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IF YOU BOOKED BEFORE SEPTEMBER 2024, THE PROPERTY WILL NOT HAVE THE FIRST FLOOR BEDROOM when you arrive. It will be added in January. You were charged accordingly and your description did not have it when you booked. Walk to almost everything Chicago has to offer- Downtown, Magnificent Mile, North Avenue beach, zoo, and Lincoln park, restaurants, bars, boutiques, and nightlife. Bring family or friends to this Haute Couture Designer themed house spanning over two levels on a quiet neighborhood street in historic Old Town.
This amazing space has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, patio, parking for 1 car, washer, dryer, fully stocked kitchen with stainless steel appliances & granite countertops. Pets are welcome!

THIS HOME HAS AN UNSUAL LAYOUT. One bedroom is a walk through. Please see below.

First floor: living room with a fireplace plus a dining room as one open floor plan; powder room (toilet and sink); bedroom; and kitchen. The kitchen has a stove, oven, dishwasher, microwave. It is fully stocked if you wish to cook, host, or just eat takeout from real silverware and dishware. There is also a spacious patio with a grill.

Second floor: three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Please note that in order to get to bedroom 3, you need to walk through bedroom 2. Bedroom 2 has a set of doors on each side so there is full privacy for all bedrooms at night. Bedroom 3 has an ensuite bathroom. The third bedroom is stand alone. There is another full bathroom on this floor.

OTHER AMENITIES:
• washer and dryer in the house
• central air conditioning and heat
• free WiFi throughout the property
• one parking space in a two-car detached garage on the property. Please see "getting around" section for more options
• free luggage storage, as well as extended free parking before check-in time and after checkout may be available

SLEEPING ARRANGMENTS:
bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
bedroom 2: 2 queen beds
bedroom 3: 2 queen beds
bedroom 4 (first floor): 1 queen bed, 1 single rollaway, 1 single floor mattress
Crib is available upon request

EXTRAS:
• late check out at 1 pm- $80
• early check-in at 1 pm- $80
• daily housekeeping- $40 per day
• worry free cleaning package- $80. Please read the details at the bottom.
***IMPORTANT*** I can not just charge your account for the extras. Please get in touch to make payment arrangements in advance.

There is also a four-bedroom short term rental on this property and it is rented separately. There are separate entrances for each and no shared spaces inside the building. You will have the three-bedroom duplex entirely to yourself.

ACCESSIBILITY:
There is a first floor bedroom and half bath. There are 14 steps to the bathroom with shower/tub.

NOISE:
This is downtown Chicago. You will hear noises. There is a train line a few buildings down; there are neighbors on both sides as well as above one of the bedrooms; there are city noises. As you can see from my reviews, this is not an issue for most, some even comment on how quiet the house but if you are looking for a place away from it all, I am afraid this is not it.

WORRY FREE CLEANING PACKAGE:
At check out you will need to take care of trash overflow, dishes, exuberant messes and any food you brought. The worry free package covers any and all cleaning. Just walk out in the morning (you do need to move furniture back if you make any changes to layout). Note that this fee is additional to my regular cleaning fee you pay when you book the place. This package is best for those who want to decorate, cook a lot, are traveling as a group and would rather split the extra fee than worry about anything in the morning.

DECORATING THE HOUSE:
You are welcome to decorate the house. If you attach anything to the walls, please use paint-safe tape and remove it prior your departure. There is a $200 glitter and confetti fee.

HOUSE RULES:
Unregistered guests are not allowed on the property. The presence of more than 14 guests is unlawful. A guest is anyone at the property, staying the night, or just visiting. Minors need to have a responsible adult present. IDs will need to be provided prior to your arrival for everyone spending any time at the property. This includes overnight guests or any visitors. There is a counter installed. I utilize a private security firm. If the counter shows more than the registered number of people or if I get a noise complaint from neighbors, security will be immediately dispatched. A $200 dispatch fee will be charged from your security deposit. Should they be unsuccessful in removing you from the premises, they will involve the police. This is not a place for a local house party.

SECURITY FEE:
Our preference is to have everyone's IDs on file, just like any hotel and most short term rentals around the world. You can forward them through the Vrbo messaging app. We understand that some guests have concerns with how the information is stored. We now offer an option of paying a $20 per person non refundable security fee instead. This fee will apply to any adult visiting the property, even if they are not staying overnight. If you choose this option, you will need to request an invoice from us . All other house rules will continue to apply.

