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Historic luxury townhouse on Chicago's Gold Coast

Vacation home with kitchen, steps from Michigan Avenue

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
TV, fireplace, books, offices
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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
In the heart of Chicago's luxurious Gold Coast, this beautiful Townhouse offers a warm welcome with its traditional decor and modern touches. Unwind in the spacious lounge with comfy sofas and a fireplace, or enjoy quality time in the large reception room perfect for an afternoon read. With four bedrooms, including a large master bedroom with multi-jet shower and bunk room suitable for all ages.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic luxury townhouse on Chicago's Gold Coast

Summary:
Welcome to our stunning Townhouse located in the lavish Gold Coast of Chicago—one of the most sought-after locations in the city!

Located on one of Chicago’s famous streets, you’ll be a 5-minute walk from the historic Gold Coast beach and intimate views of Lake Michigan.

The property is also within walking distance of the subway, where you can connect to the L trains, and the Magnificent Mile. It is the perfect place to stay for adventurous travellers and those who fancy a beach in the City!

The Space:
A beautiful home nestled nicely amongst greenery. Upon stepping into this 4-bedroom townhouse, you’ll be struck by the vast size and traditional decor combined with modern chic.

There is a large reception room as you enter; it’s a perfect spot for an afternoon read or seeking peaceful refuge should you not want to watch TV in the sitting room.

Moving on, you’ll walk on through to the large polished dining table and kitchen. Both of which are fully equipped for amateur chefs and foodies alike. Going up the stairs takes you into a lounge with comfy sofas and a fireplace—perfect for chilly and windy Chicago winters!

On the 2nd floor, we have 2 very large and spacious bedrooms, allowing lots of natural light and a shared bathroom with a bath.

The 3rd floor boasts the large master bedroom of the house with a bed fit for a king or queen. A large traditional tiled shower room fitted with a multijet Kohler digital shower will help you unwind after a day of exploring.

You can also find our bunk room, perfect for all ages, with a nicely polished oak frame.

Our Chicago Townhouse is a holiday rental that becomes a home—you won't want to leave!

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
1 x king bedroom (2 persons)
1 x bunk bed room (2 persons)
2 x queen bedrooms (4 persons)
2 fold-out beds, can be moved into any room (2 persons)
Maximum occupancy of 10 persons total

Guest Access:
The entire house is yours during your stay. Please feel free to use all rooms, bathrooms, and areas.

There is a basement suite below, which is rented separately and can accommodate up to 4 guests. (Have a look at our other listings on this account.)

The living areas on located on the ground floor, with bedrooms on the 1st & 2nd floor. The house is big and open. It makes it a great place for everyone to chill out simultaneously, but equally offers privacy when you enter your room, should you want some quiet time.

Please note that this property cannot be used for parties or gatherings of any size. Please do not request this usage. We cannot make any exceptions.

PARKING
We have a small garage located at the back of the property that is usable for guests. It can comfortably accommodate a smaller-sized car (VW Golf or similar); however, it is not large enough to fit SUVs, minivans, trucks, or larger estate cars.

Garage measurements (note these are max allowances). are as follows:

Width: 8ft / 243cm
Height: 5.5ft / 167 cm
Depth/length: 13 ft / 396cm

**Note: We are not liable for parking costs if your vehicle doesn't fit, or if you damage your vehicle getting in/out of our car park.

For bigger cars, there are multiple multi-storey car parks all within a 10-minute walk of the property. The prices vary from $30-60 per day, depending on proximity to the property. There are also useful websites like SpotWhiz online, which have roadside parking spots available to rent.

The Neighborhood:
This area of Chicago boasts some of the best restaurants, bars and cigar lounges in Chicago. A truly special place to stay!

The neighbourhood is residential, so quiet must be observed after 10 pm every night.

Getting Around:
Our townhouse is very well located for public transport. The subway is within a 5-minute walk. There are bus stops at the end of the road.

PARKING
We have a small garage located at the back of the property for guest use. As mentioned elsewhere in the listing, It can comfortably accommodate a smaller-sized car (VW Golf or similar); however, it is not tall enough to fit SUVs, minivans, trucks or larger estate cars.

