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Only Urban Beach House in Chicago

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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1131 W Morse
Located just steps from Lake Michigan
Wide porch with swing and seating area.
Wide porch with swing and seating area.
Warm foyer with staircase up to upper level

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Loyola University Chicago
  • Place, Wrigley Field
  • Place, Northwestern University
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Boat Room

1 Queen Bed

Commodore Room

1 King Bed

Lake Room

2 Single Beds

Rogers Room

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

First Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Lower Level Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Second Floor Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Only Urban Beach House in Chicago

Chicago’s ONLY Urban Beach House combines the best of beach life and urban life! Perfect for couples, students, faculty, families, and vacationers who want to experience the beach house lifestyle while enjoying all of the amenities, conveniences and excitement of an urban location.

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1131 W. Morse Ave. is uniquely located just steps from Lake Michigan, Loyola Park and the sandy shores of Loyola, Leone and Albion Beaches. Enjoy convenient access to the CTA Sheridan Bus, the CTA Morse Ave. “El” train station and the Metra train station at Morse Ave. Bicycle enthusiasts can rent a Divvy bicycle within a short distance of the property and explore Chicago’s premiere Lakefront path and bicycle routes.

Loyola, DePaul and Northwestern Universities will find this property conveniently located to their campuses. Loyola is in walking distance and DePaul and Northwestern are a short CTA stop away. The house is surrounded by dozens of restaurants and bars, retail and a movie theater all within steps of the house. The City of Evanston, the home of Northwestern University, is a short commute and is considered the Northshore’s capital for restaurants, shopping, and nightlife.

Loyola Park offers wide open sandy beaches perfect for exploring. The park is a haven for the sports enthusiast with four tennis courts, basketball courts, three baseball diamonds, sports fields, volleyball courts on the sand and land, a field house, a playground, a fitness circuit course, a nearly 2/3-mile walking trail along the beaches of Lake Michigan, and more.

PROPERTY OVERVIEW:
1131 W Morse is loaded with features, including:

• a large bedroom with 1 King sized bed that converts to 2 Twins (sleeps 2)
• a 2nd bedroom with 1 King sized bed that converts to 2 Twins (sleeps 2)
• a 3rd bedroom with 1 Queen sized bed (sleeps 1-2)
• a 4th bedroom with 1 Twin sized bed (sleeps 1)
• a lower level Family Room with a couch convertible to a Full bed (sleeps 1-2)
• The house sleeps 8-9 people
• Bedrooms can also be offices
• 3 full bathrooms with newly rehabbed oversized showers
• a newer chefs kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, plenty
of cookware and appliances
• a large living room with decorative fireplace
• a family room with bar and French doors leading to a deck
• an office/game room
• a fitness room with workout equipment, weights, ball and yoga mats
• WIFI
• two tv’s and cable (Netflix, Amazon Video, etc.)
• washer/dryer with laundry supplies, ironing board and iron
• front porch and 2 rear decks
• complete patio furniture set
• an outdoor fire pit and new 6-burner gas grill for cooking
• large rear yard with yard games
• direct access to the park and beach
• 2 indoor garage parking spaces for an additional fee (Free street parking or two
garage spaces for $15/night per space)
• air conditioning
• 100% smoke free
• 100% pet free


Bedroom Descriptions
Commodore Room: King bed can be converted to two Twin XL beds

Lake Room: Twin XL beds can be converted to a King bed.

Boat Room: Boat themed room with Queen bed. (sleeps 1-2)

Rogers Room: Rogers Park, Chicago themed room with Twin bed and balcony

Cabin Room: couch convertible to a Full bed (sleeps 1-2)

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
Additional fees and rules apply. Please inquire.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No using the indoor fireplace.
No feminine products, baby wipes or other non-septic items in the toilets.
No loud noises between 10:30pm-9am.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Additional fees and rules apply. Please inquire.
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 deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 60626, R20000058489

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Chicago

Located on a lake, this holiday home is in Rogers Park, a neighbourhood in Chicago. Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier 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. Travelling with kids? Make time for Field Museum of Natural History, or head to an event or a match at Wrigley Field. With power boating, fishing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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What's nearby

  • Loyola University Chicago - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • North Shore Beach Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Aragon Ballroom - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Wrigley Field - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Northwestern University - 9 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • Morse Station - 6 min walk
  • Chicago Rogers Park Station - 16 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪J.B. Alberto's Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taichi Bubble Tea - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Los Portales - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Giordano's - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Only Urban Beach House in Chicago pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Only Urban Beach House in Chicago?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Only Urban Beach House in Chicago?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Only Urban Beach House in Chicago located?

