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Experience the warm and cozy vibe of this Little Italy/UIC neighborhood apartment. Custom furniture adorns each room, and a fireplace invites you to unwind on chilly nights. With a well-stocked kitchen, cook up a hearty breakfast before exploring the city via public transit or short walk from Western Blue line stop.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Upscale Getaway Near Downtown

This cozy apartment features custom furniture in every room and a fireplace to warm up next to on a chilly night. Make use of the well-stocked kitchen to cook a hearty breakfast before setting out to explore the city! The primary bedroom has a King Bed, the second bedroom as queen bed and the pull out sofa in the living room has a queen bed. All of the mattresses are high quality memory foam.

Parking: 1 gated parking spot included & plenty of free street parking

Items of Note:

1. The condo is located on a nice quiet block in the Little Italy/ UIC neighborhood. The center of the city, West Loop, River North and many other destinations are close by and can be easily reached by public transit, it is just a few minutes` walk from the Western Blue line stop, or Uber/ Lyft/ Cab.
2. The condo comes with access to a gated parking spot. There is also plenty of free street parking should you need a second spot.
3. Each room has a least 1 piece of custom made furniture.
4. If you are looking to cook, the kitchen is well equipped. I enjoy cooking and I made sure it had everything I would need.
5. There is an Amazon Echo, who you may call Alexa, to entertain you during your stay. Ask her the weather, to play music, set an alarm.....

***I am always striving to improve my place and my guests experience. Should you have any suggestions on how I can improve my Airbnb please let me know.***

Guests will have the 2 bed 2 bath condo and a gated parking spot all to themselves. There is a queen bed in each room and pull out sofa bed in the living room, which is quite comfortable. The bathroom comes equipped with shampoo and soap should you need them. Linens and towels are of course provided as well.

Every guest is different and has different preferences and needs. As your host I always do my best to provide you with all of the information you need before your stay. I will also will answer any questions that might arise during your stay.

**Note**: There is a camera above the exterior thresholds of both doors. They simply monitor who is going in and out of the home. Neither camera can see inside the home and there are no other cameras anywhere on the property.

House Rules:

1. Please read over and agree to the rental agreement before booking. Any damages or house rule violations will be deducted from the damage deposit.
2. Please note we may require that you answer a few questions after booking. We look forward to hosting you!
3. If full payment is not received 28 days prior to your stay we reserve the right to cancel your stay and keep the amount already paid.
Rental Agreement and House Rules: Once you book, you agree to these terms.

General Principles:

• These House Rules are intended to ensure that our property and neighbors are respected. Rest assured, there should be no problems if that happens, but if you feel you cannot follow our Rules, we respectfully ask that you not book with us.
• Please respect our property and neighbors (there are families in the association) and keep noise to a minimum, especially after 10 p.m. Guests are not permitted past 10 p.m.

Zero Tolerance Policy:

• If any party that may disturb our neighbors is thrown, large or small, or anyone engages in drug use, including marijuana use, we will require you to leave the property and impose the fines below.

Damage Deposit and Fines:

• We have overwhelmingly positive relationships with our guests and are rarely forced to fine anyone. Our intent is not to prevent you and your group from enjoying yourselves. We want all of our guests to have fun! Instead, our intent is to weed out bad actors and prevent situations that may disturb our neighbors and damage our property.
• We impose fines if any party is thrown, large or small ($1,000); anyone smokes in the property ($350); each key not returned ($75); the garage door opener is not returned ($100); or any theft occurs ($500 minimum depending on the item). We may also impose a $100 fine for excessive noise.
• If you timely let us know that an item is missing or damaged, we will simply charge a replacement cost. But if this is unreported, we will impose a fine of, or reduce your damage deposit by, three times the replacement cost for the missing or damaged item.
• Parking in the correct spot, described below, and properly centering your car between the lines is critical. Failure to center your vehicle in the spot will prevent neighbors from being able to park and will result in a $75 fine.
• If the number of guests exceeds the number specified in the reservation, we will impose a $25 charge per unspecified guest each night. If the number of guests exceeds the maximum allowed by our listing, we will impose $50 fine for each extra guest each night, and either keep your damage deposit or impose a $100 fine.
• On rare occasion, when our home is left unusually dirty, the cleaner charges extra. If this occurs, you will be charged $50 for each hour of cleaning beyond the allotted cleaning time.
• Checking out after 11 a.m. on the last day of your stay may result in a $50 fine if you are not out by 11:15 a.m. and an additional $50 fine for each subsequent hour.

