The Office Loft

We love our properties, we love our guests, and we want you to have an amazing stay with us. This hidden gem is very different than the others in our portfolio- it's a blend of a classic apartment and a modern comfortable getaway. This 3-bedroom apartment (2 bedrooms and one office/den) is well-appointed and stocked with a FABULOUS kitchen, has a great living room, nice sized bedrooms, of course, amazing linens, and ice-cold air conditioning. It's also in a great location, close enough to Chicago & Milwaukee - so a great place to call "home" for your visit. Our most common question is about the home’s proximity to the beach, Great Lakes Naval Base, Six Flags, and downtown Chicago. If you’re coming here for the beach, you probably want to check out Waukegan Municipal Beach and Illinois Beach State Park. The driving time to the beach will be approx. 8 minutes. The incredible Bowen Park is even closer, and about a 4-minute drive. Heading to downtown Chicago? For most, in good weather, the drive to downtown Chicago is the best choice since you can easily hop on 41, and be there in just under an hour. If you prefer to not pay for parking, then taking the train into Chicago is easy peasy! Catch the Union Pacific North Line at the Waukegan Metra Station. Trains usually run every hour. Enjoy the scenery along the way, and arrive at Ogilvie Transportation Center. From there it's a quick 15-minute walk into the heart of Downtown Chicago, museums, the Riverwalk, shopping, and the Magnificent Mile! As for exact distances… - Waukegan Municipal Beach is 3.1 miles - Illinois Beach State Park is 4.7 miles - Great Lakes Naval Base is 5.7 miles - Bowen Park is 1.3 miles - Six Flag Great America is 5.5 miles - Downtown Chicago is 43.4 miles - Gurnee Mills is 6.9 miles - O'hare International Airpot (ORD) is 33.4 miles - Downtown Milwaukee is 52.6 miles Local neighborhood bar & grill, bakery, and Vista Medical Center within walking distance. Now that we know the home is in an amazing location, let’s talk about the space... This home has a great open floor plan – the spacious kitchen, dining area, and living room all share one large space, with large windows opening up to the main street. All beds feature feather-down comforters, feather pillows, and cozy linens - once you get in, you might not want to get back out! Traveling with an infant? You should have plenty of room to set up our pack-n-play in the Main Bedroom. There is even room in the back office/bedroom area. Here is an overview of the sleeping spaces and bathroom: Bedroom 1 - King Bed with large closet Bedroom 2 - Queen Bed and large closet Office/Bedroom 3 – Full Sleeper Sofa and closet (no bedroom door) Bathroom 1 - Tub/Shower Combo, Toilet & Sink Bathroom 2 - Walk-in Shower, Toilet & Sink In the bathrooms, you will find plenty of amenities including hand soap pumps, shampoo, conditioner & body wash. We stock plenty of plush bath towels, washcloths, and a hairdryer. Please use our dark washcloths for makeup removal. We cook… a lot! So we couldn’t imagine offering you a poorly stocked kitchen. This large kitchen has tons of cabinets and counter space… and we’ve already got the cabinets stocked with all the utensils and small appliances you’ll need to make and serve a full meal. Our most common question regarding the kitchen is about the coffee. We provide coffee grounds and filters. If you’re hoping to have everyone sit down at a table for a meal, the dining room table seats 4, and the quartz countertops offer plenty of room for serving space. As for appliances- the kitchen has a gas oven and cooktop, a deep sink, a countertop microwave, and of course a spacious refrigerator. The utility closet offers a full-size stacked washer & dryer.