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A Home Away From Home!

Vacation home with fireplace, near Lake Michigan

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Interior
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace
Smart TV, fireplace
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
In this serene haven, discover the allure of a newly renovated Georgian house. Enjoy ample space for family enjoyment, close proximity to restaurants and bars, and easy access to downtown Chicago.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

A Home Away From Home!

Discover the allure of this newly renovated Georgian house. Boasting ample space for family enjoyment. With its close proximity to a variety of restaurants and bars, the home provides both convenience and entertainment options. Picture yourself in this peaceful, tree-lined community, only 15 minutes from downtown Chicago. This is a serene haven with easy access to the excitement of the city. Prepare to fall in love with your stay in this gorgeous house!
Registration number
R23000111704

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating 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)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 23

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

Rules

No firearms No parties or events No changing locks Respect quiet time hours between 9:00 pm - 9:30 am Keep the space clean.
Be considerate of neighbors No gun are allowed on the premises. A violation of this -------- rule will result in the removal of all guests and visito
if there more than the occupants specified in the listing a $25.00 per guest fine will be charged No smoking/illegal substance. Only specific guests

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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 R23000111704, 60617

About the neighborhood

Map
Chicago, IL

What's nearby

  • Horseshoe Hammond Casino - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Rainbow Beach - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • University of Chicago - 10 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Griffin Museum of Science and Industry - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
  • McCormick Place - 16 min drive - 18.9 km

Getting around

  • Chicago 93rd Street Station (South Chicago) - 6 min walk
  • 95th-Dan Ryan Station - 7 min drive
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cocula Restaurant Commercial - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Skyway Dog House - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Birrerias Ocotlan - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' / Baskin-Robbins - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A Home Away From Home! 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 A Home Away From Home!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Home Away From Home!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Home Away From Home! located?

Located in Calumet Heights, this vacation home is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Lake Michigan and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Rainbow Beach. Jackson Park and Horseshoe Hammond Casino are also within 6 mi (10 km). Chicago 93rd Street Station (South Chicago) is 6 minutes by foot and Chicago 87th Street Station (South Chicago) is 19 minutes.

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A Home Away From Home! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marchand J.

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

Visit to Chicago

Great place to stay. Host responded quickly to questions. Location was good and neighbor was quite.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald E.

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

An experience

The property was very well maintained the neighborhood was clean the amenities were very nice wouldn’t mind staying there again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonya H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great stay! We came into town for an event. Due to weather issues, and flight delays, we arrived very late. Yet the host was quickly responsive and pleasant to every contact. The home was clean and inviting, in a safe neighborhood and provided just what we needed. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Annette P.

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

60th Birthright Celebration

It's a beautiful clean home, quite area, friendly neighbors and fit our needs. Near by Expressway and stores.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany S.

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

Go 2 Place

This is the second time we have stayed at this property. we plan to be in Chicago a few times a year and this property isn’t too far from places we go. It’s enough space for us and allows us to bond better
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

J H.

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

Nice home

The home could have had a better cleaning before check-in. Overall it was scool and served its purpose.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

alisha y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025