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Quiet Comfort With Artsy Theme

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  •  Type: Apartment
  •  Beds: 2
  •  Baths: 1
  •  Sleeps: 6

Description

Artsy, Quiet And Comfortable Place Ideal For Value Seekers Looking For A Memorable And Culturally-Diverse Experience In A Quaint Neighborhood That's Also A Convenient Base To Explore Other Fun Sites In Chicago. Which Can Accommodate 6-10 People And Has Received Overwhelmingly 5-Star Ratings. 
 
From A Relatively Obscure Neighborhood That Locals Referred To At A Time As Germantown Or Little Europe, Lincoln Square Has Become A Destination Spot For Those Who Want To Shop Its Unique Specialty Stores - Merz Apothercary, Timeless Toys, Gene's Sausage Shop, Book Cellar, To Name A Few. There Are Also Many Restaurants, Taverns, The Famed Old Town School Of Folk Music, Art Fairs And Festivals, Farmer's Market And Many More Activities Catering To Diverse Tastes And All Ages That Have Attracted An Increasing Number Of Visitors. Downtown Chicago Is Seven Miles From Here And Is A 20-minute Ride Via Chicago's 'L' Train (short For The Elevated Tracks It Rides On). The City Is  Also One Of The Bike-Friendliest In The Us And Rental Divvy Bike Riders Are Everywhere Year-Round - Yes, Even In The Winter!
 
The Property Is Three Blocks Away From The World-Renowned Old Town School Of Folk Music, Where You Can Catch Jazz, Flamenco, Samba, Salsa, Cajun,  Reggae, African And Other Genres Of Folk/World Music In An Intimate Setting. Half-Acre Brewery, Which Has Made A Name For Itself Among Craft Beer Enthusiasts Anywhere, Is A 5-minute Walk And Their Saturday Tours Are A Must For Beer Lovers. Their Daisy Cutter Is My Favorite. 
 
Right Next Door To The Property Is Grand Tour, A Newly Opened Sports Bar/restaurant Whose Specialty Is Its Offering Of Cuisines From Different Countries Every Month, Not To Mention Its International Weekend Brunch And Extensive Beer Selections. A Walk Around The Corner Is Lutz Continental Cafe And Pastry Shop, A Chicago Institution Famous For Their German Pastry And Cake Specialties. Great Coffee Is Available There In Addition To Starbucks, Julius Meinl, And Beans And Bagels That Are All Within Walking Distance. 
 
Besides Grand Tour, There Are Countless Other Restaurants In The Area That Cater To All Ethnic Tastes And Affordability - Greek, Polish, Mexican, German, British, Thai, Japanese, Korean, Indian, Italian, Filipino, Peruvian, Lebanese.... You Name It, They're All Around Here. There Are Also Plenty Of Mid- To High-end Dining,  With Goosefoot And Elizabeth In The Latter Category Attracting Rave Reviews From Foodies And Experts, No Small Feat In A City That Has 8,000-plus Restaurants.
 
If You'd Rather Just Hang Out And Grill In The Backyard, There Are Stores Close By Where You Can Shop For Meats, Produce And Other Grocery Needs. A popular option is to have a picnic at Welles Park, which is just a block away. Owner will  provide a portable grill for this option.  

Owner info

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CONTACT OWNER

  • Virgil Tavas

I am a career corporate finance professional and a life-long Chicagoan and resident of the Lincoln Square neighborhood. My wife is an attorney and we have two lovely children, ages 16 and 8. We collect art and greatly enjoy world travel.
Virgil purchased this Apartment in 1910
Why Virgil chose Ravenswood
This 1-BR rental unit is on the second floor of a beautiful brick two-flat and has an open balcony that's great to hang out at in the warmer months. The building is quintessential Chicago and conveniently located near transportation, a great park, shopping, fine restaurants, pubs, cafes, quaint little shops and the Old Town School of Music that has hosted acclaimed musicians from all over the world. The neighborhood has everything to offer for all ages and backgrounds - playground for kids, art fairs and festivals for the entire family, wine-tasting for oenophiles, spa for the ladies, sports bars, a big park to walk/jog in, and many more. Around the corner is Lutz Continental Cafe and Pastry, a Chicago institution that draws visitors from all over the city.
The property is in a quiet, tree-lined block that is easy to get to and from many other points of interests in the city.
What makes this Apartment unique
This 1-BR unit has a quiet, cozy and modern/vintage vibe that's ideal for a couple on a romantic getaway or any traveler looking for a more relaxed alternative to hotel stays in a vibrant and safe city neighborhood. The location is ideal in that vacationers can enjoy its many unique local attractions, in addition to downtown and other Chicago sites being easily accessible via car or public transportation.

Terms & Conditions

100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.
50% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
No refund if you cancel less than 30 days before check-in.
 
Damage and Incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay. 

Additional Rate details

House Rules:
Check in after: 4:00 PM
Check out before: 11:00 AM

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Guest Reviews

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Raul O

Nice Place


we had a great time in chicago, the house was in a nice location and pretty much was everything that we wanted for our stay

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Jack V

Comfortable, convenient & clean


Comfortable 2 bedroom unit, one block from Lincoln Square, very clean, full kitchen, delightfully decorated. Recommended!

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Brenda K

We had a cookout in the backyard for seven which was very pleasant


Virgil was a good host and responded to our concerns.

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Vicki S

Enjoyable stay


Everything was accurate as described. The location was wonderful. Quiet, safe, family oriented neighborhood. Everything I needed was within walking distance. Grocery stores, restaurants, shopping, parks were 5-15 minute walk away. My purpose was to visit my son and his family. I had a 5 minute drive to Larchmont Ave. perfect for my needs. Definitely read the suggestions provided by the owner. Great place to return to after being out all day. I was pleased with amenities, cleanliness, ease of communication with owner and definitely the ambiance. It was an older place yet well cared for. Brought back memories of my grandparents homes which I enjoyed Seriously consider this property

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Claudia P

Very nice and clean place


We had a great time in Chicago. The property was exactly as it was described and Virgil was an excellent host. Highly recommend this property for anyone looking for a location walking distance from good restaurants, parks and the train station to go downtown.