Is A quiet stay while you are away pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A quiet stay while you are away?

As of Sept 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A quiet stay while you are away on Oct 7, 2025 start from CA $161.26, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Where is A quiet stay while you are away located?

Situated in Oak Park, this vacation home is steps from Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Walt Disney House and Portage Park. Donald E. Stephens Convention Center and Humboldt Park are also within 9 mi (15 km). Harlem-Lake Station (Green Line) is 24 minutes by foot and Oak Park Station (Green Line) is 25 minutes.

10/10 Excellent

matt R.

Jul 22, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

very nice

great stay

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Karigan H.

Oct 4, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good Stay

We stayed a few nights and everything was nice and clean. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles O.

Aug 16, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Stay

A very nice clean stay in a wonderful neighborhood.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Nov 1, 2023

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Great stay in Oak Park, IL

This stay is in a very comfortable bungalow just a few blocks north of Lake Street/Oak Park. It is easy to get anywhere in Oak Park from this location. We would stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan M.

Oct 15, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet stay Oak Park

Jay, the owner met us when we arrived. We really appreciated having coffee, tea, and creamer available. Accurate description of the property. Driveway for parking. Quiet neighborhood

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ingela T.

Aug 9, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Quiet Chicago Retreat

I can't recommend Jay's place highly enough. It's outside of the insanity of downtown Chicago, but you can get to it super easily so you're really getting the best of both worlds. The house is nice and quiet and Jay couldn't have been more accommodating. I would easily stay there again since it had everything we needed for a six day stay in Chicago.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole L.

Aug 6, 2024

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chicago stay

practical and fit for our needs

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darla B.

Jan 26, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A comfortable home base

This home away from home was perfect for my visit with my grandson, who is studying at Dominican University down the street. This house was a great home base after all of our activities. Sunday brunch was a gourmet meal!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Feb 5, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Stay in Oak Park

Jay was very thorough with his tour of the home. The home had more than enough amenities, the beds were very comfortable and the internet and television channels were amazing! Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Jun 12, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable stay

Jay was friendly and helpful. The home had lots of character. It felt like you were staying with family.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lura M.

Jul 9, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tidy and quiet

Our stay was wonderful and anything we would need was provided… the house was clean and in a great area… we were able to walk to all the shops and eateries we wanted to visit in Oak Park… there was a cute little park directly across the street from the house …. The beds were comfortable and the quiet neighborhood allowed for great sleep.. Jay was super nice and made sure we had everything we needed!.. would definitely stay again

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yimei Z.

Jul 27, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay at Oak Park

We picked Jay's house because it's located right in the middle of Oak Park where many of Frank Lloyd Wright's works are located, we had so much fun walking the beautiful neighborhood. Jay's property is great too!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Jan 8, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

Jay was communicative and very welcoming. He also puts a lot of thought and detail into the home. He has many things that you might need for your visit. Overall I’d highly recommend this property to anyone staying in the area

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zachary J.

Aug 1, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun weekend stay

Our stay at this property was amazing! The location was very convenient and close to public transportation. Jay, our host, was great and was accommodating. We wanted to make dinner, so Jay made sure the kitchen was ready fir our use. He also showed us around the house and was very welcoming.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Madeline J.

Apr 29, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Reunion

Jay was a perfect host, house location was great, house was clean, neighborhood quiet. Jay supplied us with coffee, which we were not expecting - thanks Jay, that was a bonus. :). If and when I come back to Chicago I know where I will be staying. Thanks again Jay. Best, Maddie

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P.

Aug 19, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique and Pleasant

Internet blazing fast, abundance of TV channels. Unusually personal, this is actually someone's home!

Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Oct 18, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant Stay, Gracious Welcome, Needs Anticipated

This was an immaculate older home in a very nice - and safe - part of Chicagoland. Convenient to Concordia University and not far from the restaurant/business district of Oak Park. The host welcomes you upon your arrival and provides and excellent, thorough survey of the property and answers any questions you may have. Unlike some VRBOs, there was no shortage of household items - practically every need is anticipated. I plan on staying here again in the future when on business in the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Sue W.

