parks all within a 10min walk of the property. The prices vary from $30-60 per day depending on proximity to the property. There are also useful websites like spotwhiz online which have road-side parking spots to rent.

Other Things to Note:
Please do not attempt to enter the basement unit, it is a separate entity.
Parties of any size are not allowed. We retain a £1k deposit for any unsolicited parties or events.
Any neighbor reports of noise are dealt with quickly via a security company - and you will be charged for their attendance.
So please ensure quiet after 10pm for all stays.

Interaction with Guests:
Contactable anytime on Airbnb. Key safe access is provided, and we have a host available for emergencies and throughout your stay to assist with anything you need.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Julian

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number R22000078584, 60611

Property is also known as

Historic In Chicago Chicago
5f85a30427d170002b910488
Historic luxury Townhouse in Downtown Chicago Chicago

Prime location Historic Chicago Townhouse Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 65 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sean K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Chicago Stay
Always love coming here with family . Perfect location for playing in the city. Great space for togetherness and also time apart.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dwayne B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
DO NOT RENT!!!
If safety and customer service are your top priorities then do not rent this house. There was a mix up in the booking schedule and we showed up early to our reservation. That's when we found out that the door codes we were given to access the property were the same keys that they give all the renters. The codes we had were already programmed in and the key locks were open. The current renters were still inside the house when we walked in. When we contacted the owners and asked why we had the same door codes as the current renters they dismissed the situation claiming that they change the codes regularly. They refused to answer us as to why we were given codes several days in advance that matched the same access codes as the current renters. When we stated that we no longer felt safe or comfortable staying in a property with such lax security the owners refused to give a refund and let us cancel. AT NO TIME DID THEY OFFER ANY POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS! They ignored our questions regarding the security concerns and only responded that if we canceled we were not eligible for a refund. We called customer support and they were also concerned about he security and called the owners. Again the owners refused to allow us to cancel and still did nothing to offer a solution to the problem. It wasn't till the customer support manager asked them if they would be willing to immediately change the security codes that the owners finally agreed to anything. DO NOT TRUST THIS PROPER
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela E., San Diego, Ca

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic home away from home, nice neighborhood and close proximity to all!
It was great to stay in a beautiful grey stone in Gold Coast. Better yet it is located in an excellent area, less than 1/4 mile walking distance to the lake, around the corner from Michigan Avenue shopping, the Hancock Building, the Drake, Lou Malnati's and other great restaurants, and pharmacy-- we walked to all of these places! It felt like a home away from home with the layout of the home and nice neighborhood. It was stocked up with everything one needs in the kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms and family spaces. The interior was clean, welcoming and nicely decorated. My family was in town for my daughter's wedding and it was the perfect house for pre- and post-wedding activities. From when I reserved the house almost a year ago, to checking in, to checking out, were seamless. Julian was very responsive and clearly communicated all relevant information for the stay. It was noted the internet was not working upon check in, I notified Julian and in less than a couple hours, we had internet. The entire stay of 5 days were wonderful for me and my family. The experience setting it up to sadly checking out were pretty straightforward and easy. A big thank you to Julian and Jackie for the positive experience and the hospitality!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Mary S.

Wonderful location!
We stayed at this townhome because our daughter was running in the Chicago marathon. The location could NOT have been any better. It is a very short walk to the Magnificent Mile and close to the race start/finish, and there are grocery and restaurant options nearby. We were looking for a four bedroom place and I couldn't find anything else that fit the bill, so we are very glad to have had this. The home is old, so has some issues that one might expect. However, on top of those, the floors were not very clean, the fan above the stovetop didn't work, and there were even some tips of nails (the sharp part!) sticking out of the hall floor on the third floor. The radiators are extremely noisy when heating up. One should know that it is 39 steps from the main level to the master (which was not a problem for us). The property managers were very responsive to inquiries before, during and after our stay. Having noted all that, we were happy with our stay overall.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cale W., Scottsdale. AZ

