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5 Star Upscale Entire Family Neighborhood Home

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This home is breathtaking. Several guests have said this is a 10 star home
 Large open living area with a wood-burning fireplace
Family room with multi-views of the outside and stained glass windows
Living area
Dining table

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Berwyn, IL
  • Brookfield Zoo
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • SeatGeek Stadium
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • United Center
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Chicago, IL (MDW-Midway Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest room

1 Queen Bed

lower level beedroom

1 Queen Bed

Main level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Suite

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

5 Star Upscale Entire Family Neighborhood Home


This home is located on the River Side/ N. River Side part of Berwyn and Oak Park in a delightful quiet family neighborhood.

This Large Upscale 4 bedroom newly remodeled home feels like the ultimate place to stay and much much more!
My wife and I set this home up as if it was our full-time residence. You will find the home in immaculate condition. The home has quick access to Brookfield Zoo, the City of Chicago, and restaurants.

This home has 4 bedrooms with a Luxury Plush Pillow Mattress, and 2.5 full bathrooms with an upscale living experience. It's located in a delightful very quiet friendly neighborhood destination that thrives on the principles of community and the subsequent charm and united community!

Please DO NOT instantly book our home until you have communicated with me your reason for booking my home.

POLICIES AND ADDITIONAL TERMS

By booking this reservation, you agree to the additional policies, terms, and conditions below. Please read House rules in full and reply (I AGREE) If you cannot honor the house rules please do not book my place. Treat the home as you would treat your own...because it is while you are there! Please read these rules carefully and take them seriously, failure to comply will result in forfeiture of your deposit and/or termination of your reservation without a refund.

Due to local laws, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
- The property shall not be used by more than the number of adults and children listed in your reservation with a per pet fee per night
- All guests shall abide by Michael’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.
- If early check-in is available for your reservation, you will be notified by 9am on the morning of your arrival by email. Late check-out is offered whenever possible for a fee.
- No smoking of any kind is permitted anywhere on the premises.
- No commercial photography or filming is permitted on the property. Tents or other structures may not be erected.
- Renter is liable for any damage to the property and agrees to accept charges to the credit card on file should damage occur during occupancy.

- The home has multiple outside cameras that will remain on so the home can be monitored 24/7. There is an Amazon Echo Dot for you to use, please do not change the account on the Echo Dot or the Smart TV's for Netflix. If there is a malfunction in the system due to an item being unplugged or moved by a guest a service technician will be contacted and you will be charged a fee for the service call.

The home is equipped with a smart Wifi Thermostat allowing you to adjust the home temperature for your comfort. We ask that you do not turn the heat on past 74 degrees during the winter months and please do not adjust the AC below 72 degrees during the summer months. If you can not adhere to the heat and cooling requests please pass on booking my place.

- Please return the home back to the condition you found the home. Please place all towels in the washer and start. Place all the dishware in the dish machine and run with dish machine soap under the sink marked Cascade. Please remove all trash from Kitchen and place out back in the trash can by the detached garage.

How to Report Damage
Please report accidental damage as soon as it occurs so we can assess and minimize the extent of the damages. To report accidental damage, please call Michael on the number provided in the listing.

A. Minimum Age. The “Minimum Age” to rent the Property is the age specified in any Unit-Specific Terms. If no age is specified in the Unit-Specific Terms, the Minimum Age is 21 years of age (or the minimum age required by law in the jurisdiction where the property is located, if different). You agree to provide us with proof of age upon request. A parent or legal guardian must accompany all guests who are under the Minimum Age for the entire duration of the rental.

B. Maximum Occupancy; Responsible Renter. The Property shall not be used by more than the number of adults and children listed in your reservation without Michael’s advance written permission. As the Renter, you agree to be an occupant of the Property for the entire duration of the rental, and that all other occupants will be family members, friends, other responsible adults over the Minimum Age, or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian (such family members, guests, and invitees collectively, “Occupants”). No Parties, No outside visitors, and No overnight guests without previous approval from Michael.