Jan 25, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great place to stay!

We had a wonderful stay in this VRBO property. The beds were very comfortable. The home was well appointed. We had everything we needed. The only problem was that the washer and dryer were not on site and were expensive to use. This was not clear to us in the VRBO description. Otherwise this is a great place to stay.

Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen G.

Oct 2, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Charming, Delightful Stay in Oak Park

We had a small group of friends stay at Jay's property for our Homecoming weekend at Concordia University Chicago. It could not have been a more exceptional experience for us all. Jay left no stone unturned when it came to our accommodations! The smooth check-in and check-out process, games and entertainment center, and attention to detail helped make it a very memorable weekend. The personal touches within the home like the guest book and optional brunch service gave a next-level customer service unlike any other property I've stayed at previously. Jay has a gift for hosting, and we will definitely be looking to stay at his home in the future!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maurice B.

Jul 16, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

To Oak Park & Beyond!

Convenient to everything! Walking distance to the Frank Lloyd Wright Studio & Museum. A softball field accross the street. Quiet, but not without pleasant activity. Jay's place has every convenience anyone would need. Safe parking in the private driveway. Oh, do I really need to mention how clean everything is there? Ok then, everything is clean, dust free and inviting. MauriceB

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcia Faye A.

Jul 30, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Feels Like Home

We loved this property and its location, right across the street from a beautiful park. In summer, the splash pad operates, and this was a blessing during such a hot week. The kitchen and bathroom were spotless, which is so important to us, and there was ample space. Our rating on cleanliness is not about cleanliness per se. It rather was about so many scented options for soaps, etc. My husband has allergies, including to scented items, so at first he had to get accustomed to that. We enjoy Oak Park so much, and Mr, Jay made us feel welcomed and valued. He was available for the couple of questions we made by phone, one during his work day. While we wanted to avoid interrupting his work, our question had some urgency. He answered immediately and kindly. Thank you, Jay, for everything.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William M.

Jun 2, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Wonderful Mistake

Jay Johnson is the owner of this wonderful bungalow. A dear friend and I traveled from California to Chicago to speak at our old high school. I was tasked with getting a VRBO place within walking distance of the school. I typed in the parameters and eventually found Jay’s house. However, I did not read the very clear description closely. Instead of being less than a mile from the school, it was 12 miles away in Oak Park Illinois. Ironically, the house and the school are both on the same Division Street, just separated by 12 miles. I was dismayed by my mistake. However, it turned out to be a wonderful mistake. The house is 20’-30’ from O’Hare depending on traffic and 30’ from downtown Chicago. We used Uber every day to travel to and from downtown. It turned out to be cheaper and more practical than renting a car. For example, we never had the hassle of trying to find parking and our Uber driver always dropped us off at the precise location we wanted. Moreover, parking in the city can be expensive and not always easy to find. (My friend and I are both native Chicagoans.) Additional thoughts: First, Jay is a wonderful host. He met us at the house, walked us through It, and carefully explained how everything operated. He told us where we could find Wholefoods and various eateries in this charming village. Second, Jay could not have been a more forward-looking host. He has meticulously thought out what guests need and has provided those things. I highly recommend this house.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan B.

Oct 26, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Attention to detail

Jay was an excellent host, meeting me at the door and giving me a tour. His attention to detail in the property is excellent. Communication and all else was great as well.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Guy B.

Jun 10, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family home

Jay's home was a great place to my family to stay in when they visited from abroad. Everything was clean and Jay was very nice. Would highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renata S., Katy, TX

Apr 13, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Like visiting a friend’s place!

From the moment we arrived, Mr. Johnson made us feel like we were friends coming to stay for a visit. The neighborhood is wonderful, obviously, and there’s lots to do. The access to downtown by train is convenient, but we stayed around the neighborhood this trip. And the house was perfect for our needs. Mr, Johnson takes great pride in caring for the property, updating it as needed, providing everything needed for a comfortable stay! From the old school board games to the high tech services like wi-fi/FIOS tv channels to the outstanding Sunday Brunch!!!! We plan to return in the future, for sure.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

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