Neighborhood

The neighborhood is charming and centrally-located for transportation, restaurants, and nightlife. It is historic and fun! Walking neighborhood with close by restaurants, bars, shops and sights like the Frank Lloyd Wright house. The apartment has a terrific backyard with lawn furniture for enjoying the outdoors. You can get to downtown/Chicago Loop in less than 30 minutes.

Guest Access

Full private (not shared) use of the 1st and 2nd floor of the house. Also the and deck and yard, (minus the basement, a closet and cabinets where we keep our things). 1 Off-Street parking space is provided for free! Laundry use upon request Plenty of street parking is available as well, but you need to call the car into the village each night. Instructions provided to confirmed guests. Two beds Flat screen living room TV Full kitchen including (towels, pots, pans, cutlery, glassware, barware, etc) Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave, Toaster and Coffeemaker Coffee, Tea, Creamer, Sugar, Salt and Pepper Dining Table with chairs Fully equipped bathroom with daily shampoo/conditioner & soap Linens, Bath towels, hand towels and washcloths Paper Products - Paper Towels and Bath Tissue

The Rockford is a free-standing house with a lovely back yard, off-street parking. Don't worry about morning coffee! We have a coffee pot and cups to get your morning started right. It is close to public transportation, close to services, sights, and restaurants in walking distance. This was my full-time home for many years and has been maintained with loving attention, complete with thoughtful touches throughout. Like anything that is 126years old, you will find some interesting quirks and lovely features. There are 7 stairs to the 1st-floor entry -- and those stairs may be more well suited to some travelers than others. P Bedroom 1 : 1st floor BAthroom # 1 - 1st Floor Bedroom 2 : 2nd floor with sitting room, desk, daybed and private bathoom. Please review the layout information and our house rules/policies to see if you’re a good match. It is a complete unit and has everything you have at your house -- from pots and pans to sheets and towels.

Other Details to Note

No smoking - of anything. This means cigarettes, pipes, cigars, marijuana or insense. No pets. No parties or events. We are not joking about the smoking, pet or parties - if we discover you have violated any of these house rules, we will request that you immediately vacate the property. May not be safe or suitable for children (0-12 years) and the house is not child proofed. Check in time is 4pm or flexible with a agreed upon discussion The basement is locked off from the house - you will not have access and I do not access the 1st and 2nd floor. The basement is occasionally used by me, as my workroom/innkeeper's quarters are there.

Very, very convenient public transport the blue and the green line elevated train. A parking permit can be arranged for an additional fee. Click Here for Directions: (EMAIL HIDDEN)