Title: Classic Outside, Luxurious Inside – A True Surprise Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Classic Outside, Luxurious Inside – A True Surprise Holiday home with kitchen, near Allstate Arena ## Photo gallery for Classic Outside, Luxurious Inside – A True Surprise ![Interior - Classic Outside, Luxurious Inside – A True Surprise (Des Plaines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116960000/116954800/116954800/5eb31dc3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Classic Outside, Luxurious Inside – A True Surprise (Des Plaines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116960000/116954800/116954800/b6d66819.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, stereo - Classic Outside, Luxurious Inside – A True Surprise (Des Plaines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116960000/116954800/116954800/f05d591f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Classic Outside, Luxurious Inside – A True Surprise (Des Plaines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116960000/116954800/116954800/8c39f2c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Classic Outside, Luxurious Inside – A True Surprise (Des Plaines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116960000/116954800/116954800/d76fce22.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Classic Outside, Luxurious Inside – A True Surprise provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Classic Outside, Luxurious Inside – A True Surprise Experience refined comfort in this hidden gem. Elegant design and high-end finishes lie behind an unassuming, older exterior. Inside, you'll find vaulted ceilings, a luxury bath with an arched shower, and a gourmet kitchen. The home sits on a spacious double lot with two separate properties divided by a parking area. The main house is at the front, while a detached garage with a separate rental apartment (ADU) above it is located at the rear. Driveway parking is shared between both units. Enjoy a peaceful, stylish stay with unique character, fast Wi-Fi, a smart TV, and cozy touches throughout. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - Up to 9 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - No lift - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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) - Fire extinguisher ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123110000/123107100/123107018/4a54b8cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury 4BR Home w/ Pool Table &Beautiful Kitchen Yorkfield - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13&selected=123107018&PinnedHotelID=123107018&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102080000/102077900/102077861/615eda4a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Family Heaven Retreat, 6 Bedroom, Sleep 16 Carol Stream - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 9.6 Exceptional 7 reviews £462 includes taxes & fees 2 Feb - 3 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-02&endDate=2026-02-03&selected=102077861&PinnedHotelID=102077861&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106080000/106073100/106073013/3b3801f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Walk to Downtown Restaurants, Cozy Stay, Grand Porch, Bike on the river trails! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 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 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area Des Plaines is home to this holiday home. Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District and Emil Bach House are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Woodfield Mall and Golf Mill Shopping Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Allstate Arena, or consider a night out at Concord Music Hall. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Classic Outside, Luxurious Inside – A True Surprise Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### brandon s. 3 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Excellent Place to stay. ##### brandon s. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maria P. 22 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Visiting Chicago We loved staying at this property! It was very convenient located and it was very comfortable to sleep at night. It’s located in a very family friendly neighborhood. The property manager was amazing making sure we had what we needed. I truly recommend it! ##### Maria P. 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