Jim's place is an oasis in a land of boring hotels. If you are more likely to take the road less traveled, choose the local indie shop over the big box, appreciate character over chains, this is it for you. For a business road warrior, this stop in the delightfully quaint Lake Zurich made all the difference. The warm studio apartment has everything you need, and has an access to an incredible rooftop patio, where you can kick back and relax. Shoes optional, as the large outside space even has artificial turf to sink your toes in. I was able to unwind and soak in the Lake Zurich sights and sounds, while working on my laptop, connected to the high quality wifi. If you are a music lover, Jim owns the local music haven, a store that rivals Empire Records and High Fidelity, combined. This could make Jim's apartment a destination alone, for vinyl lovers. Jim is a very thoughtful host, and a great guy. I'm happy I booked, and I wished I could have stayed longer. I'll return.

Jim was very easy to reach. He is very accommodating and kind. His place is a little gem filled with exquisite antiques. The bed is awesome and the room has everything you need to have an awesome stay. A zen retreat with a very sweet outdoor space. It is close to everything in a beautiful town.i highly recommend it.

Great host, cozy lodgings. Ask Jim about his space opera... destined to be an underground classic.

just as described. lovely, nice room and private bathroom, great patio, nice host. he even bought us a drink at the bar!

If you're on the fence for any reason, don't be. Book with confidence. The room is above Jim's business in a nice, safe neighborhood... I got back after 2am all three nights I was there and may as well have been in small town USA from a safety standpoint. Jim is a great host, he took the time to explain everything, made plenty of recommendations on restaurants and such in the area, had drinks waiting in the fridge and a few snacks in the cupboards and he even stocks the bathroom with a variety of body soaps, mouthwash and about anything else you may have forgotten. He is a genuine guy and a concerned host, he wanted to know the smallest detail about anything I could recommend for him to improve... I have nothing, keep doing what you're doing man. The room is very clean, has no problem staying cool in 100 degree heat and the huge second story porch outside the common room is outstanding! No doubt I will be back.

Jim was so incredibly accommodating and available if I needed anything- but I didn't, he thought of everything that could be needed and had it in the room. It was a great place and perfect for my needs!

Jim's place is great! It had everything we needed..a few dishes and pans, fridge, stove, and access to a microwave. Very comfy and nice. There was also an awesome outdoor space for relaxing. Jim was an amazing host, checking in to make sure we had everything we needed. I would definitely recommend this place for an alternative to a hotel, the location is very central to everything in the town and has parking.

You cannot ask for a better place to stay away from home. Traveling for work alone turned into a peaceful retreat like stay. Walking distance from shops, restaurants and the beautiful lake are so convenient. The apartment is so comfortable and equipped with anything you may need (dishes, toiletries, towels, blankets, tv/dvd). So much better than any hotel tell and a price you can't beat. Jim is a gracious, helpful and friendly host-I can't say enough great things about my stay here!

I felt welcomed and comfortable the very minute I checked in to Kathy and Arnie's lovely home. The location is beautiful and quiet. The basement apartment is extremely clean and very spacious. It was amazing to be able to relax on the couch while enjoying a comfortable fireplace. The bed is very comfortable, and it's hard not to feel at ease here. Thank you Kathy and Arnie for being such wonderful hosts! I WILL be back!

Kathy & Arnie were great hosts. Unit was very clean and exactly what we needed. Arnie showed us around and was available to answer questions. Kathy even made us a struedel on Saturday morning which was yummy. We will stay there again!

Kathy, Arnie, and Murphy was the PERFECT HOST! Their home was very clean, comfortable, and cozy. Arnie helped my 8 year work the remote and they even had a nice lollipop for her. When we arrived they helped us with our bags.

Great host, clean and everything is well taken care of. Eaaily One of the best places I have stayed at. Close to many shopping places and restaurants.

Clean and quite place, nice room and kitchen.

Place is very quiet. The apartment is smart. The room is excellent. But, you need to have a car. Christopher is very good man. I want to stay here again, on July.

It is a very quiet and clean place to stay. Chris is extremely nice and helps you get acquainted in any way possible. It is also in a great location to be able to visit the city and all the suburbs around.

