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The Avondale Lower Level

Riverside apartment in Chicago with kitchen

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Smart TV, video game console, DVD player, books
Interior
Dining
Exterior
In the heart of Irving Park, this cozy basement apartment offers a private entrance and 100% privacy. With a Smart TV, full bathroom, laundry room and king bed in the master bedroom, you'll feel right at home.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Avondale Lower Level

Check out my basement apartment in Irving Park. The property is right off of Addison Street. Free parking and close to the 90/94 expressway. The Addison Blue Line subway is a 10 minute walk.

Basically a rec space, I rent this out at different times of the year as a convenience to those looking for an alternative to hotels and want to live like a local. I am not part of a property management group, but do love accommodating guests.

***This basement unit has low ceilings (not super low, but should be noted)***
***Pets live on the property and next door. Although not excessive, you will hear dogs at times***
***The "back yard" area "is not" available for use.

As your host, I will help with any information you may need to make your stay in Chicago a memorable one. If I'm in town and not working I will be able to greet you upon your arrival. However majority of the time I am away, and will provide instructions on entering the unit.

You have 100% Privacy. You will not be sharing this apartment with any one else.

The unit also has a private entrance that only you will use. Plenty of permit parking available in front of the house. I provide the permits.

Cooking ware provided.

A Smart TV is mounted in the living room. You can choose to stream or use antenna tv. There is no cable tv.

The apartment has a full bathroom and laundry room.

The master bedroom has a king bed, dresser, and closet. The second bedroom is smaller and has a full size bed. The entire space fits 4-5 people.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

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
  • Smart TV
  • Video game console

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: smoking allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: pets considered

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: not suitable for children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed

Payment types at the property

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 R18000036958

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Chicago, IL

What's nearby

  • Horner Park Dog Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Milwaukee Avenue - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Logan Square Farmers Market - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Kindred Chicago Central Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Illinois Centennial Memorial Column - 3 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Chicago Irving Park Station - 3 min drive
  • Addison Station (Blue Line) - 11 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Portillo's Hot Dogs - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪White Castle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Avondale Lower Level pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Avondale Lower Level ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Avondale Lower Level ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Avondale Lower Level ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Avondale Lower Level located?

Located in Irving Park, this apartment building is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Milwaukee Avenue and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Wrigley Field. Humboldt Park and Athenaeum Theatre are also within 3 miles (5 km). Addison Station (Blue Line) is 11 minutes by foot and Belmont Station (Blue Line) is 15 minutes.

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Reviews

The Avondale Lower Level Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tierney M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check-in & out was easy! Information/useful tourist knowledge was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Jed was a fantastic host! His great communication and super accommodating nature made a huge difference in our stay in Chicago.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie E.

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

Great place for a short stay!

The place was exactly how listed and located in a fantastic area. Perfect for short stays.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark W., Minneapolis

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

Great Stay

Nice property. Attended Cubs game. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas N.

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

Enjoyable Stay

The property was perfect for our needs. The owner (Jed) was quick with his response to any inquiry and had some wonderful recommendations. Thank you Jed!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dani R.

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

Good Price

Nice, clean accommodations for a reasonable price. Quiet, residential street. It was nice being able to bring my dog and have a safe place to walk her.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vicky B.

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

North side of Chicago

Easy in and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Rebecca S.

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

Visiting family

Furniture, beds and bedding all old and felt like it was picked off a curb. A whole lot of money for a place that felt “gross”.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

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

Cubs/Reds game

Great place to stay while attending a Cubs game, especially if you have a dog traveling with you. Beautiful, quiet neighborhood. Close to bus route to Wrigley Field, less than a block. Our favorite place to eat was Easy Street Pizza and Beer Garden, 2922 W. Irving Pard Rd., which is a short drive approximately 7 blocks away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

