It's seems odd that so many Yelp reviews are from years ago. My wife and I had a wonderful staycation at the Villa. Gina and Don were friendly, attentive, and flexible. The mansion is stunningly beautiful and the ambiance transported us far from the daily grind. Breakfasts exceeded expectations. Snacks, including homemade banana nut bread, and a large variety of beverages are always available. HVAC and shower temperatures could have been better but those issues pale in comparison to the total experience. The mansion was built in the 1870's so retrofitting can't be perfect. Our stay, however, was close to perfect. The location of the villa could not be better for exploring Chicago away from downtown shopping districts. We will return. Highly recommended! read more

We experienced an amazing three nights in the Venetian Suite at Villa D' Citta. This was our first visit. This historic building was built in the late 1800's. It has been updated and featured beautiful furnishings and artwork. Don, who is the owner, was a gracious and proud host. He makes the check-in process easy and sends guests daily updates via text.. Although a continental breakfast was provided each day, a cook prepared breakfast tacos and tortillas our first two mornings. Both were very tasty. The kitchen is available around the clock if you want to make a panni sandwich. They also had housemade lasagna in the refrigerator for a quick 2-minute reheating in the microwave. Our charming unit is probably one of the smallest in the building, but it was perfect for us, as we were visiting relatives nearby. It included a bed, desk, bath and fireplace. It did have an outdoor patio and direct access to the complex's hot tub. The unit's shower is in the hallway near the front door, not in the bath itself. That was odd, but we made it work. Staying in late February, our $189 night rate was extremely fair for what we received. We plan to return soon. read more

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Nothing bad to say! In a word, Incredible!! Villa do Citta is a gem of a place tucked in Lincoln Park but a place everyone should visit. Gorgeous mansion with beautiful and unique rooms and perfect touches from nibble bath in the room to espresso, a self-serve kitchen, homemade breakfast in the morning, jacuzzi and fire pit outside and above their private garden, homemade panna cotta, Italian ice and so much more. Rich in history and culture. This place is a must visit whether out of town or living two blocks away. Terrific staycation spot! A special Thank you to the owner Don, who was extremely gracious, hospitable and made every minute of our stay memorable. We will be back! read more

Amazing accommodations, unparalleled amenities, and attentive staff made our stay here perfect in every way!

Words can not begin describe my 2 night stay in this amazingly iconic and magical retreat... I'm reffering to it as a retreat because I didn't have to leave... I could have stayed put and been totally satisfied and completely rejuvenated by the time I left... I call it magical... Because this place LITERALLY takes you back in time... The architecture... The ambiance... Down to the names of the some of the rooms refferencing "capone" an original Chicago mobster...that I'm SURE Has stayed at this place a few times! It is absolutely reminiscent of a time long ago... The stories these walls hold... I can only imagine... the details are elegantly EVERYWHERE... I kept finding things that caught my eye making me question what the purpose for it was 100yrs ago... There's an amazing tunnel window above the copper kitchen sinks with stained glass at the end of it... You can see the walls are over a foot thick... The fireplaces... Adorned with marble... The wrought iron arched doorway in the entrance... The elevator... Small but purposeful...after a bottle of wine the stairs are daunting... But even the stairs...are beautiful. I stayed in the "Milan" suite... It had thee most beautiful comforting king sized pillared canopy bed... The accents amazing.... Complete with a biography of Mc Jagger on the fireplace mantel... And let me just say...the fireplace was perfect for warming up on this chilly day...last night was colder and it was just what I NEEDED while enjoying an amazing glass of wine (And for my own personal budior' photo shoot) the service from the host AMAZING! Thank you brook for all your assistance... especially the Bike! Getting to use the house bikes (*Trek cruisers) to tour my city and go lakefront... Better then those rentals... And also for answering every question with such kind and concise explanations... Such a patient and sweet young woman! I appreciate her check ins with me to verify I was settled... And made sure I knew where everything was... So very attentive! The kitchen bring available was such a nice touch! The thoughtful snacks... Which came in handy a few times! This place needs to be marked a historical landmark if it hasn't already... The architecture is just amazing...along with all wood work. I look forward to staying again! And having a party or 2 or 3... since you can actually rent the whole building! read more