C. Good Neighbor Policy. Because the Property is a privately owned home, all Occupants must comply with this good neighbor policy:
- Please treat the Property with the same care you would use with your own residence and leave it in the same condition it was in when you arrived. DO NOT BRING ATTENTION TO YOUR SELF DURING YOUR STAY. This is a private residence and bring attention to your self is a violation of the house rules that will result in forfeiture of the rental.

- To prevent theft of or damage to furnishings or your personal property, you agree to close and lock doors and windows when you are not present at the Property and upon check-out.
- You and other Occupants agree to conduct yourselves throughout your stay in a manner that is respectful of and not disruptive to neighbors, traffic flow, or the community and that will not prompt complaints to Michael from police, neighbors, or neighborhood or homeowner associations. If there is a complaint your booking will be canceled and you will have to vacate the property immediately.
- Noise audible outside the Property is prohibited between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m.
- You and other Occupants agree to abide by all applicable parking restrictions and limitations.

D. No Smoking. No smoking is permitted at the Property (including porches, decks or outdoor areas) at any time. THIS IS A NON SMOKING A
HOME NO VAPING or SMOKING OF ANY KIND IS ALLOWED INSIDE. If you have the need to smoke please step outside and away from all doors by 10 ft. Please do not throw your cigarette buts on the ground. There will be a $500 fine for violating this NO Smoking house rule.
E. H. Criminal Activity Prohibited. Use of the Property for any criminal activity is prohibited and may result in fines, prosecution, and/or your immediate removal from the Property. This prohibition extends to the use of the Property’s Internet service, if any, for criminal activity, including but not limited to unlawful downloads of copyrighted material, including movies, music, software, or other material. We may cooperate with any investigation of alleged criminal activity that occurred at the Property during your stay.
I. Consequences of Breach; Charges for Damage. Any failure by you or any other Occupants to comply with any of the terms, conditions, or policies above is a breach of these Michael’s Terms and may result in a forfeiture of your rights to rent the Property, up to and including immediate removal from the Property without refund and with or without the assistance of law enforcement. Michael may terminate your occupancy of the Property for breach, and if you are notified of such termination you agree to leave the Property immediately. In addition, subject to VRNO damage claim policies, you are responsible for
(1) any damage or loss that occurs at the Property during your stay;
(2) a charge of up to $1,000 for violations of the pet policy, including for bringing more pets or different types of pets than specifically authorized;
(3) an additional cleaning fee of up to $500 (or the actual cost of cleaning services, if greater) for violations of any of the guest policies above (other than the pet policy) or for excessive cleaning required by the acts or omissions of any Occupant during your stay; and
(4) any fines issued by police, other government officials or agencies, utility providers, and/or homeowner associations for violation of any law, ordinance, or rule during your stay, and any damages (which may exceed the amount of fines) that result from the violation. If any unauthorized download of copyrighted material via the Property’s Internet service occurs during the period of your stay, you agree that we may obtain and share your contact information with the internet service provider or any other party we believe, for any reason, has enforcement rights.
J. Early Check-In/Late Check-Out. Early check-in or late check-out may be available; additional charges may apply. If you do not vacate by check-out time (or late check-out time as agreed by Michael), you authorize us to charge a late departure fee of up to one night’s rental and we may remove all Occupants and their personal property from the Property.
K. Maintenance or Housekeeping Issues; Property Conditions. The Property is provided as is, and we are not responsible for the inoperability or unavailability of any amenities. You agree to contact Michael, using the contact information provided in your confirmation email, as soon as you notice any maintenance or housekeeping problem, or any potentially hazardous condition, at the Property, or if any incident occurs at the Property that is related to such a problem or condition. You further agree to give Michael a reasonable amount of time to respond to your report and to cooperate with Michael’s efforts to address the concern or provide a remedy. We will take reasonable and appropriate steps to remedy any reported problem as soon as practicable. We may enter the Property at your invitation to remedy any problem you report, at reasonable times and with reasonable notice to inspect, maintain, or repair the Property, and to address any situation that we reasonably deem an emergency that threatens persons or property.

