My dad thinks I'm Wonder Woman…read more No, really. I'm not joking...here's the request I got from him a few weeks ago: "We'd like a hotel room in Chicago, over the weekend, with a nice view for about $125 a night. I am sure you can figure it out since you are so resourceful." Riiiiight. Ok then. I almost spat back "well, you can stay at the Red Roof Inn O'Hare with a lovely view of the Cumberland el stop for about $150." But no. I am a dutiful daughter. So, I went to work. I scoured the internet...as I often do when I don't know what I am doing. I stumbled upon At Home Inn Chicago, a service that rents out private residences in a variety of neighborhoods in Chicago. We booked him a room in an Edgewater high-rise, he compromised with me and we got it for $185. FAR CHEAPER than anything downtown, IF we could even find anything... This option requires a bit more legwork than a hotel booking. First of all, DON'T plan on canceling. I mean really, this isn't for the faint at heart or those with a propensity to bail last minute. If you cancel within 10 days you pay TWICE the nightly rate...be forewarned! Ok, besides that. You make the reservation after selecting the property and then within a day or so they let you know that it's A-OK and booked for you. (pay with credit card, it's charged 2 days before arrival). They email you a guest lease and you must sign and fax/email back to them within 24 hours (i told ya, legwork...but worth it, trust me). Then you contact the private owner to make check in/out arrangements... The owner I had the pleasure of working with was lovely, friendly and hospitable. It could not have been any smoother...I'm sure this varies by owner, but they are pre-screened... Ok, so moment of judgment: is this place going to be a hellhole? No. It was actually on a very high floor in the Park Tower on Sheridan Road with a 360 degree view of downtown and the lake. Beautiful one bedroom condo with full kitchen, dining area, LCD plasma TV, AC ...my GOD, the view. I almost made them stay at my house and took the thing for myself for the weekend! A steal for $185 on a summer weekend. I will be using them again and again as I have people coming through. I highly recommend. I only docked one star for the strict cancellation policy, though I understand the need for it... Seriously, screw the overpriced downtown hotels and rent a private condo in some of Chicago's nicest 'hoods. (downtown, Old Town, LP, LV, etc etc) Visit web site for properties...

I cannot say enough good things about At Home Inn Chicago. They saved our vacation! Thursday…read morenight of Memorial Day weekend our previous rental fell through and I suddenly needed to find a space to accommodate seven adults (five beds) for five nights. We started looking at 6pm, and needed to be in an apartment that night. When we called At Home Inn Chicago their offices were closed, but I took a chance and called their emergency number. The woman couldn't have been more helpful. She found us two apartments in the same building, in our desired location (Lincoln Park), with two parking spaces for our vehicles. We were able to book and get the access information for the building immediately. When we had questions, she was incredibly responsive. The apartments were wonderful - newly renovated, we were the first people to stay in them post renovation. There were plenty of towels, blankets, and pillows for our large group and the kitchen was well appointed. The neighborhood was fabulous, we were within walking distance of a number of great restaurants, bars, and shops, and public transportation to downtown was easy. I would definitely use them again.

This has been the worst experience ive ever had. The walls are paper thing you can literally hear…read moreyour neighbor sneeze. Impossible to get any sleep. It's right next to a night club which blasted music at all hours of the night. The walls were gross and the unit was over all not even semi worth the ridiculous price. Staff from ryan corporation was so unhelpful and contradicting. This place was UNLIVEABLE and this company is criminal. DO NOT USE THEM.

Contracted for temporary employment for an unknown duration; had a list of necessities that Ryan…read moreCorporate Housing met and exceeded! The list included security, covered parking, pool, work out facilities, pet friendly, close to work, ultimate "Chicago" experience. At seconds from the beach, bike trail, the pier and the familiarity experienced every time I walked in the building by the staff this was the ultimate home away from home!! Transition into the apartment was seamless. Few phone calls; online application and all arrangements were made. All of the conveniences of home. Nick and John went above and beyond to make sure every need was anticipated and met!! Walked in to detailed instructions personalized to meet my needs, orientation literature, home phone, TV/DVD in living room & bedroom. These guys rock! You basically need clothes, toothbrush and frozen pizza. It was quiet and I felt completely safe walking my dog at 1 am and believe me that is saying a lot; I'm a big scaredy cat! Moving out process? Just as simple. That job of unpredictability ended abruptly and once again the super flexibility of Ryan became apparent as the apartment was rented out in 2 DAYS! Many company's are super accommodating initially but Ryan sustained their superb customer service. Ensuring all my needs were met and going the extra mile to ensure my satisfaction! Did I mention that I switched apartment and Ryan made sure it was completely seamless; moving my stuff for me, putting it up AND even gifting personalized coasters in my new place?!? I travel extensively and have let all the travel companies know that when in Chicago they must use Ryan!! They have been thankful and one employer has already used their services and has been extremely satisfied! Cannot say enough great things about Ryan Housing.

Beautiful studio in a great location for music lovers. Close to The Riviera Theatre, Aragon…read moreBallroom and The Green Mill. Having garage parking available is also a plus, though the alley is a bit tight.

What a charming and welcoming spot to stay during our extended visit to Chicago. The owners are…read morekind and attentive and the Edgewater neighborhood location is perfect for a walk to the lake and many restaurants. We'll definitely be back!

I've been here a couple times for events! It's such a beautiful place! The Barn is perfect for any…read moreevent! Summer concerts outside are so much fun! I love it here!

This venue is amazing! Beautiful, tucked away with the lake, and perfect for a wedding ceremony…read moreand reception. My neice's wedding was absolutely stunning! She and my new nephew's wedding photos show the absolute beauty of the scenery outside and the venue. Mgmt is great to work with, as it has that personal ownership that truly cares, not a corporate feel at all. Check out the photos and know you have found your perfect venue! Thank you, Bear!

I wouldn't even give this place 1 star... complete rip off scam and they lie - owner is impossible…read moreto get ahold of... When I booked the room it said that it included free private parking at the location... less then 24hrs hours before check in I get an email stating ( there are 3 parking spots that's first come first serve and parking on road in front of house) ok well that should be put on the description before u book the hotel cause I would've never booked with them if I'd known u had to park over 2 miles from the hotel... We got their at 3:11pm check in was 3pm - we got there and no parking for over 2 miles away from house on the side of a road in a sketchy area... We had no way of knowing about this until we arrived because their description was a lie and not detailed enough... They didn't say they had 6 rooms but only 3 parking spaces... We had 2 large suitcases, a large duffel bag. And a large cooler that they expected us to walk over 2 miles with to the house to check in... We never made it in the building - after about a half hour of calling and messaging with no response from owners we left to book another hotel over 20 minutes further and at another 200.00 in costs... we had no way to cancel the room backseat we couldn't get ahold of anyone so they said because we didn't cancel they are kept 80.00 of the 94.05 we paid to book the room stating well we said parking was first come first serve.... YEAH LESS THEN 24HRS BEFORE OUR RESERVATION WHEN IT WAS ALREADY TO LATE TO CANCEL THE ROOM.... SCAM SCAM SCAM WITH NO RESPONSE OWNERS STAY AWAY FROM THIS HOUSE - It completely ruined me from ever staying at a bed and breakfast and definitely check out all their other bad reviews...

Green leaf is amazing! The house is so cute, and it's in a great area. It's affordable and it feels…read morelike home, instead of staying at a sterile hotel. There's friendly notes everywhere and fun art. There's even a gold ET In the TV room. The kitchen is open and is stocked with breakfast deliciousness. honestly, I don't know there are t more reviews. We have to go to Rockford, but my kid loves it here and would rather be here the whole time. He's 9 and is super hard to please. Making reservations and getting g in was super easy. love love love Greenleaf.

Five stars for the Rustic Hilltop Cabin!…read more Petite Lake Resort is our family's go-to annual vacation spot, and our recent stay at the Rustic Hilltop Cabin was amazing. The cabin itself is rustic, beautifully kept, and completely adorable. We had all of our kids together under one roof--flying our daughter in from California to join the fun--and spent the week boating, BBQuing, and enjoying the campfire. The property owner, Amanda, is truly wonderful. She is so accommodating and always goes out of her way to make our stays flawless. We love this place and highly recommend it!

Reviving this gem on the Chain of Lakes! For more information, please check us out on Facebook and…read moreInstagram.

We stayed in the Singer Mansion as part of a small group of friends visiting the greater Chicago…read morearea at the end of February. With 6+ inches of snow on the ground outside, we stayed very toasty and comfortable inside, but were within walking distance of the quaint shops and restaurants in old, downtown Lemont. Beautifully furnished with a blend of antiques and reproductions, the Singer's formal dining room, parlor, library, eat-in kitchen, and atrium provided great space to eat, catch up, read, and even play games. The well-appointed kitchen allowed us the option of cooking in rather than having to eat out every meal. My husband and I had the huge master suite, complete with GI-NORMOUS whirlpool tub and separate shower stall. Luxurious! While slightly smaller, the other bedrooms were just as cozy and beautiful. I completely recommend staying in the Singer Mansion rather than individual rooms in a bland hotel/motel for a small group.