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

Great space for sisters trip

We could not be more pleased with our long weekend stay here. Before the trip, all communication was quick and seamless. Check in was easy. Two comfortable bedrooms, a cozy living room area, dining room, and full kitchen (with eat in table). Also, a walk in pantry! The bathroom was clean and stocked (couldn't figure out how to stop the tub for a bath but that didn't detract overall). The neighborhood was a great choice. Easy walking distance to grocery store (Jewel Osco),a a FANTASTIC diner (Sunshine Restaurant, with a friendly old couple running it... They will know your preferences after one visit and treat you like beloved family by the end of your stay).. Heck, you can even walk a few blocks to a Goodwill if you want to pick up Cubs gear before hopping on the bus (a block from the apartment) to get to Wrigley. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

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

The hobbit house

Yes the ceiling is a little low. Location is great, and the house was clean. Had all the items we needed. Host answered almost immediately with all the questions we had. Parking was very convenient! Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emrah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful stay for chicago Close to cta station for downtown and airport Well organized apartment and we had everthing we need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had an amazing time staying here. It was comfortable and we were so glad to have somewhere cozy to go after a long day of exploring the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a long weekend in Chicago. Space was more than big enough for our group of 4. Everything was very clean. We didn't make anything except coffee in the kitchen, but it looked like it would have worked well if we didn't have other plans.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

April D.

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

Big Experience in a quint little place

It was great, everything was nice and clean. Had every amenities that you could need. Even extra fans! This would be a great place for a small girls weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicky B.

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

Family event

This was the second time we stayed in the garden apt. Jeds place is right around the block from our Chicago Family. Apt is we well located for shops/restaurants. We noticed the updates. Looking good. Everything you need is there. Comfortable/homey/clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Cozy space and a cute neighborhood

This property had everything we needed to explore Chicago for a few days. The neighborhood is very cute and walkable, and everything in the apartment worked as it should. One thing You need to know is that this is a basement apartment with low ceilings.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon P.

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

Thanksgiving weekend

Great location! Property was clean and in a good area. Close to puclic transportation. Had a great trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric F.

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

Perfect Spot

This place is in the perfect spot. Groceries and a delicious diner a block away, a nearby train station, and a bus stop around the corner; just perfect. The place was clean and cozy, the host was very friendly and communicative, we loved our stay. Will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

joe u.

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

Great Stay!

I enjoyed a weekend stay here for the Chicago Marathon and it was great! The location was on a nice, quiet street, while still being close to stores for anything you need and public transportation (trains & busses). The apartment was clean and had all the necessities and the host was very kind and communicative. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Here for a show

Nice garden apartment. People have commented that ceilings are too low, but my husband is 6'2" and did fine. Clean, beautiful, quiet neighborhood. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey T.

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

Great place! Clean, easy in and out for a Cubs game and Wrigley Field!

We just stayed two nights the second night going to a Cubs game using Lyft. We used the train to go downtown the first night just a 7-10 minute walk from the house and we felt completely safe walking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah S.

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

Convenient

My husband and I stayed here while visiting our daughter and her fiancé. It’s in a good location, we felt safe and loved that we had parking passes so we could park right in front of the house. We never had an issue finding parking. It’s definitely a basement and has a basement smell, not bad, but it’s there. The ceilings (door frames) are lower than expected. My husband is 6’2” and was constantly pumping his head. The heat is controlled by the owner which we thought was very strange. Over all it worked for us, we weren’t there often, just to sleep.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristi C., fairfax, VA

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

Highly Recommended

Place was clean, train station ( blue line) also near, parking permit was provided!! it’s perfect for us!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M., Castle Rock

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

Terrific stay and

The property is perfect for a single person or small group of people. As noted in other reviews, it's the basement made into a living space and has low ceilings. As someone that is 5'3", this wasn't an issue for me. The pictures are true to actual accommodations. The laundry room is also in the basement area and easily accessible. The host, Jedidiah, communicated with me from the time of booking through the end of my stay - providing helpful check-in information, answering questions, checking on my stay to ensure I had all needed, letting me know of events occurring around the house - roof inspection, and also upon checkout. Quick and helpful information. Overall, a great property and host!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023