Property manager

Michael Bratta
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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
Please read in full the house rules rental agreement. You must reply in a message you agree to the house rules or your Booking will be terminated
Berwyn street cleans every Friday on our side of street and you must part in back driveway or across the street. Berwyn will ticket you.
There is a parking ordinance in Berwyn from 3 am to 6 am a guest sticker must be displayed in the windshield or park in back driveway

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Berwyn

Located in Berwyn, this holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Grant Park and Millennium Park, while Field Museum of Natural History and Lincoln Park Zoo are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Make time for Chicago Museum of Science and Industry, or head to an event or a match at United Center. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
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Berwyn, IL

What's nearby

  • Brookfield Zoo - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • SeatGeek Stadium - 12 min drive - 10.4 km
  • United Center - 12 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Michigan Avenue - 15 min drive - 15.9 km
  • McCormick Place - 15 min drive - 18.0 km

Getting around

  • 54th-Cermak Station - 4 min drive
  • Berwyn LaVergne Station - 15 min walk
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪La Michoacana Premium - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Tipsy's Tap - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Anthony's Pizza - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 Star Upscale Entire Family Neighborhood Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 5 Star Upscale Entire Family Neighborhood Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 Star Upscale Entire Family Neighborhood Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 5 Star Upscale Entire Family Neighborhood Home located?

This family-friendly holiday home is in the centre of Berwyn, within 9 mi (15 km) of Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District, Garfield Park Conservatory and University of Illinois Chicago. Willis Tower and State Street are also within 9 miles (15 km). Berwyn LaVergne Station is 15 minutes by foot and Berwyn Station is 16 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bryan D.

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

Great place

Nice and clean . Nice appliances, very much updated. Excellent communication from host. Would definitely stay again if they would let us. Probably undersold how close a lot of places are to the property. Just within a few minutes you have all kinds of restaurants and shopping. Good location-far enough from downtown Chicago, but close enough to take an Uber or a train downtown
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aliasger S.

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

Outstanding property

Five star experience across all categories. We would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian B.

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

Beautiful and spacious house

We really enjoyed our stay at Michael’s house! It is incredibly spacious, modern, well apportioned and well equipped. Close to all the normal Chicago tourist offerings yet tucked away in a quiet residential neighborhood with all the amenities you would have at home. We very much look forward to staying with Michael again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

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

Great Family Get together

This unit met all our needs for a family together... it had all that we needed. Even had gates blocking the stairways and outlet covers for our toddler. It could have used one more bathroom but overall, very pleased
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat K.

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

Awesome Stay!

Michael & Brenda’s property is very nice and is located conveniently for trips into the city and visiting family in the suburbs. We were in town for a family wedding and had a great time. Highly recommend this house.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H., Henderson, NV USA

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

Beautiful home, with all needed amenities

The home was as pictured and described. Everything you would need to make your trip a home away from home. Beds were comfortable, street was quiet, house was clean. Communication with the owner was very good. Thanks for a great stay, Michael!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael G., Houston

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

Great House For Families

Excellent home, very clean, easy entry and quick response from the owners. Exactly as described and perfect for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri M.

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

Fall vacation

Beautiful and relaxing. Wouldn’t hesitate to book it again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Peter G.

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

Awesome place to stay at in Chicago

Nice clean house was very easy to check in and check out of. Big kitchen with plenty of stuff to cook. I thought there would be 3 toilets when it listed it as 3 bathrooms but there are only 2 toilets. for our bigger group it definitely took a little longer for everyone to get ready in the morning . We also expected an air mattress in the house. We couldn’t find it the first night, but After messaging the host we were told it was in the outside garage. We decided against using it and got our own. Other then those 2 smalls things Everything else was very accurate and would 100% recommend or stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle A.

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

Great stay

The home was exactly as pictured. Lovely upper scale home beautiful decor and all the amenities you could want. Host was very punctual responding to any requests. I can’t say enough about this home. My family spent nights in the family room very spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Areg G., Watertown

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

great

excellent
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cristian M.

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

Clean!

This house was perfect! It came equipped with everything you needed along with plenty of space to gather around with friends and family! Defiantly a house that I would stay at again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger R., Greenwood, Sc.

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

Beautiful Place

Five Stars Michael Thanks Rog
Stayed 31 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mollie S.

