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Near Loyola University Chicago, Only Urban Beach House in Chicago provides a firepit, a garden and a playground. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as an arcade/games room and laundry facilities.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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About this property

Only Urban Beach House in Chicago

  • Chicago’s ONLY Urban Beach House combines the best of beach life and urban life! Perfect for couples, students, faculty, families, and vacationers who want to experience the beach house lifestyle while enjoying all of the amenities, conveniences and excitement of an urban location.

    Virtual tour link: https://www.smartfloorplan.com/p/t/shell5.php?id=v450743

    1131 W. Morse Ave. is uniquely located just steps from Lake Michigan, Loyola Park and the sandy shores of Loyola, Leone and Albion Beaches. Enjoy convenient access to the CTA Sheridan Bus, the CTA Morse Ave. “El” train station and the Metra train station at Morse Ave. Bicycle enthusiasts can rent a Divvy bicycle within a short distance of the property and explore Chicago’s premiere Lakefront path and bicycle routes.

    Loyola, DePaul and Northwestern Universities will find this property conveniently located to their campuses. Loyola is in walking distance and DePaul and Northwestern are a short CTA stop away. The house is surrounded by dozens of restaurants and bars, retail and a movie theater all within steps of the house. The City of Evanston, the home of Northwestern University, is a short commute and is considered the Northshore’s capital for restaurants, shopping, and nightlife.

    Loyola Park offers wide open sandy beaches perfect for exploring. The park is a haven for the sports enthusiast with four tennis courts, basketball courts, three baseball diamonds, sports fields, volleyball courts on the sand and land, a field house, a playground, a fitness circuit course, a nearly 2/3-mile walking trail along the beaches of Lake Michigan, and more.

    PROPERTY OVERVIEW:
    1131 W Morse is loaded with features, including:

    • a large bedroom with 1 King sized bed that converts to 2 Twins (sleeps 2)
    • a 2nd bedroom with 1 King sized bed that converts to 2 Twins (sleeps 2)
    • a 3rd bedroom with 1 Queen sized bed (sleeps 1-2)
    • a 4th bedroom with 1 Twin sized bed (sleeps 1)
    • a lower level Family Room with a couch convertible to a Full bed (sleeps 1-2)
    • The house sleeps 8-9 people
    • Bedrooms can also be offices
    • 3 full bathrooms with newly rehabbed oversized showers
    • a newer chefs kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, plenty
    of cookware and appliances
    • a large living room with decorative fireplace
    • a family room with bar and French doors leading to a deck
    • an office/game room
    • a fitness room with workout equipment, weights, ball and yoga mats
    • WIFI
    • two tv’s and cable (Netflix, Amazon Video, etc.)
    • washer/dryer with laundry supplies, ironing board and iron
    • front porch and 2 rear decks
    • complete patio furniture set
    • an outdoor fire pit and new 6-burner gas grill for cooking
    • large rear yard with yard games
    • direct access to the park and beach
    • 2 indoor garage parking spaces for an additional fee (Free street parking or two
    garage spaces for $15/night per space)
    • air conditioning
    • 100% smoke free
    • 100% pet free


    Bedroom Descriptions
    Commodore Room: King bed can be converted to two Twin XL beds

    Lake Room: Twin XL beds can be converted to a King bed.

    Boat Room: Boat themed room with Queen bed. (sleeps 1-2)

    Rogers Room: Rogers Park, Chicago themed room with Twin bed and balcony

    Cabin Room: couch convertible to a Full bed (sleeps 1-2)

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets 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.
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pickleball courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 26

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
If you used the garage opener, return it to the kitchen countertop.
If you used the grill or fire pit table, make sure the propane gas is turned off.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No using the indoor fireplace.
No feminine products, baby wipes or other non-septic items in the toilets.
No loud noises between 10:00pm-9:00am.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed
Additional fees and rules apply. Please inquire.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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
Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Additional fees and rules apply. Please inquire.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 60626, R20000058489

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located on a lake, this holiday home is in Rogers Park, a neighbourhood in Chicago. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Millennium Park, while Lincoln Park Zoo and Field Museum of Natural History are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Wrigley Field or United Center. Looking to get your feet wet? Power boating, fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Chicago travel guide
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What's nearby

  • An aerial view of a university campus with historic buildings, a large modern library, and a waterfront.
    Loyola University Chicago
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Loyola Beach
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mayne Stage
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lifeline Theatre
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • North Shore Beach Park
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Morse Station
    6 min walk
  • Chicago Rogers Park Station
    16 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
    38 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    17 min walk
  • J.B. Alberto's Pizza
    5 min walk
  • Starbucks
    15 min walk
  • Little Caesars Pizza
    15 min walk
  • Starbucks
    6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Only Urban Beach House in Chicago pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Only Urban Beach House in Chicago?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Only Urban Beach House in Chicago?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Only Urban Beach House in Chicago?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Only Urban Beach House in Chicago located?

This family-friendly Chicago holiday home is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Loyola University Chicago. Lincoln Park and Aragon Ballroom are also within 3 miles (5 km). Morse Station is 6 minutes by foot and Loyola Station is 11 minutes.

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