Heart of Chicago.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Chicago apartment, you'll find State Street and Art Institute of Chicago. Millennium Park and Lake Michigan are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Art Institute of Chicago - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
Willis Tower - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Millennium Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
Getting around
Harrison Station - 4 min walk
Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 11 min walk
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 36 min drive
Restaurants
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - 2 min walk
Epic Burger - 5 min walk
Devil Dawgs on State - 1 min walk
Honeyberry - 4 min walk
Lao Sze Chuan - 5 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Downtown Penthouse #5 | Vintage +gym & balcony
Feel at Home, Unwind, and Enjoy the amenities you deserve next to Grant Park!
We are a short walk to Millennium Park, Skydeck, Shedd Aquarium, Adler & many dining + shopping options!
Most homes don’t provide professional service along with “local vibes.” Guests love staying with us because: ✅ NEW HVAC Split Units ✅ It`s Unique! ✅ High loft ceilings ✅ FAST WIFI ✅ Spacious layout ✅ Comfy beds ✅ Central Location ✅ Big Balcony! ✅ Close proximity to Grant Park, Soldier Field, Museums, and more!
Please note: This is a vintage apartment, but it has a lot of beautiful character as you can see! - This home is a loft-style unit with stairs, so extra precautions for your children are necessary.
If you`re interested in booking, please see our FAQs below. We look forward to having you!
To access the building, we give you access via a simple app . You walk up the stairs to the elevators, and take the elevator to the top floor.
When you exit the elevator, you turn right and then left down the hallway to your home. When you enter the home, it opens to an open, spacious loft. There is a dining area, a kitchen, a living room, a half bathroom,and private patio for those staying on the first level. The private patio gives you a fresh feel and a cool cityscape view.
If you walk up to the 2nd floor, you will find a spacious loft with two full size bunk beds, one queen bed, a closet, and a full bathroom. This is truly a special place, and we look forward to making your stay a 5-star experience!
𝐅𝐀𝐐𝐬
𝐐: 𝐈𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞? A: Very much so. 24 hours a day.
𝐐: 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆? A: The home is very easy to get to via public transit. If you decide to drive, we recommend apps like SpotAngel or SpotHero to find free or cheap parking ($10-20 / night).
𝐐: 𝐃𝐨 𝐈 𝐧𝐞𝐞 𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐬, 𝐚 𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐝𝐫𝐲𝐞𝐫, 𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐬? A: Nope! we provide all these things. We also provide you with a starter pack of toilet papers.
𝐐: 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐈 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭? A: Check in is 4pm and check out is 10am. Early check ins can be difficult if there are guests who checked out same day. We ask for an early check-in, or a late-check out fee, if you request either.
𝐐: 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐈 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐨 𝐚𝐬 𝐈 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞? A: Yes. And we wouldn`t trust any listing with which this isn`t the case.
𝐐: 𝐈𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬? A: Yes, and we take pride in providing a clean home for guests.
𝐐: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭`𝐬 𝐦𝐲 𝐭𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞? A: We honestly have no idea. With fees included, it only shows the guest how much they pay. This figure should be present after you enter your dates. Note that, pricing varies on a daily basis, and it actually uses some crazy algorithm to adjust it automatically, so I don`t actually control this.
𝐐: 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞? A: Very. Some guests say they`re the best they`ve ever slept on!
No Agency Relationship. Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to authorize or empower either party to act as agent for the other party to this Agreement, or to conduct business in the name, or for the account, of the other party to this Agreement.
You have access to the home, balcony, full gym, and laundry facilities.
We`re here to help as you need it! We give all of our guests full itinerary for their trip 2 days before their stay.
Printers Row is “pocket” neighborhood just minutes from the Chicago Loop. After the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, the area became the Midwest hub of the printing industry with historically significant buildings designed by legendary architects like Daniel Burnham, William Holabird and William Le Baron Jenney. Today, many of those historic buildings remain but the quiet, tree lined streets are now largely residential. Of course, it continues to be a draw for fans of Chicago architecture.
During the day, the neighborhood is an easy walk to offices in the Loop, off Michigan Avenue, or in LaSalle Street financial centers. After hours, the district is alive with restaurants, boutiques, book and antique stores.
It boasts famous blues clubs, eclectic music venues and neighborhood taverns where residents gather. It also has an annual book fair: The Printers Row Book Fair gathers authors, poets, speakers and, of course, books.
Printer`s Row is also walking distance to Chicago`s Museum Campus, with the Field Museum, Adler Planetarium and Shedd Aquarium, and the newly redesigned Soldier Field.