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I had a mini wedding here champagne and cake only but it was so wonderful I also stayed here for two nights. The owner was so accommodating she help me make a micro wedding during Covid so lovely. She went above and beyond she help me take the cake out of the box she steam my dress when it was wrinkled anything we need as she tried to help it was a wonderful wonderful weekend and I highly recommend this place it's a beautiful quaint charming little European gem hiding in Lincoln park. read more

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Stayed in the Florencia and the Milan. Both were on the 4th floor. There was a choice between a small elevator and stairs. Each room had unique amenities. For example the Florencia was a large room with 2 queen beds and a view of the patio and spa area. The afternoon sun hit the room, but the host kept the temp cool and comfortable. It had a nice seating area with plenty of room to relax and enjoy. Had good counter space and plenty of places to store your stuff. The Milan had a big king bed and a full size bed. It was smaller, but still had a nice seating area. The window coverings were curtains instead of blinds, which was nice. Had nice closet space. We did not meet the host in person but did communicate via phone and text when needed. We met Edith and Rosa, both of which were friendly. It felt like we were staying at a relatives home. It was like a home away from home. We will definitely be back. read more

Caesar's Lair Don't book the Caesar's Lair unless you like sleeping in a morgue, It's freezing and no natural light. We paid $395 per night to stay in a dungeon-like room. The main entry is right above so you hear everyone walking in and out on a hardwood floor. If you are here on a Monday there is no breakfast prepared, also no personalized custom breakfast as advertised on hotels.com it's dry eggs, bland potatoes and greasy bacon and terrible coffee. The elevator has been broken since at least July so plan on hauling your luggage up the stairs, so ADA guests are out of luck. It would be great if they invested in some pillows instead of buying more antiques. Now the positive, beautiful historic home in a great neighborhood. Bottom line don't book a room on hotel.com, call the facility direct and inquire about the room you are booking. $395 a night is way to much for this place. read more

Please read our checking in notes. This B& B is 5 stars for its people, hi Cathy , as well as it's attention to details. Caio for now. read more

Villa D' Citta - Great kitchen! - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Drop dead gorgeous place with attention to every detail. I really appreciate that in lodging. We were very comfortable. The design and decor of the Villa are impeccable. The Grand Tuscan suite was large enough and perfect for our party of 4. And that bathroom is straight out of the most luxury home with deluxe steam shower, jetted tub and candle light... The bed and pillows were also very comfortable. Lincoln Park - super cool neighborhood! Tons of restaurants, small businesses, stimulating architecture and foliage to feast your eyes on. It was a little far from from downtown area if that's where you're going every day. The Uber's got expensive. The all hours access to Belgian waffles, fresh baked cookies, drinks, bagels, yogurt, fruit, fresh berries, meats cheeses and other toppings for DIY paninis was so nice. Sometimes you're just too tired to venture out for a snack. The people - one of the things I love about staying at a B & B are the people you meet around the communal breakfast table. We had some nice conversations. Only complaint: we slept fantastic the first three nights until what sounded like 20 people checked in above us and were stomping around till midnight and up early in the morning. Bad sleeps the last 2 nights :(. Not the Villa's fault just a bummer. We would definitely stay here again! read more

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We stayed here for the first time while moving our daughter out of her dorm at DePaul and we will most definitely keep coming back! Don handled our reservation and explained that we'd have to move rooms after a few nights due to our last minute booking so we stayed in both the Capone room and the Milan. They were both extremely clean, comfortable, spacious and well furnished, and the staff was more than happy to move our things for us while we were busy at the dorms. The kitchen, and all day access to coffee, water and snacks (meals, really), was just incredible! After spending many cramped up visits in a hotel room downtown in the past it was a pure pleasure to be able to hang out on the rooftop patio, downstairs patio, front room or dining room and feel right at home. They had a huge selection of breakfast foods, along with meats and cheeses, breads, fresh ground coffee and cold water available at all times. And the location really couldn't be better, it's close to pretty much everything in Lincoln Park and an easy walk to the El to get downtown. Everyone who works there is friendly, helpful and very accommodating. We loved this place and will definitely be back!!! read more

