Step into this charming 1892 Chicago vintage house in the Avondale neighborhood, boasting three spacious bedrooms, a sunny dining room, and a cozy living room. Enjoy complete privacy with plenty of closet space and a decent-sized deck leading to a gated backyard. Radiator heat warms the home during winter months while window AC units keep it cool in summer.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8139 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
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About this property
The Avondale Guesthouse
This is a private three bedroom house you will be reserving in the Avondale neighborhood. Plenty of available free street parking. The residence sits on the intersection of Elston, Rockwell and Wellington. We are in the middle of it all. You can shoot into downtown quickly or be in Wrigleyville within minutes to watch the Cubs. You’ll love this place because of the tucked away neighborhood and privacy. I recommend using a vehicle to-and-from this location.15 minute drive to downtown.
The space is three large carpeted bedrooms, sunny dining room, chill living room, and one bathroom. Only a few stairs up from the sidewalk and you are in the house that was built in 1892. The look and feel of the house is true Chicago vintage. You have all the privacy you need. Decent size deck in the back with a gated backyard. Hardwood floors in the living and dining room add to the retro feel. Each bedroom has a large closet, full or queen size bed, night stand and dresser. Create breakfast for your group in the large kitchen that has lots of cabinets and storage space. Plenty of closets throughout if you are a traveling band or in Chicago for work and need a temporary place for your equipment. There is a washer and dryer in the house that you may use. Radiator heat keeps the place toasty in the cold months. Window AC units keep the whole place cool in the summertime. No large parties please.
****You have access to the deck, yard, and laundry room.****
****If you need anything I live under 10 minutes from the property.****
Things to consider before making a reservation: -Although the house is in a manufacturing area, you are very much within the city limits and not the suburbs. The street that the house is on "Elston", can have lots of traffic during the day.
-Please take note that the house is next to a Steak House. They do have parties at times and will play music at night (open until 1am on weekends). From my experience I do not think it is excessive, however if you have children with you this may pose a problem on certain nights (weekends).
-Just a heads up, I have alcohol related advertisements in the form of signage and posters in the kitchen.
-The other thing to think about is getting around town from this location. This rental is best if you have a vehicle. The bus and train are not right outside the door. You will have to do a little research on catching the train and bus (or ask me). We are not terribly far from public transportation, however if your not from Chicago you may find dealing with the train and bus system can be tedious. The nearest subway station in the Blue Line Logan Square stop; The neighborhood is very pleasant to walk through. The AGH is not walking distance to downtown. You can get to downtown Chicago in 15 minutes or less by car.
Please ask me if early arrival or late departing is available. I do allow flexibility with the schedule if time permits. However please remind me the day before that you will be coming early or leaving late if we agreed to it. It is hard to keep up with many schedule demands on my end, but I keep up with all VRBO messages.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Massage
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free offsite parking
Street parking available
Limo/town car service
Car available
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
3 steps to reach entrance
Hardwood flooring in public areas
No lift (single-level property)
Well-lit path to entrance
Smoke-free property
Note from host: WE HAVE AN OUTSIDE DECK FOR SMOKERS
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping on request
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city centre
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping centre
On a lake
On a river
Things to do
Basketball nearby
Casino nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Ice skating nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Motor boating nearby
Swimming nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
SMALL GET TOGETHERS ARE OK / PLEASE INQUIRE
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
WE HAVE AN OUTSIDE DECK FOR SMOKERS
Payment types
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
This property accepts credit cards
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: SMALL GET TOGETHERS ARE OK / PLEASE INQUIRE
Long-term renters welcome
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 first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number R19000048382
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located on a river, this holiday home is in Avondale, a neighbourhood in Chicago. Michigan Avenue and State Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Millennium Park. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Lincoln Park Zoo and Field Museum of Natural History. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. Visit our Chicago travel guide
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at The Avondale Guesthouse?
There is free parking nearby.
What time is check-in at The Avondale Guesthouse?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Avondale Guesthouse?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Avondale Guesthouse located?
This family-friendly Chicago holiday home is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Milwaukee Avenue and Wrigley Field. Theater Wit and The 606 are also within 3 miles (5 km). Belmont Station (Blue Line) is 23 minutes by foot and Logan Square Station is 23 minutes.
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The Avondale Guesthouse Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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Very clean space, and incredibly accommodating. It’s close to bus routes for the blue line, and very close to an Italian beef restaurant and a 24 hour breakfast joint.
Jed's house was perfect for our long Chicago weekend. The host had simple and direct instructions. Parking was extremely easy, especially for Chicago. It made the perfect home base for us to travel out into the city, catch up with old friends, and was great for having dinner together and playing board games. I'm always nervous walking into a vacation rental the first time, but this one was a true gem.
