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We are located on Chicago’s Near North Side, right where the vibrant Lincoln Park, Old Town, and River North neighborhoods meet.

Our location offers the perfect balance of a safe, charming residential neighborhood with incredibly easy access to downtown.

Walkable & Convenient: We are a short, pleasant walk or a quick 5-minute drive/rideshare to the Magnificent Mile and Old Town’s historic entertainment district.

Neighborhood Essentials: You can easily walk to nearby Target and Whole Foods for groceries and supplies.

Easy Transit & Driving: We sit perfectly halfway between the beautiful Lake Michigan lakeshore and the I-90/94 highway, making arriving and departing painless. The CTA Red Line train and multiple bus routes are just blocks away to take you straight to Wrigley Field or the Loop.

Check-in is at 4:00 PM and Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Prior to your arrival, we will send you detailed check-in instructions via your dedicated WhatsApp group so we can set a time to meet you for check-in.

You will receive your access codes in person during check-in.

When available we offer complimentary early check in after 2 PM but ask about special offers for morning check-in or late check-out.

Because we are independent, small property and do not have a hotel front desk or central reception area, we cannot securely store luggage before check-in (4:00 PM) or after check-out (10:00 AM).

Our housekeeping teams often work on tight schedules to ensure the lofts are pristine for every arrival, and they are unable to stop their work to accept or manage bags for incoming groups arriving at staggered times.

If your group is arriving early or departing late, we highly recommend using a local luggage storage service like Bounce or LuggageHero. They have secure drop-off locations just a few minutes from the lofts where you can safely store your bags for a small daily fee, allowing you to start exploring the city unburdened!

We have one parking space available to book for your loft - it is $25/night (must be booked for the duration of your stay) and as it is an urban garage it is shorter in depth so it can only accommodate a car up to 15.5 ft (small to med size SUVs or cars - no vans, full size SUVs or full size sedans).
Our street has free parking 24/7 on the Evergreen side - and we've not had any problems with guests finding a place to park if they arrive after 4 pm on weekdays (weekends and evening it is generally very easy to find parking on our block).
If you have more than 1 car arriving, and you'd like to be on the list for our second or third space (if not booked by guests arriving for our other units), let me know and I can keep you posted should another space be available.
Parking is payable in cash on arrival or via Zelle or Venmo.

We believe in a true, hosted luxury experience, so we handle all check-ins personally.

1. Before You Arrive: We will invite you to a private WhatsApp group for your stay to coordinate your arrival timing and answer any pre-trip questions.

2. The Welcome: When you arrive at the lofts, either Basil or I or one of our team will meet your group to provide your access codes.

3. The Setup: We will guide you inside to show you how to navigate the building's secure entry codes and make sure you have everything you need to feel right at home.

Because we live right in the building, we are always around if you need anything at all during your stay!

Absolutely! We built our lofts with the exact intention of offering spaces for groups to come together, relax, and celebrate milestones. We want you to have an amazing time, but please keep our core ground rules in mind:

• Registered Guests Only: To maintain a safe and secure building, only registered guests are permitted on the property (no unregistered local guests, visiting friends, or outside entertainers/bartenders without prior written approval).

• Respect the Neighborhood: We are a family-friendly building (Basil and I live right on-site!). We ask that you keep music respectful after 10:00 PM and keep all communal areas like the lobby, elevator, and sidewalk clear of trash.

• Balcony & Decor: Please secure all items on the balcony so they don't blow into the street. If you are decorating, use only 3M paint-friendly tape—absolutely no glitter, confetti, kegs, or personal BBQs are allowed on the property.

• Catered Dinners: If you're planning a catered group dinner, that is completely fine! Just let us know in advance, as we require a certificate of insurance from the catering company.

We definitely don't expect you to tiptoe around the loft—we just ask that you treat our home and our custom art with the same care you would your own.

To secure your booking at the lofts, we require a 50% deposit at the time of reservation, with the remaining 50% balance due 60 days prior to your arrival.

Our general policy is that all payments are non-refundable, though this can vary depending on the season.

We strongly encourage trip cancelation insurance.

Booking directly with us ensures you get the absolute best value and the most personalized experience for your stay.

• Save Up to 25%: When you book directly on our website, you completely bypass the hefty service fees charged by third-party platforms like Airbnb and VRBO. We pass those savings straight back to you.

• Direct Communication: You deal directly with us (Basil and Carole)—the actual owners who live right in the building. There are no automated corporate bots or middleman property managers to slow down your requests.

• Flexible & Personalized: From coordinating your arrival timing to helping arrange special details like a certificate of insurance for a catered dinner, booking direct gives us the flexibility to tailor your stay to your exact needs.

Our location on Chicago’s Near North Side is truly unbeatable for getting around the city. We sit right at the intersection of Lincoln Park, Old Town, and River North, perfectly halfway between the Lake Michigan lakeshore and the I-90/94 highway.

• Walking & Rideshares: Old Town's historic entertainment district and the Magnificent Mile are either a pleasant walk or a quick 5-minute drive away. Fulton Market, the West Loop, Wicker Park, and Bucktown are all just a short drive to our south and west.

• Public Transit: The CTA Red Line train station and multiple major bus routes are only blocks away. You can hop on the train and head straight down into the Loop (downtown) or take it north directly to Wrigley Field.

There’s really no major neighborhood or attraction you’ll want to visit that isn't a quick, convenient trip from your front door!