LOVE Villa D'Citta Bed & Breakfast, it almost feels like a second home!! GREAT location, super amenities, and really fabulous rooms. I will definitely stay here again. read more

Villa D' Citta is in a beautiful old building in the Lincoln Park area. The decor is nice (a bit formal, but it fits with the style of the building), and the staff is very friendly. The breakfast is solid (some items are prepared in advance for you, and some are do-it-yourself; I recommend making a waffle for yourself with the provided batter), and the panini maker is very handy. There's also a courtyard and a hot tub, although as it turned out we didn't use either one due to the weather and our schedule. Our third-floor room was very quiet, and the bed was comfy. Cookies are made daily for the guests. On the down-side, the air conditioning was set too high throughout the property, especially in the bedrooms. And since there's no thermostat in the room, you have to ask the staff to adjust it. The room itself had no table or chairs for writing or using the computer, the wi-fi was slow, and the room was kind of rough around the edges. For example, there were exposed holes in the drywall where the TV wires/cables came in, there were no shelves in the wall-mounted cabinets, the bathroom tile had disintegrated in one spot, the bathroom door squeaked horribly, and in several places wood trim pieces were missing or broken. They also use cheap single-ply toilet paper, which was kind of shocking for a high-end B&B. In addition, there was no decaf coffee (even though we requested it the day before), and the OJ was from concentrate. Overall, I'd rate them 3.5 stars. Not quite the top-notch experience we've had elsewhere, but with some repairs here and there, and a few improved amenities, this could easily be a 4 star B&B. read more

The building is gorgeous and really a treat to see. However, the service could have certainly been better. For example, they've got this absolutely beautiful kitchen and represent that there are provisions for guests to make their own gourmet breakfast, however all there was were 2 day old donuts, FROM concentrate OJ, some eggs and bread. Where were the wonderful pastries and muffins they suggested? Fruit? Juice that is at least as good as what I already stock in my own fridge? Also, when we got there we were hoping to take a nap, but they had "just installed" a surround sound system and wanted to "test" it. Well, do they really need to test the system at full volume for half an hour while we're trying to take a nap? I imagine they can confirm the system works by simply watching it at normal volume so it's not like the speakers are also set up next to our bed. Again, very beautiful. Would even consider trying again. But, rather disappointed because the service level did not near to match the setting. read more

From start to finish Villa d' Citta was impeccable. Cathy met us at the villa for check in and gave us the grand tour. She also answered our questions about local dining and attractions. The room was wonderful, we enjoyed some time stargazing on the back deck and slept great. In the morning we were treated to waffles that we requested and a wonderful pizza. We walked to the Lincoln Park Zoo the following day(about a 10 minute walk) Even though check out was at 11, Cathy made it clear that we were welcome to stop back into the villa for refreshments and sandwiches throughout the day. We will surely be returning. Thanks Cathy! read more

Villa D' Citta - Beautiful accommodations. - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Had a great stay at Villa D Citta in the picturesque Lincoln Park neighborhood. Very central location, with walkable restaurants and boutiques. We stayed in the very comfortable Grand Tuscan suite where attention to detail was evident, especially in the bathroom which boasts a spa tub and steam shower. Very relaxing... Cathy is a gem and is very attentive to all the guests needs. A definite asset to the property! Breakfast was substantial and tasty. Coffee fantastic! We hope to return soon to this city oasis!! read more

Lovely place to stay! Great rooms, atmosphere, food and so much more. Brooke was very kind and helpful. We will definitely be back for another stay! read more