Christopher's place was clean, quiet, and had everything I needed. I was in the area for business, the location was perfect for me.

Christopher was an Amazing host his place...even better then expected! you will enjoy your stay !

Christopher's place is really nice and clean.He is helpful and welcoming.I felt right at home and would recommend his place.He is definitely a 5stars host.

Frank and Lori treated me the best way, very good communication, the house was very clean has everything you occupy. my stay was the best definitely recommend anyone stay here I would stay again if I had to return to this area thanks, Thanks, frank and Lori for making me feel part of your home!

Frank and Lori were great! Very accommodating of my schedule. The place was nice and just what we were looking for. We'd book again if the need ever arises and recommend them to anyone looking for a place to stay in the area!

The hosts were very responsive and some of the kindest people we've had the pleasure of renting from. Our stay in McHenry was a blast for everyone. Make sure to check out Richardson's Adventure Farm and head to Woodstock for some of the best BBQ this side of the Mississippi. And don't miss brunch at the pancake place in McHenry on the river. If you sit at the bars you get your food served to you via train. And the menu is unlike anything you'll find. It puts pretty much all breakfast/brunch places to shame, including those in Chicago. Lastly, if the weather is nice, cozy up with a bonfire. It's an amazing way to end a day. Taking the evening to be warm by a fire and staring at the stars makes your soul sing.

What a treat! My family of 5, plus baby all came together to vacation at Frank & Lori's beautiful home which is very clean and relaxing. Check-in was a breeze. This delightful couple greeted us and gave us a tour of their fully stocked home. They have an expansive beautiful garden which they offered fresh flowers and veggies. My adult children thoroughly enjoyed the garden. I wish I could add pictures because it's just so beautiful! Their parking lot was large enough to accommodate all 3 of our cars ( because my kids insisted on driving their own vehicles). It's about an hour's drive to Downtown Chicago, but their property is so extremely relaxing that its worth the commute. We as a family enjoyed breakfast out on the patio in the mornings and dinner in the dining room in the evenings. Although there is a grill available, we didn't have time to use it- perhaps next time. It felt like home! My daughter who's a bookworm enjoyed the collections of books that were available. All in all, it was an awesome stay. Highly recommended and we will definitely be returning!

When we arrived, Lori and Frank were there to greet us. I had mentioned we were coming with mu Mom to celebrate her 85th birthday, and the centerpiece on the table was a mini birthday cake with "85" on top. We were so surprised at their thoughtfulness. The place was cozy, comfortable and cleaned with natural products, as best we could tell. They even stocked food items in the kitchen. There were nice touches of artwork in every room. Thank you!!

Thanks again! The place was great. Would recommend.

Frank and Lori were very welcoming from the beginning. The place was very clean, smelled great and had everything we needed and more. The garden was beautiful with lots of room for kids to play.overall, we had a great experience.

Frank and Lori were very kind and hospitable. Not only is their home beautiful, very clean, and in a great area, but their attention to detail made us feel comfortable and "at home." From putting fresh picked flowers from the garden on the dining table, to having firewood and chairs for us to make a campfire as well as supplies for s'mores, to allowing us to use their two bikes, grill, and have fresh vegetables from their garden...we really could not have imagined a more perfect place or more perfect hosts for our weekend getaway! The property is beautiful with their garden of plants and flowers, and it felt like a cottage/countryside home. The surrounding area was great with plenty for is to do. We enjoyed hiking at the nearby state park, going to the drive-in (5 min from home) and canoeing on the Fox River. Would highly recommend staying at this gorgeous home!

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Take a Pebble apartments, Nicely decorated and very comfortable. Jim is great and very attentive. I will definitely become a regular guest.

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Clean and nicely decorated. Centrally located in Lake Zurich. Jim is an attentive host, but not intrusive. I will stay here again.

