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Historic luxury townhouse on Chicago's Gold Coast

Holiday home with kitchen, steps from Michigan Avenue

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Our downtown Townhouse is in an amazing location
Bedrooms are luxury
Private chefs can cater for dinner
Our kitchen is fully stocked and lovely
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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  • Place, Michigan Avenue
  • Place, State Street
  • Place, Water Tower Place
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (MDW-Midway Intl.)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Garden

About this property

Historic luxury townhouse on Chicago's Gold Coast

Summary:
Welcome to our stunning Townhouse located in the lavish Gold Coast of Chicago—one of the most sought-after locations in the city!

Located on one of Chicago’s famous streets, you’ll be a 5-minute walk from the historic Gold Coast beach and intimate views of Lake Michigan.

The property is also within walking distance of the subway, where you can connect to the L trains, and the Magnificent Mile. It is the perfect place to stay for adventurous travellers and those who fancy a beach in the City!

The Space:
A beautiful home nestled nicely amongst greenery. Upon stepping into this 4-bedroom townhouse, you’ll be struck by the vast size and traditional decor combined with modern chic.

There is a large reception room as you enter; it’s a perfect spot for an afternoon read or seeking peaceful refuge should you not want to watch TV in the sitting room.

You'll also find a fully equipped dining room and kitchen fit for amateur chefs and foodies alike. Going up the stairs takes you into a lounge with comfy sofas and a fireplace—perfect for chilly and windy Chicago winters!

Our Chicago Townhouse is a holiday rental that becomes a home—you won't want to leave!

PARKING
PARKING
We have a small garage located at the back of the property that is usable for guests. It can comfortably accommodate a smaller-sized car (VW Golf or similar); however, it is not large enough to fit SUVs, minivans, trucks, or larger estate cars.

Garage measurements (note these are max allowances). are as follows:

Width: 8ft / 243cm
Height: 5.5ft / 167 cm
Depth/length: 13 ft / 396cm

**Note: We are not liable for parking costs if your vehicle doesn't fit, or if you damage your vehicle getting in/out of our car park.

Other Things to Note:

Parties of any size are not allowed.

We may require a deposit for single-night bookings, last-minute reservations, and large booking groups. This can be retained for noise complaints, unauthorised parties, excessive uncleanliness, or damage beyond normal use.

Please be respectful of our neighbors and keep noise levels low after 10 pm. A security company may visit the property for excessive noise complaints, and you will be charged for their attendance.

The basement is a separate property and is available to book should you require it.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Free
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No parties are allowed, and no noise after 11pm.

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
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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number R22000078584, 60611

About the area

Chicago

Located in Chicago, this holiday home is in the city centre. Michigan Avenue and State Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Millennium Park. Check out an event or a game at Soldier Field, and consider making time for Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Chicago, IL

What's nearby

  • Michigan Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • State Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Water Tower Place - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • 875 North Michigan Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

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
  • ‪Luxbar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Coq d'Or - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Doc B's Fresh Kitchen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Original Pancake House - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic luxury townhouse on Chicago's Gold Coast pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Historic luxury townhouse on Chicago's Gold Coast?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic luxury townhouse on Chicago's Gold Coast?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic luxury townhouse on Chicago's Gold Coast?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic luxury townhouse on Chicago's Gold Coast located?

Located in Downtown Chicago, this holiday home is steps away from Oak Street and Michigan Avenue. Lake Michigan and State Street are also within 10 minutes. Clark-Division Station is 8 minutes by foot and Chicago Station (Red Line) is 9 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 78 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful neighborhood close to Restaurants bars and shopping. This VRBO is lovely inside with lots of space and a well stocked kitchen. Anytime we asked a question the host responded almost immediately. We had a wonderful time here and we highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janna T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrific location and fabulous building!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large houseClean and well furnishedMix-up on checkin but manager on site fixed quickly.I highly recommend and would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

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

A slice of old-world Chicago with all the modern touches.