Wonderfully romantic and intimate. Breakfast was awesome in the mornings and Cathy was really sweet and a wonderful hostess. We stayed in the Caesar's Liar, which was an awesome room; however, the water pressure in the shower was less than desirable. All the guests that stayed in the B&B were very friendly and respectful and I really enjoyed dining with them in the mornings. Loved that I could get cold bottle water at any time of the day, especially since I drink TONS! The biggest downside for me was that there were two different wedding parties that checked in the night before we left. They had the attitude "I just got married - it's all about me," which was really annoying and exceptionally disrespectful. They were running around upstairs, blasting music, and just making tons of noise at 3 or 4am. Totally unacceptable. Noisy and inconsiderate people can be found at any hotel, but when only about 3 or 4 couples are staying under one roof, a common courtesy is expected. However, that is not the B&B fault, and it makes it a little difficult for Cathy to monitor, since she does not stay on site during the evening. However, I did enjoy my time here and definitely would consider trying it again when I come back to Chicago. read more

My husband and I always enjoy our stay at VillaD'Citta. The staff is focused on making our stay pleasant and homey. The breakfasts are creative and delicious. The beds are comfortable, and we love the location! Bonnie read more

Loved staying here with my husband, they were really kind and accommodating. The rooms were perfect and breakfast was delicious. Can't wait to go back! read more

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This review is for 2019. I stayed here with two gfs for our friend's bday. It was a girl's get-away trip. The place was pretty and clean from what I can remember. This review is really about the host. I believe her name was CATHY. She was absolutely rude, disrespectful, and unprofessional. The reason why this review is so late, is because I do not believe in posting bad reviews, esp about another human being, unless it really is BAD. The fact that I remember it after a couple years, I still feel disgusted by the host and I decided on writing a review. We asked Cathy during our stay if we were the only ones in the house at the moment, only because it was so quiet and we were simply just wondering. She rudely answered "why? are you going to be loud??" We are respectful professionals in our 30's. She again spoke to us with attitude later when we did not do anything to provoke such inhospitality. Our trip should have been discounted after encountering such a disrespectful host/director. Hopefully things have changed and she had some sort of counseling or picked a different career. read more

What a delightful place to stay and to come home too! Cathy is a gem of a hostess, the rooms are super comfortable as is the entire Inn. It is nice that the kitchen is always open, with fruit out, fresh cookies, wine, juice and really just full access. Wifi throughout. Just a terrific experience! Thanks! read more

This B and B is old world Italian, which I love. You feel like it is your home, Kitchen is stocked and you treat it as it is your own. I went to dinner 2 blocks down at Cafe Ba Ba Reba and it was Awsome! Ralph was my greeter, and I feel like he is my friend now. I will be back for sure. read more

I stayed here for two nights in the beginning of March in the Venetian room. The location of the Villa is perfect. There is public transportation a short walk away, plenty of great stores around to browse, and also nice bars with weekday deals around the corner. We loved the walk out to the hot tub and patio that the Venetian room offers. The B&B was in great condition and very clean! We also had the opportunity to talk with one of the other guests one night in the kitchen/ tv area which was very nice. This is a great B&B and there is a reason that it has such a high rating on Yelp. read more

After reading the reviews (except for Damien's) I don't think I can add another accolade. It was a wonderful property, and went beyond all of our expectations. Our room, the common spaces, the kitchen, the location, the service were perfect, and we cannot wait to return. It was simply superlative? Susan F. read more

