Charming cottage-style home in Chicago

United States - IL - Chicago

Home exhange in,United States,Chicago,Welcome to my home
Welcome to my home
Home exhange in,United States,Chicago,Enjoy the living room
Enjoy the living room
Home exhange in,United States,Chicago,Dining anytime
Dining anytime
Home exhange in,United States,Chicago,Kozy Kitchen
Kozy Kitchen
Home exhange in,United States,Chicago,Guest room to Master on 2nd floor
Guest room to Master on 2nd floor
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Bath in blue
Home exhange in,United States,Chicago,Easy Living Back porch
Easy Living Back porch
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Picnic in the garden
  • Sleeping capacity3
  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1

Non-simultaneous Home Exchange

Simultaneous Home Exchange

Homesit Offered

Homesit Needed

Smoking Not Allowed

No Children Please

Use of Personal Car is not possible

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Our Home For Exchange

Description of the home we are offering for exchange

My home is a 2-story, 100 year old cottage-style single family home in the historic, yet lively Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago. Located near the CTA Blue line, it has direct access by train to Chicago O'Hare airport and the City center near Millennium Park. Its spacious, light-filled interior offers a comfortable, cozy ambiance perfect for relaxation, cooking, reading, garden picnics or even work related endeavors.

Type

House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence


Amenities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Clothes Washer
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Microwave Oven
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Terrace / Patio

Entertainment

  • Internet access
  • TV
  • Wireless Internet (WiFi)

Extras

  • None

Setting

  • Urban

Neighbourhood

Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area

Logan Square has a long history as a neighborhood of immigrants - Polish, German, Norwegian and Latino- a broad mix of young families, students, artists, professionals and blue collar workers. Over the last 10 years, it's had a Renaissance as a destination for interesting,eclectic restaurants, shops and entertainment. There is nearby public transportation (bus or subway) to get visitors downtown or to other neighborhoods with ease.

Outdoor Activities

  • Biking
  • Cultural Events
  • Hiking
  • Lake

Leisure

  • Park / Playground
  • Cafés
  • Gym / Health Club
  • Restaurants
  • Shopping

Cultural Activities

  • Concerts
  • Galleries
  • Museums
  • Opera
  • Theatre

Transport Nearby

  • Bus
  • Train Station

Neighbourhood Services

  • Bakery
  • Corner Shop
  • Pharmacy
  • Supermarket

Attractions

Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home

From the house, it's an easy walk to all the necessities . . .Tony's grocery store, Walgreens or CVS pharmacy, local cafes, a movie house, bookstore and an assortment of shops. However, since it's just a short walk to the CTA Blue line, visitors can get downtown in 20 minutes where you can enjoy free summer concerts in Millennium Park, the Art Institute of Chicago, theaters, opera, and shopping galore. Once there, you can enjoy the Lakefront trails, River Walk, bus and boat tours, an endless variety of restaurants - truly anything your heart desires.

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Our Preferences

Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules

While the house is cozy, it does require some cleaning and care. We will have all the rooms clean and ready for your use, and we expect the same when we return. Vacuums, brooms and mops are available as well as kitchen/bathroom cleaning supplies. Furniture and artwork should not be moved. Clean sheets and towels are available and should be washed and dried before your departure.

Conditions

  • No Children Please
  • Pets Allowed
  • Smoking Not Allowed
  • Pet Care Offered
  • Plant care is needed inside

Use of Personal Car

  • Use of Personal Car is not possible

Home Exchange Type

  • Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
  • Simultaneous Home Exchange
  • Homesit Offered
  • Homesit Needed
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