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Enjoy your stay at the Train Conductor’s Cottage!

Holiday home in West Chicago with kitchen and patio

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Living Area / Dining Room
Living Area
Kitchen: Microwave, Storage, Stove
Front View of Train Conductor's Cottage! All Aboard!
Master Bedroom/Queen-size Bed

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

View map
  • Place, Cantigny Park
  • Place, Central Dupage Hospital
  • Place, Wheaton College
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (DPA-Dupage)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Common area 1

1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Third Bedroom

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Enjoy your stay at the Train Conductor’s Cottage!

Enjoy your stay at the Train Conductor’s Cottage! Welcome to our charming home in a family neighborhood, just a couple of blocks away from the Metra train to Chicago & from West Chicago's authentic Mexican restaurants.

We are close to Wheaton College, North Central College, Dupage Airport, and Central Dupage Hospital.

Rest and relax in a queen bed, full bed, two twin beds, two full bathrooms, spacious children's play area. Amazon Fire stick, WiFi, TV.

“All aboard!”

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

West Chicago

West Chicago is home to this holiday home. Prairie Landing and St Andrews Golf and Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Charlestowne Mall and French Market. American Science & Surplus Store and Cosley Zoo are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching.
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Map
West Chicago, IL

What's nearby

  • Cantigny Park - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Central Dupage Hospital - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Wheaton College - 13 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Arcada Theater - 15 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Chicago Premium Outlets - 16 min drive - 17.8 km

Getting around

  • West Chicago Station - 9 min walk
  • Chicago, IL (DPA-Dupage) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Carnicerias Jimenez - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Egg Yolk Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy your stay at the Train Conductor’s Cottage! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Enjoy your stay at the Train Conductor’s Cottage!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy your stay at the Train Conductor’s Cottage!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy your stay at the Train Conductor’s Cottage! located?

Situated in West Chicago, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Blackwell Forest Preserve, Central Dupage Hospital and Fresenius Medical Care at Central Dupage Hospital. Cantigny Park and American Science & Surplus Store are also within 6 miles (10 km). West Chicago Station is 9 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nawab B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property has a French country cottage vibe. It was very comfortable stay. Our bathroom door got locked and Jeff was very helpful. He was approachable and fast to reply. The check in and check out instructions were very clear and easy to follow.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan R.

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

Clean and Comfortable

Enjoyed our short stay in this very clean and comfortable cottage. Had everything we needed and owner provided good instructions.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

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

Cozy Cottage

Everything we needed. Thank you for a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL L.

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

Men's Volleyball Staycation

We stayed to watch our favorite college men's volleyball team play and the house was perfect for 4 girlfriends needing a place to visit and celebrate. We played card games, enjoyed great food in the area and slept well in the comfy beds.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great hosts!

The hosts were really excellent with communications and very responsive to changes. Check in and check out was easy. The location and space was just what we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

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

Perfect for what we needed

Good with everything you need
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jarremy M.

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

Nice and quiet

Quiet neighborhood and a cozy house. Perfect for my needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna M.

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

Great place

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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfort and cozy

This house was just what we were looking for: A comfortable home base for our family visit. Our hosts were very responsive and the property was well kept. Thank you! 😊
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trish B.

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

Cute property

The conductors house is adorable, the owners are amazing, it is the perfect distance from everything. I highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven T.

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

Charming

Pleasant experience all around
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David V., Garner, United States

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

Stay

Excellent stay home clean and comfortable. Jeff was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Trent M.

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

Great Spot For Families

We have two boys 7 & 11 and the house was perfect for them, they took over the basement and my wife and I relaxed upstairs. The house was also super close to the train station and only took 5 minutes to walk there. I would recommend this house to anyone with kids.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zoe G., St paul, mn

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

All as promised

We especially appreciated the snacks provided by the hosts. When we got in after a long drive, we were all starved. It is a cute cottage with flowerbeds around the perimeter. Sweet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christi G.

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

Perfect cottage stay

Cottage has wonderful character and charisma , backyard foliage filled with butterflies and birds, sounds of crickets, and breezes in the trees was perfect for peac3ful lounging and a glass of wine! We filled the sandbox up for my grandsons entertainment and he lived the playground equipment. Wr had a wonderful stay, will definitely stay agai when we're here visiting our family in the spring! Thank you for sharing your cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina N.

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

Great for family close to train station

We enjoyed this property. It was close to the train and a great safe neighborhood. Communication with owner could have been a bit better over issue from previous renter that wasnt clarified well. Other than that i would say we would stay again. Great binder to help with local things. I have been at other properties where they allow the guest to write tips in the binder too. Can be helpful for guests not familiar at all with the area. Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An excellent experience. Communication with host was great and fast. Everything was exactly as advertised. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed the quaint home. It was very comfortable. The driveway was plenty big enough for three cars too.Thanks again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at the property for two days. The home was very quaint and clean with lots of nice touches added. It was just what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kamila L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful accomodation, comfortable, lots of spaces so everyone could spread out. Responsive host. Clean appearance and clean smell. Quiet neighborhood too
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krisanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is a lovely cottage in a quiet neighborhood. Everything was clean and the cottage is well appointed. It was the perfect spot to call “home” for a couple of days to launch our daughter off to Wheaton college! The owner is very responsive and attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jo s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was cute and perfect for my family. It had everything we needed. It was clean. In a nice little neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little house in a quiet neighborhood. A little challenging getting down into the basement.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was a great place to stay for a few days with the family. It was very clean and the beds were very comfortable. It is nice that there are four bedrooms and two baths. Everyone had their own space if they needed to rest, but there is room to gather together for meals and conversation. The kitchen was well stocked with cooking supplies. The spice cabinet was appreciated. The yard was very pretty with lilies blooming. The neighborhood is very walkable and if want to catch the train it is a short walk away. The owner has been very helpful in getting an item that was left behind to us. I would recommend the cottage for a family or couple to stay for a restful vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing time their
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Jeff Beaird

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After raising our family in this house, we renovated it for a vacation rental and with family help bought a bigger house for our family. We named this house after the train conductor we used to talk with as he walked back and forth to and from work every day at the local Metra train. We love this house and neighborhood and know you will too! Embedded in historic and friendly West Chicago with its easy access to favorite Mexican restaurants and the train to Chicago, this house is the perfect place to relax and enjoy your stay in Illinois.

Why they chose this property

Comfortable and inviting, with character and charm.

The Train Conductor’s Cottage—named in honor of our beloved neighbor, a retired train conductor—features a spacious layout, warm hardwood floors, and a blend of classic charm and modern comfort. The kitchen includes a dedicated coffee bar, and the patio and garden are especially lovely in spring and summer.

Please note: the stairs to the basement are a bit steeper than typical. Over four years of hosting, only two guests have found them difficult, but we recommend extra care for children and older adults. Please message us if you have any concerns about the stairs! The basement includes the twin beds, a second full bathroom, and the TV area.

We hope your stay is peaceful and refreshing!

What makes this property unique

Easy access to the Metra train, area Mexican restaurants, Ball Seed Company gardens and four seasons Illinois weather. Beautiful garden in the yard and peaceful neighborhood on a quiet street.

Languages:

English

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