Berwyn Bungalow - Explore Chicago from a Modern, Hip Bungalow vacation home.
Berwyn, Chester County, United States View On Map
About this Rental
Berwyn Bungalow - Explore Chicago from a Modern, Hip Bungalow vacation home. Welcome to our renovated 1924 bungalow. We envisioned a place where visitors could cozy up, stay a while and experience city living amidst iconic destinations. The house is within 4 miles from:Oak Park Conservatory• Rich atmosphere of flora and fauna throughout three indoor Conservatory showrooms including: o Med...
Berwyn Bungalow - Explore Chicago from a Modern, Hip Bungalow vacation home. Welcome to our renovated 1924 bungalow. We envisioned a place where visitors could cozy up, stay a while and experience city living amidst iconic destinations. The house is within 4 miles from:Oak Park Conservatory• Rich atmosphere of flora and fauna throughout three indoor Conservatory showrooms including: o Mediterranean room o Tropical room o Desert room• Urban outdoor gardens surround this city escape, representing Illinois native ecosystemsFrank Lloyd Wright’s first home and studio • Birthplace of an architectural revolution• Wright used his home to explore design concepts that contained the seeds of his architectural philosophy• In his adjacent studio, Wright and his associates developed a new American architecture – the Prairie style• The historic district surrounding the Home and Studio has the greatest number of Wright- designed residences worldwideColumbus Park• 135-acre park • Considered the finest work by landscape architect Jens Jensen• Named a National Historic Landmark in 2003Miller Meadow• 8 picnic groves• model airplane field • off-leash dog area Brookfield Zoo• 235-acre zoological park• Featuring more than 2,400 animals belonging to over 400 species. Read on to learn how to maximize your zoo visit!• Since the opening of Brookfield Zoo in 1934, the Chicago Zoological Society has had an international reputation for taking a cutting-edge role in animal care and conservation of the natural worldThe house is within 6 miles of:Garfield Park Conservatory • One of the largest and most stunning botanical conservatories in the nation• Often referred to as “landscape art under glass” • The Conservatory showcases thousands of plant species from around the world throughout eight indoor display gardens• Year-round, visitors can enjoy the lush flora and tropical temperatures indoors, or more than 10 acres of: o outdoor gardens o nature play spaces for children o water lily pondThe Space EssentialsWe take pride in offering a naturally clean, warm and welcoming space. There are queen-size beds in 3 bedrooms. The kids bedroom offers a bunk bed with a twin mattress on top and a full mattress on bottom.There are 5 TVs in the property. One 55" TV in each bedroom excluding the Brookfield Zoo bedroom / kids bunk bed room. The Bunk bed features a single mattress on top and a full mattress on bottom. There is 65" TV in the Living Room and another 55" TV in the basement area. We offer a picnic table and BBQ grill in the backyard for outdoor activities. NO DISHEWASHER in the property. Guests will have to wash dishes by hand. Thank you. About the NeighborhoodBefore being settled, the land that is now Berwyn was traversed by Native American trails. The most important trails converged near the Chicago portage, and two notable routes crossed what is today Berwyn. A branch of the Trail to Green Bay crossed Berwyn at what is now Riverside Drive, and the Ottawa Trail spanned the southern end of the city.In 1846, the first land in "Berwyn" was deeded to Theodore Doty, who built the 8-foot-wide (2.4 m) Plank Road from Chicago to Ottawa along the Ottawa Trail. The trail had been used as a French and Indian trade route and more recently as a stagecoach route to Lisle. This thoroughfare became what is now Ogden Avenue in South Berwyn.Berwyn, a suburb about 11 miles west of Chicago, has the most sizable collection of Chicago-style bungalows in the country. “Chicago-style” means distinct features—they’re brick bungalows, rise up 1.5 stories above a basement, and have low-pitched roofs with overhangs. Typically, Chicago-style bungalows• Measure approximately 1200 sq ft,• Have generously large windows, which are sometimes stained glass, to let in as much light as possible• Many have front steps leading up to a porch; others have an enclosed front room, with steps leading up the side of the house• Compared to the Victorian homes they replaced, the floor plans, living rooms and dining rooms are more open and airy.Berwyn’s bungalow district boasts approximately 1,300 single-family bungalows, over 1,000 of which are Chicago-style. Because most of these bungalows were built in the 1920s and 1930s when Chicago’s population was booming, the area earned a spot on the National Register of Historic Places in 2015. Ogden Avenue is part of the "Historic Route 66" in Berwyn, and an annual Vintage Car Show has taken place in the city every year in early September since 1990. Ogden Avenue is closed to traffic from Ridgeland to Oak Park Avenue, and hundreds of car enthusiasts come out to celebrate the spirit of Route 66. In 2006, Berwyn began to host its annual art car parade called Cartopia. Art car artists from all over the country meet to show off their latest creations and then parade through the neighborhood.Getting aroundThere is free street parking out front. You can walk, Uber or bus to just about any of the main attractions as this home is less than 12 miles from Downtown. It is within walking distance of the bus line. Easy access to I-290 and I-55. It is about 7.5 miles to the Chicago International Midway airport and 18.4 miles from O’Hare International Airport
Popular amenities
Essentials
- Wireless internet
- WiFi
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Toilet paper
- Basic soaps
- Heating
Laundry
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron & board
Safety
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Suitability
- Minimum age limit for renters
Property Amenities
Popular amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Air conditioning
Property Details
House Rules
- Check-in: After 4:00 PM
- Minimum age to rent: 22
- Check-out: Before 11:00 AM
- Children allowed: ages 0–17
- Events allowed: No
- Pets allowed: No
- Smoking allowed: Smoking is not permitted
Important Information
- This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
- 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
- Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
- Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Berwyn
Berwyn is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Millennium Park and Grant Park, while Art Institute of Chicago and Chicago Theatre are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at United Center or Soldier Field.
Nearby locations
- Ernest Hemingway Museum and House 5 min drive
- Loyola University Medical Center 6 min drive
- Brookfield Zoo 7 min drive
- Anna and Frederick Douglass Park 10 min drive
- United Center 11 min drive
Getting around
- Harlem- Forest Park Station 3 min drive
- Berwyn Station 4 min drive
- Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) 23 min drive
Restaurants
- Starbucks 17 min walk
- Culver's 10 min walk
- McDonald's 16 min walk
- Panera Bread 15 min walk
- Fitzgerald's 15 min walk
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Berwyn Bungalow - Explore Chicago from a Modern, Hip Bungalow vacation home. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Berwyn Bungalow - Explore Chicago from a Modern, Hip Bungalow vacation home. ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Berwyn Bungalow - Explore Chicago from a Modern, Hip Bungalow vacation home. ?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Berwyn Bungalow - Explore Chicago from a Modern, Hip Bungalow vacation home. located?
Situated in Berwyn, this holiday home is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District and within 6 miles (10 km) of Anna and Frederick Douglass Park and Garfield Park Conservatory. United Center and SeatGeek Stadium are also within 9 miles (15 km). Oak Park Station (Blue Line) is 25 minutes by foot and Harlem- Forest Park Station is 28 minutes.