Holiday rentals in Chicago

Polk Street Coach House Apartment, Little Italy/Medical Dist

Cook in a kitchen with everything from a KitchenAir convection range and Kitchen Aid food processor to Calphalon pots and pans. The mid-century look includes a comfy American Leather sofa, Gansgo Mobler dining table, and Frem Rolje teak chairs. Welcome to Polk Street Guest House: a well-appointed, completely private, 2-bedroom carriage house in Little Italy near the Medical District. Decorated with mid-century antiques and paintings, our 2nd floor coach house apartment is perfect for guests looking for a home-away-from-home. It has a fully-equipped kitchen, teak furnishings, comfortable queen size beds, and a private entrance accessible though a side gate from the street. For folks with kids, please note there is no child gate near the top of the stairs. Enjoy quiet parks and have easy access to all of Chicago. Major hospitals at Rush, University of Illinois, Hines, VA and Stroger are within 3 to 6 blocks. Chicago's elevated pink line train is 2 blocks away; the Blue line is 3 blocks. Take a quick cab ride to “the loop" downtown for $10, or take a Divvy bike. Chicago's famed Little Italy restaurants on Taylor Street are a block South. Free street parking with 24-hour zoned pass. Your hosts: Ken & Curt Want privacy? You have privacy! Use an entry code to access the coach house through the side gate to the left of our main house. Your private entrance, which also has keypad entry, is on the left side of the vine-covered brick building in back. The main living area is upstairs. There will be a 24-hour zoned parking pass waiting for you on a shelf as you enter the Coach with instructions on how to fill out the parking pass. We regret that the Coach House is not ADA/wheelchair accessible. For those arriving early than check-in, or who are staying later than check-out, we have an area beneath the coach house where you may leave your luggage. Just ask. Our space is your space. The coach house is entirely separate from our main house where we live. The coach house has a separate entrance and full amenities. You’re welcome to use the seating area in the courtyard, and the Weber grill. We're happy to provide any tips about the city, or to help show you how to use anything in the apartment. Just call our cell phones (they are listed in the apartment), or step across the yard and say hello. Three blocks to the Medical District and major hospitals, walk from this tree-lined Little Italy neighborhood to restaurants of all kinds. Host recommendations include Rosebud for classic Italian, and Indian cuisine on Taylor Street. Stroll in Garibaldi Park on the doorstep, with Arrigo Park a block away. We are conveniently located for transit, bike, car and Uber. Public Transportation: -Pink Line, Polk Station, CTA: 3 blocks west of us, this rail line gets you downtown in 10 minutes (plan 30 minutes total time with walking for most destinations) and is useful for most site-seeing. -Blue Line, Racine Station, CTA: 4 blocks east or west of us, this rail line gets you to O'Hare airport in less than an hour, or downtown in about 10 minutes (it's a bit longer walk to the Blue Line than to the Pink Line) . -#157 Bus (Streeterville): This super convenient bus 1 block south of us on Taylor Street runs during the daytime only and takes you to the Magnificent Mile for upscale shopping on North Michigan Avenue in 25 minutes. -#12 Bus (Roosevelt): This is about 3-4 blocks south of us, runs east-west, and takes you to the Soldier Field stadium and the Roosevelt Road shopping area with Whole Foods, Nordstrom Rack, Best Buy, Core Power Yoga, and much more. Bicycle: You bike? We bike. There is a DIVVY bike share station a block east in Arrigo Park. Get at DIVVY bike-share 24-hour pass with unlimited half-hour rides. Switch out bikes for longer distances. If you have your own bike, you can park it safely on the ground floor of your coach house apartment. It takes 15 to 20 minutes to bike to most downtown locations. Car: Our home is 3 blocks south of I-290 (the Eisenhower), and near I-55 (the Stevenson), I-90 and I-94 (the Dan Ryan and Kennedy). Parking: We provide parking passes for free zoned street parking available on a small shelf as you enter the Coach House along with instructions. Please be very careful about filling out the pass, as City workers seem motivated to issue tickets if the pass is not filled out correctly. We travel a lot and know what it's like to be away from home. That's why we've furnished the apartment with appealing furniture, comfortable beds, plenty of towels (and more towels), soaps, shampoos, and a kitchen outfitted with all the basics plus a few more: Kitchen Aid food processor, toaster, microwave, baking and cooking tools, Calphalon pots & pans. Please note there is no dishwasher. Enjoy complimentary Nespresso coffee, Bigelow teas, bottle water, and snacks. Three blocks to the Medical District. Walk the tree-lined streets of the Little Italy to restaurants of all kinds. Host recommendations include Rosebud for classic Italian, and Asian cuisine on Taylor Street. Stroll in Garibaldi Park steps away, or Arrigo Park a block away.