Prior to Booking:
o We require that you have verified your email and phone number through the rental site. We also encourage you to provide additional identify verification such as your social media profile, a government-issued ID and a clear image of yourself.

After Booking:
o After booking with us and before your stay, we will require you to send us a picture of your government-issued ID. (We respect your privacy. This security process is no different from a hotel requiring you to present your ID upon arrival.) Upon receipt of your ID, we will send you the access instructions for the unit approximately one week before your stay or else immediately if your stay is less than one week away.
 We may call you to conduct a final screening. If we reach out to you, access instructions will not be released until we speak. If we do not hear back from you in 24-48 hours after reaching out for the screening, we may ask you to cancel your reservation.

Check-out:
o Check-out is at 11am on the last day of your stay. This check-out time applies to all stays unless: (1) an alternate plan has been agreed to and (2) payment for late check-out or extending your stay has been made. The alternate check-out plan and payment must be made at a reasonable time before the last day of your stay.
o Checking out on time is extremely important. We cannot offer last-minute exceptions. The cleaners will clean the condominium right after your stay, and new guests often check in shortly thereafter.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart speaker
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Rental Agreement and House Rules: Once you book, you agree to these terms. General Principles:

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

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About the neighborhood

Near West Side, a neighborhood in Chicago, is home to this condo. Art Institute of Chicago and Chicago Theatre are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier. Field Museum of Natural History and Griffin Museum of Science and Industry are not to be missed. Visit our Chicago travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Chicago_UnitedCenter_6064077_01
    United Center
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Tri Taylor
    University of Illinois Chicago
    2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • John H Stroger Jr Hospital
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Rush University Medical Center
    14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Anna and Frederick Douglass Park
    16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Chicago Western Avenue Station (BNSF)
    2 min drive
  • Western Station (Forest Park Branch)
    3 min walk
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
    27 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    12 min walk
  • Chick-fil-A
    10 min walk
  • McDonald's
    12 min walk
  • Wendy's
    8 min walk
  • KFC
    10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Upscale Getaway Near Downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at The Upscale Getaway Near Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Upscale Getaway Near Downtown?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Upscale Getaway Near Downtown located?

Located in Near West Side, this condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Rush University Medical Center and United Center. Anna and Frederick Douglass Park and Union Park are also within 2 mi (3 km). Western Station (Forest Park Branch) is only a 3-minute walk and Illinois Medical District Station is 14 minutes.

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The Upscale Getaway Near Downtown Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An exceptional stay!! We loved the apartment and the location. Excellent amenities and very clean. Would highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

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

Clean & Convenient

Great stay! The rental was clean, well-maintained, and conveniently located right next to the Blue Line train, making it easy to get around & into the city & surrounding areas.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tate S.

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

Awesome apartment with great amenities!

We had a great time here! The beds are comfy and the apartment is nice and clean. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

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

Chicago visit.

Excellent property in cleanliness and only 1 1/2 blocks to the Blue Line to downtown Chicago. We had our own off-street parking space and it was close to neighborhood stores and restaurants. Great experience!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

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

Nice place, good location

Place was very clean and check in instructions were clear. Having a parking spot was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

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

Perfect retreat

I really enjoyed retreating to this quiet oasis after a full day of wedding based activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rene D.

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

Easy Access to Downtown

Enjoyed our stay. The unit was clean and as advertised. Easy check in and check out process was a plus.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila F.

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

Birthday weekend in Chicago

The location was great for us. It was right around the corner from our son’s place. We will definitely try to stay again when we visit Chicago.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie L.

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

Great place

Very comfortable beds. Stocked kitchen and towels. Walking distance to train. Gated building and parking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cameron R.

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

Chicago Sights and baseball games

Enjoyed our stay. Short Uber/Lyft to everything. Space was clean and as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hope W.

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

Beautiful, clean, convenient

This property was exactly as described in the listing. Very clean, well stocked with basic essentials, which was appreciated. Easy to access but a lot of stairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Nice Neighborhood

Friendly neighborhood. Easy walking. Western L blue line station not far away so you can get around the city pretty easily.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

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

Quiet and Close to the Trains

Blue line train just a short walk away. Was also able to walk to favorites like Chick fil a. Nighttime was quiet, which we really appreciated. Everything was as expected.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felicia B.

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

True to word

The property was neat, has a very relaxing and homely atmosphere. Everything that was described about the property was spot on. We will definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kate M.

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

Wonderful!

My family had a great time. It was a little tricky navigating how to get into the city with the blue line under construction, but the buses proved to be the best way in. The kids loved the playground right behind the building. We’d love to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay J.

