Downtown Mansion - Rent one room or the whole inn! (#25634)

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Description of the Chicago vacation guesthouse rental

The Hansen House Mansion was designed in 1886 by a prominent architect, Harald M. Hansen for his own family, and it now a Historically Significent Building, as it has all its original Victorian detail -- Giannini and Hilgart stained glass windows, pocket doors, pocket shutters, parquet floors, decorative fireplaces, carved wood trim, plaster ceiling medallions, etc.

Its 19th century furnishings and artwork reflect the home's original charm, and its 21st century conveniences such as central air conditioning, highspeed Internet, WiFi and ethernet, a desk in every room, and our strict non-smoking policy all contribute to our guests' comfort. This is a very special place to stay, unlike anything else in Chicago.

On the first level is a livingroom, dining room which seats ten, half bath and full eat-in kitchen.

We have four bedrooms, three with queen beds and one with two singles to sleep eight. We can add two deluxe cots for a party of ten

Parlour Suite: The top floor contains a seating area with widescreen LCD television and DVD player, extra ethernet connection, extra sink outside the bathroom, extra coffee maker, refrigerator, microwave, sundeck with umbrella table, newly remodeled bathroom with shower and clawfoot bathtub and two guest rooms.
The Lit Bateau Guestroom has two single beds with a large closet, radio with CD player and an antique hutch with a dropdown desk. The Art Nouveau Salon next door boasts an ornate queen bed and armoire designed by Louis Marjorelle, the Father of Art Nouveau Furniture, plus a writing desk and two night tables.

Deluxe Rooms: The second floor's two guest rooms each contain a queen-sized bed, extra en-suite carved marble sink, walk-in closet, and private bath.

The Celestial Chamber is graced with a magnificent hand-carved Victorian headboard and hand-painted canopy, a walk-in closet with built-in dresser, a television enclosed in an antique casing, Bose radio with CD player, and a large granite-topped desk. Its spacious bath has faux marble floors and an extra large shower-for-two with Corian walls and seat and a separate dressing area.

The Architect's Quarters, offers a small sitting area with a down-filled settee, an antique carved desk, the television and DVD player enclosed in a fabulous antique armoire, Bose radio, a dressing room, and a walk-in closet. It's quite luxurious with many architectural details including a stained glass window, decorative fireplace, tall pocket-shuttered windows. Behind a pocket door the bathroom has the original over-sized clawfoot bathtub with handheld shower on an in-laid marble floor.

NOTE: THE RATE LISTED IN THE *FILL-IN-THE-BLANK* FORMAT OF THIS AD SITE IS REPRESENTATIVE OF A SINGLE ROOM. Actual rates vary by the room or rooms selected, number of guests, length of stay and time of year. Please contact us with your actual needs for an exact rate quote.

The Mansion is in downtown Chicago's Lincoln Park, a terrific (and safe!) area with fine shops, cafes, restaurants, theatres, movies, museums, Second City, comedy clubs, art galleries, Lincoln Park, the free city zoo and botanical gardens, houses of worship in many denominations, organic farmers' markets, the lake, day spas, a full-sized gourmet grocery, and for any jetlag a 24-hour pharmacy, a 24-hour health club with indoor pool, 24-hour restaurant and Chicago's only 24-hour Starbucks -- all within 1/2 to 2 blocks!

To get anywhere else, there are the nearby subway/el, abundant taxicabs, free summer trolley and several buses, also just 1/2 to 2 blocks.

Michigan Avenue is one mile, the Armitage shops are a few blocks, and Wrigley Field is about 2 miles straight up Clark St.

• 3 Queen Beds, 2 Twin Beds
• Deck
• High Speed Internet
• Air Conditioning
• Fireplace
• Housekeeper
• Balcony
• Full Kitchen
• Linens Provided
• Beach Towels
• Hardwood Floors
• Parking
• Daily Maid Service
• Heating
• View (City Lights)

• Alarm Clock
• Hair Dryer
• Refrigerator (Mini)
• Blender
• Ice Maker
• Stereo
• CD Player
• Iron
• Stove
• Ceiling Fan
• Microwave
• Telephone
• Coffee Maker
• Oven
• Toaster
• Dishwasher
• Radio
• TV (Antenna)
• DVD Player
• Refrigerator (Full)
• VCR
• Fax Machine

• Aquarium (<1 mile)
• Ice Skating (<1 mile)
• Shopping Area (<1 mile)
• Basketball Court (<1 mile)
• Jet Skiing (<1 mile)
• Snorkeling (<1 mile)
• Beach (<1 mile)
• Kayaking (<1 mile)
• Surfing (<1 mile)
• Bicycling (<1 mile)
• Lake (<1 mile)
• Tennis (<1 mile)
• Boating (<1 mile)
• Live Entertainment (<1 mile)
• Volleyball Court (<1 mile)
• Bowling (<1 mile)
• Movie Theater (<1 mile)
• Water Skiing (<1 mile)
• Canoeing (<1 mile)
• Park (<1 mile)
• Zoo (<1 mile)
• Cross-Country Skiing (<1 mile)
• Playground (<1 mile)
• Children's Pool (1 mile)
• Fishing (<1 mile)
• Pool (<1 mile)
• Miniature Golf (1 mile)
• Golf (<1 mile)
• Racquetball (<1 mile)
• Casino (10 miles)
• Grocery Store (<1 mile)
• Restaurant (<1 mile)
• Downhill Skiing (10 miles)
• Gym/Fitness Center (<1 mile)
• Sailing (<1 mile)
• Snowmobiling (10 miles)
• Hiking (<1 mile)
• Scuba Diving (<1 mile)
• Theme Park (10 miles)
• Horseback Riding (<1 mile)

• Payment Options: Cashier's Check, Discover, Mastercard, Money Order, Personal Check, Visa
   
• Check Out: 11 a.m.
   
• Required Stay: None
   
• Lodging Tax: 12%
   
• Deposits: In order to make the reservation, we require a non-refundable 50% depositand a completed reservation form from our website. The balance is due upon arrival.
   

Reviews for this vacation guesthouse rental in Chicago, Illinois

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 wonderful stay, August 12, 2009

By G Kraegel (Syracuse NY)

The house comfortably accommodated our clan of 9. The kitchen has all modern appliances with beautiful Victorian facades. The bedrooms were clean & comfortable. Fran was gracious and helpful. The only drawback was spotty cell phone reception.

 

 Amazing location, Great hosts!, April 23, 2009

By Pam & Justin Aldridge (Cleveland, Ohio)

We came for a weekend but wish we could have stayed a week! The location is amazing -- we could walk to so many things and places to eat that we couldn't do or see it all. Fran & Quincy were very helpful about telling us what to see and do, and I truly beleive they are what made our weekeedn so special. Though our gorgeous room with all the antiques and the amazing bathtub also added to it! All the way home we were planning how and when to come back.

 

 Historic Heaven, November 11, 2008

By Michele Erickson (Denver, Colorado)

The Hansen Mansion was perfect for our stay...plenty of room for everyone, yet lots of common areas for all of us to hang out. And the kitchen looks vintage, but is completely modern and is well stocked. The location was also very convenient, close to shops, eating, bars, the lake and easy to get cabs. Our entire group enjoyed our stay!

 

 just okay, October 7, 2008

By Cathy Pascoe (Portsmouth NH USA)

If you like victorian, you will love this. Having the whole house was a huge plus. If you are sharing with others whom you don't know creaky stairs and only one good bathroom could be a problem. Location was excellent. If you are into modern, don't do it.