Only Urban Beach House in Chicago

This is a sweet old house in a wonderful neighborhood. It's amazing to be able to walk to the end of the street and explore the shore of Lake Michigan (which we had practically to ourselves given the weather was chilly). Morse Fresh Market is a great little grocery store just a few blocks away. There are fun streets to walk, good restaurants, friendly people. I would give it 4-5 stars except that there was a major safety issue I am concerned they won't fix since they have obviously been aware of it for some time: the door nob in the upstairs bathroom is broken and one of us was locked inside for quite awhile until we figured out how to jimmy it (they had put tape over the lock mechanism but over time it had worn through). If it had been a child locked in, it would have been scary and possibly dangerous. The house is also not particularly clean (and we're not too picky about such things) and needs someone to take a screwdriver to the hinges on the cabinets. The policy of charging extra for parking in the garage is ludicrous, especially since parking on the street creates a hassle for people who live there (they did comp our garage parking because of the bathroom fiasco).

We literally could not ask for a better location based on our needs. Someone in our part was from Japan and we wanted to give them an authentic Chicago experience - from Lake Michigan, to green, walkable neighborhoods, to proximity to CTA, it was perfect. The house is exactly as pictured. We were six adults using four bedrooms. Everyone agreed the mattresses were very comfortable. I loved Rogers room. Plenty of towels. We rented the garage space which we found was very smart. The street is not very wide and fills up quickly with resident parking. It is an older home that the owners have honored with appropriate furniture and decor. I appreciate that they haven't renovated the charm out of it. I am a historic preservation advocate and they've done it right. My only suggestion would be to bring soap, shampoo, and any food/spices you want for cooking. There is a Whole Foods store close by. You convinced our Japanese friend that they love Chicago!

great location for a large family close to the beach

Really good beach access. Parking is tight.

The house was spacious, and the hosts were very accommodating with parking and communication. There were some slight plumbing issues, that were handled right away and did not affect the stay. There were AC units in all bedrooms, and the location is unbeatable with access to the beach.

We had a wonderful family stay. The house is very comfortable. Having the lake down the street was amazing. It's an excellent location for getting to Loyola and Northwestern. The house is very tastefully decorated and the hosts were always helpful. The garage, in spite of the extra charge, was a massive help. Great house!

Lovely home in quaint neighborhood. Found ourselves daydreaming about living there. Close to transportation and restaurants. Quick walk to the beach. Entire family had a great time.

We stayed at the Urban Beach House for my son's graduation from Loyola. I can not say enough positive things - it was wonderful. The house had room for our entire family (we were 9 adults), the location was AMAZING - walk to campus, walk to the park and beach, walk to the market on Morse Ave. We loved the back yard and had a wonderful celebration w/ my son and his friends. The hosts were very accommodating and communicated well. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this property.

The property was fine but there were extra fees added on

Gina and Keith are excellent hosts who respond quickly to any and all last-minute questions and obviously work hard to provide every amenity, small and large, to accommodate their guests. Our extended family, including adult children, their spouses, and four grandkids, enjoyed our stay and created some wonderful lifelong memories at the beach—made comfortable with plenty of beach towels, chairs, and an umbrella—and in the city, which is readily accessible by car or train. (They provide street parking permit but I’d recommend you rent a space or two in the garage for the most convenient access to the house.) Thank you, Gina and Kieth. We definitely hope to be back again!

The location is just steps away from the beach and Lake Michigan! The house is large and spacious. There was everything we needed right in the home. Definitely would stay again.

Six adults spent the weekend and it was terrific. Great beach, parks and art. The owners are very responsive and parking was good- we rented the garage and parking passes were provided for the street. Even on the weekend we managed to park the 3rd car easily. We loved the area and short walk to the beach, we enjoyed the parade of beach goers from the front porch swing. We had everything we needed in the kitchen and the beds are comfy. ?

Pros • Perfect access to the lakeside, beaches, and a system of walking paths • Close to L transit, buses, and a bike station 1.5 blocks up • Grocery options a short bike or transit ride away • Ample dishware and flatware, dishwasher – pods provided • Well stocked kitchen with decent quality gear • Good Wi-Fi and Xfinity TV service • Good outdoor layout – large deck with bench seating, dining table • Large propane NexGrill in good working condition • Large lawn; great space for kids to run around • Basement level with open room and exercise equipment • Laundry room has large W/D on the basement level, and 3rd bathroom with shower Cons • Lower deck has some rot; there are exposed screw heads creating a safety hazard • Fridge water dispenser was not working properly; mgmt. said, “there is no replacement filter available.” • House has not had a recent deep cleaning e.g. dried grapes under the FR coffee table • Every room’s corners have spiderwebs and accumulated dirt. Dust and grime present on many surfaces and walls • Bedroom windows have no screens - no good way to flush room with fresh air • Ergometer not in working order • Other maint. items: broken seat chair, missing kitchen cabinet knobs, kitchen garbage slide-out has issue with left slide, missing front panel on fridge drawer, one stove burner does not light Overall we enjoyed our stay at this home and can recommend for people who need a lot of space, close to Lake Michigan, and enjoy great indoor / outdoor living.

Keith & Gina were wonderful hosts! Location was perfect. Easy walk to Red Line for access to all we wanted to do. Beach & Lake Michigan were steps away.

Very comfortable house. We had 7 adults stay at the house for 3 nights. We enjoyed the deck & backyard in the evenings. Between the park/beach and the neighborhood, there was a lot to explore.

We were here to visit my son and celebrate his 30th birthday so the location was chosen because he lives two blocks away but when the weather was sunny it was an idyllic location a half block from the park and beach where we could go for a dip, take morning walks and runs. On Sunday we walked a few blocks to the farmers market and in the evening went to Roger’s Park Social, a great local bar. Also very close to the red line. The rooms were clean and spacious and the beds were comfortable. Beach towels and chairs were also provided.

We came for a family event and this house met all our needs and the hosts were very prompt and helpful