We enjoyed our stay at House 5863 this past weekend. We were in town from Milwaukee for a quick…read morevisit to Chicago and this establishment met all of your needs. Checking in was a breeze. Check in times were clearly communicated and we were able to arrive on our schedule as all of the details we needed to gain entrance to the building and our room had been communicated to us prior to our arrival. The building itself is clean and cozy. Everything is on the 2nd floor. There is no elevator, but the stairs are wide and not at all hard to climb. If you do have trouble with stairs this might be something to consider, however. The 2nd floor has the guestrooms, a comfortable common area, and a kitchen area. We did not have time to hang out in the common area, but it looked like a nice space to relax: a comfy couch and some chairs, television, board games, writing desk. The kitchen was great. They have everything you need to cover the start of your day: cereal, oatmeal, pastries, coffee, juice, soda, fruit, and more. It's a help yourself kind of thing (you even load your own dishes in the dishwasher), but that makes it super convenient. You can just amble into the kitchen when you wake up and grab anything you want. This was a really nice feature. The room itself (we were in room 2) was clean and well appointed. It was not fancy, but it had everything we needed: bed, a place to hang up clothing and jackets, a television, a few chairs. The bed was comfortable. The room was a little warm and we could not figure out if we could adjust the heat, but adjusting the ceiling fan was all we eventually needed to make the room the right temperature. We had a private bathroom, but it was not attached to our room. We had to leave our room and cross the hallway. This was not a big deal for us, but something to think about if that kind of thing might make you uncomfortable. It looks like some of the rooms might contain a bathroom that is en suite, so if that is important to you maybe it is something you can request when you book your stay. The bathroom itself was clean. The shower was awesome, by the way. I really recommend staying here. It was comfy and cozy. The building itself was quiet. We could occasionally hear someone cough in another room, but it was not at all noisy. The neighborhood was also quiet. It's close to the L and within walking distance of some great restaurants and bars. We took advantage of the unseasonably warm weather and walked quite a bit Saturday night. There is quite a bit of street parking, but I recommend grabbing a spot before it gets too late. We parked around 4:30 and did not have trouble finding a spot, but when we came back for the night there did not appear to be many (if any) open spots. I'd say get a spot early and then use something like Lyft or public transportation to get around the city. We would definitely come back the next time we're looking for a place to stay in the city. It more than covered our needs and we really enjoyed our stay.

Owner denies to give refunds due to his 3rd party booking website being faulty we selected our…read moredates for when we would be going and made sure we selected our dates correctly 10 mins later we got a confirmation from them that the dates we booked weren't available and booked us for another date that we cannot be there and refuses to give us a refund due to the websites error and management is no help at all all he says is it isn't his fault and keeps denying our cancellation and refund I wouldn't book with them at all

I'm not trying to negate the other reviewer's experience - but mine was ABSOLUTELY the opposite!…read more NB (the owner) was fabulous! And because I rented it out, sight-unseen, from New Mexico and rolled into town the day I was meant to rent it out, I was so impressed at how the business end was tailored to accommodate my situation (I couldn't pay, or even give a deposit to the owner, until the day I arrived - as a dozen girls had to mail me their share of the cost). We arranged the Friday thru Sunday stay for my sister's bachelorette party and it was an incredibly pleasant experience. All the girls thought the house was to die for... It is a no-joke mansion. I suppose if you live in a castle somewhere you might think it's the usual thing, but it was jaw-droppingly beautiful to us. We spent much of our first day and a half there running into each others rooms and shrieking "DID YOU SEE THIS/THAT?" Everyone who has seen the photos is amazed at the place, and my extended family is thinking of renting it out for next year's family reunion since it's super close to Wrigley, and that's kind of our thing. :) *** N - thank you so much for a lovely weekend and all of your help. You really made it even more fabulous than I could have imagined for my little sister!

If you want: The…read moreowner to crash your gathering 3 different times, rent this place If you want your safety deposit to be cashed before your rental date, rent this place If you planned on hosting an event here plan on actually having the home for ONLY 3 hours as the owner on one of her unannounced "visits" will ask your guests to leave If you want to host your best friends 30th birthday here, have friends fly in form London and other far away places to enjoy the rental be sure to note the house sleeps 24 people at least (its 7,000 sq ft) and anything over that is considered a "rave" by the owner. If you like getting locked in a bathroom for 15 minutes because the door handle and other amenities are less than kept, rent this place. If you are in your 30's, a working professional and like to be berated and treated like a child, rent this place. Long and short this was the worst business transaction if I can even call it that as that would denote a level of professionalism and ethics that was clearly absent here. Rent at your own risk and please be mindful that what you see is not what you get.

Bedroom door is squeaky with a deep need for WD-40 and I am in deep need of sleep…read more The tot fell asleep at bedtime but the creaking of escaping parent woke him up and now four hours later we are still not achieving bedtime because he's playing the squeaky door as an instrument. This hotel isn't family friendly. Aside from the ridiculous door, the dressers are not properly secured for children. I guess the menu of complimentary request able goods is great but maybe the basics?

