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The Lantern: Charming 2 bed ground floor apartment

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A modern living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a bookshelf, and a flat-screen TV.
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A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, a bookshelf, and a decorative ceiling light.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a bench, a window, and a wall clock.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a fireplace, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Pleasant Home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Forest Park, IL
  • Place, Roberts Westside
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Ernest Hemingway Museum and House
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Dining area

About this property

The Lantern: Charming 2 bed ground floor apartment

Escape to this stylish 2BR retreat in Forest Park—where modern comfort meets historic charm just 10 miles from downtown Chicago. Sip wine under a pergola in the private backyard oasis, cozy up by the fireplace, or walk to shops, dining, and L-train access. Perfect for couples, families, or remote work stays!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please place used towels in laundry basket in the bathroom.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Smoking / vaping is strictly prohibited. There is an additional $500 fine in place for instances of smoking inside this unit.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4594967vb
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

About the area

Forest Park

Forest Park is home to this apartment. Merchandise Mart and Cloud Gate are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Millennium Park and Grant Park. Check out an event or a game at United Center, and consider making time for Field Museum of Natural History, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Forest Park, IL

What's nearby

  • Roberts Westside - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pleasant Home - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Madison Street Theatre - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Ernest Hemingway Museum and House - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Harlem-Lake Station (Green Line) - 10 min walk
  • Oak Park Station - 13 min walk
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Submarine Tender - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lantern: Charming 2 bed ground floor apartment pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lantern: private backyard, fireplace?

As of 22 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lantern: private backyard, fireplace on 2 Nov 2026 start from AU$667, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Lantern: Charming 2 bed ground floor apartment?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Lantern: Charming 2 bed ground floor apartment?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Lantern: Charming 2 bed ground floor apartment?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Lantern: Charming 2 bed ground floor apartment located?

Situated in Forest Park, this apartment building is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District and within 9 miles (15 km) of United Center and Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Garfield Park Conservatory and Anna and Frederick Douglass Park are also within 9 miles (15 km). Harlem-Lake Station (Green Line) is 10 minutes by foot and Forest Park Transit Center is 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place looks as shown in photos, nice centralized area in Forest Park, only 20ish minute drive from The Loop Chicago, would highly recommend to few friends or small family. Phil and his team are great hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

laurie lindsay m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Trendy, convenient spot with all you need.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2026
Thank you, Laurie. We would love to welcome you back soon!

About the host

Hosted by Phil

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