Only Urban Beach House in Chicago
About this house rental
Situated in Rogers Park, this lovely house for $785 per night is a great choice for your next break. 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)
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Gym / Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Rogers Park, IL
Reviews
4.7/5.0
Outstanding(43 Reviews)
5.0
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.
4.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
2.0
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.
1.0
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.
10.0
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.
3.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
Beautiful house in perfect location!!! Well equipped… hosts were wonderful to work with…. Loved strolling to lake and sitting on front porch!!! My grandchildren said, “can we come back here?” Just a wonderful experience!!!!
5.0
Outstanding. House was very nice and location was amazing
5.0
The house is ideal for gatherings. We could visit in formal and casual living areas as well as on the deck and dining room. The basement also provided extra space and would be great for kids. Our gathering was 9 adults and there was plenty of space. We were surprised that the house was just one house away from the beach and provided beach chairs, umbrellas and toys. The house was clean, well furnished and nicely decorated. I was again pleasantly surprised by all the kitchen supplies and appliances. For example, is has both drip and Keurig style coffee pots as well a French press. The beds, linens and towels were top notch. Due to the close
proximity to the beach the extra cost for garage parking for definitely WORTH it. At times there are no parking spaces on the street for a few blocks. The owners quickly answered any questions we had. This house is a gem in this part of Chicago and was full of pleasant surprises.
10.0
Great location and property for family gathering. Walk to beach. Recommend getting parking option as street fills up on busy days. Easy comms with owners. Would rent again.
5.0
Great location and property for family gathering. Walk to beach. Recommend getting parking option as street fills up on busy days. Easy comms with owners. Would rent again.
5.0
The house was perfect for our group of 8 guests. We had plenty of space to hang out & relax. The house has almost everything you need (just bring your own soap & shampoo). We especially loved the backyard and lawn games. And the location can't be beat! I walked down to the lake with my cup of coffee in the morning...beautiful.
5.0
This is the second year we’ve booked the Urban Beach House for Memorial Day weekend. Just a quick walk to the beach, spacious backyard, and a roomy deck and front porch provide lots of outdoor opportunities. Kitchen is well appointed and a large dining room, bar seating, and deck seating are great. Our hosts were responsive and accommodating.
4.0
While there were hiccups upon arrival, the home, deck, porch, yard and location were all fabulous for our needs. Gina was friendly, helpful and accommodating in working through the hiccups. She and Keith thoughtfully have created a yard and home that works well for a number of people.
5.0
We recently had a four night stay at the “Urban Beach House”. Our group was eight women who were college roommates “a while ago”. The location was excellent for activities in the northern suburbs, as well as an easy commute to downtown. The park and beach at the end of the street are steps from the house and are an enjoyable extension to the house. Parking is a little challenging late at night, but Gina was helpful in finding solutions. The house has plenty of comfortable spaces to gather and a well equipped kitchen made preparing meals easy. I would recommend this house for your next visit to the Chicago area.
5.0
We have stayed in many rental houses over the years but this one exceeded all of our expectations!
In addition to being beautiful and clean, and in a wonderful location, it was supplied with lots of paper items, spices, etc. No need to run out at the last minute.
We hosted Thanksgiving with our Chicago family and Gina and Keith were very responsive and helpful particularly with parking solutions.
If the occasion arises, we will definitely ;book again.
Thank you Keith and Gina!!
10.0
We had an amazing stay at this beautiful house. Walking distance to everything and right next to Lake Michigan. Off street parking. Thank you so much for sharing your home.
5.0
We had an amazing stay at this beautiful house. Walking distance to everything and right next to Lake Michigan. Off street parking. Thank you so much for sharing your home.
10.0
We really enjoyed our time at this property in the Loyola area of Chicago. Just a few steps from the lake made it even better. The home has the charm of an old home with modern amenities. Beds were comfortable, well stocked, lots of room. Host was very accommodating and helpful.
5.0
We really enjoyed our time at this property in the Loyola area of Chicago. Just a few steps from the lake made it even better. The home has the charm of an old home with modern amenities. Beds were comfortable, well stocked, lots of room. Host was very accommodating and helpful.
5.0
We had an amazing stay at the Urban Beach House! It was a beautiful house with plenty of space for us, including lots of outdoor space, and just a three-minute walk to the beach. The hosts were super responsive and helpful as we were getting settled in as well. We would definitely stay again!
5.0
Our second stay at the Urban Beach House and it is a unique venue. Chicago weather and the cool Lake Michigan were such a relief from weeks of 100 degree Dallas summer. Keith and Gina off on their own vacation and we missed them but most everything went as expected. We look forward to our next visit
5.0
We wanted space for our family of four to spread out and this house served us well. It was very clean, the beds were comfortable, and it was a nice quiet location. If you have a car, be sure to rent the garage for the small extra nightly charge as street parking is tricky with people parking there for the nearby beach. And bring your own toiletries as only hand soap is provided in the bathrooms.
10.0
My family did a reunion for the first time in 30 years and the place was perfect. Backyard…lake front…porch…inside all was great
10.0
Beautiful home and great location. Would definitely recommend.
5.0
Beautiful home and great location. Would definitely recommend.
5.0
Clean and cozy
Beautiful home and great location. Would definitely recommend.
5.0
Best Place
My family did a reunion for the first time in 30 years and the place was perfect. Backyard…lake front…porch…inside all was great
5.0
Our family, seven adults, stayed for 10 days. The house was spacious and the 3 bathrooms made getting ready in the mornings much easier. We do lots of cooking when we’re together and the kitchen was well equipped. A second refrigerator in the basement was definitely useful. There is just a short walk to the beach, which was really nice. Access to the shoreline trail was close from there. The red line was just a couple of blocks away and made it easy to get into the city. Overall is was a great place to stay for family time, beach time and sight seeing.
5.0
Great house and location
Our family, seven adults, stayed for 10 days. The house was spacious and the 3 bathrooms made getting ready in the mornings much easier. We do lots of cooking when we’re together and the kitchen was well equipped. A second refrigerator in the basement was definitely useful. There is just a short walk to the beach, which was really nice. Access to the shoreline trail was close from there. The red line was just a couple of blocks away and made it easy to get into the city. Overall is was a great place to stay for family time, beach time and sight seeing.
5.0
One minute to Lake Michigan, twenty-five minutes to the Loop, 15 minutes to Evanston. All in a home you’d be proud to call your own. Comfortable, large , nice decor and all necessary amenities . Hosts were super accommodating and very communicative . Will definitely stay there again!
5.0
Perfect home for NU graduation celebration
One minute to Lake Michigan, twenty-five minutes to the Loop, 15 minutes to Evanston. All in a home you’d be proud to call your own. Comfortable, large , nice decor and all necessary amenities . Hosts were super accommodating and very communicative . Will definitely stay there again!
5.0
The Urban Beach House was perfect for an extended family gathering. Kitchen was well appointed, which was a big plus for us. Everything is as good or better than the pictures!
5.0
Perfect Family Getaway
The Urban Beach House was perfect for an extended family gathering. Kitchen was well appointed, which was a big plus for us. Everything is as good or better than the pictures!
4.0
Nice
Although the property had some updated features, it still had a feel of being very old. Privacy in the common areas, tv room, kitchen, dining area were a concern as there were no window or door coverings
5.0
We had a wonderful stay and the property hosts were quick to respond to any inquiry. The house had everything we needed to celebrate our family holiday! Would definately stay again!!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Rogers Park?
The average price for a rental in Rogers Park is $169 per night. This rental is $616 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Only Urban Beach House in Chicago. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Only Urban Beach House in Chicago pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Only Urban Beach House in Chicago?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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