My suggestion is, if your car matches the sizes briefly explained above, to leave your car on the road out front, get all your luggage in, then take it round to our garage. The garage is accessed from inside the house by walking through the kitchen and down the little steps. Once you walk down the 6 steps, you will see the garage door. Please open it and enter. The electric button for the garage door is on the wall on the left-hand side as you walk through the door. This will open the garage.

As you walk out the front door of 71E Bellevue Pl, the access to our garage is approx 100m to the right of the property as you walk out (towards Lake Michigan) Just before 1000 N Lake Shore Plaza there is a tight turn to right, which will take you down the private road behind our house to the garage. 100m up that road, you will find the garage.

Unfortunately, we do not always have permits for the street.

There are multiple multi-storey car parks all within a 10-minute walk of the property. The prices vary from $30-60 per day depending on proximity to the property. There are also useful websites like SpotWhiz online, which have roadside parking spots to rent.

Other Things to Note:
We may require a deposit for single-night bookings, last-minute reservations, and large booking groups. This can be retained for noise complaints, unauthorized parties, excessive uncleanliness, or damage beyond normal use.

Please be respectful of our neighbors and keep noise levels low after 10 pm. A security company may visit the property for excessive noise complaints, and you will be charged for their attendance.

The basement is a separate property and is available to book should you require it.

Interaction with Guests:
We are contactable anytime. Key safe access is provided, and a property host is available throughout your stay to assist with anything you may need.

**Please do note our head office and main contact is based in the UK and operates on GMT. It may take us a few hours to reply from late afternoon onwards. For any emergencies, please call our housekeeper who is based in Chicago.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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 R22000078584, 60611

Property is also known as

Historic In Chicago Chicago
5f85a30427d170002b910488
Historic luxury Townhouse in Downtown Chicago Chicago

About the neighborhood

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Chicago, IL

What's nearby

  • Michigan Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • State Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Water Tower Place - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • 875 North Michigan Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 3 min drive
  • Clark-Division Station - 8 min walk
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Luxbar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Coq d'Or - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Doc B's Fresh Kitchen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Original Pancake House - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic luxury townhouse on Chicago's Gold Coast pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic luxury townhouse on Chicago's Gold Coast?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic luxury townhouse on Chicago's Gold Coast?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic luxury townhouse on Chicago's Gold Coast located?

Located in Downtown Chicago, this vacation home is steps from Oak Street and Michigan Avenue. Lake Michigan and State Street are also within 10 minutes. Clark-Division Station is 8 minutes by foot and Chicago Station (Red Line) is 9 minutes.

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Reviews

Historic luxury townhouse on Chicago's Gold Coast Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 79 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janna T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrific location and fabulous building!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an amazing place. Beautiful architecture, tons of space for a large group, well appointed kitchen with everything we needed, comfy beds, easy communication with the management. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large houseClean and well furnishedMix-up on checkin but manager on site fixed quickly.I highly recommend and would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was fantastic for our family get together. A real treat if you haven’t stayed in an 1880’s townhome before. Yet it’s updated and feels modern as well. Place was clean when we arrived, no issues. The location is among the action but also in its own quiet corner so you feel you can escape the city. Three floors means a lot of stairs, so if you’re mobility challenged keep that in mind. Our early model Toyota Camry fit the garage, but check the provided dimensions cause it really is tight. We were very thankful this home was available to rent cause it’s something we wouldn’t have experienced otherwise. Hope to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan H.

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

Great place perfect location

All good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chuck W.

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

Convenient, great location

Urban location, access to everything
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

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

A slice of old-world Chicago with all the modern touches.

Can not say enough about how much my family has been raving about our stay at your incredible home. The location put us smack in the middle of everything we wanted to see and we ended up walking to everything (even with ages from 9 months to 70!). On that note, thank y'all for including so many touches to make it easier with the little one. From the high chair, to the pack-n-play with an extra mattress and cover, everything we needed was there. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean K.

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

Perfect Chicago Stay

Always love coming here with family . Perfect location for playing in the city. Great space for togetherness and also time apart.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

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

Perfect location

Perfect location. Nice house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan M.

