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Only Urban Beach House in Chicago

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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Chicago's ONLY Urban Beach House combines the best of beach life and urban life! This property offers a unique lifestyle, perfect for couples, students, faculty, families and vacationers. Enjoy convenient access to Loyola Park’s wide open sandy beaches with tennis courts and volleyball courts on the sand. The house features a large living room with decorative fireplace, family room with bar and French doors leading to a deck.

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

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4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

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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 amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pickleball courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

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.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed
Additional fees and rules apply. Please inquire.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Additional fees and rules apply. Please inquire.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 60626, R20000058489

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Only Urban House In Chicago
Only Urban Beach House in Chicago Chicago
Only Urban Beach House in Chicago Private vacation home
Only Urban Beach House in Chicago Private vacation home Chicago

About the neighborhood

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Chicago, IL

What's nearby

  • Loyola Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Loyola University Chicago - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • North Shore Beach Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Joseph J. Gentile Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Morse Station - 6 min walk
  • Chicago Rogers Park Station - 16 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪J.B. Alberto's Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taichi Bubble Tea - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Los Portales - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Giordano's - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Only Urban Beach House in Chicago pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the 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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Only Urban Beach House in Chicago located?

This family-friendly Chicago vacation home is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Loyola University Chicago. Lincoln Park and Aragon Ballroom are also within 3 mi (5 km). Morse Station is 6 minutes by foot and Loyola Station is 11 minutes.

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