Toad Hall near Wrigley

Summary:

I took a perfectly nice little flat on a beautiful street and filled it with great things...I want my guests to feel less like they are at an Airbnb and more like their 'very tidy but quirky friend' gave them keys to the flat for a weekend away.



The Space:

I believe in high standards of personal comfort, so you'll only find high thread count cotton sheets on the bed (usually a bit wrinkled, as I don't like you enough to iron them), comfortable feather pillows, great mattresses, and thick towels. The bath products are offer are from Public Goods and seem to be universally liked. We also supply a good amount of coffee and some other little amenities to really make you feel looked after.



My flat is up one flight of stairs, which will present a challenge to anyone with limited mobility. The shower has a full size bath tub and great water pressure. The kitchen is quite large (by Chicago standards) and the sleeping area includes a desk.



LOCATION



Although shops and restaurants are nearby, the area feels peaceful and secluded. The brown line train is about a 10 minute walk down Montrose avenue, with trains running into the heart of the city and easy transfers to the subway service. I am also immediately beside the Clark street bus, which goes down into the Wrigleyville area.



Within a three minute walk are some great takeaway food spots and a 7-11; the area centered around the Montrose CTA stop has three or four lovely spots to eat and a couple of great bears.



It is about a 20 minute walk down Clark street from the front door of the flat to Wrigley field.



EXCLUSIVE PERKS



During your stay as my guest, you receive a free membership to The Metropolitan, a members-only club and co-working space located on the 66th and 67th floors of the Willis Tower (for reservations <14 days only).



Included with your membership:

✔ Upscale co-working space, dining, and bars

✔ Stunning views of Chicago and Lake Michigan



Message me for more details!



PARKING



A parking spot isn't included. There's free street parking on our block and most residential blocks nearby except between 5-10pm on Cubs game nights and when there are special events at Wrigley Field. Be sure to move your car because the street will be a tow zone during those hours without a residential permit. Be sure to check all signs nearby when parking because it's easy to get a ticket when parking rules are broken.



I also highly recommend using service called SpotHero to reserve a spot nearby before you arrive.



FUN QUIRKS ABOUT THE FLAT



The boiler that provides heat and hot water for the whole building is located one floor below the flat, and some vibrations can carry into the unit at times as it works away. We've installed dampeners on the bed frame that help mitigate the effects quite a bit. It's one of the fun quirks of life in many of Chicago's vintage buildings!



Guest Access:

The entire flat is yours. If you smoke, I ask that you go off of the property (not outside of the back door).



Other Things to Note:

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS



Q: “How do I get to ‘x’ from the apartment?/How far is the apartment from ‘x’?”

A: Excellent public transit directions from my flat to any point in the city are available via web search. We're a short walk from the Montrose “L” train station. Search for “Montrose brown line stop Chicago” in Maps, click the “Directions” button, then enter your point of interest.



Q: When is check-in/check-out?

A: Check-in: Your reservation and access to the apartment both begin at 4 p.m. on your check-in date.

Check-out: Your reservation and access to the apartment both end at 11 a.m. on your check-out date.



Q: “Is there parking nearby?”

A:A parking spot isn't included. There's free street parking on our block and most residential blocks nearby except between 5-10pm on Cubs game nights and when there are special events at Wrigley Field. Be sure to move your car because the street will be a tow zone during those hours without a residential permit. Be sure to check all signs nearby when parking because it's easy to get a ticket when parking rules are broken.



Q: “Does the unit have air conditioning/heating?”

A: Radiant heat is supplied to the unit by the building and is turned off and on by the building engineers. Window air conditioners will be installed starting mid-May.