Can not say enough about how much my family has been raving about our stay at your incredible home. The location put us smack in the middle of everything we wanted to see and we ended up walking to everything (even with ages from 9 months to 70!). On that note, thank y'all for including so many touches to make it easier with the little one. From the high chair, to the pack-n-play with an extra mattress and cover, everything we needed was there. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cale W.

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

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

Amanda Y.

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

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

Pam H.

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

Amazing location, beautiful home

Truly beautiful and unique townhome, with tons of charm and lots of space. The location could not be better … steps away from Michigan Ave and then also the shops on Rush and Division. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Emily G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

6/10 Okay

Mary S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

2/10 Terrible

Meghan C.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Disappointed

Besides the location of the property not much else to be desired. Upon check we noticed several items or concern. Items of concern include a garbage bag over the second floor non functioning toilet, un-vacuumed carpets/rugs, no dishwasher tabs, no kitchen garbage bags, dead bugs and cob webs in the windows, no shades/blinds in the master bedroom, burnt out light bulbs in lamps, non functional TVs, and two busted knobs on the kitchen stove. Theses were communicated to the property manager immediately and we did not receive a response until after our stay was complete and we had returned home. Very disappointed in our stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Carla S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not four full bathrooms

This is an impressive building, built in 1881. It is in an expensive and prestigious part of Chicago, and a good value. The age of the townhome and the construction on the street mean that it is not squeaky clean, but the charm of the architecture and the location make up for that. My problem is with the listing, which states it has 4 full bathrooms. That is not correct. There is a bathroom on the third floor, a bathroom on the second floor, and a half bath (only toilet and sink) on the main floor. Unclear why VRBO allows this mistake to stand. THE TOILET ON THE SECOND FLOOR HAS BEEN BROKEN since at least July 10 when another reviewer flagged it. It was still broken when I checked in on July 29 and not usable for our entire stay. There is a basement studio suite with access to the garage, thus access to the townhome. Not sure why VRBO allows such a security breach. Most guests rave about the location, which no doubt accounts for the many five-star reviews.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Dwayne B.

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

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

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
You could not ask for a better location if you want the city-feel. We loved it! Restaurants and shops are just walking distance away.The house is gorgeous. It's an updated home that was originally built in the 1890s. It's a classic.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely neighborhood. Perfect place for walkable access to restaurants and shopping
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was fantastic for our family get together. A real treat if you haven’t stayed in an 1880’s townhome before. Yet it’s updated and feels modern as well. Place was clean when we arrived, no issues. The location is among the action but also in its own quiet corner so you feel you can escape the city. Three floors means a lot of stairs, so if you’re mobility challenged keep that in mind. Our early model Toyota Camry fit the garage, but check the provided dimensions cause it really is tight. We were very thankful this home was available to rent cause it’s something we wouldn’t have experienced otherwise. Hope to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an amazing place. Beautiful architecture, tons of space for a large group, well appointed kitchen with everything we needed, comfy beds, easy communication with the management. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan H.

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

Great place perfect location

All good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chuck W.

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

Convenient, great location

Urban location, access to everything
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan M.

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

Wonderful Chicago Experience

Beautiful old Gold Coast Townhouse within walking distance of everything we needed. Spacious accommodations with a lovely large dining area and comfortable TV lounging area at back of house. Close to plenty of dining options and Lake Michigan. Fully stocked kitchen, comfortable beds and bedding. Plenty of towels, coffee and tea. Comfy robes in every bedroom. Overall a wonderful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean K.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Angela E.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

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

Perfect location

Perfect location. Nice house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra H.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

About the host

Hosted by Julian

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Hi, I’m Julian. I'm the property and operations manager for the Richmond Property Group.
We have an amazing range of properties across the world that host guests as well as our business, friends and family.

I'm based in London, operating on GMT, but feel free to reach out to me, let me know your plans, and how I can help. It may take me a few hours to reply from your late afternoon onwards.

For any emergencies, we have a housekeeper based in Chicago to assist you.

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