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Safe Downtown Penthouse #1 | Vintage 2bd (+Gym)

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Smart TV, books
Smart TV, books
Interior
Interior
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Welcome to this 2-bd in the heart of Chicago, where you can unwind and enjoy spacious layout and FAST WIFI. With comfy beds, high loft ceilings, lots of natural light and a central location close to Grant Park, Soldier Field & Museums.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroom93 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Safe Downtown Penthouse #1 | Vintage 2bd (+Gym)

Feel at Home, Unwind, and Enjoy the amenities you deserve next to Grant Park!

We are a short walk to MillenniumPark, Skydeck, Shedd Aquarium, Adler & many dining + shopping options!

Most homes don’t provide professional service along with “local vibes.” Guests love staying with us because:

✅ Lots of natural light
✅ High loft ceilings
✅ FAST WIFI
✅ Spacious layout
✅ Comfy beds
✅ Central Location
✅ Close proximity to Grant Park, Soldier Field, Museums, and more!

Please note:
*This is a vintage apartment, but it has a lot of beautiful character as you can see!
*This property is professionally managed by our team. While you may book through VRBO, payment may be processed directly through our secure Stripe system.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞
(𝘗𝘴𝘴𝘴𝘵... 𝘘𝘶𝘪𝘤𝘬 𝘧𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶'𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨: 𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘴 𝘪𝘵 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦. 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬𝘴!)

To access the building, we give you access via email for building and unit entrance. You walk up the stairs to the elevators, and take the elevator to the top floor, the 8th floor.

When you exit the elevator, you turn right and then left down the hallway to your home. When you enter the home, it opens to a professionally designed home.

If you walk to the left of the living will find two bedrooms - one with with two full size beds, and one with a queen bed .There is also a bathroom close to both bedrooms. This is a special place, and we look forward to making your stay a 5-star experience!
Guest access
You have access to our whole home, and the full size gym on the ground floor.

𝐎𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞
❎No Local Guests (City or Suburbs)
🙊Quiet hours: 10pm to 8am
👍Minimum age of 24 to book

The base price for this home is for 4 guests only. There will be an extra guest fee of $15 per guest per night if your group exceeds to 4 people.

𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐏𝐞𝐭 𝐅𝐞𝐞 (Under 20lbs, no shedding) - $200
𝐋𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐭 𝐅𝐞𝐞 - (Over 20lbs) - $250 plus a $200 refundable security deposit and subject to host approval.
If the pet sheds, we will require an additional $150 refundable Security deposit.
𝐔𝐧𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐬 - $250.00 plus any damages or additional cleaning costs incurred

𝐔𝐧𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐎𝐮𝐭 -Up to the cost of any impacted nights subsequent to originally scheduled check-out
𝐒𝐦𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐦/𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚 - $500.00 minimum charge and eviction from Rental Unit
𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 - Up to $125.00 per hour of additional cleaning needed
𝐃𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 - Varies depending on cost of item

𝐍𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬: potential warning issued or, if necessary, eviction with no refund and a charge of up to $1,000.00
𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚 - Up to $2,000.00
𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 - $50 minimum charge for handling and shipping.

No Unauthorized Late Check Out without notice from Host.
-Early check-ins/Late check-outs can sometimes be accommodated by our cleaning service for $50 per hour fee.

All guest names and ages must be registered before you are allowed to check in.
There is a NOISE MONITORING system within the home to track decibel noise level. Please respect our neighbors and do not get too loud outside quiet hours :)

𝐅𝐀𝐐𝐬

𝐐: 𝐈𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞?
A: Very much so. 24 hours a day.

𝐐: 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆?
A: The home is very easy to get to via public transit. If you decide to drive, we recommend apps like SpotAngel or SpotHero to find free or cheap parking ($10-20 / night).

𝐐: 𝐃𝐨 𝐈 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐬, 𝐚 𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐝𝐫𝐲𝐞𝐫, 𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐬?
A: Nope! we provide all these things. We also provide you with a starter pack of toilet papers.

