10 Best Vrbo Vacation Rentals In Chicago Old Town, Illinois

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Old Town is Chicago’s one of the most historic districts. It is known for its lovely Victorian-era architecture, tree-lined streets and is home to St. Michael’s Church, one of the seven buildings to survive the Great Chicago Fire in 1871. You will also find eclectic coffee shops, quirky boutiques, mom and pop shops, and charming eateries around every corner of the town. Though this town is cocooned away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Chicago, there is plenty to enjoy within walking distance. Lincoln Park Zoo, North Avenue beach, The Second City theater, Oak Street, and Michigan Avenue can be reached by walk. There are over 103 restaurants in and around the town, bars and lounges are abundant on Wells and Magnificent Mile is home to numerous shops. If you are in Chicago and are looking for a place to stay, the Old Town should be your best bet. Here are the best Vrbo accommodations in Chicago Old Town, Illinois.

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1. Four-bedroom apartment near Lincoln Park Zoo (from USD 697)

This four-bedroom apartment offers guests a wonderful view of the city streets. It features three queen-sized beds and one king-sized bed, comfortably accommodating up to ten guests. There is also air conditioning, a smart TV, a travel crib, and various books for kids available. The clothes dryer and washing machine are available for guests who need to do some laundry. The private kitchen has all the basic appliances plus a coffee maker, so you’ll be able to prepare your own meals during your stay.

Conveniently, the home is not too far away from several notable locations as it’s only less than a mile (1.6 kilometers) away from Lincoln Park Zoo, John Hancock Center, Water Tower Place, and State Street.

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1.58 km (1.0 mi) from Lincoln Park Zoo
19 reviews   Wifi Available
Apartment 10 Guests 4 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 10
Minimum Nights: 2
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
a lovely apartment with all needed items
Cleanliness:
clean and beautiful property in a perfect spot bedrooms for all
spacious clean comfortable beds and showers
the apartment was super clean and seemed even bigger in person than in the booking
Host:
property owner (michelle) was fantastic highly highly recommend
communication with the owner michelle was quick and easy
Location:
i was surprised how close it was to walk to lake michigan as well
easily walk to everything including the l train
super apartment great location and one of the best hosts we've experienced
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2. Townhouse just a walking distance away from several attractions (from USD 424)

Boldly stating that it is the perfect relaxation destination for any traveler, this two-bedroom townhouse boasts having workspaces in both bedrooms, a beautiful kitchen, free parking on the premises, on-site laundry, and a convenient location. Some of its amenities include air conditioning, a TV, and a washing machine.

In terms of nearby locations, the townhouse is just a walking distance away from Wells Street, North Avenue, Lincoln Park, and the lakefront. It’s also just 1.1 mi (1.7 km) away from State Street, 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away from John Hancock Center, and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away from Chicago Water Tower.

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1.23 km (0.8 mi) from Lincoln Park Zoo
10 reviews  
townhome 6 Guests 2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 6
Minimum Nights: 3
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the dining table with seating for 6 made eating together such a treat the beds were very comfortable
Location:
great location pleasant walk to old town
house was located close to everything and was very comfortable
another bonus was having a parking space we couldn’t have dreamed of a better location
the apartment is also walking distance from a good number of restaurants bars shops and lincoln park zoo
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3. Three-bedroom house near downtown (from USD 359)

Located in a quiet neighborhood, this three-bedroom house offers ease of travel for its guests. It’s only a walking distance away from many notable locations around Chicago including downtown, the John Hancock Center, and Lincoln Park Zoo. This spacious house itself has five queen-sized beds that can sleep up to ten people.

The first-floor, open-plan living area is composed of the living room, kitchen, and dining room. This area is furnished with a fireplace, TV, standard kitchen appliances, various kids’ toys, and a washing machine.

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Chicago, Illinois, United States
1.65 km (1.1 mi) from Lincoln Park Zoo
PRIVATE VACATION HOME 10 Guests 3 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
main level kitchen/living room great upstairs beds simple but comfortable
Host:
it was perfect for our needs and inna was extremely responsive any time i emailed her
Location:
walking distance to mexican restaurant nail salon grocery store -fabulous
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4. Three-bedroom house with a rear courtyard and garden (from USD 267)

From the title itself, this three-bedroom house offers a home-away-from-home experience for any traveler. It features hardwood and tiled floors alongside carpets and interior railings. There is a rear courtyard with a patio and garden where guests can relax while enjoying a nice drink. Inside, the home has a fireplace, TV, washing machine, clothes dryer, and a kitchen with a stove, oven, and refrigerator. And the cherry on top, the home allows guests to bring a maximum of two pets albeit with some conditions and additional fees.

Located in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in the area, the home is only 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Lincoln Park Zoo, 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from John Hancock Center, 2 mi (3.2 km) from Chicago Riverwalk, and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Wrigley Field.