I wanted to allow a few weeks to settle prior to writing a review for this place because I truly intend to be at a clear state of mind when providing this honest feedback. My Wife and I had a birthday party at Villa D'Citta on 12/3/2016. To be clear, my wife negotiated directly with the grounds keeper (Cathy) and my involvement was limited until the day prior. Cathy was kind enough to allow us to drop things off the day prior in preparation for the event. I was unaware how difficult this was for her because from her perspective, we were essentially using space without paying for it. However, as an adult, I would have expected Cathy to clearly state that this was not allowed instead of providing permission of this to occur -followed by complaining to me and others about it. Cathy was impossible to work with. Below is a list of things she did despite taking my hard earned money: 1. The day of the party, she was very reluctant to allow us to move furniture - although she committed to allowing this when showing the space. 2. After Cathy's complaints about the storage room, I offered to pay for using the space, and she declined. Instead of letting this go, she continued to complain. 3. Cathy repeatedly informed me that we were "lucky" to rent the space "at a steal"...making me feel that she was unhappy with the agreed upon rate. She made comments like this in front of the vendors making me feel ashamed that my wife negotiated the price. 4. Cathy yelled at our day of coordinator, in front of other vendors, for using the elevator without asking her for permission. At this point, I pulled Cathy to the side and asked her to redirect concerns to me and refrain from speaking inappropriately with the vendors. Essentially, our vendors were committed to turning-over the room prior to the arrival of our guests yet, when attempting to be proactive, Cathy challenged them. 5. Cathy was obstructive in our efforts to get the first floor setup prior to our guests' arrival. She did not want us to move any of the furniture; she insisted that she could move the furniture despite her limited mobility. This added unnecessary stress because we had limited time to setup before our guests arrival. 6. I overheard Cathy complaining to guests staying at the B&B that our party was poorly managed. 7. Cathy threatened to charge me for incidentals if anything were to break multiple times (I understand charging for incidentals is normal however, please do not remind your guests multiple times). I felt like a child being chastised. To be even more clear, we not only paid to reserve the first floor, we also paid to rent the Milan room overnight. We invested in great vendors and were very happy with the service that they provided. I was however, ashamed with the way that Cathy treated them. There is a comment on this page by a vendor of mine and it saddens me to know that Cathy - the grounds-keeper, who's main objective is to make sure that everyone feels welcomed, would offend him. The icing on the cake is, despite the constant complaints that Cathy had regarding us moving the furniture, I went over and beyond to make sure EVERY item in that B&B returned to its original state (if not better). My Wife and I mopped the floors, cleaned the walls (of stains from a prior event) and took out the garbage. The property is beautiful, however the service does it no justice. read more

What a wonderful place! The rooms were amazing and very clean. Snacks in the fabulous kitchen/dining area 24 seven and fresh fruit, wine and sandwiches whenever you desire. If you miss the breakfast, you can still have breakfast. Great location in Lincoln Park, with lots of restaurants and bars. Only a short walk to the L if you're going to Wrigley to catch a Cubs game. Kathy the manager was very nice and explained everything about our stay. Plus they have a garage and a hot tub, absolutely fantastic. we will definitely stay here on our next trip to Chicago! Thanks again for a fabulous stay Chuck and Sue!! read more

Always a great place to get away from the busy life. The service is great and the rooms just get better by time. It's like wine longer it gets better it is. Oh and the food is to die for. If u haven't been here u need to come. There's not enough stars to rate this place. I been at the trump towers and this place blows it away. read more

Villa D' Citta - Beautiful kitchen and always stocked up. - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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My review is actually two reviews in one. My wife and I stayed at this bed and breakfast last weekend as a last getaway before our son is born. We stayed in the Venetian suite for two nights and Capone's Cantina the final night. First, the bed and breakfast overall...it is beautiful. The service was great. The location is great. Onto the rooms. Our stay in the Venetian Suite was wonderful. The room has a really cool setup and has an outdoor sitting area right outside the bedroom. It also has direct access to the hot tub! The only complaint we had about this room was that the Wifi was not working properly at times and was very slow other times. I would rate this room 4.5 stars and would definitely stay there again. However, our stay Capone's Cantina was not quite so enjoyable. It is in the basement directly under the kitchen/hang out area. The ceiling is absolutely not sound proof. We could hear every footstep and conversation that was being had above us. We were kept up until between 1 and 2 am because of this noise and were woken up by kitchen noise around 6 am. I would absolutely never stay in this room again. I would rate my stay in this room about 1.5 stars. Overall, Cathy the service coordinator was a pleasure to deal with and was very accommodating and did offer us free bike rentals and a future discount due to our disappointing stay in Capone's Cantina. I wish she would have refunded us the entire amount of our final night's stay...it was that bad. read more

