we spent a long weekend here while visiting our daughter at loyola. location was absolutely perfect--easy walk to loyola and edgewater, and quick walk to the red line too! plenty of space for all twelve of us, 3 parking spots was huge! we'll be back!
Great location for our stay and we enjoyed it. Only drawback was not being able to get college football on the tv on Saturday; but perhaps that was user error.
We stayed here for a Loyola Graduation. The location was terrific and the space accommodated a lot of guests for a backyard celebration. The host was very responsive when we asked if we could get the yard mowed and outside area cleaned up before the party.
The house was big enough for whole family. It was also in a great location. However, the locked bedroom doors were a big inconvenience and the carpeting was disgusting. So dirty. Did not like walking in it without shoes.
First the good: the house is indeed in a great location within an easy walk to the beach. It does have three dedicated parking spots which we were able to squeeze to accommodate four cars at times. It does sleep a ton of people and has very spacious common areas. It was nice that the deck grill is plumbed to gas taking away the worry of running out. The stocking of the kitchen with milk, juice, bagels and eggs was a nice touch. The owner was pleasant and responsive.
Now the not so good: this is a well-used house that has not been especially well loved. It is pretty shabby and grimy with bathroom grout that has not been properly cleaned and accumulations of grime in the kitchen. Kitchen is minimally stocked and completely disorganized and the cupboards and drawers are filthy. The carpet is badly stained in multiple areas giving it at least the appearance of being dirty. The beds are OK but not overly comfortable and the towels mismatched and worn. No kitchen towels despite two requests resulting in an Amazon delivery that arrived too late to launder and use. Free street parking impossible to find in this area. There were some obvious safety concerns including a bathroom electrical outlet that was falling out of the wall and secured with loose scotch. tape, and a gas pipe for the fireplace wrapped in electrical tape. Weird signage scrawled on scraps of paper and taped to the walls. With a little elbow grease and some proper maintenance this could be a really great place!
Many small details helped make our three day stay enjoyable. The kitchen came stocked with coffee, fresh fruit and other breakfast food. I enjoyed locally made art in the rooms. We had a cozy fire in the backyard firepit Everything was set up to let you spread out and enjoy relaxing time. There was a stereo with a turntable and a collection of vinyl records that we forgot to try out but thought was cool. The living room TV had four or five remote controls and I can not figure out how to get anything to play when that happens. It almost felt as though we were house-sititting for someone who has good taste and a spacious home. I'd be happy to come there with another group in the summer to enjoy the front porch.
Great place to stay, we had 10 people for a long weekend. Location is close to the red line, good restaurants close by, and really great communication with the staff. Super clean as well!
Upon arriving, front door code wasnât working. They reset code and it worked. Also needed to reset door 2.
Smoke detector battery in room 5 was beeping in the middle of first night. . We took the battery out.
Enjoyed our stay.
Great location, a couple blocks from Lake Michigan. Great to have onsite parking. Since ice dispenser did not work would have been nice to have ice in the freezer. Host was very prompt in bringing water when bottles ran out. Very nice to have breakfast food items available. Lots of room for our family to eat and play games.
We had 8 adults staying and it was a great space. Near the beach and walking distance to coffee and some restaurants. It was about a 20 minute uber ride downtown so very convenient!
Very nice, large property. Kitchen was decent size and although we were able to make due with what was there as far as cooking supplies it couldâve been better. We were very comfortable at this location and it was a bonus to have 3 designated parking spaces and only a couple blocks from the beach.
Glad we had the whole property. Parking spots are a big bonus. House is a bit eclectic and outdated in the inside. Linens were fresh and clean. Overall cleanliness was appreciated. Definitely has a hostel vibe.
This place is absolutely incredible. The location is right by the water, but still close to the city. The home itself is extremely comfortable and clean. Everything functions properly. We were fortunate to stay here.
Brian, the property manger, was a great communicator and very accommodating. The house has a great layout and well appointed. Beds very comfortable and bathrooms clean. Bonus breakfast included. Also an amazing location. Highly recommended!
Great place! A nice updated Master bathroom, a big huge dinner table to gather around, and plenty of basic kitchen spices and other staple foods, contributed in part to this five-star rating