Huge 5 BR Home // Private Yard // Walk Everywhere // Parking for 2 Cars
Unique opportunity to rent an original Victorian home in historic Old Town. Only listing of its kind! Walk to almost everything Chicago has to offer- Downtown, Magnificent mile, restaurants, bars, boutiques; Lincoln Park and North ave beach from this three-level house. 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2 fully stocked kitchens, 2 car garage, back yard, laundry, pets welcome - what else can you possibly need? Space is expandable from a smaller family to a group of 22. Message me if you have any questions!
Our ideal guests have been groups who want to splurge on premium location and lots of space. This is not a suburban family home nor a resort hotel. This is an original, vintage and quirky Old Town home. We are not offering high end modern amenities or spa level luxury. There are plenty hotels in Chicago that do. What we are offering is truly one of a kind on Airbnb- a spacious home in the heart of Chicago.
Please turn to the photos to get enchanted by this unique space and to see the floor plan with layout and sleeping arrangements.
** SPECIAL FEATURES ** • Large open-plan living/dining area with a fireplace • Covered porch • Large enclosed backyard
**OTHER AMENITIES** ✦ 2 washers and 2 dryers ✦ air conditioning and central heat throughout ✦ detached 2 car garage ✦ free Wi-Fi throughout the property. ✦ free luggage storage in the garage, as well as extended free parking before check in time and after checkout may be available ✦ free EV charger
**BEDS** - 1 king, 2 singles, 5 queens - 3 small double futons, 4 single floor mattresses, 2 couches and a crib
**EXTRAS** • Late check out at 1 pm - $125 • Early check-in at 1 pm - $125 • Worry free cleaning package- $125. Please read the details at the bottom. IMPORTANT: I am unable to charge your account for the additional services. Please contact me in advance to arrange payment through Airbnb.
**SMALL PRINT** ✦ The brown line train runs nearby and you can hear it in some parts of the house. ✦ There is no internal staircase between the lower level and the two upper floors. You will need to go outside up a few steps to move between those spaces. The main level and upper floor have an internal staircase.
**ACCESSIBILITY** 8 steps up to the front door, 15 steps from the main level to the second, 5 down to the lower level from the street.
**HOUSE RULES** The presence of more than 22 guests is unlawful. A guest is anyone at the property, staying the night, or just visiting. Minors need to have a responsible adult present. ID will need to be provided for primary booker prior to your arrival for advance reservations and for everyone spending any time at the property for reservations made less than 30 days in advance. There is a counter installed. I utilize a private security firm. If the counter shows more than the registered number of people or if I get a noise complaint from neighbors, security will be immediately dispatched.
**WORRY FREE CLEANING PACKAGE** At check out you will need to take care of trash overflow, dishes, exuberant messes, and any food you brought. The worry free package covers any and all cleaning. Just walk out in the morning (you do need to move furniture back if you make any changes to layout). Note that this fee is additional to my regular cleaning fee you pay when you book the place. This package is best for those who want to decorate, cook a lot, are traveling as a group, and would rather split the extra fee than worry about anything in the morning.
**DECORATING THE HOUSE** You are welcome to decorate the house. If you attach anything to the walls, please use paint-safe tape and remove it prior to your departure. There is a $200 glitter or confetti fee.
WILDLIFE You will encounter wildlife while staying at the property. Here is what you can expect most commonly: Spiders and ants are common in Chicago. They get as high as 95th floor of John Hancock building. While we do our best to combat them, it is nearly impossible during high season. Bees, wasps, yellow jackets are abundant throughout the city. While we take care of any nests on the property, I cannot control them in the air and beyond my boundaries.
BREAKDOWNS I will use my best efforts to ensure that all equipment within the house is in good working order, although I can not guarantee that any equipment will not break down during your stay, and therefore such a breakdown does not constitute a breach of this Agreement or give Guest any right to any refund or rental adjustments made for any such mechanical failure. In the event of a breakdown, I will use my best efforts to remedy the situation as soon as possible after notification of the breakdown. There will be no refunds or rebates given for inoperable appliances or faulty equipment, unfavorable weather, interruption of utilities, or minor maintenance problems. No rebates will be given for malfunctions of cable equipment or reception that affects the TV or Internet access. Please remember that I can not fix a problem if I do not know about it so please communicate any issues promptly.
LAYOUT The house consists of 2 floors up and a fully finished basement level, 3 floors total.
Main floor: large living/dining room as one open floor plan, bathroom (toilet and sink), kitchen, and an amazing covered porch with access to the back yard. The kitchen has a stove, oven, dishwasher, microwave, and a bar-style seating area. It is fully stocked if you wish to cook, host, or just eat take out food with real silverware and dishware.
Second floor: two large bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and a third cozy bedroom.
Lower level: two bedrooms, large living/dining room combo, another kitchen and a full bath. The kitchen has a stove, oven, microwave. Also fully stocked.
The house is best for bachelor, bachelorette and friend groups as well as business travelers. It is not child proof.