This place is truly a gem. We had the whole villa to ourselves as a friend rented it for her birthday celebration. We had no complaints whatsoever....the place is immaculate, Ralph and his staff is extremely helpful, and the location is great (Lincoln Park). The rooms are spacious and have all the amenities you need. Very comfy beds. And the jacuzzi....well, need I say more??? We are already making plans to go back next year! read more

Villa D' Citta is a Beautiful little b&b. If you don't know where to look for it you wont find it. It's hidden pretty well in a nice cute Lincoln park neighborhood. But once inside you'll be in awe of how spacious and beautiful the place is. There are 6 rooms each distinct and luxourious. I spent some time there for a friend's birthday party and we had a blast. Not only were the accommodations wonderful,clean, and beautiful but I felt safe and welcomed by the staff and others who were staying there. There was a serious family vibe. And not in a "somebody please get your children" way that I feel in a lot of places I stay. I know some people may be turned off by this next point but I loved it. You get to (have to) cook your own food! They will put whatever u want in the fridge and you cook it. How cool is that! Best part is someone else comes by and cleans up after you! For those of you who don't cook there are a pleathora of restaurants and bars close by so even if they won't cook for you another place within walking distance will. All in all I loved this place and I can't wait to go back! read more

Villa D' Citta - I love this policy! - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great place to stay in Chicago! Beautiful bed & breakfast in Lincoln park next to hundreds of bars clubs and music venues. The staff was extremely hospitable and welcoming. (not stuck up) the kitchen was amazing and open to everyone in the B&B. read more

This place was absolutely amazing! The old georgian style B&B has really been updated and turned into one the most beautiful places I've ever stayed. We stayed in the Milan Suite and it was a great place to sleep after a night of Lou Malnati's and Blue Man Group (both within walking distance). The service was great. We got the wrong key for our room originally, and the caretaker quickly exchanged keys and personally went upstairs to verify it was the right one this time. After Blue Man Group, we returned to the B&B and stayed up late in the downstairs living area in front of the fire drinking and laughing. We could not find the TV remote, and when the caretaker came through, he offered to find a replacement. In the morning, we took our time getting up, and went downstairs for breakfast. Breakfast was DIY, with all the fixings all ready to go (i.e. Belgium waffle batter was already pre-mixed and measured out to just pour on the waffle maker). We made ourselves breakfast with one other couple in this large beautiful kitchen and then packed up and checked out with no issue. read more

This place is a magical oasis in the heart of Lincoln Park. We stayed 2 nights in the basement rooms. They were less expensive but nothing short of wonderful. Breakfast was gourmet! Felt like a high-end cafe with homemade peach cobbler Sunday and French toast Saturday. The hot tub is a nice bonus! Kathy was warm and friendly. Very clean and very luxurious. I will spread the word! read more