𝐐: 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐈 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭?
A: Check in is 4pm and check out is 10am. Early check ins can be difficult if there are guests who checked out same day. We ask for an early check-in, or a late-check out fee, if you request either.

𝐐: 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐈 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐨 𝐚𝐬 𝐈 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞?
A: Yes. And we wouldn't trust any listing with which this isn't the case.

𝐐: 𝐈𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬?
A: Yes, and we take pride in providing a clean home for guests.

𝐐: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐦𝐲 𝐭𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞?
A: We honestly have no idea. With fees included, it only shows the guest how much they pay. This figure should be present after you enter your dates. Note that, pricing varies on a daily basis, and it actually uses some crazy algorithm to adjust it automatically, so I don't actually control this.

𝐐: 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞?
A: Very. Some guests say they're the best they've ever slept on!

No Agency Relationship. Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to authorize or empower either party to act as agent for the other party to this Agreement, or to conduct business in the name, or for the account, of the other party to this Agreement.

All guest names and ages must be registered before you are allowed to check in.v

Registration number
R21000064443

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Basketball nearby
  • Casino nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

If the pet sheds, we will require an additional $150 refundable Security deposit.
No Local Guests (City or Suburbs) Quiet hours: 10pm to 8am Minimum age of 24 to book

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Over 20lbs$250 +a $200 refundable sec deposit

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number R21000064443

Property is also known as

VLS9WOPAFI
Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

Located in Chicago, this condo is in the city center. Willis Tower and Merchandise Mart are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Field Museum of Natural History and Chicago Museum of Science and Industry. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Soldier Field or McCormick Place.
Map
IL, Chicago

What's nearby

  • Art Institute of Chicago - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Millennium Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Grant Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Soldier Field - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Chicago Riverwalk - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Harrison Station - 4 min walk
  • Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 11 min walk
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Epic Burger - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Peet's Coffee & Tea - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Buddy Guy's Legends - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Honeyberry - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Safe Downtown Penthouse #1 | Vintage 2bd (+Gym) pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Safe Downtown Penthouse #1 | Vintage 2bd (+Gym)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Safe Downtown Penthouse #1 | Vintage 2bd (+Gym)?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Safe Downtown Penthouse #1 | Vintage 2bd (+Gym) located?

Located in Downtown Chicago, this condo building is within a 15-minute walk of State Street and Art Institute of Chicago. Millennium Park and Michigan Avenue are also within 1 mi (2 km). Harrison Station is only a 4-minute walk and Harold Washington Library Station is 7 minutes.

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Safe Downtown Penthouse #1 | Vintage 2bd (+Gym) Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Renaud A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome stay

it was everything i expected, great experience all around
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Salena E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Rental!

This is a huge property, so we’ll located for the price. The management team were incredibly responsive and I hope to stay here again!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

The apartment was clean and quiet; great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Bryan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We had a good stay. Only issue was that the air didn't work too well in either bedroom. It got hot at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristina A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay - wish the AC worked better

Great location in a safe neighborhood! We had a lovely stay, we only faced problems with the AC because the unit was locked and the temperature was rather low for our kids (68-69 F). The manager was responsive up to a point, but the issue was not solved. If you don’t mind having the ability to adjust the room temperature, this is a great place. It was clean and we had everything we needed in the kitchen. Overall, it was a nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

In town for concert.

