[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Oak Park IL · Charming Retro 2BR Cottage/Train/Laundry/FREE PKG Vacation home in Oak Park with kitchen ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108050000/108049900/108049804/w1189h800x11y0-633ed398.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108050000/108049900/108049804/7767f1d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108050000/108049900/108049804/1dba0da8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108050000/108049900/108049804/1243f53f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108050000/108049900/108049804/36baa0df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Retro Cottage in the heart of Oak Park offers a charming base for exploring Chicago. Enjoy a comfortable stay with all you need: private front yard, fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities and 2 parking spaces. Take advantage of high-speed internet, toaster and microwave in this cozy home. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Oak Park IL · Charming Retro 2BR Cottage/Train/Laundry/FREE PKG Summary: This Arts District located beautiful Retro Cottage in the heart of Oak Park. Walk to all tourist attractions, public transportation that takes you directly to downtown Chicago, great restaurants, boutiques and grocery stores. It’s the perfect base for exploring Oak Park and Chicago. We kindly ask that you read our full listing description and our house rules prior to booking. The Space: Looking forward to hosting you at this Bright, Charming & Clean 2 bedroom – 1 bathroom Retro Cottage with private front yard! The entire location has been renovated but also has the charm and vibe of an older home. This location has all you need for a comfortable stay-onsite laundry, fully equipped kitchen (gas stove and oven) and 2 FREE parking spaces in the rear driveway! • Bathroom - Tub/shower combination (half the size of a normal tub). For your stay we provide shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hair dryer and fresh towels. • Bedroom 1 - Queen size bed - Ceiling fan and floor fan with cooling capabilities provided in this room. You can leave the door open for window AC of living room to cool you down as well. • Bedroom 2 - Two twin size beds- second twin bed is a trundle bed. Window AC unit in this room. • Radiant heat and window air conditioning (two AC units- one in 2nd bedroom and one in the living room area, it is enough to cool the entire unit if left on high cool setting) • Free parking for two vehicles in our private driveway in back of our property. Please note: there is no access by car in the front of the property, access is through the alley. • High speed internet • Laundry in-unit and free • Toaster, Microwave & Blender • Private front lawn and patio with bistro lights • 2 free parking spots in driveway directly behind home • Fully stocked kitchen with plenty of pots and pans, chef knives, cooking utensils, cups, plates, coffee and tea mugs and wine glasses which makes this a great place for a long-term stay • Window Air Conditioning in one bedroom and living room and ceiling fan and floor fan in other bedroom to keep you cool in the summers. • Fully stocked bathroom with lovely hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, full-size hair dryer and nice, soft, luxury towels. • Living room offers a sofa that doubles as a futon for your convenience • 4K 55in Smart TV • 5 min walk to L Blue line train to take to downtown Chicago Also this location is: • 5min drive to Grocery Store • 5min walk to Buzz Cafe • 4min to Mills Park or Randolph Tot Lot for the entire family • 15min to downtown Chicago and see The Bean, Mag Mile on Michigan Ave • 4- 5mins to nearby restaurants, gyms, boutiques, bars, and farmers markets. Guest Access: You will have access to the entire property. The Neighborhood: Located just 5 mins to the L train in downtown Oak Park, Frank Lloyd Wright Home/Studio, Ernest Hemingway Museum, as are shops, dining and entertainment. The iconic Bean, Willis Tower, in Chicago is a mere 15 min drive away. This location offers Free parking, fast WiFi, fully stocked kitchen, and multiple sleeping spaces that accommodates a maximum of 5 friends or family members in a beautiful tree line quiet residential neighborhood. Walk to all tourist attractions, public transportation that takes you directly to downtown Chicago, great restaurants, boutiques and grocery stores. It’s the perfect base for exploring Oak Park and Chicago. Getting Around: Uber, rental car and L train are all easy and great ways to get around the city! Other Things to Note: \*\*\*Please read our house rules and nuances with the home prior to booking \*\*\* OCCUPANCY LIMIT IS 5 - NO VISITORS ALLOWED \*\*\*Person booking must be 21 years or older. No third party bookings please. Per Airbnb regulations, the person making the reservation must be one of the guests for the entire stay. \*\*\*We want to make sure that your stay exceeds your expectations. When booking or submitting a booking request, please tell us about yourselves, your interest in our home and indicate that you have read the full listing and house rules, thank you!!! \*\*\*Property is equipped with cameras that record all motion in its range. All cameras are on exterior of property. There are no recording devices inside the home. Interaction with Guests: Welcome to your home away from home! I am available for any questions or feedback you may have. Please contact me through the App and I will do all I can to best assist you! I am here to make sure your stay is relaxing and enjoyable! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower ### Entertainment - TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112790000/112782600/112782579/a329e265.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Comfy 2-bedroom apartment with AC, WiFi in Oak Park Oak Park - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=112782579&PinnedHotelID=112782579&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96300000/96299500/96299486/05d44ec7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Neighborhood Hotel-Little Italy Near West Side - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 211 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=96299486&PinnedHotelID=96299486&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45890000/45886100/45886096/90-1a2badc4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy, Comfortable and Convenient apartment. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 66a548bb392fba0013f7fed6 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.87205%2C-87.78120&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=HLDIlKpJ-60bsojsANwD73kioTM=) Oak Park, IL #### What's nearby - Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District - 3 min drive - 2.5 km - Ernest Hemingway Museum and House - 4 min drive - 2.8 km - Brookfield Zoo - 9 min drive - 8.0 km - United Center - 9 min drive - 11.3 km - Wrigley Field - 19 min drive - 19.7 km #### Getting around - Oak Park Station - 5 min drive - Austin Station (Blue Line) - 9 min walk - Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 33 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk - ‪Lucky Dog - ‬14 min walk - ‪FitzGerald's - ‬18 min walk - ‪Pete's Red Hot's - ‬12 min walk - ‪Dunkin' - ‬12 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Oak Park IL · Charming Retro 2BR Cottage/Train/Laundry/FREE PKG pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is Oak Park IL · Charming Retro 2BR Cottage/Train/Laundry/FREE PKG located? > Situated in Oak Park, this vacation home is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District and within 6 mi (10 km) of United Center and Anna and Frederick Douglass Park. Humboldt Park and Walt Disney House are also within 6 mi (10 km). Austin Station (Blue Line) is 9 minutes by foot and Oak Park Station (Blue Line) is 9 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Oak Park IL · Charming Retro 2BR Cottage/Train/Laundry/FREE PKG Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 11 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Don Sep 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication We loved Retro House, a real treasure inside Chicago. Comfortable, quiet and safe. ##### Don Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martha S. Mar 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Retro cottage in Arts District Lovely little cottage in great location with excellent restaurants close by. Had everything we needed for our stay. Kitchen was perfectly equipped and having the washer dryer was such a bonus. The communication with the landlord was very good. Would absolutely stay here again. ##### Martha S. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Robin P. May 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Retro Cottage Stay We stayed for three nights visiting family in Oak Park. The Cottage was clean, in good repair and well furnished with necessities.The space is small but it was comfortable. We would stay there again when visiting Oak Park ##### Robin P. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amber W. Oct 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great space in a great neighborhood The cottage was as advertised and served as a great home-base for a birthday weekend spent biking around greater Chicago with a friend in celebration of our birthdays. Great communication with the owner and the cottage had everything we needed. ##### Amber W. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### George B. Sep 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Quick Chicago get away The house was clean and the kitchen well stocked for cooking and eating. We had a great time and enjoyed Chicago ##### George B. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Agata B. May 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Great little place Great little place. I enjoyed being able to cook but you gotta bring your own spices and olive oil if you are a serious cook as only salt and pepper are available. Great privacy. The highway is quite noisy so hanging outside is not really pleasant ##### Agata B. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charles K. Oct 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Location I could not have asked for an easier spot in order to get to downtown Oak Park (5 minute Uber), train access to downtown Chicago (1 minute walk) and breakfast right around the corner. As high traffic as it might sound there was essentially no residual noise from any of it. Quiet, clean and cozy. I highly recommend this cottage! ##### Charles K. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nm Mar 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun retro house Stayed 2 nights nice experience ##### Nm Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joseph Jan 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Had everything you could use at a stay. ##### Joseph Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dajanae B. Dec 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness ##### Dajanae B. 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