Boulderstrewn: Historic Homewood home

Entire home in Homewood, Illinois

  1. 6 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 2 baths
Hosted by Peter
  1. Superhost
  2. 7 years hosting

Listing highlights

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Extra spacious

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Peace and quiet

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Charming and historic Sears Catalog House on 2/3 acre wooded lot. Less than 10 minute walk to shops and restaurants in downtown Homewood to Metra rail (and Amtrak) station with express service to Hyde Park and University of Chicago (less than a half hour) and Chicago's 3 magnificent downtown waterfront stations (~40 minutes). Fire pit in yard can be used to enjoy summer nights. No cable, but several digital antenna channels available as well as Netflix, XBox and DVDs.

The space
This house was built by a famous geologist in 1912. J Harlen Bretz. There are many rocks and minerals on the property. Please admire all you want, but don't remove any.

Guest access
Full house except formal dining room. If you have a need to use the dining room, we can discuss.

Other things to note
There are two security cameras in the living room pointing out the front and back window for security. You are welcome to unplug them while there, but please plug them in when you go so they can serve their function.

Where you’ll sleep

Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Bedroom 3
1 bunk bed

What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises
TV

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Rated 4.93 out of 5 from 104 reviews.

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Homewood, Illinois, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Boulderstrewn is in the Ravisloe neighborhood of Homewood. A great neighborhood for walking. As noted in the summary, a short walk to the Amtrak and Metra trains, and a short walk to downtown Homewood and many shops and restaurants. If you are visiting the Canadian National Railway (CN) Homewood Campus, it is possible to walk there in 20 minutes, or drive in 3.

Meet your hosts

Born in the 60s
My work: Louisiana State University, Professor
I am a professor of Earth Science. Usually use Airbnb for attending science conferences, but also while traveling on vacation usually with kids. I split my time between Illinois where they live and Baton Rouge where my job is. Now getting into hosting as well. I host using years of Airbnb guest experience and know what is important.
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
6 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Pool/hot tub without a gate or lock
Carbon monoxide alarm