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

Birthday celebration weekend in Chicago

We rented this vacation home for a girls’ weekend in Chicago and truly enjoyed staying there. It was clean and comfortable. The only issue we encountered was taxi drivers would not drop us at the rear alley entrance to the building (the entrance we were instructed to use) citing ‘safety concerns’, so we would have to walk around the building to get to the rear entrance. We never felt threatened while staying there so I’m not sure where they were coming from. All in all we would not hesitate to reserve this same property if we decide to do another Chicago weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

tina d.

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

Chi town

Nice, reasonably quiet. Cozy and modern! Bed was too firm for us but you can not please every one. Host was very attentative and answered our questions promptly. There are 3 flights of stairs to get up to the property, so if that is difficult for you avoid this. It wasnt a problem for us. We really appreciated the off street parking. Nice place. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Very Comfortable

Impressed with the comfort and quality of the entire unit and main bedroom. Bedside lights, small desk with mirror, very nice bathroom and shower. Kitchen is well-equipped and living room sofa is extra deep. There are two full flights with landings at the back of the unit. Initially a pain, but then we adapted. Close to UIC and Rush Hospital. Some, but not a lot of dining or shopping options within walking distance. But immediate area is nice and the included parking spot is a big plus.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim E.

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

Lovely Home Away from Home

My hasband and I stayed at this lovely condo over Thanksgiving (Wednesday through Sunday). Our adult daughter live about 3 blocks away in a one-bedroom so we wanted a place close by that had a good kitchen, was quiet, and appropriate for a festive small family get-together. This surpassed our wishes. The kitchen was fun to cook in and had almost everything we needed. The design is railroad - one long hall with bedroom, laundry, and 2nd bathroom ending in the living area. Tri-Taylor is a cool little neighborhood just west of the UIC/Rush medical district, is pretty quiet, and full of city charm. There is a gated parking lot with designated spot with the rental, which is huge in Chicago! We loved this place and will definitely book it for future trips.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

felice f.

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

Family time

This is a very nice property, very clean upon entering. Was very surprised to find that it was three flights up, did not see that anywhere in the listing. For seniors traveling it made it a bit difficult but we managed. The second bedroom was sparsely furnished and very small, it could have used a little more furniture to be able to access the suitcases from somewhere other than the floor. Also, the second bathroom tub was very slippery and could use a bathmat in the shower. Our home is not in the city, so we had to get used to some of the city noises at night, not too bad just more than we used to.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelcey C.

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

Beautifully remodeled apartment

We stayed in Unit 3 and it is a beautiful apartment with high ceilings and every amenity we needed for a good stay. The owner has provided a complete kitchen of items that make cooking at "home" easy and convenient. If stairs don't work well for you, or your prefer a softer bed, then use caution. The shower is absolutely STUNNING, and the hot water lasted forever. the gated parking is a small lot, so a smaller vehicle works best, and being comfortable backing in to a parking spot will make getting out of the gated lot much easier. There is a dog park and playground out back and it was fun watching the kids and the dogs enjoy the sunshine. Some noise from the neighbors above, and the neighbor below smokes outside on the landing. Easy access to pharmacies and grocery stores, and Door Dash and Uber had no problem finding the building. Great proximity to 290, which made getting to downtown, the museums and other attractions easy. Owners are quickly responsive to questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Steve L.

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

Not great but pretty good stay

Our stay was pretty good overall. It was nice, quiet, and had all the things we needed for our stay. The host is a great communicator, and answered all our questions in a very timely manner. We liked the room to move about, the gas fireplace, the main shower with the rain shower head, the gated parking space, and the small fans in each room (stored in closets) was a bonus! There are a few things we didn’t care for though: It’s on the third floor. Thought I might have overlooked this when booking, but upon looking again, it does not tell you. The bed in each room is very firm. Like, someone could do jumping jacks next to you while you’re sleeping and you wouldn’t know it, firm. To my knowledge, there was no live TV, just apps. The process of getting into the condo is a bit of a process. Especially in our case, when it’s -9 degrees outside. Having to park on the street to unlock the box to get the key to open the front gate, find/get into the condo, get the car gate opener, go back to your car, drive around back, is a bit much, to say the least.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place with a number of great amenities and easy access to public transit. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check-in was easy. It was nice to have off-street parking. It's close to a lot of downtown activities without being super noisy and in a safe area. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying here! It was very clean and well taken care of. It was perfectly described in the listing. I really appreciated the gated parking lot. I felt very safe here with my family. It was close to everything we wanted to do. Great communication with the owners. Will definitely stay here again next trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025