The Lantern
Where you'll be
🌳 Walk to Downtown Forest Park
🌳 Chicago via CTA Blue & Green Lines
🌳 Private backyard oasis with pergola
🌳 King bedroom + Queen bedroom
🌳 Dedicated workspaces & fast WiFi
🌳 Smart TVs throughout
🌳 Fully equipped kitchen
🌳 Free driveway parking for one vehicle
🌳 Near Oak Park, Frank Lloyd Wright sites
🌳 Perfect for extended stays, business trips & city adventures
Welcome to your Forest Park retreat, a stylish and comfortable home base just minutes from Chicago. Located in one of the area's most walkable neighborhoods, you'll be steps from local restaurants, coffee shops, and nightlife, with easy access to both the Blue and Green Line trains for exploring the city. Whether you're visiting for work, family, relocation, or a Chicago getaway, you'll enjoy thoughtful amenities including a private backyard oasis, dedicated workspaces, comfortable sleeping arrangements, and all the conveniences needed for a relaxing and productive stay.
🏡 Comfortable & Convenient
• King bedroom and Queen bedroom
• Queen sleeper sofa for additional guests
• Electric fireplace for cozy evenings
• Smart TVs throughout
💻 Perfect for Work or Extended Stays
• Two dedicated workspaces
• High-speed WiFi
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Optional laundry access
🌿 Outdoor Living
• Fenced backyard
• Pergola and lounge area
• Gas grill for outdoor dining
📍 Great Location
• Walk to Downtown Forest Park
• Easy access to CTA Blue & Green Lines
• Minutes from Oak Park and Chicago
• Close to restaurants, shops, and attractions
🚗 Easy Parking
• Free driveway parking for one vehicle
Guests will enjoy private access to the entire lower-level apartment through a separate entrance. Shared spaces include the backyard and laundry area. The homeowner resides in the upper unit and is available if needed while fully respecting guests' privacy.
Available if you need assistance, but I prefer communication through the app.
🌙 Quiet hours are observed from 9:30 PM to 7:00 AM.
🚭 Smoking and vaping are not permitted inside the home. Guests may use the outdoor patio area for smoking. A minimum $500 fee applies for violations.
🧺 Laundry facilities are available for an additional fee of $5 per day.
🎉 Parties, events, and large gatherings are not permitted. Occupancy and noise monitoring devices are in place to help maintain a peaceful environment.
🏡 This is a lower-level apartment and stairs are required to access the unit.
👤 The homeowner resides in the upstairs unit with a completely separate entrance.
🌿 The backyard and laundry area are shared spaces.
📹 One exterior security camera is located at the rear of the property.
🚗 One vehicle may park in the rear driveway. Overnight street parking is not available.
🔞 The primary guest must be at least 25 years old to book.
🛏️ Fresh linens, bath towels and a starter supply of household essentials are included. Longer stays may require guests to replenish consumables.
🛡️ Stay with peace of mind: Every booking includes additional accidental damage protection, so you can relax and enjoy your stay without worrying about life’s little mishaps.
Features and Amenities
What Our Guests Are Saying
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We came to Chicago to enjoy the museums and beaches with our 5-year-old, and Phil's place was a great home base. It was easy to find, convenient for driving to and from downtown, and the neighborhood felt very safe, which was important to us. Parking behind the home was easy and hassle-free. The king bed was spacious and comfortable for our family, and we appreciated the provided coffee and Roku TV for relaxing after long days of exploring. We occasionally heard dogs barking when we returned in the evenings, but it wasn't disruptive and the property was otherwise quiet. The bath towels were a bit thin and the tub drained slowly, but those were minor issues that didn't affect our stay. Overall, the home was cozy, comfortable, and had everything we needed. We'd happily stay here again.
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Great trip, great space to relax. I was allowed to check in hours earlier which was great! Everything was great and up to par!
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Surrounding area was very cozy and had convenient stores nearby. Place was clean and the patio was very cute. Grill was not available as expected and sofa bed was smaller than expected, but we made it work. Company was very quick with their responses to our questions.
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Everything was great and not too far away from downtown! Place very clean and cozy!!! Highly recommend we will be back
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We enjoyed our week in Chicago while staying at Phil’s place. The kitchen was very well-equipped for any food prep you’d like to do. The coffee and coffee maker were so nice to have. The a/c was VERY good, which was important to us during this horribly hot summer. The parking space was a great amenity! Would definitely stay here again if we are in the area. Thanks!
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We were very pleased with the layout & furnishings. Beds were comfy, the towels were cozy, and there's a TV in each room. There are officially two bedrooms, but the den easily functions as its own private room. The location is convenient, with shopping, restaurants and bars in the area. It's a short walk (about 1/2 mile) to the Green Line or drive (around 5 minutes ) to the Park & Ride for the Blue Line. It's 9-ish miles from O'Hare, that ride took a out 30 minutes.All-in-all, everything we needed.
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A comfortable, quiet and well appointed space. Peaceful neighborhood and yet close to several great commercial areas. Phil communicated well and often, including responding quickly to a handful of issues with the unit that I discovered upon arriving. The unit itself is the basement level of a home, so small windows with limited natural light, but otherwise comfortable for a short stay.
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Great stay!
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We came to Chicago to enjoy the museums and beaches with our 5-year-old, and Phil's place was a great home base. It was easy to find, convenient for driving to and from downtown, and the neighborhood felt very safe, which was important to us. Parking behind the home was easy and hassle-free. The king bed was spacious and comfortable for our family, and we appreciated the provided coffee and Roku TV for relaxing after long days of exploring. We occasionally heard dogs barking when we returned in the evenings, but it wasn't disruptive and the property was otherwise quiet. The bath towels were a bit thin and the tub drained slowly, but those were minor issues that didn't affect our stay. Overall, the home was cozy, comfortable, and had everything we needed. We'd happily stay here again.
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Great trip, great space to relax. I was allowed to check in hours earlier which was great! Everything was great and up to par!
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Surrounding area was very cozy and had convenient stores nearby. Place was clean and the patio was very cute. Grill was not available as expected and sofa bed was smaller than expected, but we made it work. Company was very quick with their responses to our questions.
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Everything was great and not too far away from downtown! Place very clean and cozy!!! Highly recommend we will be back
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We enjoyed our week in Chicago while staying at Phil’s place. The kitchen was very well-equipped for any food prep you’d like to do. The coffee and coffee maker were so nice to have. The a/c was VERY good, which was important to us during this horribly hot summer. The parking space was a great amenity! Would definitely stay here again if we are in the area. Thanks!
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We were very pleased with the layout & furnishings. Beds were comfy, the towels were cozy, and there's a TV in each room. There are officially two bedrooms, but the den easily functions as its own private room. The location is convenient, with shopping, restaurants and bars in the area. It's a short walk (about 1/2 mile) to the Green Line or drive (around 5 minutes ) to the Park & Ride for the Blue Line. It's 9-ish miles from O'Hare, that ride took a out 30 minutes.All-in-all, everything we needed.
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A comfortable, quiet and well appointed space. Peaceful neighborhood and yet close to several great commercial areas. Phil communicated well and often, including responding quickly to a handful of issues with the unit that I discovered upon arriving. The unit itself is the basement level of a home, so small windows with limited natural light, but otherwise comfortable for a short stay.
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Great stay!