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Chicago, IL, US
6 Guests 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms
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5. Three-level accommodation with sunroom (from USD 579)

Booking is done for the entire house that features five bedrooms, two kitchens, three bathrooms, and a half-bath. This three-level, pet-friendly house can accommodate 24 people and is perfect for a large group or family. It is located in a quiet neighborhood and is at walking distance from downtown, beach, park, restaurants, and bars. It has two connected floors and one autonomous level on the first floor. Both its kitchens are fully stocked and have a stove, oven, dishwasher, and microwave. There are two sets of washers and dryers. Air conditioning and central heating are provided. There is a detached garage where the guests can park up to three cars.

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1.5 km (1.0 mi) from Lincoln Park Zoo
36 reviews   Wifi Available
House 24 Guests 5 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 24
Minimum Nights: 2
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
was the traffic in front of the house
Loved having the separate garden apartment with its own kitchen
It included anything we needed for our stay
Everything was clean comfortable and easy to use and lots of room to unpack and make ourselves at home
Couches are a bit uncomfortable as they are futons to accommodate more sleeping room
Cleanliness:
The house was quite large
The house is a little older but very clean with lovely decor and there is absolutely everything you need there
The house was nice and well stocked and the beds were very comfortable
Host:
she came and greeted us and helped us with many suggestions
She allowed us to decorate which set the mood for our get together
The home is lovely and well maintained
Property manager was super responsive and helpful letting us check in early and monitoring all our needs Only part we found challenging
Our party was reduced drastically and we never even entered the downstairs unit as it had a separate door and lock Inna was very very nice
Location:
just a few blocks away
when the private school across the way gets out just be mindful if you are coming and going around 3pm Super location and easy for numerous guests
The house has amazing character and is in such a perfect location on a nice quiet residential street; we were able to easily walk to the train which got us to Wrigley Field and also to downtown
The owner responded to every question within minutes
The train is close by but within a day everyone was quite used to the noise
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6. Large house with a front yard and grill (from USD 499)

This 3000 square-feet (278.7 square meters) three-story house, located on a quiet neighborhood street in Chicago’s historic east Old Town, is perfect for a group or family. It is at walking distance from downtown, beach, cafes, park, restaurants, grocery stores, and bars. This house features two private outdoor spaces, free parking in a detached garage, and a spacious fully fenced front yard with grill. Amenities include washer, dryer, air conditioning, and central heating, and a large fully-stocked kitchen with stove, oven, dishwasher, and microwave. The first floor has a living room with a high ceiling and a fireplace, a dining room, a full bath, and a kitchen. The second floor has two bedrooms and one full bathroom. And, the third floor has a large bar with a full-size refrigerator and a microwave, family room and two bedrooms with an en-suite bath each. There is a deck off one of the bedrooms. Pets are welcome too!

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1.65 km (1.1 mi) from Lincoln Park Zoo
40 reviews   Wifi Available
House 20 Guests 4 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 20
Minimum Nights: 2
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
All the bedrooms are up one or two flights of stairs
Some towels need to be replaced
We all had enough space for private sleeping and relaxing yet were able to gather comfortable in the main living/dining area
the bedrooms are large and have great en suite bathrooms off the two masters on the top floor
It was inexpensive and while there is theoretically free parking right out front
Cleanliness:
House and linens were very clean
Inna's house was huge with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms
Host:
Inna was an amazing host Very easy going and responsive to our needs
We had 16 girls in our group First of all
All the beds were made up and ready for our group as they arrived Inna met us on the first night and checked up on us through the 5 night stay
The host is very responsive and helpful I would highly recommend this home
Inna was very good about getting back to us when we had a question
Location:
There are lots of places to eat within easy walking distance
The location was only a couple minute walk from the brown line spot and was convenient to travel to downtown
Such a great location near the El and Old Town restaurants and shops Easy to park
The train groceries and restaurants are all within easy walking distance
beach- also a walk away during the day
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7. A luxurious abode with baby gear (from USD 716)

This newly renovated, luxurious home is located on the first floor of a free-standing house. It is in the heart of the Historic Old town triangle on a quiet, tree-lined, and secluded street. The property is at walking distance from Wells Street that is home to several restaurants, the Second City - a premium comedy club, coffee shops, fine dining, workout facilities and shops, Lincoln Park Zoo, Lake Michigan, and Brown Line bus route. Guests are provided two bicycles to explore the city. Complimentary guest parking permits are available. Amenities include linens, bathrobes, towels, washers, and dryers, Essential baby gear (high chair, pack and play with mattress and linens, baby bath, etc.) are available upon request. A weekly housekeeper is included in stays over 10 days.

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1.14 km (0.8 mi) from Lincoln Park Zoo
47 reviews   Wifi Available
House 4 Guests 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 4
Minimum Nights: 3
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
Wonderful apartment in Old Town
Inside everything is done to a very high standard
The beds were very comfortable
The luxury kitchen was well stocked and
a joy to use The bedrooms and living area were beautiful
Cleanliness:
The place is exactly as pictured and very clean
and it's been kept extremely clean
The apartment was beautifully decorated
Everything was just as explained and more
Host:
They accommodated us when our flight home was delayed
First of all Veronica was extremely responsive to messages and providing detailed clear instructions
Wow Such a beautiful well appointed home
fruits veggies and dips
It had everything we needed and the hosts were immediately responsive to any of our questions
Location:
Great location in a beautiful neighborhood
It is situated in a quiet neighborhood just a few blocks from many good restaurants coffee shops and
You are just blocks away from Second City and lovely restaurants and shops
The neighborhood is quiet but a only a few blocks from everything you want
We stayed for a week in December and enjoyed easy walks to coffee shops bars restaurants and attractions including the Second City Comedy Club a few minutes away
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8. Warehouse-turned house on Chicago's newest neighborhood (from USD 386)

This warehouse turned costume factory turned bright and sunny 1800-square feet (167.2 square meters) loft can accommodate up to 10 guests. It is located in Chicago’s latest neighborhood, ‘SoNo’, at the juncture of River North and Lincoln Park-Old Town. Free parking on the street and off-street parking spaces are available too. This property is just two blocks from the Red Line train, provides easy access to three bus routes and to the Kennedy and Lake Shore Drive Expressways. Restaurants, shops, brewery, grocery stores, pubs, wine bars, food courts, theatres are all close by.

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1.67 km (1.1 mi) from Lincoln Park Zoo
157 reviews   Wifi Available
condo 10 Guests 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 10
Minimum Nights: 3
Refund Policy :

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
The kitchen isn't done justice in the pictures online
Very spacious with plenty of room
The beds were comfortable and plenty of hot water
The condo had lots of space and was very comfortable
We could not believe the size of the kitchen-
Host:
Our host was very responsive
improve theater Owner had great recommendations for things to do
All her helpful suggestions for area attractions restaurants
Spacious immaculate and well equipped
The property was huge extremely clean and well appointed
Location:
A short Uber into the city for site seeing and
There were plenty of restaurants and grocery stores within walking distance
the Magic Factory was a great location with groceries and restaurants within walking distance
5 min walk away Close to IO
The location was perfect too Easy parking and close to everything
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9. Two-bedroom rental located at the heart of Old Town

Convenience is the keyword for this two-bedroom rental. Located at the heart of Old Town, the home is close to several restaurants, bars, and shops as well as being 5 to 10 minutes away from downtown and the plethora of attractions there.

The rental itself features hardwood floors, a private deck, and a kitchen with granite & stainless steel appliances. Some amenities include two queen-sized beds, a double bed, fireplace, air conditioning, and TV.

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1.1 km (0.7 mi) from Lincoln Park Zoo
28 reviews   Wifi Available
Apartment 6 Guests 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 6
Minimum Nights: 4
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
amenities in the bathroom was a nice touch of high end products
the beds were reasonably comfortable
very comfortable and accessible to everything
Cleanliness:
very clean and exactly what we needed
it was impeccably clean and the arrival and check in processes were very smooth
it was fairly well stocked and very clean
Host:
check in and check out was super easy and the call into the property office was extremely helpful
Location:
great location very convenient nicely appointed
the location is great- close to old town’s shops and restaurants lincoln park and the l
great location easy to get around town
its easy walking distance to all lincoln park has to offer and then some
you get the benefits of the chicago sites/activities but escape the noise and bustle of a downtown/loop location
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10. One-bedroom house with a front and back yard

This one-bedroom house offers both convenience and relaxation for its guests. Able to accommodate up to four people, the home features a queen-sized bed and a sofa bed. It has a back and front yard that invites guests to simply sit back, relax, and enjoy a nice drink. Inside, there is a fireplace, two flat-screen smart TVs, a travel crib, and a kitchen with basic appliances.

As for nearby locations, the home is only 0.4 mi (0.6 km) away from Lincoln Park Zoo, 1.2 mi (1.9 km) away from State Street, 2 mi (3.2 km) away from Chicago Riverwalk, 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away from Navy Pier, 9.2 mi (14.8 km) away from Chicago Museum of Science and Industry.

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Chicago, IL, US
4 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom
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Walk to everything Chicago has to offer from Old Town

These Vrbo accommodations are located at prime locations in Chicago Old Town. They are at walking distance from all of the main attractions in Chicago and are also situated close to subway and bus stations. Enjoy your stay and explore the city at ease while making beautiful memories.

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