Horrible dirty and rude service overpriced dirty rooms no maid service mice and rats roaches…read moreunchanged sheets heat don't work desk clerk is rude and nasty names singh

As other reviewers have already said, XL's management team responds quickly to maintenance…read morerequests, and the fact that they perform due diligence with all potential renters means you're less likely to have noisy or disrespectful neighbors. XL Properties is the best apartment management company I've dealt with in my 20 years in Chicago.

I loved living in Catalpa Gardens and stayed there for four happy years. The buildings may not have…read moreall the bells and whistles like the larger property managers but what the buildings lack in luxury it makes up with its professionalism, it's cleanliness, and by being well maintained. The staff is extremely responsive and knowledgeable. They are there if you need them (typically very shortly after submitting a request) but they are by no means breathing down your neck. I appreciated the protected bike parking, the wood floors, the new kitchens, and the air conditioning the most. Oh! And the laundry facility on the first floor is clean and I don't think I ever saw another person there in the three years I lived there.

As new home buyers, we were anxious about the home-buying process. However, it was immediately…read moreevident that Asia (& the NR team) is an exceptional real estate agent who put us at ease throughout the entire process. She is patient, kind, and highly professional. She worked extremely hard for us and we couldn't be happier with our experience. We would recommend her to anyone and look forward to working with her when selling/buying our future homes!

Emina is an amazing agent. I started the house search process in Jan 2023 and I closed on my…read moreproperty in Jan 2023. Her and the Nicholas Ryan team are amazing. You couldn't ask for a better group of people for you. They helped me get my condo that had 15 offers on the table. You gotta take the leap and join the fam. Emina is super nice and attentive. She will drive anywhere you want and will have options with your requirements for you. I was blessed to have such a short search journey to find my new home. I am also a first time buyer so she was a huge teacher and support as well. I would find things and she would give a honest perspective and showed her knowledge and expertise. She truly is amazing!!

KEEP IN MIND: They are LUXURY travel planners. They don't do "cheap". They can work within your…read morebudget but will try to do so comfortably and conveniently so you receive the best impression and services at your destination. FOR CONTEXT: We started planning our trip to Australia/New Zealand from LA in 2015. We spent about $9K for two people including several flights (internationally and 4 domestically), lodging, excursions,some food, and some souvenirs. Laura was our planner and she was great! We are so grateful to have found and gone with DUE for planning. At first, we were unsure of the value we were getting through going with them. We've seen friends plan their vacations through their own research and on a budget which made us second guess what we were doing. But during and after this trip we realized and appreciated the service provided. We know that we wouldn't have chosen some of the hotels or excursions we stayed/did based on individual price if we planned ourselves-- our Queenstown helicopter ride for example which we LOVED. Having land and airfare bundled together for 2 people didn't sound as "bad" and we felt like the price was worth was we got. I'm sure we were saved significant money, getting us the best value for our dollar, through their partnerships and discounts Third, they are the experts! We wouldn't have known what to REALLY do or how to order the trip, etc. It saved the stress of booking/confirming/logistics and allowed us to just enjoy traveling from place to place, checking in/out, and ensuring we were on time for our appointments. DUE made it EASY! Plus we were not stuck with the typical sightseeing, walking aimlessly, shopping.. we had experiences-- unique ones! Lastly, communication was great. Very responsive, especially to my changes and questions. Overall, we are very happy working with DUE and highly recommend them for any travel to their destinations. They also have partners that work in Asia/Africa. Like I said-- LUXURY travel so it's perfect for honeymooners, retirees, and any family willing to splurge a bit. NO CHEAP here.

Shannon planned our "Lord of the Rings" tour in New Zealand and we could not have asked for a…read morebetter experience. The accommodations were perfect for our family and her suggestions for food and activities made it easy for us to enjoy this journey on our own comfort level. This trip was truly a dream come true! We fell in love with Queenstown and were even able to get a private lesson at New Zealand's tallest bouldering wall. All of the expenses were clearly stated and the holidays were communicated so we knew what days businesses etc. would be closed. I highly recommend Shannon at Down Under Endeavours.

One of the worst rental experiences I've ever endured. The property manager routinely takes…read moreadvantage of their tenants, many of whom are lower income people of color and don't speak English as a first language. I moved to 850 W. Margate in July and have experienced the water being shut off numerous occasions without notice. The manager claims this is due to rusty pipes, but sees no reason/need to replace them. I routinely see cockroaches in the hallway, even though an "exterminator" comes once a month to spray. I'm have filed numerous complaints at both the city and state level. DO NOT RENT FROM THIS COMPANY.

I moved to this unit three days ago, and there were two cockroaches and the water in the shower (to…read morethis day) is still not coming out. I called him about it and he treated me like I was crazy. He was a total a**hole and said that if I was unhappy, I could go somewhere else. Or that I would have to fix it myself. I still can't tell from the call today (my third call about the issue), if he's going to send someone. How come I have to wait THREE DAYS for water to come out of the shower IN MY HOME? And I have to fear that cockcroaches will come necause no matter how clean I am, th building's first floor is full of bugs and cockroaches. That I can see. On the walls. For your own mental health, do not move to 850 W Margate Terrace. It's also very humid and hot inside for no reason (which justifies why there are so many bugs). I'd say don't rent for him. He's incredibly disrispectful, does not care about the leasees needs, and might not actually take care of any issues you will encounter. I'm already regretting having signed the lease to this place and not reading yelp reviews beforehand.