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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.

Highrise Hideout (Fitness Center • Sauna)
Located at the epicenter of Chicago's cultural, historical, and business attractions, this luxurious 2 bedroom apartment offers guests all the comforts of home, whether on the road for work or play. Within walking distance are world famous attractions including: Millennium Park, The Bean, Navy Pier, Riverwalk, Soldier Field, The Field Museum, and more. Additionally, guests are merely a couple blocks from an "L" train stop, which will transport passengers anywhere they could desire in the city.

Entirely Private Suite - Urban Oasis - Pilsen/UIC
Pilsen - McCormick Place - Soldier Field - Thalia Hall - UIC - Chinatown - South Loop - Radius Welcome to a brand new, entirely private, spacious and peaceful oasis in Pilsen-UIC with a smartlock system and self check in. Central location near some of the hottest neighborhoods, restaurants, concert and tourism venues, and minutes from the Loop! Full bath with a luxurious spa shower, cable, wifi, flatscreen tv, refrigerator, iron, desk, coffeemaker, toiletries and a lovely private deck.

Steps away from Wrigley Field!!
The Wrigley Home is a newly renovated 2-bedroom with spacious living room & dining room. Ideal location for groups & families as this family-friendly neighborhood is walking distance to train stops (Addison- Red Line & Southport- Brown Line), retail shops, bars, restaurants, parks, and more! You will feel like home with a large sofa, fireplace, dining room table, brand new kitchen appliances, the amenities of home, pack and play, high chair, stroller, toys, backyard for grilling, etc.

The South Loop Reserve I Sleep 6 I Top Rated
Modern & ultra spacious 2-bedroom loft in Chicago's South Loop. Central location to Grant Park, Soldier Field, Museums, McCormick Place and more! With a walk & transit score of 97, enjoying Chicago's fantastic restaurants, bars, and shopping options is a breeze. Our loft gets incredible natural light, has luxuriously tall ceilings and plenty of room to accommodate your entire group. Guests are always pleasantly surprised by the size of the space and the modern amenities we provide.

Downtown Park #11 - Mich Ave PH | gym+rooftop
Feel at Home, Unwind, and Enjoy the amenities you deserve when you come to Chicago! Guests love staying with us because: -Central Location on Grant Park (no car needed!) -FAST WIFI -En-suite Laundry -Did we mention the Lake & Park are outside our front door? -Comfy Queen bed -Loft style bedroom -Shared Rooftop Deck stunning views -Gym -3 blocks from Red "L" subway -Close to Grant Park, The Bean, Soldier Field, Museums If you are looking for a special place, you've found it!

South Loop 3BD 2BA Condo with Balcony and Parking
Stay in the heart of Chicago’s South Loop at this spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath condo on Michigan Avenue. Enjoy easy access to Grant Park, Museum Campus, Soldier Field, McCormick Place, and the Lakefront Trail, with CTA trains and buses just steps away. This modern, walkable home features updated bathrooms and kitchen with new fixtures, hardwood floors throughout, a nice front deck, and an in-unit full-sized washer and dryer—perfect for families, groups, or business travelers.

Lovely 1-bedroom serviced apartment near Museums!
Enjoy Chicago in our modern & spacious 1-bedroom loft in the South Loop. Central location to Grant Park, Soldier Field, Museum Campus, McCormick Place and more! Our location has a walk & transit score of 97, providing easy access to all the hot spots on your itinerary! Expect lovely natural light, luxuriously tall ceilings and room to accommodate your entire group. Guests are always pleasantly surprised by the size of the space and the modern amenities we provide!

Downtown Lake VIEWS, Mich Ave, Museums 2bd/2ba
Feel at Home, Unwind, and Enjoy the amenities you deserve next to Grant Park! Most homes don’t provide professional service along with “local vibes.” Guests love staying with us because: ✅ Beautiful views of the Park & Lake ✅ Central Location ✅ Parking garage attached to building ($15-30 / night - Operated by LAZ) ✅ FAST WIFI ✅ Comfy KING beds ✅ Rooftop Deck ✅ 1 block from Red, Orange, Green "L" subway ✅ Close proximity to Park, Soldier Field, Museums

Loop Loft-Subway & Art Institute
Urban Elegance Meets Prime Location! Welcome to our chic hard loft in the heart of the Chicago Loop. Experience city living at its finest, where industrial charm marries modern luxury. Features: - Authentic loft with polished concrete floors - Soaring high ceilings - Elegantly furnished Location: - Right in Chicago's vibrant Loop district - Walk to Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago, Mag Mile, Riverwalk, and more

Elegant Suite in Gold Coast
Steps away from the Magnificent Mile, and the high-end boutiques of Oak and Rush Street, this generous one-bedroom apartment is perfectly situated in the middle of the action for your Chicago adventure. ***Please note that from March until the end of May 2026, there will be construction on the upper floors of the building that may cause noise during the daytime hours***
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