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Only Urban Beach House in Chicago

Only Urban Beach House in Chicago

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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

Overview of Only Urban Beach House in Chicago

Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

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Chicago, IL
  • Popular LocationLoyola University Chicago7 min walk
  • Popular LocationWrigley Field7 min drive
  • Popular LocationNorthwestern University7 min drive
  • AirportChicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)38 min drive

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
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.

Virtual tour link: https://www.smartfloorplan.com/p/t/shell5.php?id=v450743

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)

Property manager

Keith
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed
Additional fees and rules apply. Please inquire.

Pets

No pets allowed

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.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Millennium Park, while Lincoln Park Zoo and Field Museum of Natural History are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Wrigley Field or United Center. Looking to get your feet wet? Power boating, fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
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Chicago, IL

What's nearby

  • Loyola University Chicago - 7 min walk
  • Aragon Ballroom - 5 min drive
  • Riviera Theatre - 5 min drive
  • Wrigley Field - 7 min drive
  • Northwestern University - 7 min drive

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 - 6 min walk
  • Starbucks - 6 min walk
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - 9 min walk
  • Potbelly Sandwich Shop - 12 min walk
  • Damen Dining Hall - 12 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?

Located in Rogers Park, this holiday home is 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

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sunil M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanksgiving week
Excellent communication with Gina, property was very clean. The house had everything we need for our party of 8. The location is as specified in the online listing. We also took the Red line (5 min walk from the house) train downtown one evening. All in all, would highly recommend this place. Plenty of good eating options closeby as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Group Accommodation
Fully equipped and comfortable for our group of eight. Situated on block from beach and four blocks from the red line. The host was very prompt and attentive. Great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jamila L., Chicago

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location, BUT....
My family had a similar experience to one of the last reviews in Aug 2023. Let me break it down. Pros: -Great location, steps away from the beach and a park nearby. -Street parking available, and they provide permits, and there's also a garage you can rent -Worked w/ me to get me close to my budget Cons: -No central air: they're a/c units, however, they didn't seem to be cooling properly. One of the units clearly had mold. When I brought it up to Gina, it was essentially dismissed and said they'd been checked and there was no mold. Only when my brother in law took photos and sent them directly to her, was when action was taken. The unit ended up getting replaced a couple of days later. Please keep in mind, this was a safety/health issue. We had elderly folks, kids, and family members with asthma -Fire alarm went off several times, we presumed due to the heat in the home, as no one used the oven or did any cooking that day -My family saw a mouse in the kitchen; it was spotted twice -The door knobs were loose- had issue getting in the home. Gina was available to remedy and maintenance came out the next day to fix issue -Home was dirty: massive cobwebs and dirt/dust in many spots. -Kitchen sink literally coming apart from the counter -Unacceptable to rent a home in these conditions! Overall, the experience was not good. While there was *some* resolution, there was never even an apology for the inconveniences/conditions of the home. I have photos, unfort no way to attach.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

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