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Terrace/patio
Exterior detail
Interior
Shower, jetted bath, hair dryer, towels
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Chicago, IL
  • Place, Loyola Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Loyola University Chicago
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, North Shore Beach Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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About this property

The Holiday Lake House - 2br 2bth - 50 steps from the beach!

If you enjoy the holidays, this is the place to be! This amazing property is perfect at any time of the year; however, if you are traveling between mid September - early January, you will be welcomed by a festive holiday display on the front exterior the property. The space itself offers 2 bedrooms and 2 amazing bathrooms with higher end finishes. Beautiful modern upgrades throughout. Large kitchen with quartz countertops, which provides seating for 4. The building has a shared large patio with lake views in the front the building. Bath 1 has 4 body sprays and a powerful rain head and Bath 2 has a jetted bathtub/shower combo. In unit laundry & supplies. Walking distance to bars, restaurants, Starbucks, Loyola and the Red line train station. On site garage parking for 1 small to mid sized car is avail. for an addl. $25 daily fee; however, you must reserve at booking. If your car is greater than 200” in length, please reach out to host well in advance to confirm if your vehicle will fit. We have access to a second garage space that is slightly bigger; however, the space gets booked up quickly, so you must confirm well in advance. For those who have larger pick up trucks, you will likely have a difficult time finding a place to park, as Chicago is dense and parking is limited; however, please reach out to the host and she will check to see if there are alternative parking options available. Exterior security cameras are present at the property. The camera locations are (2) in the front of the building, (2) on the east side, (1) on the west side of the building and (2) in the alley on the garage. The front door intercom also has a camera with audio capacity built in to the intercom system. There are no cameras in the interior space.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of this apartment's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lake Michigan. Features include laundry facilities. Free WiFi and in-room jetted baths are available in the apartment.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts and a playground
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Loyola University Chicago and 7 minutes on foot from Lake Michigan
As a guest of The Holiday Lake House - 2br 2bth - 50 steps from the beach!, you'll find a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Chicago apartment is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

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 lift
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Kayaking 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please make sure to check out by 10am. Please turn off all lights and any other items you turned on. Windows should all be closed/locked. Please text 312.296-3189 to let me know you have exited.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

TOILETS: ONLY human waste and toilet paper is allowed to be flushed. NO WIPES (disposable or not), FLOSS, TAMPONS IS ALLOWED TO BE FLUSHED.
NOISE: Quite hours are between 10pm - 8am. Please make sure to be courteous at all times; however, after 10pm, please no loud music/tv/voices.
SECURITY: All common doors and gates must be completely closed/locked after opening.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Pet fee is $75 per pet.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number R23000108744
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

The Holiday Lake House - 2br 2bth - 50 steps from the beach! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location and excellent property
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Definitely a great location. We will hope to return for future visits!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Emily W.

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

Really good stay!

Went with some friends on my birthday and it was a really nice place a min from the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was extremely accommodating
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is one of the nicest VRBOs we’ve stayed at. Love the location, the full kitchen and comfy bed. The shower was an experience like no other!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and the apartment is really nice. It’s very convenient if you’re visiting Loyola and so nice being that close to the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well stocked apartment. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jabeeda S.

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

Beautiful and comfy.. like home

We enjoyed our stay...lovely place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Very clean and comfortable. Communication with host was prompt and informative.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce W.

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

Great place

Location location lpcation, with plenty of room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glen P.

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

Beach house

This is our second time staying at this location. It's a great place.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heike A.

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

Great location by the lake

We loved being able to walk out the unit and go for a swim whenever we wanted. Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney L.

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

Amazing Stay!

I can’t say enough about how great our stay was! This place is so adorable, right on the beach, and the host was amazing! We will definitely be back next time we visit Chicago.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trevor M.

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

Loved it!

We loved the place! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

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

Chicago family trip

Very nice apartment. Beds were comfy and kitchen was well equipped!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay L.

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

Weekend Getaway

My wife and I visit Chicago from Iowa once or twice a year if we’re lucky.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juliet F.

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

Cute little place

Perfect place for us to get some work done. Great host. Right next to the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd S.

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

Beautiful home in a great location

Clean, quiet, beautiful. Could not ask for better accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt K.

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

Great property and location

We were in town to visit Loyola-Chicago with my daughter and it was a perfect location and a really great property. Definitely enjoyed the cleanliness, decor and furnishings. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Lake Michigan

Beautiful property! Very close to water/beach, rail system, and food options!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

Great Location! Great property!

We were in town for Loyola graduation. This was a perfect location. It was very affordable, and the host was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I just love this neighborhood and the location. Everything is updated and works properly as van listed, shower is fantastic. The property is about a 2 to 3 minute walk to the beach. Love it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place for visiting Loyola

The location was great for our visit of Loyola. It's walking distance to the school, a few restaurants, and close to the L. The property is clean, the beds are comfortable, and it was one of the best "stocked" VRBOs we've ever stayed in.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenae W.

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

Such a Beauty

Great neighborhood. Walking distance from a lot of great places. Beach located close by. Listing was clean and very secure. Communication with owner easy and pleasant. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn B.

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

Great Place!

Amazing location. Excellent host. Great price. Will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023