Summary:
Ready to stay in CHARMING Chicago? Our NEWLY UPDATED masterpiece has IMPECCABLE DESIGN, 3 bedrooms, and is steps from the city’s best food on CLARK street. Our LAKEWOOD BALMORAL neighborhood has you under a mile to the beach and under half a mile to the “L” TRAIN to explore all of Chicago. Social distance w/ digital check-in to avoid in-person interaction. Our team has trained in proper disinfection/deep cleaning before/after your stay.
The Space:
- *Bathroom Essentials
- Self check-in
- Pet friendly!
- YouTube TV
- King bed
- Fully-equipped kitchen
- Steps from Chicago’s best food on CLARK street
- Walk to the BEACH and “L” TRAIN!
Lakewood Balmoral - Andersonville Highlights:
- 5 minute walk to Clark Street - restaurants, entertainment, local coffee
- 13 minute drive to Wrigley Field - world-famous Chicago Cubs baseball & classic Chicago bars
- 20 minute walk to Foster Beach - countless lanes, TVs and killer fried food
- Chicago’s most delicious food - Anteprima (delicious Italian), Pizza Lobo, Greek 2 U Grill (we love the beet salad, pork belly yeero, and shrimp skewers; say hi to Vicky for us), Marty’s Martini (dessert drinks), Atmosphere: An LGBTA+ bar and dance venue.
- Local coffee and shopping - The Understudy Coffee and Books (the best espresso tonic!), Cowboys and Astronauts (men’s clothing and home decor)
- Walkability score: 91 (“walker’s paradise”)
Getting Around:
- 11 minute walk to the CTA 'L' train station (Red Line)
- 20 minute drive to The Loop downtown
- 30-45 minute drive to O'Hare airport
Guest Access:
You’ll have the apartment all to yourself. Yard access. Building secured with 2 Ring cameras in the front and back of building.
The Neighborhood:
Located in the historical Lakewood Balmoral Neighborhood. Property is landmarked.
Dining and Drinks Recommendations
We highly recommend checking out these local spots, all located just west of our house on Clark Street:
• Anteprima: Delicious Italian cuisine.
• Pizza Lobo: Great spot for some tasty pizza.
• Greek 2 U Grill: Delicious Greek food at an affordable price. We love the beet salad, pork belly yeero, and shrimp skewers. Say hi to Vicky for us if you visit.
• Marty’s Martini Bar: For a delicious dessert drink.
• Atmosphere: An LGBTA+ bar and dance venue.
• Hopleaf: Yummy gastropub food and drinks.
• Simon’s Tavern: A classic dive bar.
• Little Bad Wolf: Located on Clark and Bryn Mawr, known for its delicious burgers.
• Uvae: Right across from Little Bad Wolf, a great spot if you prefer a wine bar.
Coffee Spots
If you prefer to walk for coffee, there are several local spots nearby:
• The Understudy Coffee and Books: My favorite drink here is the espresso tonic with soda water, vanilla, and espresso.
• The Coffee Studio
• Starbucks
• La Colombe Coffee
• La Colectivo Coffee
Bakeries
• Lost Larson: Known for delicate, buttery pastries.
• DeFloured: A fantastic gluten-free bakery.
Shopping
• Cowboys and Astronauts: A men’s clothing and home decor shop.
• The Brown Elephant Resale Shop: Benefiting Howard Brown Health.
• Rare Form: An IG-worthy home decor shop.
Markets
• Farmers Market: During the summer months, there is a farmers market on Wednesdays from 3 PM to 7 PM. More details at Andersonville Market.
• Seasonal Vintage Market: Held on Catalpa. More details at Vintage Market.
Entertainment
• Magic Lounge: Located just south of Foster Avenue, it’s a great spot to see a fun magic show or grab a drink after hours.
Getting Around:
For guests bringing a car, please note that this home does not include a designated parking spot and we recommend using SpotHero to find/reserve a parking spot! There are plenty of Uber/Lyft and taxis throughout the neighborhood as well. If you have luggage before your designated check in time we highly suggest using the website bagbnb to drop off bags when you explore the city!
- 11 minute walk to the CTA 'L' train station (Red Line)
- 20 minute drive to The Loop downtown
- 30-45 minute drive to O'Hare airport
Other Things to Note:
Before we can confirm any booking, we do need to know:
1. What brings you into town?
2. How many people will be staying at the home?
3. Do you expect any visitors, if so how many?
4. Are you bringing any pets?
We may require an ID & signed Rental Agreement or a refundable deposit prior to check in.
We do have Ring Cameras outside the property. Any blocking of the cameras will lead to an automatic eviction, forfeiture of security deposit, no refund and a fine. Please do not block these cameras.
We do not have keys or access to our mailbox.
HOUSE RULES
11:00 pm Quiet Hour
We do NOT allow late check out. There is a charge of $25/10 min after 11AM.
Must 21+ to Book
No smoking or Vaping (of anything) inside the unit. $500 fine if home smells like smoke.
Must book for total number of guests staying/visiting the home. $250 per unauthorized guest/night. Ring cameras on the exterior of the property. These do record when it captures motion. Blocking of cameras will lead to eviction and $1000 fine. NO EXCEPTIONS!
If a security team is called due to an infraction of the house rules, the guest agrees to pay for the security team ($500 minimum) and the duration of the reservation, even if removed by the security team due to the infraction.
Do not cover Ring Cameras, this will lead to an eviction and forfeiture of security deposit.
Please DO NOT flush feminine products/paper towels/any foreign substance down the toilet (ONLY toilet paper). It is not good for the pipes and if there is an issue we may pass the charge onto the guest.
$500 for any unauthorized pets per night
Rental agreement, ID, and/or security deposit may be asked prior to booking
We do charge an additional $150 deep cleaning fee for pets (per reservation). Pets must be disclosed to us and pre-approved prior to booking.
Please no burning of candles, incense, or anything else in the home. If done, this will be treated as “smoking” in our house rules. Thank you.
We only provide the initial supplies for the stay. If more are needed throughout the trip, It will be the guest's responsibility.
License number: R23000103629
Interaction with Guests:
Message or call anytime!