So. This place is a hidden gem. It's description does not do it justice. I love unique places on the road, and a good value ... I also really need places that have private entrances as my work has me coming and going late at night. And this place is perfect. Jim is a perfect host and couldn't be more affable or helpful. He pointed out the best places to go in the area, and I enjoyed the place right across the street and met some good people, but the best place in the area looks to be the music shop downstairs. When I walked in it had an amazing vibe with people who were just happy to be there and wanted to hang out. The place is bigger than I expected, incredibly clean and comfortable. This is five stars all the way around and would be more stars if they were available. Book it!

Sharif is so nice. And it's easy to find the place and check in. There's almost everything you need in his place. The room is clean and quiet. Highly recommended!

The host canceled this reservation 17 days before arrival. This is an automated posting.

Very quiet place. Very neat and clean. Didn't see Sharif due to schedule conflicts. But I was provided detailed information about the directions, keys, wifi etc. by him. I really enjoyed my stay.

My stay at Greg's place was beyond expectation, such a peaceful lovely place. Great for a getaway to relax and enjoy the view to this lake. Everything was clean, ready when we arrive and the neighborhood is safe. A place that I would recommend 100% and would even return if possible!

Met with Greg ahead of time. He was very accommodating. I found the apartment to be very clean and had everything I needed for my business trip (wifi, etc). The location is very tranquil and Greg was a great host.

We booked this rental for a girls getaway weekend and it was absolutely perfect. It was spacious and well-stocked. The view is fantastic and the sounds of nature and the water and the lush lawn make it serene. The added bonus of in-suite sauna and on-site washer and dryer, as well as trampolines, swings and firepits make it a great little place. To top off the exceptional experience, we could not have asked for a more communicative host. Greg was responsive and shared all the information we needed while we were there. One word to those who may have limited mobility, there are several steps leading down to the apartment. They are fairly easy steps but the incline is quite steep and it can take some time to navigate.

Just as pictured and described. Had a wonderful stay!!

Greg has a great place right on the water. He sent very clear communication on how to get in and has a nice space. He is not around much so if you want a host that hangs out with you this is probably not your place, but if you want a quiet tranquil place to stay this is a great option. The kitchen has a lot of equipment that you can use making it quite useful to prepare meals etc.

Never met Greg but there really wasn't a need to being that everything that was needed was available. Pretty view and cute studio. Only thing was the water. Don't know if it's a Chicago thing or just being by the lake butt he water smell was not pleasant at all and kept feeling like I still had soap on when I would shower. Don't know if it's because a water softener is used but I didn't dare to cook there. I came to Chicago from NY to be with my daughter who was graduating from the navy on her 19th birthday so we didn't really spend a lot of time in the apt besides to sleep but it was a great stay and a steal of a price. I would recommend Gregs place hands down.

The place was perfect for us. It was quiet, peaceful and private yet close to everything. The apartment was surprisingly big and had quite a bit of natural light. The decor was very nice and the place was clean. We sat at the little table and watched the deer walk by in the evening and there was a huge flock of geese in the yard for days. The scenery was just beautiful. The kitchen was great with a large refrigerator for all our stuff and the stove was great as I like to cook every meal. Greg was a phone text away and ready to help. The only drawback is the many steps to get to the apartment but Greg keeps the steps lit up at night. Other than that it's a perfect, private retreat. Thank you Greg it was wonderful stay.

Greg's place is the perfect weekend getaway for a couple. Check in was smooth and Greg was responsive throughout. The best part is the sauna built into the apartment. Second best is the canoeing!

Anastasia was very communicative, helpful and flexible. My wife and I stayed the week for business and this was the perfect and spacious place to land and relax at after work

Overall cozy and a great place to stay.

L'endroit était très agréable et nous avons pu vérifier avec facilité. Nous avons passé un merveilleux week-end. Le seul (pas grand-chose) inconvénient est que l'endroit est à 45 minutes en voiture du centre-ville de Chicago. Mais si vous quitterez le matin et revenir le soir seulement, cette distance ne devrait pas être un problème du tout.

Феликс прекрасный хозяин с большой квартирой, который идеально подходит для тех, кто во время посещения Чикаго. Я настоятельно рекомендую!