With a 97 walk score and 100 transit score, you can get everywhere your heart desires in Chicago. The Red Line subway is one of the main subways in Chicago, and is only a block away. Many restaurants, shopping, parks, and museums are within walking distance.
❎No Local Guests (City or Suburbs) 🙊Quiet hours: 10pm to 8am 👍Minimum age of 24 to book
🚫 Last-Minute Bookings Policy To ensure a smooth check-in, all same-day reservations will REQUIRE HOST APPROVAL. Please message us first so we can confirm and ensure everything is set for your arrival. This helps us make sure the space is properly prepared and ready for your stay.
The base price for this home is for 4 guests only. There will be an extra guest fee of $10 per guest per night if your group exceeds to 4 people.
𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐏𝐞 𝐭 𝐅𝐞𝐞 (Under 20lbs, no shedding) - $150 𝐋𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐭 𝐅𝐞𝐞 - (Over 20lbs) - $200 plus a $200 refundable security deposit and subject to host approval. If the pet sheds, we will require an additional $150 refundable Security deposit. 𝐔𝐧𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐬 - $250.00 plus any damages or additional cleaning costs incurred
𝐒𝐦𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐦/𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚 - $500.00 minimum charge and eviction from Rental Unit 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 - Up to $125.00 per hour of additional cleaning needed 𝐃𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 - Varies depending on cost of item
𝐍𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬: potential warning issued or, if necessary, eviction with no refund and a charge of up to $1,000.00 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚 - Up to $2,000.00 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 - $75 minimum charge for handling and shipping.
There is a NOISE MONITORING system within the home to track decibel noise level. Please respect our neighbors and do not get too loud outside quiet hours :)
Early check-ins/Late check-outs can sometimes be accommodated by our cleaning service for $50 per hour fee. 𝐔𝐧𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤-𝐎𝐮𝐭 – Subject to a $50 fee for every 30 minutes past check-out, or up to the cost of any impacted nights subsequent to originally scheduled check-out.
MID STAY CLEAN reminder For stays of 15+ days, mid-stay cleaning is REQUIRED at $90-$140. We`ll communicate this after booking to schedule accordingly.
All guest names and ages must be registered before you are allowed to check in.
Guest Verification As part of our vetting process, we may ask guests to confirm a few details — such as their names, ages, where they’re traveling from, or their travel plans — before accepting a booking. In some cases, we may also request a valid government-issued ID for verification purposes. This helps us ensure that all stays are safe, transparent, and in line with our house policies.
Unresponsive Guest In some cases, if a guest does not respond within a reasonable period, we reserve the right to cancel the reservation. For same-day bookings, this timeframe is up to 2 hours or less. For all other bookings, this timeframe is up to 8 hours. This ensures that we can provide the best experience and availability for all our guests. ❎No Local Guests (City or Suburbs) 🙊Quiet hours: 10pm to 8am 👍Minimum age of 24 to book
🚫 Last-Minute Bookings Policy To ensure a smooth check-in, all same-day reservations will REQUIRE HOST APPROVAL. Please message us first so we can confirm and ensure everything is set for your arrival. This helps us make sure the space is properly prepared and ready for your stay.
The base price for this home is for 4 guests only. There will be an extra guest fee of $10 per guest per night if your group exceeds to 4 people.
𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐏𝐞𝐭 𝐅𝐞𝐞 (Under 20lbs, no shedding) - $150 𝐋𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐭 𝐅𝐞𝐞 - (Over 20lbs) - $200 plus a $200 refundable security deposit and subject to host approval. If the pet sheds, we will require an additional $150 refundable Security deposit. 𝐔𝐧𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐬 - $250.00 plus any damages or additional cleaning costs incurred
𝐒𝐦𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐦/𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚 - $500.00 minimum charge and eviction from Rental Unit 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 - Up to $125.00 per hour of additional cleaning needed 𝐃𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 - Varies depending on cost of item
𝐍𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬: potential warning issued or, if necessary, eviction with no refund and a charge of up to $1,000.00 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚 - Up to $2,000.00 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 - $75 minimum charge for handling and shipping.
There is a NOISE MONITORING system within the home to track decibel noise level. Please respect our neighbors and do not get too loud outside quiet hours :)
Early check-ins/Late check-outs can sometimes be accommodated by our cleaning service for $50 per hour fee. 𝐔𝐧𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤-𝐎𝐮𝐭 – Subject to a $50 fee for every 30 minutes past check-out, or up to the cost of any impacted nights subsequent to originally scheduled check-out.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city center
Near a hospital
Things to do
Gym
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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
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
Rules
❎No Local Guests (City or Suburbs)
🙊Quiet hours: 10pm to 8am
👍Minimum age of 24 to book
🚫 Last-Minute Bookings Policy
To ensure a smooth check-in,
Pets
Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
Property Registration Number R22000083448, 60605
Property is also known as
472494
Frequently asked questions
How close is Downtown Penthouse #5 | Vintage +gym & balcony to the airport?