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property
Beautiful space in a charming neighborhood, with easy access to the key places in the city. This is a unique space that worked for all of us. We really enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent neighborhood and property
Gorgeous, large townhouse. We loved the location and the townhouse itself. The lock box was a little confusing because there are 2. In the age of door codes, I wasn’t expecting this. Another word of note: the staircase is old and the wood is worn on some places. If you have small children or someone who is unstable on their feet you might want to consider this.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacki T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Business Weekend in the City
The Richmond house was exactly as expected and in a beautiful, clean and safe area of Chicago.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend in Chicago
Charming neighborhood in a great location! We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hector N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Chicago Staycation
The is a beautiful historic home in a prime location just off Magnificent Mile. The home was clean and spacious. The garage was a plus. The house is conveniently located in the heart of Chicago with easy access to all Chicago’s neighborhoods. Gibson’s Steakhouse and the Original House of Pancakes are on the same street and both were hits with my teenagers. Communication with the property manager was timely and he made it easy to check in and out. I would highly recommend this property for your next trip to Chicago.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesom
We were here from new jersey, virginia and indiana for my sons wedding it was absoluey fantastic awesome location and very cozy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house/location, but abrasive messaging from host between booking and check in
The house is really great as is the location. I generally find that AirBNB/VRBO properties tend to be much worse in reality than they seem in the listing, but I actually think they undersell this property. Giving 4 stars instead of 5 due to the messaging from the host after booking until check in. Host was very serious about no parties/events (we had no intention of this) and that post-10pm (the listing says 11pm, feels like bait and switch) must be quiet, and if not the host will call private security/evict you/shut off power and water. These are pretty serious measures to throw around and made me feel very uneasy despite having no intention of having a party. Perhaps they did have a bad experience in the past but threat of eviction/shutting off power and water is too serious unless I would have broken some law with the noise, but the mention of private security made me feel that the bar for "noise" could be unreasonably low.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D., San Mateo, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Exquisite
The perfect home, the perfect host and the perfect location. Our family time in Chicago set in this one in a lifetime rental made the weekend all the more magical. 5 stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Roohy G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location, house / property manager needs some work
I had thought about leaving a bland “this place is good” type review, however those are all the reviews that I read when booking this place, and wish I had some more honest input given the price. The place is in a great location. There was awesome communication up until the actual rental started, and the owner even reimbursed us for some purchases when we said we wanted beach chairs! It was looking to be a really great trip. Upon arrival, the cleaning crew / house manager was there (we arrived a little early). We were then informed that the toilet on the second floor was broken. At first I thought no big deal, they said it would be fixed in a day. The toilet was covered with a black trash bag, which just felt a bit gross, but we still were excited. We then realized that half of the stove burners weren’t working, and the ovens were quite unpredictable. Additionally, there was old food in the stove knobs, crusted in there, and it was clear no one had really made an attempt to clean them. I contacted the house manager and she continued to respond regarding the toilet, but did not address the stove / oven issue. The house was also extremely hot. This is July in Chicago, and the AC really only works on the 3rd floor. And even then, the small top room with bunk beds got zero air flow and was unbearably hot. The other room up there was freezing due to us trying to crank the air to keep the rest of the house cool. The AC never really reached the 2nd or 1st floors, so we constantly repositioned the one fan that was in the house depending on where we were. The back room of the kitchen was an obvious extension, which was fine, but again it was so hot it was hard to be in there. That is where the tv is, and many of the tv hookups weren’t connected and we struggled to be able to watch anything (even when trying to log into our own apps). The sofa and chair were quite disgusting with stains and hair all over them. We had planned to cook multiple meals & were unable to do so. lack of response from the property manager regarding the state of the kitchen was quite frustrating. The house itself is old, which we had expected, but it doesn’t appear to have been maintained given the state of the kitchen and bathrooms. At one point the property manager asked us if we left the water running because the basement was flooded. We hadn’t. But they insisted they had to come in. During that time, neither the kitchen nor bathroom / toilet situation were addressed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
This could not be better situated. Was very convenient for our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Emily G.

Perfect Place for Chicago Half Marathon
As a whole everything was great. We stayed as a family (all adults) to run the Chicago Half Marathon. Location was perfect and very convenient for both the race and to enjoy shopping and eating out. However, upon arrival there were dirty sheets in the bathtub as well as towels and sheets in the washer and dryer. It was clear that the cleaning staff did not finish cleaning on time. Thankfully, they were very receptive and offered to come take care of things upon messaging. Other than that, we really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great alternative to a hotel for groups of 3 or more
small group of 3-4 coworkers in town for a McCormick Place product show - Second time renting this VRBO for such an occasion. Much less expensive than individual hotels and just a half block from Rush Street restaurants. This VRBO would also be great for families of four or more.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Would stay there again--fantastic!
Unbeatable location, lovely separate sitting areas, well appointed kitchen, comfortable beds, a feeling of homey luxury. We were five childhood friends getting together for a long weekend. Space worked well, though would be *even* better for families or couples due to bedroom arrangements (three couples plus kids in the bunk room, for example). Cabinets had coffee, sugar, basic spices, fridge clean and clear for our grocery delivery. Lots of rules and notes about things like quiet hours and using makeup towels vs. white towels posted around the house, which made it feel like someone's home even though I think it's a management company. We giggled about this, thinking they must have had some strange guests in the past. We would stay again, no hesitation. Accommodated our slightly early arrival/bag drop. Easy entry and exit.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter Getaway
House was fantastic for our family winter getaway. We love the Gold Coast so it was perfect for walking to shopping and dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey R., Jacksonville

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and wonderful accomodations
Lovely place, walking distance to many chicago hot spots. Could not have enjoyed our stay more.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tee P., Greenville

Liked: Cleanliness
Location Location
Our group was very impressed with the rental house. The location was walkable to area restaurants and downtown attractions. Julian and the staff communicated clearly and quickly with any questions we had. I would highly recommend this property to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great alternative to a hotel
Plenty of room for 5-7 adults. Unit even has three roll away beds. Great kitchen gathering space Best location it’s a nine iron to Rush street and a ten minute walk to water tower.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to prepare for wedding!
The perfect place for my bridesmaids and I to get ready the morning of my wedding! So much space and beautifully decorated. Plus the natural light was perfect for pictures! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael K., Dayton, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
chicago paradise
Great location to visit Chicago. Beautiful house just north of Michigan ave. Very clean and roomy with nice furniture and amenities. It is a great value if you use most of the bedrooms. We would have had to pay for 3 hotel rooms to duplicate our experience and would not have nearly the room we did. The garage and back alley are small but we were able to get our small toyota in the garage which was nice. I would use this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Place
Lovely greystone! Great area of town. Within walking distance of great restaurants and bars. Close to all downtown things.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Giovi R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, spectacular location!
Fully equipped not a detail overlooked and very family friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022