Relaxing Oak Park Home

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6148.6 sq m

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Kitchen
Parking available
Outdoor space
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

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Oak Park, IL

Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District
‪4 min drive‬
Brookfield Zoo
‪7 min drive‬
United Center
‪11 min drive‬
Chicago, IL (MDW-Midway Intl.)
‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This charming Oak Park Bungalow offers a quiet relaxing environment to unwind after a busy day of site seeing in Chicago or enjoying the historic beauty of Oak Park.
The home has been updated but still maintains its historic charm. The location puts you 4 blocks from the train to downtown Chicago. By auto you can be in the loop in 15 minutes. Oak Park offers a safe walking community. Get to live entertainment, restaurants, or historic tours in a short walk.

The home is converted into two units: the main home and an one bedroom garden apartment with a rear entrance. The home/rental space is two story with two bedrooms on the top floor and one on the main floor next to the full kitchen. .

All bedrooms sleep 2 people. Total guest capacity is 6. Location, Location, Location; easy entrance to the highway, walk to the train, or just enjoy a quiet night after a day and evening of enjoying Chicago.

Early Checkin: Early check in is an option only if there is no guest checking out the same day. You must call a week or more in advance. The cost for early check in is $30 per hour earlier then the normal check in time (4:30pm). This cost must be paid in advance and is not refundable if you do not arrive early.

Included in the rental:
Free Parking
Towel Service
Full grocery one block away
Quiet, safe, and secure
Before accepting please understand the following:
No parties or events of any size. Village rule require that only the registered guest are allowed in or around the property. No exceptions!
No pets
Did I mention Location, location, location!

Property manager

Raymond Thomas

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No visitors allowed on the property during your stay Never remove the smoke detectors Outside Noise should be kept to a minimum

No parties or events of any size. No visitors allowed at any time 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

Oak Park

Oak Park is home to this holiday home. Cloud Gate and Merchandise Mart are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Field Museum of Natural History and Lincoln Park Zoo. Check out an event or a game at United Center, and consider making time for Chicago Museum of Science and Industry, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.

Oak Park, IL

What's nearby

Ernest Hemingway Museum and House - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
Loyola University Medical Center - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
Brookfield Zoo - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
United Center - 11 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

Oak Park Station - 4 min drive
Harlem- Forest Park Station - 13 min walk
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

‪Culver's - ‬5 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
‪Fitzgerald's - ‬12 min walk
‪DiNico's Pizza - ‬12 min walk
‪Burger King - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxing Oak Park Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Relaxing Oak Park Home?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing Oak Park Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing Oak Park Home located?

Situated in Oak Park, this holiday home is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Concordia University Chicago. Anna and Frederick Douglass Park and Garfield Park Conservatory are also within 6 miles (10 km). Harlem- Forest Park Station is 13 minutes by foot and Oak Park Station (Blue Line) is 13 minutes.

9.8

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

29 Dec 2024

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

Confortable and spacious home base for Christmas in Chicago

Kitchen, dining room, living room, bathroom, and bedrooms were all spacious and well-appointed. Beds were comfortable. House was warm and cozy.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

16 Oct 2024

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

Great suburban location

If you don't mind driving or taking the train into Chicago, this spot was great. Lots of character in the little old house, and we could tell the owner was putting in a lot of effort to maintain its charm. The neighborhood is fantastic too...walking or a short drive to grocery, great restaurants, parks, etc. Would stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona G.

10 Sept 2024

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

Ten out of ten

The property owner Ray was friendly, accommodating and very polite and responsive to all our needs. He met us on arrival to ensure a smooth arrival and explained where everything was and how to access all we needed. Ray is quick to respond to all inquiries and nothing is too much bother. We would have no hesitation in recommending Ray and his home. It was clean, spacious and has everything you need home from home.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

16 Aug 2024

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

Excellent spot for lollapalooza!

Wanted a place to stay outside of Chicago for lollapalooza and this place did not disappoint! The house is gorgeous and in a great neighborhood. We walked to at least two different playgrounds and I felt very safe going out for runs. It was easy to walk to the train station and ride into the city. The host is also very friendly and gave us great local food recommendations.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis A.

10 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

31 July 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna K.

31 July 2024

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

Nice historic home in beautiful family neighborhood

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim K.

11 July 2024

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

quiet, safe and family-friendly stay in neighborhood

Our stay in this "Relaxing Oak Park Home" lived up to every one of our expectations. Our host Ray was super-helpful and informative before, during and after our stay. He was available and communicative when we needed him and conveniently several blocks away at his own home in the same neighborhood when we didn't. This handsome Craftsman-style Bungalow provides those that appreciate this style with a genuine experience of simplicity and minimalism typified by the early 20th century Arts & Crafts movement. At the same time, the modern decor, furnishings, appliances and fixtures blend well with the Craftsman aesthetic and vibe, providing guests with all the early 21st century conveniences expected in other VRBO listings. If you crave a quiet, relaxing stay in a safe and family-friendly neighborhood, within a short 5-10 minute walk to various amenities and local businesses in the vibrant Oak Park, Berman and Forest Park shopping districts, or a 25 minute drive or 40 minute train ride to downtown, this property is for you.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha C.

24 June 2024

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

Great place, just one suggestion

The house was great, comfortable, clean and convenient. Ray was friendly and responsive. The only issue was that the sheets and towels were washed in a very perfume-y detergent and we’d have preferred fragrance free.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theo W.

