The Upscale Getaway Near Downtown

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Chicago, IL

United Center19 min walk
Chicago Riverwalk5 min drive
Sears Tower6 min drive
Chicago, IL (DPA-Dupage)46 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

2nd Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Overview

This large, fully equipped 2 bed 2 bath condo is perfect for your next visit to Chicago! It has everything you need whether you are a business traveler or just looking to enjoy the city.

Guest access:

Guests will have the 2 bed 2 bath condo and a gated parking spot all to themselves. There a king bed in the primary, a queen bed in the second bedroom and a pull out couch in the living room that has a memory foam mattress, which is quite comfortable. The bathroom comes equipped with shampoo, soap and toothpaste should you need them. Linens and towels are of course provided as well.

The Space and Items of Note:

1. The condo is located on a nice quiet block in the Little Italy/ UIC neighborhood. The center of the city, West Loop, River North and many other destinations are close by and can be easily reached by public transit or Uber/ Lyft/ Cab.
2. The condo comes with access to a gated parking spot. There is also plenty of free street parking should you need a second spot.
3. Each room has a least 1 piece of custom made furniture.
4. If you are looking to cook, the kitchen is well equipped. I enjoy cooking and I made sure it had everything I would need.
5. There is an Amazon Echo, who you may call Alexa, to entertain you during your stay. Ask her the weather, to play music, set an alarm....

Neighborhood overview

The condo is situated in the Little Italy/ UIC area right next to the Illinois Medical District. The Western Blue Line stop is a few minute walk away and the Willis/ Sears Tower, the center of the city, is 3 miles directly east. The heart of the West Loop, which is packed with restaurants and bars, is less than 2 miles away and can be reached in 3 quick train stops or a 8 minute Uber ride. Restaurants and Bars on Taylor street are even closer.

**Note**: There is a camera above the exterior thresholds of both doors. They simply monitor who is going in and out of the home. Neither camera can see inside the home and there are no other cameras anywhere on the property.

Getting around

- Train, Uber/ Lyft, Divvy or Walk
Other things to note
- Out of respect for the neighbors parties of more than 6 or are not generally accommodated. However, depending on the circumstances we might be able to work something out. - If you lose your key it is a $35 fine. - If you lose the remote to the gated parking area it is a $150 fine.

***I am always striving to improve my place and my guests experience. Should you have any suggestions on how I can improve my VRBO please let me know.***

Property manager

Alex Cross

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

View from the front entrance landing. The open floor plan is great for families

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please read over and agree to the rental agreement before booking. Any damages or house rule violations will be deducted from the damage deposit.

Please note we may require that you answer a few questions after booking. We look forward to hosting you!

If full payment is not received 28 days prior to your stay we reserve the right to cancel your stay and keep the amount already paid.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

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

About the area

Chicago

Located in Chicago, this condo is in the city centre. Art Institute of Chicago and Chicago Theatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier. Field Museum of Natural History and Lincoln Park Zoo are not to be missed.

Chicago, IL

What's nearby

United Center - 19 min walk
Millennium Park - 5 min drive
Chicago Riverwalk - 5 min drive
Grant Park - 6 min drive
Sears Tower - 6 min drive

Getting around

Chicago Western Avenue Station (BNSF) - 2 min drive
Western Station (Forest Park Branch) - 3 min walk
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 12 min walk
Wendy's - 8 min walk
McDonald's - 12 min walk
White Castle - 10 min walk
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Upscale Getaway Near Downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Upscale Getaway Near Downtown?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at The Upscale Getaway Near Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Upscale Getaway Near Downtown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Upscale Getaway Near Downtown located?

Located in Near West Side, this condo is within 1 mi (2 km) of Rush University Medical Center and United Center. Willis Tower is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away. Western Station (Forest Park Branch) is only a 3-minute walk and Illinois Medical District Station is 14 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Timothy L., Safety Bay Western Australia

5 Apr 2018

Great Apartment

We were very please with our stay in Chicago. It was near the train and so getting into and out of Chicago and the airport was easy. The apartment had all the facilities you needed to make your stay relaxed and enjoyable. We highly recommend it.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

11 Apr 2024

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

K-pop concert

We had a wonderful time and the property was close to everything. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nguyen B.

22 Jan 2024

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

Excellent!

We enjoyed our stay. Excellent accommodation and host.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

22 Jan 2024

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

Nice place, good location

Place was very clean and check in instructions were clear. Having a parking spot was amazing.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Steve L.

22 Jan 2024

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

Not great but pretty good stay

Our stay was pretty good overall. It was nice, quiet, and had all the things we needed for our stay. The host is a great communicator, and answered all our questions in a very timely manner. We liked the room to move about, the gas fireplace, the main shower with the rain shower head, the gated parking space, and the small fans in each room (stored in closets) was a bonus! There are a few things we didn’t care for though: It’s on the third floor. Thought I might have overlooked this when booking, but upon looking again, it does not tell you. The bed in each room is very firm. Like, someone could do jumping jacks next to you while you’re sleeping and you wouldn’t know it, firm. To my knowledge, there was no live TV, just apps. The process of getting into the condo is a bit of a process. Especially in our case, when it’s -9 degrees outside. Having to park on the street to unlock the box to get the key to open the front gate, find/get into the condo, get the car gate opener, go back to your car, drive around back, is a bit much, to say the least.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Alex Cross

I am Healthcare IT Consultant and part time real estate agent. I enjoy being active, meeting new people, traveling and cooking.

Why they chose this property

I bought this property because I really like the location. The property is situated on a quiet, peaceful block that is mostly void of city noise. This is rare to find so close to downtown. Also public transportation is a few steps away making it easy to access everything Chicago as to offer.