Beautiful. Built 1886 and located in one of Elgin's Historic Districts. https://historicelgin.com/#welcome Perfect for large families.Walk to the river, restaurants, play grounds, library, city center with indoor pool and symphony; bike on the path or walk to the train to reach Chicago in just over an hour for a day trip. The space Beautiful. Built 1886. Perfect for large families.Walk to the river, restaurants, play grounds, library, city center with indoor pool and symphony; bike on the path or walk to the train to reach Chicago in just over an hour for a day trip. This is a historic home with beautiful vintage detail throughout (12 foot ceilings). There are two double/queen beds, another double bed can be set up, a fold out couch with a double mattress, 2 single couches and a sleeping porch. There are two wood burning fireplaces.The space is child friendly with a separate play room. There is a big staircase but child safety gate can be provided as well as two baby cribs, two toddler beds and one or two pack and play units. There are also two high chairs. There is a library and a study, a large backyard and W/D on the second floor. **UPDATE** newly renovated bathroom upstairs with a claw-foot tub, and a new additional full bath with a steam shower for two people coming June 2019. Entire home and backyard, charcoal grill and WiFi. Parking is available for a number of cars (3+) and off the street parking as well. Grocery stores are 5-15 minute drive away(or order your groceries on (URL HIDDEN) for home delivery). All other shopping is 15-20 minutes away. Great little towns around for dates or family outings 5-15 minutes drive. There are many parks around. There are places for hiking and fishing. We are three blocks from a river boat launch. Chicago is 30-45 minutes by car depending on traffic and time of day. It is a very quiet neighborhood. Guest access Entire home and backyard, charcoal grill and WiFi. Other things to note Grocery stores are 5-15 minute drive away(or order your groceries on (URL HIDDEN) for home delivery). All other shopping is 15-20 minutes away. Great little towns around for dates or family outings 5-15 minutes drive. There are many parks around. There are places for hiking and fishing. We are three blocks from a river boat launch. Chicago is 30-45 minutes by car depending on traffic and time of day. It is a very quiet neighborhood.