GRILL: there is a gas grill at the property. I do not provide any supplies including gas. Frequently previous guests leave plenty behind and there is a gas refill station less than five minutes away.

WILDLIFE
You will encounter wildlife while staying at the property. Here what you can expect most commonly:
Spiders and ants are common in Chicago. They get as high as 95th floor of John Hancock building. While we do our best to combat them, it is near impossible during high season.
Bees, wasps, yellowjackets are abundant throughout the city. While we take care of any nests on the property, we can not control them in the air and beyond our boundaries.

BREAKDOWNS
I will use my best efforts to ensure that all equipment within the house is in good working order, although I can not guarantee that any equipment will not break down during your stay, and therefore such a breakdown does not constitute a breach of this Agreement or give Guest any right to any refund or rental adjustments made for any such mechanical failure. In the event of a breakdown, I will use my best efforts to remedy the situation as soon as possible after notification of the breakdown. There will be no refunds or rebates given for inoperable appliances or faulty equipment, unfavorable weather, interruption of utilities, or minor maintenance problems. No rebates will be given for malfunctions of cable equipment or reception that affects the TV or Internet access. Please remember that I can not fix a problem if I do not know about it so please communicate any issues promptly.

GETTING AROUND:
The house is a five minute walk from the Brown Line and the Purple Line at the Sedgwick stop and an eight minute walk from Red line at Clark. It takes be about 15 min to walk to Michigan Ave and Wells street bars are a minute away. Buses and cabs are also easily accessible. It is about a 3 minute drive to get onto Lake Shore drive at LaSalle and about 8 minutes to Kennedy expressway at North Avenue.

The house is in east Old Town- best neighborhood in Chicago for both families or if you are looking to have fun. While the street itself is very quiet, tree lined and barely has cars passing by, as soon as you turn the corner, you are in the center of everything! Wells street restaurants and bars are steps away. Lincoln Park with the zoo, farm, pond, open spaces and farmers market is a 7-10 min. walk. North avenue beach is the same distance. The beaches are free to the public and have breathtaking city views. Grocery shopping is made easy, seeing as Jewel Osco is located right in the neighborhood. Nearby coffee shops include Starbucks and La Fournette. There are 103 restaurants within a 15 minute walk including some of Chicago's top restaurants including Kamehachi, Topo Gigio, The Fireplace Inn, and Woodies Flat. Bars and lounges are abundant on Wells and are all 1-2 minute walk. Shopping in Old Town is a unique experience; the majority of shops in this neighborhood are boutiques rather than well-known chain stores. Therefore, each and every store is cozy, intimate and filled with one-of-a-kind goods. The Lincoln Park Zoo is a world of wildlife in the shadow of skyscrapers. Located within a verdant park just minutes north of Chicago, the zoo has been a natural, free oasis for generations of animal lovers, who visit the zoo to hear a lion’s roar echo off nearby apartment buildings, see gorillas climb trees as the Willis Tower looms in the distance, or forget where they are as they immerse themselves in tropical rainforests, dry-thorn forests or spacious savannas. Free and open every day of the year, Lincoln Park Zoo has something for everyone. The Steppenwolf Theater, located just a few blocks away from the property presents up to 16 plays and nearly 700 performances, readings and other events every year on three stages. The Second City is another nearby theater that specializes in sketch comedy and improv, and has been delighting audiences for over 50 years. They have had many famous comedians perform at the theater over the years. They have comedy shows seven nights a week on 4 stages; the shows consist of short scenes, songs, and improvised comedy sketches. Cocktails and food are available throughout the show. Get ready to laugh! Oak street and beginning of Michigan avenue is about 15-20 minute walk.

PETS:
I welcome pets however the following breeds of dogs are not allowed due to insurance limitations: Akita, American Staffordshire, Chow, Doberman Pinscher, Pit Bull, Presa Canario, Rottweiler, Wolf hybrid, or any dog that is a mix that includes one or more of the breeds listed above.

The house is best for bachelor, bachelorette and friend groups as well as business travelers. It is not child proof.