Find comfort and convenience in our century-old Historic District home. Your private room offers a restful night's sleep with a comfy bed, ceiling fan, and ample storage. Refresh in your private detached bathroom just outside your door. Our kitchen, dining room, porch, and deck are yours to enjoy. There is no lock on the door. No one will enter without your permission. Close to downtown. Easily reach O'Hare (30 minutes) or explore downtown Chicago (45 minutes). EV charger for an additional fee. The space Private, comfortable, cozy, clean. Your bedroom is # 3 on the second floor. There are windows with weights, please open with caution. Under one window there is a cedar chest which has extra pillows and blankets. The curtains are blackout and there are wooden blinds to allow filtered light. In a corner there is a book case where you can keep some of your personal items. The dresser and closet space is also available. This room does not have any room to accommodate children. There is a full length mirror iron and iron stand. A ceiling fan for your comfort. The bathroom has plenty of places to store bags, or hang towels and toiletries. In the shower there is a rod to hang your towels when showering. Please wipe the glass doors and tiles with the squeegee. Using the Shower 1. Turn on the bathtub faucet to start the water. 2. Adjust the handle until you reach your preferred temperature. 3. Once ready, pull down on the ring at the end of the bathtub spout (where the water comes out). 4. After a moment, the water will redirect to the showerhead. If the water doesn’t switch right away, pull down gently but firmly on the end of the spout. There are cleaning supplies that are in a spray bottle with nontoxic and environmentally safe products. (Meyers). Please use a paper towel to wipe down sinks, surfaces etc. for your own comfort. We have new commodes that have oblong seats and are higher. We request all men to please sit on the seats rather than stand. This helps to keep the area around the commode clean. On the front porch there is a swing, a table and benches to sit out in front. We have a deck in the back with folding chairs available. Guest access Most places you can park on street for free. Downtown Elgin is 2 mins away. Post office, city center(public gym) with an indoor pool and a track is a 2 minute drive from our home. The access to the Fox River behind us is a perfect place to take a walk or jog. It is behind our home less than a 2 min walk. During your stay You can use the kitchen to prepare your own breakfast. We would be happy to provide any information you need. Other things to note Our house is testament to history. Officially recognized as a heritage home within Elgin's historic district. Built in 1920 by D.C. Cook, this home isn't just a house, it's a part of Elgin's history. 4 Square architecture, creates a sense of balance and harmony that resonates throughout the home. But what sets our house apart is the vibrant life that pulsates within its walls. Our family is rooted in traditional Indian culture, we've infused our home with the warmth and vibrancy of our heritage. My husband, Mehtab and I are originally from India and love to travel. We have brought furniture, art and many practical household items from our travels. My husband has served 20 years as a US Army dentist and an officer. Now has opened his own dental clinic. He offers his services if you are in need of any treatment while visiting. I am a designer and creator of specialty bags and purses. My studio is in our garden basement. I would love to give a tour or even a short class on making a purse if interested. We would love to share a meal with you. Please let us know if you are interested. My brother has a farm so fresh eggs, honey, free range chicken grass fed lamb and beef may be in our menu!