Family Friendly, Lovely 6 Bd Retreat w / Game Room, Back Deck Bar
Overview
Family Friendly, Lovely 6 Bd Retreat w / Game Room, Back Deck Bar is a 3,200 sq ft smoke-free vacation home in Chicago’s Jefferson Park neighborhood, set on a quiet, tree-lined street and located next to a golf course. It’s designed for large groups, with 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and space to accommodate up to 16 guests (with a city guideline limit of 12 adults plus 4 children under 18). The home uses self-check-in/check-out via smart WiFi locks, with standard times of 4 PM check-in and 10 AM check-out.
Bedrooms & sleeping setup
Sleeping arrangements include two king beds, three queen beds, and a themed bunk room styled around Super Mario. The home emphasizes comfort with “top-quality” mattresses, pillows, and linens, and each bed is set up with a choice of memory-foam or down pillows. Air conditioning and heating support year-round stays.
Recreation & social spaces
A speakeasy-style basement serves as an entertainment hub with a built-in bar, game room, and a retro popcorn machine for movie nights. Games and activities include pool, foosball, and shuffleboard. Outdoors, the large back deck is set up for group hangouts with seating, a picnic table, and an outdoor grill; the listing also notes an outdoor fire table for evening gathering.
Kitchen & practical amenities
The house includes a kitchen described as fully stocked for groups, with ample place settings and cookware. Practical in-home essentials include a washer and dryer, plus an ironing board and air conditioning. Parking is supported by a free covered garage along with free street parking in front (as described by the host).
Location & what’s nearby
The home is positioned for access to both transit and dining in northwest Chicago. Nearby public transportation includes Milwaukee Ave & Medina Ave (bus, ~325 m) and Austin Station (bus, ~384 m), plus rail access at Norwood Park (~1.9 km) and Jefferson Park (~2.3 km). For flights, Chicago O’Hare International Airport is about 10.9 km away; Midway is about 22.8 km away. Nearby restaurants range from 5800 North Cafe (~407 m) and Mom’s Old Recipe (~449 m) to Collettis Dining & Banquets (~841 m) and Highway House (~945 m).
Best for
This large Jefferson Park home is best for multi-family trips and friend groups who want built-in entertainment, thanks to the basement bar, game room (pool/foosball/shuffleboard), and a deck set up for grilling and gathering. It also suits groups splitting time between city attractions and airport convenience, with O’Hare about 10.9 km away and multiple bus/train options nearby. Remote workers can benefit from the multiple dedicated workspaces noted by the host.
Travel tips
Plan around the 4 PM check-in and 10 AM check-out, and use the smart WiFi locks for self check-in/out. For public transit, the closest options are bus stops at Milwaukee Ave & Medina Ave (~325 m) and Austin Station (~384 m), with additional train access at Norwood Park (~1.9 km) and Jefferson Park (~2.3 km). If you’re flying, O’Hare is the closer airport (~10.9 km), while Midway is farther (~22.8 km).
What guests say
No guest review excerpts or rating details are available for this property, so recurring feedback themes cannot be summarized from traveler commentary. Based on the listing details, likely focal points for stays include the large-group layout (6 bedrooms/3 bathrooms), the basement bar and game room, and the back deck set up for grilling and outdoor hangouts. Practical considerations that may shape expectations include the stated no-pets, no-smoking, and no-parties rules, plus the city guideline limiting adult occupancy. Guests prioritizing accessibility should note that specific accessible features are not provided in the available information.
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