Explore Lincoln Park from a Polished Apartment

This apartment is a large studio in the heart of Lincoln Park! New construction and all furnishings & appliances are brand new. It is perfect for a couple...but can also sleep 3-4 for a girls trip or a family with small children. You enter with your personal keypad code which we give you a few days prior to your stay. And we are always available by text or email should you have any questions about the apartment. Set in Lincoln Park, this apartment is steps away from shopping along Armitage and Halsted Avenue. There’s grocery stores, restaurants, and cafes nearby, plus red and brown line train stations that access Downtown and other parts of the city. Street parking is relatively easy around the apartment and we offer free residential parking stickers in the apartment on the desk. We also offer a clean garage space (with free EV hook up, should you need it) for $20/night.

Vibrant, Sunny & Spacious 2 bd 1 ba Uptown Condo

Welcome to your home away from home in Uptown! My bright and inviting condo offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience, with your own sunny living room to relax, fully-equipped kitchen and formal dining room, spacious private bedroom, serene sunroom with full bed for extra guests, and a workspace for business travelers. Short walk from the lakefront and Montrose Beach, and a 6-minute walk to the 24/7 Wilson Red Line, this location is excellent for exploring all that Chicago has to offer.

Pro Cleaned & Isolated West Loop Coach House

Mimi & Paul's historic ivy-covered two-level coach house has a private entrance and an airy queen bedroom. The renovated kitchen is outfitted with European-sized appliances, though you'll probably have no time to cook since you're surrounded by the best restaurants Chicago has to offer. All of the essentials are provided to make your stay easy and comfortable...paper products, soaps, shampoo/conditioner/body wash, towels, linens and even coffee/tea! (See layout in "Other Details To Note" below)

Cozy & Comfy 1bd In Historic Portage Park Bungalow

Make yourself at home in my comfortable Portage Park one bedroom garden apartment. This spacious condo is bright and airy with warm furnishings, a kitchenette with an island, private bedroom with a full bed and a modern bathroom with a glass walk-in shower. Portage Park is Chicago’s largest Polish neighborhood and is home to vintage charm, heaps of history and classic Chicago-style bungalows. The National Veterans Art Museum is a poignant must-see while you’re here with its combat-era art.

The Green Bungalow: Charming 1-BR apt. with patio

Situated in a residential neighborhood just outside the city limits, this lovely 2nd floor apartment is blocks from the Blue Line train and highway. Our newly renovated vintage unit has a full kitchen, hardwood floors, plenty of natural light, a backyard patio and its own private entrance. Our bungalow is walking distance to cafes, restaurants, shopping, music and nightlife. Enjoy the charm of the suburbs while having easy access to all the attractions Chicago's downtown has to offer.

Lakeview Loft-Vintage Chicago, Modern Amenities

The Lakeview Loft is a freshly remodeled loft space with a vintage Chicago theme and modern amenities. Located in the Lakeview neighborhood, it is 1/2 mile to the Brown & Red Line el trains, less than a mile to Wrigley Field and 1.5 miles to the lakefront. The Lakeview Loft will provide guests a true Chicago experience while staying in a great Chicago neighborhood. We believe in giving back to our neighborhood as well so for each booking we donate $5 to a local children's charity.

Newly Rehabbed! 2br with Vintage Charm

Our 2 bed garden apartment in Ravenswood will be the ideal home base for your stay! Located in one of Chicago's vibrant Northside neighborhoods, you’ll experience local charm outside your door. The home has space for 5 and a newly renovated kitchen, though you may not have time to cook with many family-owned restaurants within walking distance! The Montrose Brown Line is only 3 blocks away, taking you downtown in 30 minutes and Lakeview/Lincoln Park in even less.

Spectacular Pilsen Studio for 2!

This chic studio in the heart of Pilsen is the perfect space to kick back and relax during your visit to the Windy City! The vibrant neighborhood always has something to offer to any type of traveler, and it's a quick trip to see most of the iconic Chicago sights. Easily walk to historic Thalia Hall, or drive to the Loop in just 5 minutes! You'll love the thoughtful touches and modern decor in the apartment, as well as the bright and welcoming main space.

Logan Square Garden Suite

Creative and quiet light-filled garden unit with lots of books, accompanied by comfortable lounge furniture and touches of nature for cozying up and relaxing after long travel or late nights. This is a perfect space for solo travelers or couples. This is also a great space if you are traveling with a small child or infant. The place is set up much like a hotel room in that it does not have a kitchen but we do provide a mini fridge and Nespresso machine.

Logan Square Beauty with 2 Bedrooms W/parking

Our two-bedroom condo is beautifully appointed and has vintage charm everywhere you look. You'll have access to a shared backyard, and all of the amenities of home - while being a 10 minute walk from some of the hottest bars and restaurants in Chicago. One garage parking spot is available during your stay. I provide all the essentials to make your stay easy and comfortable. Toilet paper, soaps, shampoos, towels, linens and even coffee and tea!

Bright & Lofty Bucktown 1br

My top-floor apartment in Bucktown is the perfect space for your trip to Chicago! It's a stylish, modern rehab in a classic Chicago building, so you really see the best of what the city has to offer! It's just off beautiful Holstein Park, and easy walking distance to 2 Blue Line stops - so you can get to the Loop in under a half hour! And plenty of Logan Square favorites along Milwaukee are a 15 minute walk away - book today!