Old Town Chicago B&B Inn/Vacation Rental Home
Without question the best whole house vacation rental in downtown Chicago, this 3500 square foot luxury home with private entrance and 4 bedrooms, each with in-suite bath, offers unmatched sleek, modern elegance in a neighborhood setting. Our B&B option offers reservations by the room with shared use of the guest quarters. Privacy is paramount.
Located in Chicago's affluent, upscale Near North Side, a neat two miles north of the Chicago business district (the Loop) and one mile north of N. Michigan Avenue shopping (the Magnificent Mile), we are just two blocks from the Old Town commercial hub on Wells Street, a short walk to two dozen fine restaurants and entertainment venues, a large supermarket, a 24-hour Walgreen’s Pharmacy, a 24 hour X-Sport Fitness center and the only 24-hour Starbucks in Chicago.
Old Town Chicago is the southeast quadrant of the Lincoln Park neighborhood, far closer in distance and travel time to Chicago attractions than any other location in Lincoln Park.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- 12-14 miles from airports
- Affluent, rich, close in
- Many children and dogs
- Much foot traffic
- Right on top of attractions
- City
- Downtown
- Lakeside
- Nearest major city: Chicago, IL (0 miles)
- Directions to property:
1442 N. North Park Avenue is a north/south street, 300 west on the Chicago grid, between Orleans and Wells Streets. Cross streets are North Avenue, IL Rt. 64, on the north (1600n) and Schiller Street on the south (1400n).
By auto, from US 90/94, exit at North Avenue, #48B, turn right if coming from the south or left if coming from the north. Travel 1.5 miles east on North Avenue to N. North Park Aveune. Turn right going south to #1442.
From Lake Shore Drive, IL 41, exit at LaSalle Drive/North Ave., follow LaSalle Dr. west to LaSalle Dr. south, one block to North Avenue, turn right, west, onto North Avenue, pass Wells Street and turn turn left at the first opportunity onto N. North Park Avenue to #1442. - Nearest major airport: Chicago, IL (CHI-All Airports) 13 miles
- Directions from airport:
By auto, follow "Directions to Property." Travel time is usually about 30 minutes.
By public rapid transit, travel time is about 1 hour from both O'Hare and Midway. From O'Hare, take the Blue Line to the Loop and from Midway, take the Orange Line to the Loop. Exit at the Clark/Lake Street/s stop.
Transfer to the Brown Line (or Purple Line) above ground. Take the Brown Line (or Purple Line) north to Sedgwick Street, the third stop out of the Loop. You will pass the Merchandise Mart, then pass Chicago Avenue and then come to Sedgwick. Exit to street level. Turn left, north, to North Avenue, a few doors up the block. Turn right, east, to N. North Park Avenue, the second block east after Sedgwick. Turn right, south, to the B&B at No. 1442. The "front" door is on a red brick path on the north edge of the building. Ring the bell.
Room Rates (USD American Dollars)
All occupancy rates are subject to change
- State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: General Rate Ranges
- There are 4 guest accommodations (4 with private baths)
- Single occupancy rate is between $ 185.00 and $ 275.00
- Double occupancy rate is between $ 185.00 and $ 275.00
- Other Accommodations: Vacation Rental Home
Whole house rates generally range from $750 per night to $1100 per night. Factors condsidered in setting a rate are length of stay, time of the year, events dates, and, if a whole house rental, number of people in the party and use to which the house will be put.
Amenities
| In Room | |
| Air conditioning | Alarm clock |
| CD player | Coffee/Tea facilities |
| Data port | Desk |
| Fridge | Hairdryer |
| Hot tub/whirlpool tub | Internet Service |
| Ironing Board | Microwave |
| Radio | Satellite/Cable TV |
| TV | Telephone |
| VCR | Wi-Fi |
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| On Site | |
| Board games | Computer |
| Conference Rooms | Copier |
| DVD Player | Fax Machine |
| Fireplace | Library |
| Piano | Private entrance |
| Videos | Washer/dryer |
| Wedding Facilities | |
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| Other Amenitites | |
| Life Fitness Prof. Elliptical & Recumbent Bike | Chef's Kitchen-Fully Equipped |
| Baldwin Baby Grand Piano w/Player Fn | Ground Level Storage for Bikes, etc. |
| Rooftop Gardens | Phonograph w/huge 33 RPM Vintage Collection |
Meals
- A Continental breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: 24-Hours - Help Yourself
- Breakfast is served in the Rooftop Gardens, Dining Room, In room
- Additional food services included in room rate: Help-yourself 24-Hour Breakfast & Snacks, Afternoon tea, Fruit, Non-alcoholic beverage
Policies
- Minimum stay required (3-7 nights, depending on advance time between booking and arrival dates. )
- Smoking is allowed in limited areas (Outdoors)
- We cannot accommodate guest pets
- Children are welcome (Well behaved, & depending on adult to child ratio.)
- No childcare is provided
- Consumption of alcohol is permitted (BYOB. Wine glasses & corkscrew in kitchen. )
- Deposit amount required (Cost of first and last night's stay, including tax, or 50% of the total cost, whichever is greater. )
- Check in time is By Arrangement and Check out time is 11:00am - Room
- Cancellations:
Deposits for single room bookings are determined nonrefundable as of three weeks prior to arrival date. In the event of a cancellation on or after that date, deposits will be refunded to the extent that rooms can be re-booked less a service charge of one night's stay. For any other cancellation, there is a service charge of 10% of deposit with a $50 per room minimum. - Accepted by the following agencies:
- Chicago Bed & Breakfast Association
- Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau
- Professional Association of Innkeepers International
Discounts available:Innkeepers
- Innkeeper(s): Mike & Liz Serritella
Mike is a Chicago native, historian, art collector and omnivorous reader with an encyclopedic memory. His family helped settle Chicago in the early 1800's on land bought from Jean Baptiste DuSable, the earliest settler. Dr. Camillo Volini, Mike's grandfather, founded Columbus Hospital on buildings and land donated by the Volinis and brought Mother Cabrini from Italy to work with him. Liz is a semi-retired lawyer from New Jersey, Martha Stewart vintage. Liz is still working on her accent. - The innkeepers speak: English
Area Attractions
Antique Shopping, Aquarium, Art Galleries, Beach, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, Nature area, Blues and Jazz Clubs, Architectural Tours/Frank Lloyd Wright, Night Clubs / Dancing, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Golf, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Zoo
Onsite or Nearby Activities
Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Bicycles, Boating, Canoeing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Fine DIning, Museums & Art Insitutes, Convention Center, Auction Houses, Antiques, Theater, Symphony, Opera, Blues & Jazz Clubs, Dance Clubs, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Tennis courts
Chicago Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from Chicago, Illinois.