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Please note potential for noise. There is a train line behind the house.
Smoking and vaping are not allowed anywhere on my property, inside or out. $500 penalty will be charged from security deposit
Presence of more than 22 people is UNLAWFUL. I utilize private security. Please see listing description for details. IDs are required from everyone
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 (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 22
Note from host: Strict rules to be followed. Check before booking
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
Property Registration Number 60610, R18000033663
About the area
Chicago
Located on a lake, this holiday home is in Near North Side, a neighbourhood in Chicago. Chicago History Museum and Chicago Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Lincoln Park Zoo and Field Museum of Natural History. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Wrigley Field or United Center. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating, fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Is Huge 5 BR Home // Private Yard // Walk Everywhere // Parking for 2 Cars pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 9 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Huge 5 BR Home // Private Yard // Walk Everywhere // Parking for 2 Cars?
As of 15 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Huge 5 BR Home // Private Yard // Walk Everywhere // Parking for 2 Cars on 13 May 2026 start from NZ$1,148, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Huge 5 BR Home // Private Yard // Walk Everywhere // Parking for 2 Cars?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Huge 5 BR Home // Private Yard // Walk Everywhere // Parking for 2 Cars?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Huge 5 BR Home // Private Yard // Walk Everywhere // Parking for 2 Cars?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Huge 5 BR Home // Private Yard // Walk Everywhere // Parking for 2 Cars located?
Located in Near North Side, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Second City and Chicago History Museum. Lake Michigan and Michigan Avenue are also within 1 mile (2 km). Sedgwick Station is 6 minutes by foot and Clark-Division Station is 11 minutes.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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We had a great stay with the family for Christmas. There was plenty of space for everyone to sleep and the kitchen/eating/living room areas where large and roomy. The location was ideal and within walking distance of many things. The host was great and we communicated frequently leading up to the stay and she even met us there when we checked in to show us around. Highly recommended.
The space was good for our gathering. We could spread out and accommodate different needs - early risers, late risers, bed hogs, loud breathers :) the location was great for us. The location was great for us.
We had 20 people. The space was ideal for our large group. Plenty of space, comfortable, nice kitchen facilities. Great location- easy to get to the L, close to Second City, Chicago History Museum and bars and restaurants. Owner could not have been more helpful and kind. Parking in garage was great.
Everything was wonderful! We all had a great time. Check in and check out we’re both seamless. The house was as described and very clean. Host was quick to respond and very helpful!
This place was great and perfect for a large group! The location can’t be beat. The property was spacious, exactly as described, and clean. The host was very communicative.
This is a fantastic place in a great location. Lots to walk to and see in the area. Walking to Lake Michigan a big draw. We had a large group and there was great space for all of us. Supplies offered were the absolute best! Great to have the lower level space for overflow or to offer some separate spaces if needed. The benefit of the 2 car garage access is a must if you’re using a car. So helpful.
Everything was great for our stay! Inna very graciously came over and gave us a tour of the house, and some suggestions of things to check out in the city. The house was exactly as presented in the photos. It was clean and had everything we needed, it was really like a home away from home. We will definitely look to book this property again next time we come back to Chicago!
We traveled to Chicago for a 3 day visit - this house was in a quiet neighborhood and walking distance to several coffee shops and diners. The house fit our family well and was warm and cozy.
Short walk to so many great restaurants, bars, cafes, and more. Great location and the stay was great. Communication and expectations were clear from the start and made for an easy stay.
The space was perfect for multiple families who want to stay in a great neighborhood, close to the train, shopping, restaurants bars and more. Worked out perfectly for a few friends and their kids with plenty of space for sleeping and hanging out. Even had 2 spaces for cars in a garage!
The house and location was perfect for our group trip to Chicago. Ample rooms and beds for everyone, and host was extremely responsive throughout the process and our stay.
Walking distance to a bunch of great restaurants and bars. Would definitely stay again!
Worked great for 10 adults. Convenient to walk to restaurants, entertainment, stores. Neighborhood seemed very safe. Train is close by but we got used to the sound.
We absolutely LOVED the house and staying in Old Towne and the responsiveness of Inna. She left a thoughtful note with cookies and called to check in with us when we arrived as well. it was perfect space for our 13 in total for all to have beds and plenty of bathrooms and the perfect downstairs area for the Moms to be together yet separate from the group. Many thanks! We will be back.
Overall a great place to stay. Location is really great. You can walk to all of Old Town. Well equipped property. As the only member of our group that drove, was nice to have a garage!
Jonathan M.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
About the host
Hosted by Alex Dobin
Why they chose this property
I love Old Town. This is where my family and I have lived for the last 15 years. I love that you can walk anywhere- downtown to the shops and restaurants, to the beach, park and the zoo or even take a walk around the streets with unique houses. My favorite activity in the summer is people watching sitting outside at one of the Wells street cafes
What makes this property unique
You will love the porch!
Languages:
Russian
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests