Lovely house on a professionally landscaped large lot, within walking distance to bustling downtown (7 minute walk to CTA + Metra) and NU. Five bedrooms with 3.5 baths including entire floor for master. Enjoy a steam shower in the master bath. Bright kitchen, wood floors, large family room, finished lower level with 5th bedroom & full bath, laundry room on 2nd floor. Outdoor space includes large front porch & deck off of living room that leads to large patio with dining area & sitting area. The space Gas fireplace in living room is run by remote control. Fireplace in bedroom 2 is not functional, do not use. We would love and appreciate if food and drinks could stay in the kitchen and dining area, our furniture and area rugs are newish :) Guest access All parts of house are accessible except for basement utility room. Also the garage will be locked and not accessible Other things to note Some things to note about our home... ~I am only able to accept bookings from guests with a completed profile and previous good reviews. ~Absolutely no children, we have too many uncarpeted stairs and our house is no longer child or infant proof. ~This is our primary residence, meaning my husband and 3 kids (actually have 5, can't forget the other 2, one has since moved out and the other is away at college) live here the majority of our lives. Please respect our personal items, we have never had a problem with that thus far, always have had very respectful guests :) We have animals, 1 dog and one cat, of course they will not be here during your stay. ~Absolutely no pets, we may have pets, but your pets may smell our pets and proclaim their territory, and then our pets will declare their territory after returning and then we have a vicious cycle on our hands, and a house that smells foul, so please, no pets :) ~Also, for those that have allergic reactions to cat dander, please consider that cat dander can have an effect on people with allergies to cats even when animal is not present... ~One of the reviews mentioned our freshwater stingrays that we had, they were awesome, but no longer with us, they are with our son that moved out, thankfully :) ~Our home is not wheelchair or ADA accessible. ~Free on site parking located right of the garage off of alley as well as free street parking, however please see street parking restrictions for 3rd Tuesday and 3rd Wednesday of the month, March 1st - December 15. There are also restrictions during a snowfall greater than 2 inches. Please see link under "guidebook."