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

Wonderful Chicago Experience

Beautiful old Gold Coast Townhouse within walking distance of everything we needed. Spacious accommodations with a lovely large dining area and comfortable TV lounging area at back of house. Close to plenty of dining options and Lake Michigan. Fully stocked kitchen, comfortable beds and bedding. Plenty of towels, coffee and tea. Comfy robes in every bedroom. Overall a wonderful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Weekend in Chicago

Charming neighborhood in a great location! We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cale W.

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

Wonderful property

Beautiful space in a charming neighborhood, with easy access to the key places in the city. This is a unique space that worked for all of us. We really enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel S.

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

Great location

This could not be better situated. Was very convenient for our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda Y.

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

Winter Getaway

House was fantastic for our family winter getaway. We love the Gold Coast so it was perfect for walking to shopping and dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia K.

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

Fantastic!

Beautiful house and a great location! We’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacki T.

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

Business Weekend in the City

The Richmond house was exactly as expected and in a beautiful, clean and safe area of Chicago.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

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

Awesom

We were here from new jersey, virginia and indiana for my sons wedding it was absoluey fantastic awesome location and very cozy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob T.

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

Great alternative to a hotel for groups of 3 or more

small group of 3-4 coworkers in town for a McCormick Place product show - Second time renting this VRBO for such an occasion. Much less expensive than individual hotels and just a half block from Rush Street restaurants. This VRBO would also be great for families of four or more.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam H.

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

Amazing location, beautiful home

Truly beautiful and unique townhome, with tons of charm and lots of space. The location could not be better … steps away from Michigan Ave and then also the shops on Rush and Division. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D., San Mateo, CA

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

Exquisite

The perfect home, the perfect host and the perfect location. Our family time in Chicago set in this one in a lifetime rental made the weekend all the more magical. 5 stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Park-Egli F.

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

Perfect location. Beautiful townhouse

We were looking for a quiet home where we could relax in the middle of the city and this townhouse was perfect. It’s very spacious, beautiful and comfortable. The location couldn’t be better. It’s close to everything including the MCA. The owners provided visitor parking permits so that we could park on the street. We will stay here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hector N.

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

Chicago Staycation

The is a beautiful historic home in a prime location just off Magnificent Mile. The home was clean and spacious. The garage was a plus. The house is conveniently located in the heart of Chicago with easy access to all Chicago’s neighborhoods. Gibson’s Steakhouse and the Original House of Pancakes are on the same street and both were hits with my teenagers. Communication with the property manager was timely and he made it easy to check in and out. I would highly recommend this property for your next trip to Chicago.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra H.

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

Excellent neighborhood and property

Gorgeous, large townhouse. We loved the location and the townhouse itself. The lock box was a little confusing because there are 2. In the age of door codes, I wasn’t expecting this. Another word of note: the staircase is old and the wood is worn on some places. If you have small children or someone who is unstable on their feet you might want to consider this.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Emily G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Place for Chicago Half Marathon

As a whole everything was great. We stayed as a family (all adults) to run the Chicago Half Marathon. Location was perfect and very convenient for both the race and to enjoy shopping and eating out. However, upon arrival there were dirty sheets in the bathtub as well as towels and sheets in the washer and dryer. It was clear that the cleaning staff did not finish cleaning on time. Thankfully, they were very receptive and offered to come take care of things upon messaging. Other than that, we really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela E.

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

Fantastic home away from home, nice neighborhood and close proximity to all!

It was great to stay in a beautiful grey stone in Gold Coast. Better yet it is located in an excellent area, less than 1/4 mile walking distance to the lake, around the corner from Michigan Avenue shopping, the Hancock Building, the Drake, Lou Malnati's and other great restaurants, and pharmacy-- we walked to all of these places! It felt like a home away from home with the layout of the home and nice neighborhood. It was stocked up with everything one needs in the kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms and family spaces. The interior was clean, welcoming and nicely decorated. My family was in town for my daughter's wedding and it was the perfect house for pre- and post-wedding activities. From when I reserved the house almost a year ago, to checking in, to checking out, were seamless. Julian was very responsive and clearly communicated all relevant information for the stay. It was noted the internet was not working upon check in, I notified Julian and in less than a couple hours, we had internet. The entire stay of 5 days were wonderful for me and my family. The experience setting it up to sadly checking out were pretty straightforward and easy. A big thank you to Julian and Jackie for the positive experience and the hospitality!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024