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

Amazing long term stay

We stayed in this home for over 2 months while our home was being repaired. It has everything you need to feel right at home and the host was very responsive.
Stayed 78 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy C.

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

Beautiful home.

Beautiful home, located in a great neighborhood. Made our first trip to Chicago a memorable one. The house was so comfortable and perfect for my family to come back to after each day of exploring the town.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie A.

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

Clean & Comfortable Stay in Quiet Neighborhood

My 4 sisters and I (all over 60) stayed here for our visit to Chicago. It was very clean and comfortable. Michael is very responsive. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this quiet, safe neighborhood away from the hustle & bustle of the city. It was an easy drive in to the city. Loved that the owners provided us with coffee pods and some water. We did not cook there, but it looked like they had all the basic needs for cooking. Definitely a great spot to visit Chicago and surrounding areas!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane C., Montville NJ

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

Working weekend

Great location, beautiful house - worked out perfectly for our working weekend.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Where’s the bathroom?

Lovely furnishings, well equipped kitchen, every room and surface spotless, but only two toilets! Second bedroom upstairs is shut off from bathroom on that floor when primary bedroom door is closed. Is an en suite really that necessary? Moving the bedroom door would give access to bathroom from both bedrooms on that floor. Otherwise a great house.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Betty H., Belton TX USA

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

Great location, great house

Came to visit family in Oak Park; easy to get around, quiet neighborhood, HUGE house, very comfortable!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe C.

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

Great to be home

This home was warm and cozy and had everything we needed , except maybe another bathroom for the 7.5 of us. Location is great for going downtown or the outlying suburbs. Owner was very responsive and agreeable to any of our needs. quiet neighborhood close to midway airport. We would rent again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Dave G.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Berwyn, IL review

The property was very nice and was accurately represented by the VRBO listing and pictures. We enjoyed the property very much. However, at check-in, the owner forgot to turn off the alarm system and didn't give us a code to de-activate the alarm. When we entered the property, the alarm went off. I called the owner several times, but it went to voice mail every time. The alarm finally went off about 45 minutes after we entered. The owner NEVER contacted us about this. He said in the listing that he is just a phone call away. But he never answered and never even texted me about this issue.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Toni B.

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

Graduation trup

Sister graduated from college in Chicago. Traveled from Minneapolis to Berwyn to stay at this property. Owner allowed full size police K9 on his property, no issues. Was okay with guests with prior notification. Basically treat the space as your own. Good communicator, place was clean and a decent neighborhood. I’d come here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachael C., Tulsa, OK

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

Beautiful and comfortable home

Everything was very clean and well stocked. Our teenagers had plenty of space away from us and each other, while still making it very comfortable and easy to be together for meal day and entertainment. We would definitely stay here again when we return to Chicago!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric T.

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

Pleasant

Smoothly
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

ethan k., Las Vegas

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

Really nice

Lovely and large upgraded house with upscale amenities. Lots of room to spread out. My typical complaint of rentals is that the beds are hard and uncomfortable. Not so here. All plush and soft. So if you like a soft bed like me then you’re set. Great quiet and clean neighborhood about 20-25 drive to downtown.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Michael Bratta

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I am from Chicago but I had the opportunity to come to Florida about 10 years ago. I love the outdoors and the warm weather. I have been a business entrepreneur my whole life and I'm proud to be in the financial service business providing clients tax-free retirements and guaranteed retirement plans. My fiance and I love entertaining and waiting on people although we do not do that with Vrbo guests, we want to make sure our guests thoroughly enjoy their stay and have everything they need to do so.

Why they chose this property

This property is very clean and spacious but yet has many private areas for guests that may want their own privacy. All of the furniture is very comfortable and above-average quality to high end as well as the mattresses, sheets, dishware, towels, etc. My family and I have the luxury of traveling very frequently and we have many family members and grandchildren in the Chicago area so this is our vacation home as well and we like to live and vacation in comfort. The backyard is a great place to gather and sit outside and enjoy good weather or read your favorite book or enjoy the front porch in a more tropical quiet setting.

What makes this property unique

Lots of room, very clean, cozy, and open, and spacious. Close to the city. Great kitchen. Quality.

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English

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