Burton H. Hales Mansion

Castle in Oak Park, Illinois

  1. 16+ guests
  2. 4 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 3.5 baths
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars.7 reviews
Hosted by Brando
  1. 7 years hosting

Listing highlights

Beautiful and walkable

This area is scenic and easy to get around.
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Beautiful Castle-like Revival Tudor Mansion in North Oak Park designed by Henry Fiddelke in 1905.
This historic and incredible property is the only privately owned mansion in Oak Park, IL.


Bookings are only available on select dates. On unavailable dates the mansion is actively used by The Language and Music School. All proceeds from your booking benefit our scholarship fund. :) Message us directly to discuss an exception to the calendar. Please read entire listing prior to booking for rules.

The space
Included:
Outdoor: Courtyard (as visible from street)
First floor: Performance hall, dining room, and study.
Second floor: Four bedrooms, three bathrooms with two spacious jacuzzis, and access to four fenced porches.

You have access to 100 white chairs, 100 sets of cutlery and fine china. It is your responsibility to replace any items that are damaged.

Upon Request (in writing via Airbnb message) with at least 48 hour notice:
Kitchen access possible
8 Rooms and 1 additional bathroom on 3rd floor. Two twin beds can be added to accommodate additional guests.

Not Included:
Locked closets and cabinets
Basement (currently used for storage)
Attached apartment with private yard (the original maid quarters)
Garage (currently used for storage)

Guest access
Walking distance to downtown Oak Park. Onsite outdoor parking (three spaces).

Street parking requires a permit for overnight.

Other things to note
Time Sensitive Regarding Events: Any and all events must be approved prior to booking. Events with alcohol present must be submitted to the Village of Oak Park for a permit 90 days before the event date, events without can be submitted 60 days prior. All permits must be paid for separate from the Airbnb cost by the guest.

There is an 11pm sound ordinance in Oak Park. All events must respect this ordinance.

If permission to use the kitchen is granted, please note the kitchen is non-commercial and is to be used for personal use only. Please ensure that proper ventilation is being used, that they range hood system is turned on if the grill or stove top is in use- there is a building wide commercial fire alarm system and smoke detectors will alert the local Fire Department if activated. Please let the host know if the system is activated- please note: the host prefers to speak to any village officials directly. Thank you!

Photos are staged photos, so some furniture/plants are slightly different from the pictures listed. Our current furniture is high quality and lower quality photos of the current set up can be requested prior to booking. Thank you for understanding.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Courtyard view
Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Air conditioning

3 nights in Oak Park

Jul 8, 2022 - Jul 11, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars from 7 reviews

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 100% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 0% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 0% of reviews
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  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 5.0 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 4.6 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Oak Park, Illinois, United States
Exact location will be provided after booking.

Meet your host

Host
190 reviews
4.77 out of 5 average rating
7 years of hosting
Born in the 90s
My work: Director + Educator
My name is Brando Crawford and I am an educator, producer, actor and director based out of Oak Park, IL and Los Angeles, CA. I am best known for directing, producing, adapting and starring in the remake of 2003's The Room, titled The Room Returns starring Golden Globe nominee, Bob Odenkirk. Together with my mother, I own and operate The Language and Music School at International Mansion. Thank you for your support! @professorbrando

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 12:00 PM
No pets
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm