Beautiful townhome 45 mins from Chicago
Guest rating: 4.0 / 5
Overview
Beautiful townhome 45 mins from Chicago is a smoke-free townhome stay in West Chicago, positioned as a quiet, well-kept neighborhood base close to shopping and many restaurants. The property has a public rating of 4/5 from 3 reviews. House rules noted in the source summary include no parties.
In-Unit Amenities
This is a self-catering setup with a kitchen, air conditioning, and an in-unit washer. Paid Wi‑Fi is available, which can be useful for longer stays and remote work needs. The listing is smoke-free.
Nearby Dining
Several dining options are close by, including Old Republic [Kitchen + Bar] (about 199 m), Applebee's Grill + Bar (about 287 m), and Little Panda Chinese Restaurant (about 326 m). Additional nearby choices include Grumpy Goat Tavern (about 2.5 km), Sammy's Mexican Grill and bar (about 2.5 km), and Cafe Zaytun (about 3.9 km).
Getting Around
For transit connections, South St & Notre Dame Ln bus station is very close (about 299 m). Nearby train stations include Big Timber (about 3.5 km), Elgin (about 4.1 km), and National St (about 4.6 km). Chicago O'Hare International Airport is about 35.7 km away and Chicago Midway International Airport is about 55.2 km away.
Best for
This townhome is best for travelers who want a quiet neighborhood base with walkable access to restaurants and shopping. It also suits longer stays thanks to the kitchen, washer, and air conditioning, with paid Wi‑Fi available for connectivity.
Travel tips
If you’re planning to use public transit, the South St & Notre Dame Ln bus stop is about a 5-minute walk away, and several train stations (Big Timber, Elgin, National St) are within roughly 3.5–4.6 km. If flying in, O’Hare is notably closer than Midway (about 35.7 km vs. 55.2 km). The property has a no-parties rule, so plan low-key gatherings accordingly.
What guests say
Reviews describe an overall nice stay and highlight that the owners were actively engaged in trying to resolve issues. A recurring concern mentioned is a mismatch between the booking’s stated bedroom/bed count and what guests found on arrival (guests reported fewer beds than expected). Despite the rocky start, guests indicate they were able to make it work, suggesting responsiveness from the hosts helped smooth the experience. No other consistent positives or negatives are detailed in the provided excerpts beyond the setup confusion and the resolution effort.
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