Exquisite Room Pvt Bath in Immaculate Home

Room in Chicago, Illinois

  1. 1 queen bed
  2. Dedicated bathroom
Stay with Gerard
  1. Superhost
  2. 7 years hosting

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Room in a home

Your own room in a home, plus access to shared spaces.
Our home The Polished Knob is nestled on a tree-lined street in a Victorian era neighborhood. Awaiting your stay is a charming queen bedroom with spacious private bathroom across the hall. Public transportation a block away from the house will whisk you to Chicago’s top attractions. Stroll along the lakefront just a few blocks away. Located in Edgewater / Andersonville, you are steps from ethnic restaurants, bars, local theater, The Chicago Mosaic School and other unique places.

The space
Our beautifully renovated 1908 house has elegant oak trim, original artwork and stained glass windows. Your bedroom features a comfortable queen sized bed, four pillows, ceiling fan, A/C, closet, TV with Netflix & 900+ other channels and HEPA air purifier. The private bathroom has bright vanity lights, large mirrors, heated slate floor and a walk-in shower. Workspaces are available in the bedroom and shared living room. On warmer days enjoy relaxing or working on the front porch surrounded by trees. WiFi is accessible throughout. K-cup coffee/tea maker and guest refrigerator are provided. If additional kitchen use is needed please discuss with us. The outdoor space is highlighted by a deck and patio with views of our 2,400 gallon Koi pond.

The train/subway from the airport is just a block away. If you happen to be driving, parking is not restricted in our neighborhood. Generally you will find parking just out front or around the block.

Other things to note
Your splendid hosts at our home The Polished Knob are Gerard and Ernie. We enjoy meeting guests and sharing our experience living in the vibrant community of Edgewater / Andersonville. Ask us about the local theater scene or the many ethnic restaurants in our area. We can also advise you on the diversity of cultural offerings Chicago provides, from downtown museums to historic parks.

Registration Details
R21000062555

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What this place offers

Lock on bedroom door
Shared beach access
Fast wifi – 256 Mbps
Dedicated workspace
Free street parking

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 85 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Location is one of the highlights of staying at our home The Polished Knob. To the east, Lake Michigan beaches, biking paths and walking trails are a few blocks away. The Chicago Mosaic School, Whole Foods, Walgreens, CVS, laundry/dry cleaning and the Edgewater Library are a short 2 to 10 minutes walk. The numerous restaurants such as pizza, fast food, vegan, bakeries and ethnic cuisine are within walking distance. There are also many coffee shops and bars in the area. Downtown by subway or bus is about 30 minutes from The Polished Knob.

The Edgewater-Andersonville community is rich in history and architecture as well as cultural diversity, ethnic restaurants and theatre. Established in the late 1800s, the community of Edgewater was conceived as an arcadian retreat to the hustle and grim of Chicago back in the day. Most of the buildings standing today were built prior to the 1930s, including a number of Chicago landmarks (the Walter Burley Griffin Prairie style houses are just across from The Polished Knob). Edgewater is also enriched by its many immigrants of past decades. You will find Swedes, Greeks, Chinese, Romanians, Russians, Bosnians, Nigerians, Vietnamese and more recently Iraqis and Syrians settled with small businesses in our community. And Edgewater and her Swedish-themed Andersonville business district is also known for the vibrant local theatre scene. Ask your hosts at The Polished Knob about the various cultural attractions in the area and in other neighborhoods.

Meet your host

Superhost
93 reviews
5.0 out of 5 average rating
7 years of hosting
My work: Superhost!
Speaks English
Lives in Chicago, Illinois
What makes my home unique: 1908 Vintage - Woodwork & Stained Glass
For guests, I always: Recommend great local restaurants
Humorous, friendly and passionate, Ernie & I enjoy meeting other people and exchanging stories of travel and life.

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm