The Penthouse Gallery at OHC - No Cleaning Fee!

Entire condo in Chicago, Illinois

  1. 6 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 3 beds
  4. 2 baths
Rated 4.93 out of 5 stars.528 reviews
Hosted by Matthew
  1. Superhost
  2. 13 years hosting

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Welcome to Open House Contemporary, Chicago's best Airbnb! Featured in Architectural Digest (Aug. 2018) and as one of Bobby Berk's (Queer Eye's designer extraordinaire) top 10 AirBnbs in CN Traveler (Sept. 2018). Come live alongside Open House Contemporary’s latest exhibition from some of America's finest emerging artists. Enjoy lots of natural light from this Penthouse condo through walls of windows or slide open the balcony doors for a relaxed evening at home.

The space
Come experience the thrill of living with amazing contemporary art in my beautiful designer loft/art gallery A.K.A. Open House Contemporary. Located in one of the most desirable locations in the city, the River West neighborhood is full of great restaurants and nightlife and just minutes away from uber-hip neighborhoods such as Wicker Park, Logan Square, Ukrainian Village, the West Loop, and only a mile and a half from the lakefront and the Magnificent Mile!

Upon arrival youʼll ride the secure keyed elevator directly into your stunning living room. Designer furniture and custom built-ins furnish this 1500 sq. ft. three bedroom and two bathroom luxury loft. Walls of windows bathe this space in light and invoke a zen tranquility; step out onto one of four private balconies to enjoy the view and witness enchanting sunrises and sunsets.

Do you like music? Enjoy my extensive record collection housed in a custom cabinet that my father and I built. Want to listen to your own tunes? Simply plug your computer, phone or MP3 player into the jack and hear your music through brand new high-definition speakers mounted up on the wall.

The master bedroom features a top of the line extremely comfortable TEMPUR-Pedic Rhapsody Breeze queen size bed, private deck, beautiful sunset views and a stunning city view. The master bath has his and her sinks and a huge steam shower to melt your travel weary troubles away. I provide plenty of towels, soap, shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, makeup removing wipes and there is a CVS located across the street if you forgot anything!

The 2nd bedroom features a state of the art Sony 48" Smart TV with spectacular 5.1 surround sound, queen size bed and stunning custom wood wall.

The cozy, chic, and cool 3rd bedroom features a double bed on custom pedestal frame and is located on the opposite side of the condo from the other two bedrooms for those wanting extra privacy! Separated from the living room with floor to ceiling translucent glass doors this may be the most architecturally exciting bedroom in the space.

The guest bathroom boasts a soaking tub and shower... Its great. Steam in the master bath, soak in the guest bath, shower in either... Whatever your preference you won't be disappointed.

Designer, artist, gallerist, and builder I've made my home into a beautiful place that I love to live in and you will love to stay in. Do you need recommendations? A passionate lover of food, music, and the arts, I am happy to provide countless recommendations on what to see, where to eat, and how best to easily get there from my amazingly convenient home.

Guest access
The entire unit will be yours during your stay!

Other things to note
In November of 2014 this space became a part of one of Chicago's most unique art endeavors, Open House Contemporary (OHC)! A new take on the concept of the modern art gallery, OHC gives viewers the chance to not only see fantastic art but to live with it.

By bringing together a diverse collection of contemporary artworks in residential settings, OHC places art front and center in our lives while at the same time recognizing that art can be just as compelling in a living room as in a gallery.

Registration Details
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What this place offers

Kitchen
Fast wifi – 78 Mbps
Free street parking
TV
Elevator

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4.93 out of 5 stars from 528 reviews

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

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

Neighborhood highlights

The Chicago Avenue Blue Line subway stop is just half a block away, or hop on a bus and visit the Museum of Contemporary Art, explore Water Tower Place, or discover the fantastic shops and many restaurants along the Magnificent Mile.

Meet your host

Superhost
2,207 reviews
4.92 out of 5 average rating
13 years of hosting
Where I went to school: Cranbrook academy of art
My work: Matthew Kellen Creative
Artist, Designer, Gallerist, Contractor... I have a passion for making spaces come alive. I love to travel and I love travelers... Come stay at one my places and I will use that as an excuse to get out of town and see some other part of the world. A passionate lover of food, art, and music, I love to see, taste, and experience new things. I've tried to make my home an exciting destination to come home to every evening and I am excited about the opportunity to share it with you.

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
6 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm