Title: Only Urban Beach House in Chicago - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=829&destination=Chicago%2C+Illinois%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=57490545&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Only Urban Beach House in Chicago ## Photo gallery for Only Urban Beach House in Chicago ![Outdoor dining - Only Urban Beach House in Chicago (Chicago)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57500000/57490600/57490545/300c4e71.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, offices - Only Urban Beach House in Chicago (Chicago)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57500000/57490600/57490545/ccc9cdc2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Only Urban Beach House in Chicago (Chicago)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57500000/57490600/57490545/dde23acb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Only Urban Beach House in Chicago (Chicago)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57500000/57490600/57490545/80e9962c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Only Urban Beach House in Chicago (Chicago)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57500000/57490600/57490545/df058d8e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Chicago's ONLY Urban Beach House combines the best of beach life and urban life! This property offers a unique lifestyle, perfect for couples, students, faculty, families and vacationers. Enjoy convenient access to Loyola Park’s wide open sandy beaches with tennis courts and volleyball courts on the sand. The house features a large living room with decorative fireplace, family room with bar and French doors leading to a deck. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Gym ## 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. ### Only Urban Beach House in Chicago Chicago’s ONLY Urban Beach House combines the best of beach life and urban life! Perfect for couples, students, faculty, families, and vacationers who want to experience the beach house lifestyle while enjoying all of the amenities, conveniences and excitement of an urban location. Virtual tour link: https://www.smartfloorplan.com/p/t/shell5.php?id=v450743 1131 W. Morse Ave. is uniquely located just steps from Lake Michigan, Loyola Park and the sandy shores of Loyola, Leone and Albion Beaches. Enjoy convenient access to the CTA Sheridan Bus, the CTA Morse Ave. “El” train station and the Metra train station at Morse Ave. Bicycle enthusiasts can rent a Divvy bicycle within a short distance of the property and explore Chicago’s premiere Lakefront path and bicycle routes. Loyola, DePaul and Northwestern Universities will find this property conveniently located to their campuses. Loyola is in walking distance and DePaul and Northwestern are a short CTA stop away. The house is surrounded by dozens of restaurants and bars, retail and a movie theater all within steps of the house. The City of Evanston, the home of Northwestern University, is a short commute and is considered the Northshore’s capital for restaurants, shopping, and nightlife. Loyola Park offers wide open sandy beaches perfect for exploring. The park is a haven for the sports enthusiast with four tennis courts, basketball courts, three baseball diamonds, sports fields, volleyball courts on the sand and land, a field house, a playground, a fitness circuit course, a nearly 2/3-mile walking trail along the beaches of Lake Michigan, and more. PROPERTY OVERVIEW: 1131 W Morse is loaded with features, including: • a large bedroom with 1 King sized bed that converts to 2 Twins (sleeps 2) • a 2nd bedroom with 1 King sized bed that converts to 2 Twins (sleeps 2) • a 3rd bedroom with 1 Queen sized bed (sleeps 1-2) • a 4th bedroom with 1 Twin sized bed (sleeps 1) • a lower level Family Room with a couch convertible to a Full bed (sleeps 1-2) • The house sleeps 8-9 people • Bedrooms can also be offices • 3 full bathrooms with newly rehabbed oversized showers • a newer chefs kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, plenty of cookware and appliances • a large living room with decorative fireplace • a family room with bar and French doors leading to a deck • an office/game room • a fitness room with workout equipment, weights, ball and yoga mats • WIFI • two tv’s and cable (Netflix, Amazon Video, etc.) • washer/dryer with laundry supplies, ironing board and iron • front porch and 2 rear decks • complete patio furniture set • an outdoor fire pit and new 6-burner gas grill for cooking • large rear yard with yard games • direct access to the park and beach • 2 indoor garage parking spaces for an additional fee (Free street parking or two garage spaces for $15/night per space) • air conditioning • 100% smoke free • 100% pet free Bedroom Descriptions Commodore Room: King bed can be converted to two Twin XL beds Lake Room: Twin XL beds can be converted to a King bed. Boat Room: Boat themed room with Queen bed. (sleeps 1-2) Rogers Room: Rogers Park, Chicago themed room with Twin bed and balcony Cabin Room: couch convertible to a Full bed (sleeps 1-2) ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car not required - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Firepit - Garden - Gas grill - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk chair - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No elevator (single-level property) - Wheelchair accessibility - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a zoo - On a lake ### Things to do - 2 outdoor pickleball courts - Arcade/game room - Gym - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Ice skating nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) ## Similar properties ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3970000/3965000/3964916/9bea5a17.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### HI Chicago Hostel Downtown Chicago - 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No feminine products, baby wipes or other non-septic items in the toilets. No loud noises between 10:30pm-9am. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed Additional fees and rules apply. Please inquire. ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Parties and events are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20 Note from host: Additional fees and rules apply. Please inquire. Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 60626, R20000058489 ### We should mention A car is not required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Only Urban House In Chicago Only Urban Beach House in Chicago Chicago Only Urban Beach House in Chicago Private vacation home Only Urban Beach House in Chicago Private vacation home Chicago ## About the area Located on a lake, this vacation home is in Rogers Park, a neighborhood in Chicago. Chicago History Museum and Chicago Theatre are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier. Traveling with kids? Make time for Field Museum of Natural History, or check out an event or a game at Wrigley Field. Looking to get your feet wet? Motor boating, fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property. [Visit our Chicago travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago.dx178248) [View more Vacation homes in Chicago](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Private-Vacation-Homes.d178248-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C42.00775%2C-87.66016&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=qpytEmexiO6Q59_Jfbwh2V9q_UQ=) Chicago, IL ### What's nearby - ![Rogers Park 2](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6182907/4276828e-4f07-4814-87a3-c49457ea136f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Loyola University Chicago 6 min walk \- 0.6 km - Loyola Beach 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre 6 min walk \- 0.6 km - North Shore Beach Park 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - Emil Bach House 14 min walk \- 1.2 km ### Getting around - Morse Station 6 min walk - Chicago Rogers Park Station 16 min walk - Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) 38 min drive ### Restaurants - J.B. Alberto's Pizza 5 min walk - Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers 9 min walk - Dunkin' 11 min walk - Starbucks 6 min walk - Blaze Pizza 10 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Only Urban Beach House in Chicago pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Only Urban Beach House in Chicago? ### What time is check-out at Only Urban Beach House in Chicago? ### Where is Only Urban Beach House in Chicago located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Only Urban Beach House in Chicago Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 49 8 - Good 7 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary M. Aug 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Terrific location! Keith & Gina were wonderful hosts! Location was perfect. Easy walk to Red Line for access to all we wanted to do. Beach & Lake Michigan were steps away. ##### Mary M. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate F. Oct 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Group Accommodation Fully equipped and comfortable for our group of eight. Situated on block from beach and four blocks from the red line. The host was very prompt and attentive. Great stay. ##### Kate F. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frances M. Aug 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Vacation Location Me and my family had a wonderful stay in this beautiful home filled with character and perfect spaces for fun and comfort! Its literally steps away from loyola park and beach. The neighborhood is bustling with beach goers; there's everything you need within walking distance: stores, shops, restaurants, bars. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it. ##### Frances M. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### DANA B. Jan 4, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Rodger's Park Beach House Well appointed and nicely laid out house. Quiet neighborhood, grocery stores and restaurants nearby. Beach is a 1 minute walk from front door. Beds very comfortable. ##### DANA B. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### robert f. Jul 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wedding Weekend Very comfortable house. We had 7 adults stay at the house for 3 nights. We enjoyed the deck & backyard in the evenings. Between the park/beach and the neighborhood, there was a lot to explore. ##### robert f. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy S. Jan 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect place This was a perfect house for my family and I to celebrate the holidays. So much room, plenty of comfortable places to sleep and relax. It isn't just a beach house and can be used anytime of year. Parking was super easy. Amenities were just what we needed. Gina and Keith were really good to us. ##### Amy S. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 Verified ### 4/10 Poor #### deb z. Nov 12, 2025 Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy This is a sweet old house in a wonderful neighborhood. It's amazing to be able to walk to the end of the street and explore the shore of Lake Michigan (which we had practically to ourselves given the weather was chilly). Morse Fresh Market is a great little grocery store just a few blocks away. There are fun streets to walk, good restaurants, friendly people. I would give it 4-5 stars except that there was a major safety issue I am concerned they won't fix since they have obviously been aware of it for some time: the door nob in the upstairs bathroom is broken and one of us was locked inside for quite awhile until we figured out how to jimmy it (they had put tape over the lock mechanism but over time it had worn through). If it had been a child locked in, it would have been scary and possibly dangerous. The house is also not particularly clean (and we're not too picky about such things) and needs someone to take a screwdriver to the hinges on the cabinets. The policy of charging extra for parking in the garage is ludicrous, especially since parking on the street creates a hassle for people who live there (they did comp our garage parking because of the bathroom fiasco). ##### deb z. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary B. Aug 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Rogers Park home Six adults spent the weekend and it was terrific. Great beach, parks and art. The owners are very responsive and parking was good- we rented the garage and parking passes were provided for the street. Even on the weekend we managed to park the 3rd car easily. We loved the area and short walk to the beach, we enjoyed the parade of beach goers from the front porch swing. We had everything we needed in the kitchen and the beds are comfy. 😎 ##### Mary B. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sunil M. Nov 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thanksgiving week Excellent communication with Gina, property was very clean. The house had everything we need for our party of 8\. The location is as specified in the online listing. We also took the Red line (5 min walk from the house) train downtown one evening. All in all, would highly recommend this place. Plenty of good eating options closeby as well. ##### Sunil M. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### p c. Jun 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ideal beach location We were here to visit my son and celebrate his 30th birthday so the location was chosen because he lives two blocks away but when the weather was sunny it was an idyllic location a half block from the park and beach where we could go for a dip, take morning walks and runs. On Sunday we walked a few blocks to the farmers market and in the evening went to Roger’s Park Social, a great local bar. Also very close to the red line. The rooms were clean and spacious and the beds were comfortable. Beach towels and chairs were also provided. ##### p c. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen K. Sep 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lakeside family fun Gina and Keith are excellent hosts who respond quickly to any and all last-minute questions and obviously work hard to provide every amenity, small and large, to accommodate their guests. Our extended family, including adult children, their spouses, and four grandkids, enjoyed our stay and created some wonderful lifelong memories at the beach—made comfortable with plenty of beach towels, chairs, and an umbrella—and in the city, which is readily accessible by car or train. (They provide street parking permit but I’d recommend you rent a space or two in the garage for the most convenient access to the house.) Thank you, Gina and Kieth. We definitely hope to be back again! ##### Karen K. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tamra P. Aug 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful home away Five picky women enjoyed every inch of this lovely home. The home is one house away from the park and Lake Michigan beach. The kitchen and bathrooms were well provisioned - everything we needed, including a spare toothbrush. Comfy beds and fluffy towels. There are 3 bathrooms, which was fabulous for a bunch of gals. We used the deck and the propane fire pit - and we purchased the 2 extra garage parking spots to ensure parking (although if you time it right, you can park right in front of the house). Gina was incredibly responsive. Highly recommend. ##### Tamra P. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Peter C. Aug 5, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spacious Home, Perfectly Located Pros • Perfect access to the lakeside, beaches, and a system of walking paths • Close to L transit, buses, and a bike station 1.5 blocks up • Grocery options a short bike or transit ride away • Ample dishware and flatware, dishwasher – pods provided • Well stocked kitchen with decent quality gear • Good Wi-Fi and Xfinity TV service • Good outdoor layout – large deck with bench seating, dining table • Large propane NexGrill in good working condition • Large lawn; great space for kids to run around • Basement level with open room and exercise equipment • Laundry room has large W/D on the basement level, and 3rd bathroom with shower Cons • Lower deck has some rot; there are exposed screw heads creating a safety hazard • Fridge water dispenser was not working properly; mgmt. said, “there is no replacement filter available.” • House has not had a recent deep cleaning e.g. dried grapes under the FR coffee table • Every room’s corners have spiderwebs and accumulated dirt. Dust and grime present on many surfaces and walls • Bedroom windows have no screens - no good way to flush room with fresh air • Ergometer not in working order • Other maint. items: broken seat chair, missing kitchen cabinet knobs, kitchen garbage slide-out has issue with left slide, missing front panel on fridge drawer, one stove burner does not light Overall we enjoyed our stay at this home and can recommend for people who need a lot of space, close to Lake Michigan, and enjoy great indoor / outdoor living. ##### Peter C. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Dianne S. Aug 12, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location #### Chicago trip The park and the beach were lovely. That was the best part of the trip! I'm so glad we rented the garage as parking on the street would have been impossible-it’s jam packed with cars most of the time. First impression was terrible as we encountered a homeless person in the alley on the way to the garage. (The next day, he & his belongings were thankfully gone.) The house is old but charming. The cleaning crew missed some things. As soon as we arrived, we had to sweep the upstairs due to sand. I checked out my bed sheets with a quick swipe of my hand - sand…I stripped the sheets and washed them immediately. The next morning my daughter said her sheets had sand as well & she threw them in the wash as well. The other beds were fine. Some of the doorknobs were loose. My husband shut one of the bedroom doors and when he tried to open it the doorknob came off in his hand. He’s a fixer upper type & fixed the problem knobs. The kitchen was well equipped but the sink appeared to not have any support other than the drain pipe. There was a gap between the top of the sink and the counter. For the amount of money we paid for the house, I expected better. But I’m totally unfamiliar with Chicago and guess that everything is pricey. ##### Dianne S. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 2/10 Terrible #### Jamila L. Aug 27, 2023 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness #### Great location, BUT.... My family had a similar experience to one of the last reviews in Aug 2023\. Let me break it down. Pros: -Great location, steps away from the beach and a park nearby. -Street parking available, and they provide permits, and there's also a garage you can rent -Worked w/ me to get me close to my budget Cons: -No central air: they're a/c units, however, they didn't seem to be cooling properly. One of the units clearly had mold. When I brought it up to Gina, it was essentially dismissed and said they'd been checked and there was no mold. Only when my brother in law took photos and sent them directly to her, was when action was taken. The unit ended up getting replaced a couple of days later. Please keep in mind, this was a safety/health issue. We had elderly folks, kids, and family members with asthma -Fire alarm went off several times, we presumed due to the heat in the home, as no one used the oven or did any cooking that day -My family saw a mouse in the kitchen; it was spotted twice -The door knobs were loose- had issue getting in the home. Gina was available to remedy and maintenance came out the next day to fix issue -Home was dirty: massive cobwebs and dirt/dust in many spots. -Kitchen sink literally coming apart from the counter -Unacceptable to rent a home in these conditions! Overall, the experience was not good. While there was \*some\* resolution, there was never even an apology for the inconveniences/conditions of the home. I have photos, unfort no way to attach. ##### Jamila L. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helen G. Sep 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy great location for a large family close to the beach ##### Helen G. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rod B. Aug 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Really good beach access. Parking is tight. ##### Rod B. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shawn T. Jun 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Lovely home in quaint neighborhood. Found ourselves daydreaming about living there. Close to transportation and restaurants. Quick walk to the beach. Entire family had a great time. ##### Shawn T. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah S. Jun 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and space. Host was very accommodating. The house was spacious, and the hosts were very accommodating with parking and communication. There were some slight plumbing issues, that were handled right away and did not affect the stay. There were AC units in all bedrooms, and the location is unbeatable with access to the beach. ##### Sarah S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jorge P. Jun 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy and excellent location We had a wonderful family stay. The house is very comfortable. Having the lake down the street was amazing. It's an excellent location for getting to Loyola and Northwestern. The house is very tastefully decorated and the hosts were always helpful. The garage, in spite of the extra charge, was a massive help. Great house! ##### Jorge P. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Megan C. Aug 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing location The location is just steps away from the beach and Lake Michigan! The house is large and spacious. There was everything we needed right in the home. Definitely would stay again. ##### Megan C. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Geni A. May 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful We came for a family event and this house met all our needs and the hosts were very prompt and helpful ##### Geni A. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julia C. May 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful graduation week! We stayed at the Urban Beach House for my son's graduation from Loyola. I can not say enough positive things - it was wonderful. The house had room for our entire family (we were 9 adults), the location was AMAZING - walk to campus, walk to the park and beach, walk to the market on Morse Ave. We loved the back yard and had a wonderful celebration w/ my son and his friends. The hosts were very accommodating and communicated well. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this property. ##### Julia C. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret B. Aug 2, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Location This is a super cute house in a convenient location to the beach. Would definitely recommend use of the garage as street parking can be limited and tricky. Would definitely stay here again! ##### Margaret B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ian C. Jul 18, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean and cozy Beautiful home and great location. Would definitely recommend. ##### Ian C. 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