This family-friendly Chicago holiday home is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Loyola University Chicago. Lincoln Park and Aragon Ballroom are also within 3 miles (5 km). Morse Station is 6 minutes by foot and Loyola Station is 11 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 59 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great location for a large family close to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Terrific location!

Keith & Gina were wonderful hosts! Location was perfect. Easy walk to Red Line for access to all we wanted to do. Beach & Lake Michigan were steps away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

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

Wonderful Location

This is a super cute house in a convenient location to the beach. Would definitely recommend use of the garage as street parking can be limited and tricky. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jordan B.

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

Amazing Place

We had an amazing stay at the Urban Beach House! It was a beautiful house with plenty of space for us, including lots of outdoor space, and just a three-minute walk to the beach. The hosts were super responsive and helpful as we were getting settled in as well. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frances M.

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

Fantastic Vacation Location

Me and my family had a wonderful stay in this beautiful home filled with character and perfect spaces for fun and comfort! Its literally steps away from loyola park and beach. The neighborhood is bustling with beach goers; there's everything you need within walking distance: stores, shops, restaurants, bars. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

robert f.

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

Wedding Weekend

Very comfortable house. We had 7 adults stay at the house for 3 nights. We enjoyed the deck & backyard in the evenings. Between the park/beach and the neighborhood, there was a lot to explore.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Perfect place

This was a perfect house for my family and I to celebrate the holidays. So much room, plenty of comfortable places to sleep and relax. It isn't just a beach house and can be used anytime of year. Parking was super easy. Amenities were just what we needed. Gina and Keith were really good to us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy E.

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

Great house, great location!

This is the second year we’ve booked the Urban Beach House for Memorial Day weekend. Just a quick walk to the beach, spacious backyard, and a roomy deck and front porch provide lots of outdoor opportunities. Kitchen is well appointed and a large dining room, bar seating, and deck seating are great. Our hosts were responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annie C.

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

Perfect graduation weekend

My family and I stayed at the Urban Beach House for my son's college graduation. The house was ideally located in between Evanston and Chicago, where we did most of our activities. Being near the lake was also a plus for morning walks. The house was nicely appointed with a great backyard patio. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

hilary h.

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

Beach house

Great location and property for family gathering. Walk to beach. Recommend getting parking option as street fills up on busy days. Easy comms with owners. Would rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Scot M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Fun but expensive

The property was fine but there were extra fees added on
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

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

Highly Recommend

This is a great property in a perfect location. It was recently updated, has every amenity needed, very clean, and even has a two-car garage. The neighborhood is very quiet. The back patio with a fire pit and grill was so nice. Great kitchen if you don't want to go out. Walking distance to the beach, close to the city. The owners met me at the property, gave me a tour, could not have been nicer, and made us feel so welcome. We will return for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

Lakeside family fun

Gina and Keith are excellent hosts who respond quickly to any and all last-minute questions and obviously work hard to provide every amenity, small and large, to accommodate their guests. Our extended family, including adult children, their spouses, and four grandkids, enjoyed our stay and created some wonderful lifelong memories at the beach—made comfortable with plenty of beach towels, chairs, and an umbrella—and in the city, which is readily accessible by car or train. (They provide street parking permit but I’d recommend you rent a space or two in the garage for the most convenient access to the house.) Thank you, Gina and Kieth. We definitely hope to be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

sonia s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We literally could not ask for a better location based on our needs. Someone in our part was from Japan and we wanted to give them an authentic Chicago experience - from Lake Michigan, to green, walkable neighborhoods, to proximity to CTA, it was perfect. The house is exactly as pictured. We were six adults using four bedrooms. Everyone agreed the mattresses were very comfortable. I loved Rogers room. Plenty of towels. We rented the garage space which we found was very smart. The street is not very wide and fills up quickly with resident parking. It is an older home that the owners have honored with appropriate furniture and decor. I appreciate that they haven't renovated the charm out of it. I am a historic preservation advocate and they've done it right. My only suggestion would be to bring soap, shampoo, and any food/spices you want for cooking. There is a Whole Foods store close by. You convinced our Japanese friend that they love Chicago!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rod B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really good beach access. Parking is tight.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Great location and space. Host was very accommodating.