We booked this location primarily based on proximity to the concert location. I am very glad we did. This was a perfect place for our purposes. We liked the property. Comfortable, clean and well decorated. The hosts were fantastic. We would definitely rent this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Nice spot, needs improvement

Overall good place in a nice location close to restaurants, markets, and subway. Easy check-in. However, ran into a big ant issue in the kitchen for a couple days and a big water leak in the bathroom, which got everything wet and forced us to clear items out of the room for the rest of stay. Host got maintenance to come in and slow it down but it was uncomfortable to be in the bathroom for long.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clay C., Mckinney, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Work and Play in the South Loop

I like this place for the convenience and quiet in the building itself (you do hear sirens at all hours but that is in all parts of downtown). This place would be great for a first timer to Chicago with kids in tow. Easy walks to almost all of the great museums. There are plenty of grocery and dining options nearby. I think that any of you that want a hearty breakfast to start the day should go to "Honey Berry Pancakes and Cafe" Lots of variety there. "Grant Park Bistro" looked cool but we never had time to go there. Also, try "Etta" way over in Wicker Park. Visited that place while on the "Pizza City" pizza tour. Also tried "The Gage" one night on Michigan Avenue and it was great. The VRBO property is roomy and my son did enjoy using the gym. There is an old school drip coffee pot there for which I was very thankful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Catherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Average location, poor host communication

The condo was NOT as advertised. It was clean but had NO air conditioning. The host told us but when we arrived and I messaged them how miserable it was the stopped responding. Called VRBO who also tried to reach host but they weren’t answering them either. VRBO did bend over backwards to help us and we ended up leaving and going to hotel. The check-in process was easy and the hosts were super responsive until the A/C issue which was disappointing based on the reviews. Every view out the window was of an ugly roof also but meh.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Shawn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

College visit & Vacation

Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Erin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Decent Condo but some inaccuracies listing

The condo is large and as pictured. The location is great and public transportation is nearby. However, some inaccuracies in the list were disappointing. The master bed is not a queen as listed but rather a double, just as the bunk beds. Additionally, the listing indicates that you can leave luggage in the unit after 1pm but not check-in until 4p, but when we arrived to leave our luggage at 130p we were told we could not gain access to the unit until 330p. Since the listing indicates up to 7 people I would suggest a dining table to seat more than 4 people.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ruth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Had a great experience staying here. Location was great, safe, and clean. Plenty of space for me and my 2 college friends to hang out and relax after seeing the city. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Cute place with lots of storage. Super comfy beds. Easy walk to public transportation and Grant Park, etc. Could use a few more kitchen items like a corkscrew and more coffee cups. That was the only thing we were missing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenience

Apartment is secure and quiet. There are places that you can park your vehicle and walk to any destination. Aka The Bean, Willis Tower, etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wallace D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place and location

Nice place and easy to get to. Clean and lots of space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Connie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for our family

It is in a safe neighborhood and we felt VERY safe in the building! There is parking right next door, owners were easy to communicate with and the beds were comfy. We were very pleased with this property and would recommend stat here.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Spot

The place was in a perfect location and the amenities were what was described/expected. Communication with owners was clear and fast. Easy to find and found in/out parking very close to the location. Plenty of good food/grocery options close to unit. The unit was plenty big for the 7 of us and while a little inconvenient we made the 1 bathroom work. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

JACKIE Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family

Accommodating, clean and loved the outside seating area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Teresa M., Charlotte, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice local location to Michigan Ave

Nice property. The water was like warm and there was no balcony as advertised. It was a very convenient location. Property owners were very quick to respond to questions
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super accessible

Nearby to transit, lots of neighborhood restaurants. Take home frozen Margaritas from Flacos Tacos was brilliant. Easy walk to museum campuses.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jayna P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Apartment and Location!

I had been a little hesitant about this property since it only has one bathroom and we were traveling with 4 adults. But it ended up not being an issue. The apartment has a kitchen and some strategically placed mirrors, so others could still get ready while someone was in the shower. There were also plenty of sleep options. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

rose c., Phoenix

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great location

walking distance to everything. Only problems were because I didn't read all of the details that were sent to me about accessing the 'latch system' code. I would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marianne N., Madison, WI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great find in the South Loop!

This was the perfect apartment for our family trip to Chicago! Our main attraction was the Shedd, so this location was perfect (about a ten minute walk door to door.) We were also able to walk to tons of great restaurants and a few grocery stores. The bedrooms were large and the apartment was clean and had everything we needed. We would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021