This apartment is 10.6 mi (36-min drive) away from the Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Downtown Penthouse #5 | Vintage +gym & balcony have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.
How close is Downtown Penthouse #5 | Vintage +gym & balcony to the beach?
This apartment is 2.3 mi (12-min drive) from Ohio Street Beach and 2.7 mi (12-min drive) from Oak Street Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 16 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Sarah V.
Dec 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The location of this condo is perfect for getting around the city! The place was clean and very open. The only thing that I wish I was aware of ahead of time is that all the pillows were feather (two of the four of us traveling are allergic), but easily solved with Target being right around the corner. We loved it so much we booked it again in just a month!
Sarah V.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
6/10 Okay
Kim S.
Nov 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Photos were a bit deceptive. Some items listed were not in the unit. Lighting needs a lot of work! Check in not easy. Wasn't willing to have all guests have to provide email for a down load app to get in.
Kim S.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bret A., Boston, MA
Oct 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Location is great, right on the red line, near Grant Park and the Art Institute, 20 minutes walk to Millenium Park and 30 minutes to the river. In/out parking garages are plentiful nearby. The space felt very open and well lighted, had a good working area, good wifi, and it was great to have direct access to the roofdeck. We had a terrific stay and would love to come back!
Bret A.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lara Z.
May 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
All the sites!
This was a fantastic location! Close to all the museums and culture of Chicago! Great accommodations!
Lara Z.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ellen H.
May 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Ellen H.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca S.
Apr 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Rebecca S.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Crystal C.
Jan 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Felt like Home
This apartment/ condo was the cleanest rental that I've ever booked. Coming from a property manager myself. It was beautifully decorated. They had all the extras. Above and beyond on the towels, handtowels, blankets etc. We stayed 4 days and never ran out. Eveything was soft and top notch. They even left tea etc. I will definitely only book this property each time I come to Chicago. Thanks for all the small details.
Crystal C.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Xiqiao X.
Dec 12, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Xiqiao X.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Daniel G.
Nov 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
Stayed for the weekend and really enjoyed our time! The location is very close to the train, and it was easy to get around. The hosts were very helpful about getting us settled, and the check in process was very easy. Would definitely recommend staying here!
Daniel G.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Maria R.
Aug 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Maria R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Rick S.
Nov 16, 2023
Good stay and alternative to a hotel
Visting colleges with teenage daughter which called for some privacy. Good location for transit as it was a block or so from the Harrison (red line) station and near park & museums. The building and apartment were kind of tired and most of the lighting was independent; lamps and stands. had to do some searching to figure out how to turn things on and off.
Rick S.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Angela S.
Apr 8, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious in great location
Our family enjoyed spreading out in the loft. The location was fantastic for our sightseeing and museum trip. The apartment needs a handful of cosmetic updates but none of them interfere with function or comfort, and the apartment was clean and comfortably equipped with basics for our 5-day stay.
Angela S.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Janet F.
Nov 21, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location!
Wonderful property, and even better location. Right next to the red line, and easy access to Uber/Lyft. The space itself is large, and great for catching up with friends. We loved using the Latch app- I’m always afraid I’m going to lose keys. Beds and pillows were very comfy! There could be some cosmetic updates, but that did affect our stay at all. The lights were not the best, it was very dark everywhere. Again, not a game changer.
Overall, great stay and location!
Janet F.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
DELYSHA H.
Jun 20, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Easy long weekend
We enjoyed having a space to spread out while coming and going to places around the city. The beds are comfortable and there’s a lot of a windows for light. There are cute neighborhood spots to eat in, and the people managing the property had easy to use logistics and are very responsive to any questions.
DELYSHA H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Cathy R.
May 2, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Felt safe near President Trumps tower …
Went to Chicago for a medical appointment. Felt very safe in the neighborhood and it was near our appt. Clean and convenient place to stay.
Cathy R.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Joshua P.
Jan 14, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, excellent communication
We booked on short notice and the hosts were very easy to work with. They gave us great instructions on how to get to & into the property, checked in with us along the way to ensure we were enjoying our stay, and wished us well after check-out.
The building's common area is nice and bright, on a quiet street in Printer's Row. The apartment is an end unit on the top floor, so it was quiet and private.
Great stay. Great hosts.