The house was spacious, and the hosts were very accommodating with parking and communication. There were some slight plumbing issues, that were handled right away and did not affect the stay. There were AC units in all bedrooms, and the location is unbeatable with access to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge P.

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

Cozy and excellent location

We had a wonderful family stay. The house is very comfortable. Having the lake down the street was amazing. It's an excellent location for getting to Loyola and Northwestern. The house is very tastefully decorated and the hosts were always helpful. The garage, in spite of the extra charge, was a massive help. Great house!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home in quaint neighborhood. Found ourselves daydreaming about living there. Close to transportation and restaurants. Quick walk to the beach. Entire family had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

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

Wonderful graduation week!

We stayed at the Urban Beach House for my son's graduation from Loyola. I can not say enough positive things - it was wonderful. The house had room for our entire family (we were 9 adults), the location was AMAZING - walk to campus, walk to the park and beach, walk to the market on Morse Ave. We loved the back yard and had a wonderful celebration w/ my son and his friends. The hosts were very accommodating and communicated well. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

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

Amazing location

The location is just steps away from the beach and Lake Michigan! The house is large and spacious. There was everything we needed right in the home. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Rogers Park home

Six adults spent the weekend and it was terrific. Great beach, parks and art. The owners are very responsive and parking was good- we rented the garage and parking passes were provided for the street. Even on the weekend we managed to park the 3rd car easily. We loved the area and short walk to the beach, we enjoyed the parade of beach goers from the front porch swing. We had everything we needed in the kitchen and the beds are comfy. 😎
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Peter C.

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

Spacious Home, Perfectly Located

Pros • Perfect access to the lakeside, beaches, and a system of walking paths • Close to L transit, buses, and a bike station 1.5 blocks up • Grocery options a short bike or transit ride away • Ample dishware and flatware, dishwasher – pods provided • Well stocked kitchen with decent quality gear • Good Wi-Fi and Xfinity TV service • Good outdoor layout – large deck with bench seating, dining table • Large propane NexGrill in good working condition • Large lawn; great space for kids to run around • Basement level with open room and exercise equipment • Laundry room has large W/D on the basement level, and 3rd bathroom with shower Cons • Lower deck has some rot; there are exposed screw heads creating a safety hazard • Fridge water dispenser was not working properly; mgmt. said, “there is no replacement filter available.” • House has not had a recent deep cleaning e.g. dried grapes under the FR coffee table • Every room’s corners have spiderwebs and accumulated dirt. Dust and grime present on many surfaces and walls • Bedroom windows have no screens - no good way to flush room with fresh air • Ergometer not in working order • Other maint. items: broken seat chair, missing kitchen cabinet knobs, kitchen garbage slide-out has issue with left slide, missing front panel on fridge drawer, one stove burner does not light Overall we enjoyed our stay at this home and can recommend for people who need a lot of space, close to Lake Michigan, and enjoy great indoor / outdoor living.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

p c.

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

Ideal beach location

We were here to visit my son and celebrate his 30th birthday so the location was chosen because he lives two blocks away but when the weather was sunny it was an idyllic location a half block from the park and beach where we could go for a dip, take morning walks and runs. On Sunday we walked a few blocks to the farmers market and in the evening went to Roger’s Park Social, a great local bar. Also very close to the red line. The rooms were clean and spacious and the beds were comfortable. Beach towels and chairs were also provided.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geni A.

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

Wonderful

We came for a family event and this house met all our needs and the hosts were very prompt and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

DANA B.

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

Rodger's Park Beach House

Well appointed and nicely laid out house. Quiet neighborhood, grocery stores and restaurants nearby. Beach is a 1 minute walk from front door. Beds very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

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