My coworker and I stayed here during the week of a business conference at the Schaumburg Renaissance conference center. We absolutely loved this space. It's immaculately clean and in a safe, quiet area. It was lovely to come back to this apartment after a long day of conference sessions. The great: bed is comfortable, bathrooms are clean, and there's a full kitchen available. Felix is also very communicative and answers emails quickly. The not-so-great: The location is about 15 minutes away from the center of Schaumburg so it's a bit of a commute in the morning. Also - it doesn't have a coffee maker , shower items, or hair dryer so keep that in mind if those are important to you. I would not suggest this space if you are in a wheelchair as it's at the top floor of a 3 story apartment building. Overall, however, it's excellent for a business trip. Thanks Felix!

la place de Felix était beaucoup plus spacieuse que les photos avaient l'air. Notre famille est restée là-bas a été très impressionné par l'appartement et sa proximité de notre maison familiale. Nous y retournerons certainement louer cet endroit lorsque plus la famille est en ville. Le propriétaire de l'espace a également été ver souple et respectueux. Il nous a rencontré tôt pour montrer la place et est même venu à ma maison de parents pour ramasser les clés quand nous avons fait. Merci de faire le voyage facile.

Felix était très accommodant avec notre arrivée et nous a montré personnellement là quand nous sommes arrivés. L'appartement est impeccablement propre et fait grand pour les petits enfants dans qu'il n'y a pas grand-chose qui doit être l'enfant récolement. jolie boutique d'épicerie et le parc à seulement quelques minutes. Serait certainement réserver de nouveau.

Gracious host. Very clean apartment. Felix went above and beyond to get us a crib as well.

Giorgio era muy atento y servicial para mi hijo, que residía en el apartamento para 4 meses. El apartamento se actualiza y está muy bien amueblada. Gracias por permitir que un corto tiempo de alquiler en lugar de un contrato de arrendamiento anual. Esta fue la mejor situación para un estudiante fuera de la ciudad.

This was a great place to stay! I stayed here for a school rotation and truly felt spoiled by the location and amenities. This place is nicely decorated and clean! The neighbors are friendly and I had zero problems during my stay. The condo is very close to anything you might need.... Groceries, shopping and restaurants are less than 5 minutes away. Traveling to downtown Chicago (depending on traffic, of course) is around 20 minutes. Highly recommend!

The listing was very accurate. Giorgio was an awesome host. Would highly recommend staying here!

Giorgio Ferrero była przyjemność pracować i bardzo elastyczny gospodarza. Mój syn przebywał kilka dni w apartamencie w trakcie stażu pracy college'u i miał pełny dostęp do basen i tereny udogodnień. Mieszkanie jest bardzo ładne, wygodne i bezpieczne. Parking był zawsze dostępny i czuliśmy się bardzo bezpiecznie w pozostawiając swój samochód na noc. Mój syn jest staż zakończył się kilka tygodni wcześniej i Giorgio był bardzo elastyczny w pozwalając nam przenieść się wcześniej niż planowano, bez skutków finansowych. Giorgio był zawsze bardzo reaguje na nasze potrzeby i była absolutna przyjemność wypożyczyć. Gorąco polecam ten apartament i gospodarza.

Giorgio's an excellent host. Very thoughtful of my needs & very flexible in terms of my odd arrival & departure times.

Giorgio era un gran anfitrión - el apartamento fue exactamente como se describe y en una zona tranquila / conveniente. Estaba completando una pasantía en los suburbios de Chicago, y el lugar de Giorgio era ideal, ya que todavía estaba lo suficientemente cerca de la estación de tren para ir al centro de Chicago durante los fines de semana. Sin duda me alojaría aquí de nuevo si alguna vez necesitaba para volver a Chicago!

Bonito y limpio. Todo era el mismo que el descrito anteriormente. Giorgio es un buen chico / host él también nos dio el pase de la piscina, así que pasamos medio día allí disfrutando. El barrio también es muy seguro y tranquilo. Muy recomendable. gracias Giorgio

The space was comfortable for two of us and we had everything we needed. It’s a quiet building with nice views. Renting was easy; Giorgio was very responsive and helpful throughout the process. It’s a great location if you’re working in the area and it’s easy to drive to multiple train stations.