Historic Edgewater Home Steps to the Beach

Chicago, Illinois
$1182 avg/night Minimum Stay 4 Nights
Bed 6

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 12

Max Sleeps

Night 4 nights

Min Stay

*Reduced new listing price February-March*

This 6-bedroom, 3.5 bath home is full of Chicago charm. The house was built in 1896 as part of the original Edgewater development under JL Cochran. We bought this property in 2015 and with hard work and love we have turned it into a wonderful home.

We have added all the modern conveniences while retaining the original character of the home. In the years we have lived here, we have had three amazing boys, so as you can imagine, the home is very special to us.

The home is ideally located for visitors to explore all that Chicago has to offer. We are two blocks away from the Chicago lakefront with 16 miles of running and biking trails as well as parks and beaches. We are one block away from public transportation and the red-line. We are just steps away from the restaurants, shops and bars of Edgewater/Andersonville area. In addition, get on Lakeshore Drive and you are only a quick commute to the mag mile and downtown Chicago.

Back at the house, you will find the interior just as special as the outside. We have updated the flooring with dark stained oak throughout. The dining room and living room are open up to each other. The dining table can extend to seat up to 12 and a large sectional in the living room is nice for gathering. There is an office space on this floor which offers additional seating and a pull out sofa bed should it be needed. The kitchen is fully updated and includes a large 8' island, gorgeous Carrara counter tops, Wood Mode cabinetry and SubZero/Wolf appliances. Every gadget and accessory has been provided so you will not need to worry about bringing/buying utensils to cook.

Off the kitchen you have a large back deck with pergola that can seat up to 10 ppl for a dinner al fresco. The deck overlooks the back yard which is fully fenced in where your kids can play, shoot hoops or adults can relax on an additional sunken patio with a bbq grill. We back up to the train offering a uniquely Chicago experience and you will see and hear it pass from the back yard.

We have 6 bedrooms on the two additional floors. The second floor has 4 bedrooms. The master has a king size bed, closet space and full master bath. The additional bedrooms share a large bathroom with tub/shower. Of the three one has a bunk bed perfect for kids, two twins in our boys room and a full bed in the last bedroom. We also have a laundry room on this floor, making any laundry washing that needs to be done a breeze. The third floor has been converted into two bedrooms with a large shared bath. One bedroom has a king sized bed and the other has a sitting area with daybed and trundle. There is also a kitchenette on this floor with refrigerator, coffee maker and small microwave.

Additionally, the home has free WiFi. On your arrival, you'll find the home stocked with a starter supply of the essentials so that you can unpack without stress.

We have a no smoking, no parties and a no pet policy. We rent a minimum of 4 night stays during the summer.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    6 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Microwave Refrigerator
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    3.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Office
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 12

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Review Review

  • Jessica S.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2025

    Stayed Aug 21, 2025

    Highly recommend! Very clean, comfortable beds, very well stocked kitchen and baths, beautiful inside and out!Plenty of space for my large group to eat, relax and sleep.Loved the outdoor space! Nice to have a garage. Close to grocery store, red line and lots of restaurants. Train behind home was jus white noise, not an issue at all.

  • Fran N.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2025

    Stayed Jul 20, 2025

    We had 3 generations at the house (grandmother, 2 sons, 4 grandchildren from age 8 to 19) to attend a reunion of 34 family members. The location near the beach was great. Public transportation is nearby as are loads of restaurants including Ethiopian, Asian, Diner, Scandinavian, etc. A Jewel market is a block away. We were provided a beach wagon that came in handy both for shopping and for trips to the beach.The 6 bedrooms offered a range of accommodations including bunk beds, twin beds, trundle bed, and queen and king beds. You won't need condiments, spices, oil, or really ANY kind of cooking vessels, I large KitchenAid mixer, smoothie blenders, coffee maker, etc. are all available.

  • cindy c.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2025

    Stayed Jun 12, 2025

    This home is absolutely lovely and easy walk to Lake Michigan and in an adorable neighborhood. Every single family member enjoyed their room. I had many questions for the host and she answered each and every question thoroughly. I highly recommend this home.

  • charles b.

    Submitted Apr 24, 2025

    Stayed Apr 19, 2025

    Beautifully remodeled large home that was perfect for our large family visiting our son in nearby Ravenswood.

  • Candace W.

    Submitted Aug 26, 2024

    Stayed Aug 22, 2024

    We were attending a friend's wedding in Chicago near here so this was a perfect location and home from our stay. Very up to date furnishings, beautiful home, we felt very welcome and safe here. A gorgeous home!

  • Lisa G.

    Submitted Jun 13, 2024

    Stayed Jun 6, 2024

    Highly recommend this property for large groups. Stairs involved (we had some grandparents in our group) so know that. This house is spectacular and immaculate. Incredibly comfortable, location near the train and in a good location in the city. Cannot recommend highly enough. Wish I had another big group to take to Chicago - will remember this property. Got inspired to re-do a bathroom in my own home based on their ideas

  • Denise P.

    Submitted May 16, 2024

    Stayed May 6, 2024

    We had an absolutely wonderful week in your home. I had family travel in from several different states and we had plenty of space for everyone. We were lucky enough to have gorgeous weather the day of my daughter’s graduation and thoroughly enjoyed sitting on the back patio. Your home is beautiful and so well-appointed. Thank you so much for an enjoyable week!

  • Jorge C.

    Submitted Oct 25, 2023

    Stayed Oct 18, 2023

    My immediate family including seniors and young children stayed for several days at this historic home recently. We gathered there for our daughter's wedding in the city. We were greeted by a nice welcome card and a bottle of wine from the owners who were most accommodating and available. The home is simply stunning, especially the chef's kitchen equipped with all that one would need. The beds in all of the bedrooms were very comfortable while the common areas were open and inviting. The master bathrooms were breathtaking in their beauty and use. It seemed that we were staying in a luxury hotel with all of the amenities including a tremendous outdoor space for families! This home was perfect for our needs and will always be part of our memories of our daughter's wedding!

  • Mario V.

    Submitted Apr 24, 2023

    Stayed Apr 20, 2023

    What an incredible house. I came out with my four best friends from high school and college for a Dodgers/Cubs series. We are all in our 50's now and appreciated the comfort of a nicely appointed home. The house is immaculate and the kitchen had everything we needed including coffee ready for us to make in the mornings. They also keep the pantry stocked with necessities. The bathrooms were stocked with high end shampoos and body washes and the towels were extremely plush. The bedrooms were fantastic. The sheets and comforters were top notch and I slept incredibly well. This is the perfect house for a large family or group of friends visiting Chicago. We can't wait to go back.

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