Food Scene
Enjoy delicious Caribbean inspired cuisine paired with fun and innovative cocktails. With over 100 Rhums, Rums, and Rons on our bar we are committed to becoming your favorite staycation destination.
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1644 East 53rd StreetEnjoy delicious Caribbean inspired cuisine paired with fun and innovative cocktails. With over 100 Rhums, Rums, and Rons on our bar we are committed to becoming your favorite staycation destination.
Located in the heart of Hyde Park, Ascione Bistro is an Italian-focused restaurant that expands and explores influences and cuisines that are exuberant in flavor and style. A comfortably elevated, contemporary approach with exquisite attention to details is our focus from the food, to the service, to the atmosphere.
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Ascione Bistro
1500 E 55th StLocated in the heart of Hyde Park, Ascione Bistro is an Italian-focused restaurant that expands and explores influences and cuisines that are exuberant in flavor and style. A comfortably elevated, contemporary approach with exquisite attention to details is our focus from the food, to the service, to the atmosphere.
This neighborhood destination live entertainment venue and events space honors Hyde Park’s musical legacy and community spirit. With its modern design, crisp acoustics, and exciting music programming, The Promontory is dedicated to celebrating the eras when spacious ballrooms and jumping jazz clubs made Chicago’s South Side the capital of American music.
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The Promontory
5311 S Lake Park Ave WThis neighborhood destination live entertainment venue and events space honors Hyde Park’s musical legacy and community spirit. With its modern design, crisp acoustics, and exciting music programming, The Promontory is dedicated to celebrating the eras when spacious ballrooms and jumping jazz clubs made Chicago’s South Side the capital of American music.
This is precisely what you are expected to do at The Sit Down Cafe & Sushi Bar - to sit down and relax while the staff regale you with their superb in-house preparations.
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The Sit Down Cafe & Sushi Bar
1312 East 53rd StreetThis is precisely what you are expected to do at The Sit Down Cafe & Sushi Bar - to sit down and relax while the staff regale you with their superb in-house preparations.
Bringing the soul to the kitchen to a neighborhood near you.
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The Soul Shack
1368 E 53rd StBringing the soul to the kitchen to a neighborhood near you.
Many great minds, scholars and politicians have passed through Valois to enrich their appetite with a great meal while attending the University. When you're in the neighborhood stop by Valois to "See Your Food" as it's prepared and to feel the Valois experience.
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Valois Restaurant
1518 E 53rd StMany great minds, scholars and politicians have passed through Valois to enrich their appetite with a great meal while attending the University. When you're in the neighborhood stop by Valois to "See Your Food" as it's prepared and to feel the Valois experience.
Neighborhood
Fall in love with this spacious and serene residence located in one of Chicago’s most beloved South side neighborhoods, Hyde Park. This close-knit community is enriched with history, culture, tradition, and diversity. Ivy at Fairfax Apartments allow residents great city-wide accessibility, surrounded by beautiful green spaces and lush foliage, with the lakefront parks and small beaches to the East. Now go explore!
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Hyde Park
Fall in love with this spacious and serene residence located in one of Chicago’s most beloved South side neighborhoods, Hyde Park. This close-knit community is enriched with history, culture, tradition, and diversity. Ivy at Fairfax Apartments allow residents great city-wide accessibility, surrounded by beautiful green spaces and lush foliage, with the lakefront parks and small beaches to the East. Now go explore!
Sightseeing
Draws tourists who want to take photographs in its smooth, mirror-like surface; 4.5 million visit Millennium Park each year. The underside of the Bean is concave, so you get a funhouse mirror effect when you snap photos there.
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201 E Randolph StDraws tourists who want to take photographs in its smooth, mirror-like surface; 4.5 million visit Millennium Park each year. The underside of the Bean is concave, so you get a funhouse mirror effect when you snap photos there.
While in operation, the Fountain produces a major water display for 20 minutes every hour. During the major display, a center jet shoots water to a height of 150 feet into the air.
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Buckingham Fountain
301 S Columbus DrWhile in operation, the Fountain produces a major water display for 20 minutes every hour. During the major display, a center jet shoots water to a height of 150 feet into the air.
Connecting the downtown Loop to the Magnificent Mile, this is essentially the "Main Street Bridge" of Chicago, since it carries a busy roadway including as many as 30,000 pedestrians daily, and has been decorated to give it the feel of a gateway bridge.
Michigan Avenue Bridge, IL - Navy Pier, IL
Connecting the downtown Loop to the Magnificent Mile, this is essentially the "Main Street Bridge" of Chicago, since it carries a busy roadway including as many as 30,000 pedestrians daily, and has been decorated to give it the feel of a gateway bridge.
Chicago’s State Street is a one-stop spot for some of the city’s best shopping. Locals head here for the blocks on blocks of modern malls, historic department stores, specialty shops, bargain options, and more.
South State Street
South State StreetChicago’s State Street is a one-stop spot for some of the city’s best shopping. Locals head here for the blocks on blocks of modern malls, historic department stores, specialty shops, bargain options, and more.
Activities For Children
Our mission is to improve children’s lives by creating a community where play and learning connect. We focus on accessibility, inclusion, and the pursuit of childhood, ensuring valuable and memorable experiences for all visitors.
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I-Chicago Children's Museum
700 E Grand AveOur mission is to improve children’s lives by creating a community where play and learning connect. We focus on accessibility, inclusion, and the pursuit of childhood, ensuring valuable and memorable experiences for all visitors.
The Shedd experience brings people closer to animals and their ecosystems. We believe that everyone who connects with Shedd has an inner marine biologist, a scientist who wants to learn more, ask questions and simply be amazed.
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Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrThe Shedd experience brings people closer to animals and their ecosystems. We believe that everyone who connects with Shedd has an inner marine biologist, a scientist who wants to learn more, ask questions and simply be amazed.
Today, Maggie Daley is a magnificent recreation center offering a children's playground, a climbing wall, mini golf, picnic groves, a skating ribbon, tennis courts and a formal garden. The Maggie Daley field house hosts Chicago Park District programming, including the Park District's popular Summer Day Camp.
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Maggie Daley Park
337 E Randolph StToday, Maggie Daley is a magnificent recreation center offering a children's playground, a climbing wall, mini golf, picnic groves, a skating ribbon, tennis courts and a formal garden. The Maggie Daley field house hosts Chicago Park District programming, including the Park District's popular Summer Day Camp.
Welcome to the ultimate indoor adventure park! With attractions that cater to any level of adventurer, there’s something fun for everyone. Here your mini warriors can conquer obstacles, show gravity who’s boss, and have a blast seven days a week.
Urban Air Adventure Park
140 East Lake StreetWelcome to the ultimate indoor adventure park! With attractions that cater to any level of adventurer, there’s something fun for everyone. Here your mini warriors can conquer obstacles, show gravity who’s boss, and have a blast seven days a week.
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The Trick To Street Parking
Parking is on a first come first serve basis. It can be tricky at times and on the other hand you might get lucky.
Free Street Parking:
Permitted directly in front of the building and surrounding streets. A parking permit is not required. Street parking typically fills by 6PM when residents are returning home from work.
Paid Parking:
Street signs are labeled “Pay To Park”, East of the building toward Lake Park.
How to pay for parking - Download “ParkChicago” app and follow the instructions.
***Please adhere to street sign regulations or your vehicle will be fined or towed***
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Many Nearby Transportation Options
Uber & Lyft
Must download the App. Readily available in the area.
Taxi Services
Jet Livery 773.224.5300
Chicago Carriage Cab Co. 312.326.2221
Rental Bikes And Scooters
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Divvy Bikes: $3.30/Trip $15/Day Pass- Must download Divvy App
Lime- Electric scooters, bikes, and mopeds: rates and promotions may vary by location and time. -Must download Lime App
Bus
Must download Transit app for city bus and Metra schedules
Walking
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
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House Guide
Dishwasher
Only place dishwasher safe items inside of the dishwasher. Please do not place copper mugs, copper teapot, or wooden cutting boards inside of the dishwasher - hand wash only. Detergent can be found underneath the kitchen sink.
Coffee Maker
Fill coffee pot with water then place lid on. Place coffee filter inside of the portafilter. Pour ground coffee into the filter. Next, close the top and press on/off to beginning brewing. Voila!
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House Guide
Trash / Recycling
Please be advised that all trash/recyclables are to be disposed of in the trash receptacles located in the back of the building for guest who have booked a monthly stay. NO trash/ recyclables are to be left in hallways, stairwells, or any common areas. Guest that book a weekend stay can leave trash for cleaners to dispose.
Furniture
The living room couch reclines for extra sleeping space. Pull back cushion forward, then backwards to recline. Be sure to place linen over the furniture to avoid staining the couch with makeup or body oils when resting.
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Extra Resources
Extra linen can be found on the shelf in the bedroom closet, toiletries are underneath the bathroom sink, & cleaning products are beneath the kitchen sink.
Laundry
Onsite laundry machines are available for guest who stay longer than a week (7 days). The washer and dryer machines are located on the basement level. Take freight elevator to level ‘B’. I will provide a laundry card and detergent. I also recommend our 24 hour neighborhood laundromat:
Spin Cycle
1400 E 47th St.
Chicago, IL 60653
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House Rules/Guidelines
Eat In
When ordering food via Uber Eats, Door Dash, & etc., guest will need to meet the courier downstairs in the foyer. Please be sure to take the keys with you or you will be locked out of the building. Text host if you are ever locked out!
Events
As of August 20, 2020, Airbnb has announced a global ban on all parties and events at Airbnb listings, including a cap on occupancy at 16. Occupancy cap for this apartment unit is capped a 3 people.. This party ban applies to all future bookings on Airbnb and it will remain in effect indefinitely, until further notice. Visit Airbnb.com for info.
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House Rules/Guidelines
Smoking
This community is a smoke-free area. Smoking is NOT ALLOWED within our building. If you choose to smoke, guest are required to do so outdoors and 15 feet away from any exit or entrance door. There will be a $100 fine is heavy smell is detected in the unit.
Pets
These are pet-friendly (cat and dog) apartments, except pets are not allowed in this unit. No exceptions!
Shower
Pull single handle out for water temperature control by shifting the handle from left to right. Hot water is to the right and cold is to the left. For shower use, press push-button diverter to turn the shower on.
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Temperature
Heat is conducted by the radiators located in the living room, bedroom, and bathroom in the winter season ONLY. If you ever feel too warm with the radiator on, it is important to know how to use it! Radiators have a special dial that determines how much steam can flow into the radiator. I typically turn the dial to a halfway point. It does get a bit toasty when the dial in fully on, especially in the bathroom. A personal room heater is also provided inside of the coat closet. Please keep children away from all heaters!!!