This is an open, bright and comfortable home that has been fully renovated. It is a traditional style, Chicago two-flat. By renting the entire house, you would have access to both apartments. Each apartment includes a living room, dining area, fully stocked, brand new kitchens, two bedrooms and one bath. It is a wonderful, cost effective option for large groups traveling together. We would love to host you for your trip! Pets welcome with pre-approval (contact host). Our home offers a lovely place to recuperate from the hustle and bustle of downtown Chicago, local attractions, or family festivities. Our home also offers lots of space to take a minute to yourself or enjoy the company of friends and family. It is bright, open, warm, and welcoming. Let adults enjoy dinner and drinks on the first floor while sending the kids upstairs to enjoy a movie and popcorn. We do not live on the property. We live about a mile away and are available anytime you need us. We work from home most days and can easily stop by if you need help with anything. We want you to enjoy our home and your trip! So we will send you messages through Airbnb to check on you but other then that we try to stay out of your hair. If you at any point would like to meet us or need help with something, we are available. Our home sits on a quiet, tree-lined street. Madison Street is only a mile away, which offers a number of restaurants, bars, and shops to explore. You can also venture a mile east to explore popular Oak Park, the home of Frank Lloyd Wright and Ernest Hemingway. Please see our guidebook for our restaurant recommendations in both neighborhoods. We are located about a half a mile / 8-10 minute walk to the CTA ("L") - Blue Line Train- Harlem Stop. This will take you to downtown Chicago. It will not take you everywhere in Chicago so make sure you know where you are headed before you leave. The blue line goes underground just after the UIC-Halsted stop so you will lose cell phone reception - make sure you know your stop! There are two entrances to the Harlem stop. If you do not already have a Ventra card, you will need to enter the station from Harlem Ave. The entrance on Circle Ave. does NOT sell Ventra cards. The house includes three parking spaces. They are located behind the house next to the garage. We rent the garage spaces out so you might see our renters coming and going. You are welcome to use all 3 parking spaces during your stay. If you have more then 3 cars, you can park on the street, but you will need to call your license plate number into the Village of Forest Park. If you do not register your car for overnight parking, you run the risk of getting a ticket. The first three nights of street parking are free and after that, the Village will charge you $7/night. You can register your car online or call it in. Online: http://www.fp-overnight-parking.appspot.com/ OR call: 708-366-7272. We rent the garage spaces out so you might see our garage spot renters from time to time. Garbage and recycling pick up is on Thursday.