Didn ’t look like much from the outside but the interior was super clean, cute and had everything we needed. Host was incredibly responsive with quick replies. Quick 20 minute Uber to the Mag Mile and Art Institute. Easy access to downtown while not having to spend the to stay downtown!
The neighborhood actually feels very safe. Fully fenced in yard for the dogs and a street right out the back with some grass for them to use the restroom, ensure you bring your clean up bags! Would recommend for anyone looking to be within 20 min of downtown. There was a great brewery, Rockwell brewery, that’s only a block away and safe to walk to.
This house is a perfect place to explore Lincoln park Chicago. We stayed with 8 adult women and had more than enough space. Everything we needed was in the home. Super clean home as well.
I can’t say enough about how wonderful this property and this stay was. It’s a great location, very close to bus stops and all kinds of fun attractions. It was well stocked, best I’ve experienced in vacation rentals. Everything you could possibly need and many things I wouldn’t have considered. Great communication with property manager. We will definitely be revisiting this stellar property.
Angie M.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Karl G.
27 July 2018
Nice Clean Property
The property was nice and clean. Everything in the home was nice. For what we paid it was exactly what was expected, with some nice extra touches, like charcoal and lighter fluid and a BBQ. The beds were a little small (double) is the only thing I would say it could be improved. Quick walk to several of the bus routes to get wherever you want in the city!
This house was old without much updates, but we really liked it. My kids really enjoyed how "interesting" it was. Neighborhood was transitional but we felt safe. It was easy to get around and street parking was fine. We had no trouble with noise from next door.
Mia C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified
6/10 Okay
Laura W.
27 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Fine, but…
Lots of space but not really near anything. Also, need to upgrade the front door lock- you can see the outside even with it locked. Front bedroom is so loud bc on the street and shower could use an upgrade.
This place is so cozy and great for families and dog friendly. It’s so close to everything you would want to see in Chicago. We have stayed here a handful of times and keep coming back!
This rental was great had everything we needed plus more. Comfortable beds. Nice safe neighborhood full of good food. Owner super responsive. Parking was always easy and right out the back door. This place made our trip wonderful and will be back when we come back to Chicago!
We have stayed 2 nights with our two dogs. The place is great! Super clean, confortable, well located, with all the commodities needed. Parking was easy. The neighborhood felt safe. And Jed was super responsive. He even got us a car to drive us to the airport! Whenever we come back to Chicago, we will stay here again for sure!
Stayed here over the weekend with some buddies for a Cubs game. Great location, close to a lot and can get almost anywhere pretty easy. Place was homie and comfortable, really enjoyed spending mornings drinking coffee on back porch hanging out. The only issue we had was the AC, it got hot at times. Besides that, it was a very nice place, perfect for a Chicago getaway!
Jedidiah's place is perfect and cozy. This was our 3rd time staying here and we will most definately be back. My husband and little dogs feel right at home.
Older structure in a transition area (residential/industrial) and main road artery. Easy access to downtown, Wrigley Field, other north neighborhoods. Nothing fancy but served our needs perfectly. Property contact provided recommendations and very easy to work with.
You have absolutely NOTHING to worry about, if you're considering staying at this property! My daughter and I vacationed here for her spring break, we had an awesome stay here! Jedidiah thought of absolutely everything you'd need to make it an enjoyable experience....we'll definitely stay here again, when we come back to Chicago! Thanks again Jedidiah ❤❤❤
Every aspect of this property was just as you expected for the price. Very comfortable and relaxing, plus the location is manageable minutes from all of Chicago’s amenities. The patio is a rare gem and will be highly enjoyed, Jedidiah was quick to respond and willing to accommodate if needed.
Jedediah was a great host and was very accommodating with our late check in due to car problems. The property was clean and relaxed, with all the essentials needed for cooking and cleaning. It is a great area and having the whole home to yourself is a big plus. Also we went during a huge snow storm so that shovel he left was a big plus too!
We had a great time in your house. It was clean, spacious, everything we need are already there. Homey like feeling, not hard to find a parking at the back. I really loved my stay there. Thank you!
House was perfect especially during COVID since restaurants with only outside dining were hard to find. It was also very convenient to have a washer and dryer. Kitchen was well equipped too and my most favorite was having the keurig coffee maker and keurig pods.. will definitely stay there again 🙂
Just the savings with having free street parking nearly paid for our stay! The neighborhood was friendly and quiet, and the house was perfect for our visit. We enjoyed the rear deck for morning coffee and evening visits!
This our 2nd time staying at this property. It’s so cozy and homey. We feel like we are home here. I would highly recommend staying here. It’s central to everything and you will feel welcome and comfy!