21 Apr 2024

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

Great place and location

Just far enough from Chicago to commute back-and-forth, let alone the beauty and quaintness of Oak Park and so much to do there. Some of the best restaurants we've ever been to.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor W.

6 Apr 2024

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

Great Location!

This property is in a great location, neighborhood was very quiet but not far from downtown! The house itself was spotless and so cute. We loved all the character in the home and it had tons of space!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe D.

8 Mar 2024

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

Great spot

Wonderful time.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caryn H.

26 Nov 2023

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

Ideal location in Oak Park

This was an ideal location to accommodate my family over Thanksgiving. We will book again for future trips

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanna O., Brainerd, MN

25 Oct 2023

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

Perfect for our stay

We were in town for a long weekend to attend a k-pop concert at the United Center. This house was perfect not only because it was just a few driving minutes from the concert, but is located in a beautiful, safe neighborhood. The CTA, grocery store, and places to dine were all within a few blocks radius. Raymond met us when we arrived and he quickly responded to any questions we had. The house was beautiful and cozy and I would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan M., Beaufort, SC

20 Aug 2023

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

Oak Park S Clinton

We’ve stayed several times in Oak Park, and this place by far is the best place to stay. Quiet residential street, convenient to everything. It was spotless. Beautiful bathroom. Comfortable beds. Plenty of plush towels. Well stocked kitchen. Plenty of room, and Raymond, the owner, was terrific. I locked us out and broke the coffee pot. He was responsive and really nice about both things

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerard D.

14 Aug 2023

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

Perfect Place to stay!

This is one of the best properties I have ever rented! The house was beautiful and immaculate! The neighborhood was safe and quiet! Host Raymond was incredible! He met me at the door, provided a walk through and was very friendly. I cannot recommend this property enough! I will definitely look for availability here on my next trip to the Chicago area!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

31 July 2023

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

Wonderful in all ways!!!

This property was absolutely perfect during our 3-day stay for our son's wedding in downtown Chicago, and a great value for 4 adults needing 3 bedrooms. The location is in a nice and quiet neighborhood -- zero outside noise (except for the thunderstorms), yet shops, eateries, etc. are just blocks away, while the I-294 ramp is a few minutes the other way (downtown is 20-ish minutes if traffic is OK). The house is exactly as stated, in a quaint, well-decorated, open concept yet historic home. Large modern kitchen and modern bathroom with walk-in shower, with large old-school bedrooms and lots of closet space. Big enclosed front porch and cute back porch/yard. Ring cameras/locks. Big TV with many channels. Ray is a great host, quickly accommodating us when we let him know we were running a couple hours later than expected, giving us access to the house, and meeting us just after our arrival with a friendly greeting and for any questions. Highly recommend!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elmine N., Arles, France

24 July 2023

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

Simply perfect

We had an excellent stay in this charming, comfortable and perfectly clean house. The neighborhood is quiet and charming, the Chicago Loop is easily accessible by train or car. The host is friendly and discreet. Our experience was perfect.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara H., Helsinki, Finland

16 July 2023

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

A lovely home away from home

We loved our stay in Oak Park. The house is lovely and very clean. The kitchen is well equiped and the neighbourhood is quiet and beautiful. Grocery store close by as are several playgrounds for children. If we ever come back to Oak Park, we'd love to stay here again. All communication with Raymond was easy and he's nice person. Thank you!

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen M.

7 July 2023

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

Chicago weekend

This was the perfect location. Near subway and expressway. Had a blast.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margery E.

4 July 2023

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

Oak Park home

Nice house. All the comforts of home. Charming old house with great upgrades in the kitchen and bathroom. Quiet street with good parking. Comfortable beds and plenty of towels. We would love to stay again sometime and check out Frank Lloyd Wright’s museum and surrounding area.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D., Patterson, CA

18 June 2023

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

Highly Recommend!!

We LOVED this home, centrally located to just about everything, walk to a couple of bars and great neighborhood and beautiful 105 year old home! Ray was a pleasure to communicate with and even did an in person meet and greet. Only recommendation is to add a few more mirrors, maybe back of bedroom doors to make it easier for getting ready when sharing a bathroom. Loved our stay and highly recommend!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

William G.

3 May 2023

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

Close to college's

Great place.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A.

3 Apr 2023

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

Fantastic stay!

The house was amazing, especially the space you get for the price. It’s located in a beautiful neighborhood with grocery store nearby. The house was so clean, great house with character. Raymond was so helpful at check in, and accommodated us as we underestimated traffic and came in an hour later than planned. Kitchen came equiped with everything we needed. If we ever come to Chicago again will definitely try to grab this place again.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle C., Livermore, CA

23 Oct 2022

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

Cute neighborhood

House was clean and fit perfectly for our trip Parking in front, super easy.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Raymond Thomas

I'm a lifelong Chicagoan living in Oak Park for 28 years. I'm a graduate of DePaul University and a Technical Business Analyst for a major financial institution. For a good challenge I've finished the Chicago Triathlon 8 times and hope to do more in the future. In my spare time I enjoy time at the gym, motorcycle riding, and enjoying Oak Park and the City of Chicago.

Why they chose this property

In a word 'Location' answers the question. The property is blocks from the train. In a very safe neighborhood. Easy entrance to the expressway. On the nicest block. Just a great place to retreat after a long day of sight seeing.

What makes this property unique

Location, Location, and did I say Location.
Kid friendly Children under 1yr old are free
Quiet and Relaxing neighborhood

Languages:

English

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

1 bathroom

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