Lincoln Park Light-filled, Historic 1BDR Retreat

Vintage charm meets modern upgrades in this remodeled 1BR apartment. High ceilings, original hardwoods, and a kitchen with smart appliances, granite counters, and all the cookware you’ll actually need. Relax with a cappuccino on one of two outdoor spaces or stream your favourite shows on “The Frame” smart TV. Dreamy marble walk-in shower with rain shower head, organic Avocado mattress, and thoughtful touches throughout. Quiet leafy street, historic vibe, zero tourist chaos.


Top 5 Highlights

Vintage charm, modern comfort — high ceilings, hardwood floors + fully remodeled in 2024

Two outdoor spaces — furnished patio + back deck with Weber grill

Dream kitchen — smart appliances, granite counters, Nespresso machine & nontoxic cookware

Spa vibes — marble walk-in rain shower + organic Avocado mattress for great sleep

Unbeatable location — 2 blocks to top dining (Michelin-star to fried chicken), bakeries, cafés, shops + 3 CTA lines within 10 minutes




This apartment balances vintage charm with modern practicality — high ceilings and original hardwood floors meet a full 2024 remodel designed for comfort (not just looks).

The kitchen is equipped for real cooking, not just reheating: granite worktops, smart appliances (all barely a year old), nontoxic cookware, and utensils chosen by someone who actually uses them. A Breville Nespresso machine and milk frother are on hand for the morning cappuccino ritual.

The bathroom is spa-level: a marble-finished walk-in shower with rain shower head and built-in shelf that makes you forget it’s “just” a rental.

In the bedroom and living room, you’ll find spacious closets (mirrored doors included), a curated mix of books and board games for offline entertainment, and thoughtful furniture — much of it secondhand, so the space feels lived-in instead of showroom-staged. The dining set once belonged to the host’s grandparents, and yes, it’s sentimental, but it deserves to be used and enjoyed.

For sleeping, there’s an Avocado organic mattress with cotton bedding and a fluffy duvet. Curtains and shades on all windows ensure privacy and the bedroom has a window AC unit for Chicago's hot spells.
Other small luxuries: Onsen-style waffle towels, natural fibre rugs, and “The Frame” TV (art by day, Netflix by night).
Laundry-wise, there’s a washing machine but no dryer — clothes dry discreetly in the closet.
Outdoor space is a rare treat in Chicago, and here you get two: a patio off the living room and a back deck with a Weber grill. Both are furnished for dining, lounging, or just avoiding emails for a while.

The apartment sits on a quiet, leafy, one-way street with historic brick buildings and residential permit parking. The area is safe, authentic, and blissfully non-touristy — but not boring. Within two blocks, you can grab a cappuccino at Foxtrot, dive into tallow-fried indulgence at Red Light Chicken, or pick up a croissant at Floriole, widely considered the best bakery around. For dinner, options range from Range (seasonal, local plates) to Armitage Alehouse (trendy with a stylish crowd) to John’s Food and Wine (yes, Michelin-starred). Mexican? You’ve got Old Pueblo Cantina and Don Pez. Burgers. Butcher and the Burger has you covered, with fries and frozen custard on the side. And with a new Italian restaurant opening at the end of the block — plus boutique shops, yoga, and Pilates on Armitage Ave — your toughest decision will be where to go first.

Beyond the block, the location makes Chicago easy: city centre, the lakefront, DePaul, Wrigleyville, and Advocate Medical Centre are all within reach. Three CTA lines (red, brown, purple) are a 10-minute walk away, so getting around the city is a non-issue.

Finally, a personal note: your host has travelled to 53 countries, often with just a 40L backpack, couchsurfing and hitchhiking along the way. We know what it means to be welcomed into someone else’s space, so this apartment is rooted in that same spirit of hospitality — thoughtful, practical, and created for guests to feel at home.