WoW!!! This Villa is amazing with a great hostess Cathy who is knowledgeable about the surrounding area & went above a beyond our expectations as a hostess (yes it was that AMAZING!). This Villa is everything a B&B should be & even more amenities then ANY B&B I have EVER been to!! We were in the Florente room for New years eve through Jan 2nd. We had a beautiful fire place, french doors to outside to look out a get a whole view of the grounds, amenities like hot tub, pool, lounge area, spiral staircase, got garage parking but act quick they only hv a garage cover for 2 vehicles & my car is garage kept (although free parking EVERYWHERE) everything is walking distance or UBER (very fair prices, it was shocking), so you don't have to pay so much for parking everywhere. The food is amazing, Breakfast on Saturday was divine with homemade baked french toast that was out of this world scrumptious as well as their own special blend coffee made ONLY for their Villa brewing coffee, for tea drinkers lots of different tea's & even lose tea with the tea ball (such a bonus), 24 hr kitchen open to use for making something to eat in their well stocked kitchen with food, I made some great panni's & several imported meat & cheese from Italy as well as fresh bread from a local bakery. Lots of fresh fruit, juices. tea,homemade fresh cookies that are soo soft & things to munch on that is all for us guests. The wine was a nice touch a winery actually makes them a specialty wine just for them as well which I find very, very, very classy! It is so nice for people that may be coming back from a long day & just want to put their feet up & a nice glass of red wine. I'm not much of a wine drinker or drinker at all anymore but we did hv a glass because it's from a Winery that makes them barrels of a special blend especially for the B&B. We will be back to see Cathy, we had a lot in common, she is so well rounded but next time I want to add something to add to the breakfast buffet Kathy??? We want exact same room next time & then summer the Venetian room. ( I think that's the name of the room). Until we meet again Cathy arrivederci!!! :) This Villa would get better then a 5 if I could rate higher. read more

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We recently stayed here during the week of the jazz festival. What a wonderful place. Lovely rooms, comfortable beds, and delicious breakfasts! Unlike other b&b's the kitchen is always open to indulge in delightful treats or heat up your take-away from any number of local places. Steps from the park, the elevated train or any number of restaurants and shops, you feel like a local - a pampered local. The manager is well versed in all the local establishments and makes herself available to the guests - even on her day off. We shall return. read more

My boyfriend and I made an impromptu trip to Chicago on a Tuesday night. We found a good deal on this place online and decided to stay. I will say that the pictures online make the rooms seem bigger than they really are, but the place is beautiful. We paid for the garage and had a really hard time finding it in the back. The reason I was upset with our time spent here is because it is a bed and breakfast. We were told that breakfast was from 8:30-10:00 am and that there would be someone there in the morning to make us a hot breakfast. We came down the next morning at 9:30 to someone smoking cigarettes and yelling on the phone on the back patio. Patiently waited for her to get done only for her to practically run past us and go to the basement. There was no breakfast. Not even a continental. No cereal. Nothing. Check out was at 11:00 so when we realized there was no one there to make us a hot breakfast as promised we went and got our things together. When we came back downstairs to return the keys and garage key there was the woman again sitting on the front door step back on her phone and smoking again so we just left them on the desk. BEAUTIFUL PLACE, But they didn't hold up to their promises and we left a little hungry and disappointed. read more

In November, I stayed in the Ceasar's room, which is in the basement. It does not feel like a basement at all, very nice and you get a mini fridge and microwave. Cathy is as great as the other reviews say. I do wish they were more aware of what is gluten free and what is not. I had contacted them to let them know this was an allergy of mine, and it all seemed fine. While I was there, though, it was hard to get a straight answer about what was in the egg dish. I ended up boiling my own eggs, which is fine. It is pretty easy to learn about gluten allergies. But! The kitchen is great and they don't seem to mind if you use it. I would stay there again, and I hope to. read more

We cannot say enough about this place! This is our "Go To" place for our stay-cation getaways. We have spent many nights here and have stayed in almost every room they have. There isn't one that doesn't rate a 10 in our book. If you get a chance, this is a MUST STAY when visiting Chicago. There is truly no other place like this! read more

My husband and I stayed here for our honeymoon, June 2012 - our first stay at a B&B for both of us and wow were we pleased! Friendly staff, clean rooms, yummy breakfast daily and great area to explore! We never even went into downtown Chicago. We wandered through beautiful tree lined streets and gawked at the architecture of the homes. Tried some nearby restaurants/pubs. We walked to the zoo one afternoon and walked to Wrigleyville most every day - location was divine! The only downfalls were upon arrival we had no way to get into the locked gate and had to stand outside for 10 minutes calling for someone to let us in and the hot tub was not working at the time of our stay - things we were able to overlook in the grand scheme of our romantic stay. We have recommended this gem to many friends who are all eager to book a stay and we hope to return in the near future as well! read more