A bright red piece of Chicago history sits nestled under a giant oak on its original 1859 grade-line, six feet below the quiet tree-lined avenue leading to its front door. This three-bedroom home retains an exterior charm in keeping with its pre-Chicago Fire build date while still providing modern comforts to its guests by way of an extensive interior renovation completed in 2006, including a fully outfitted kitchen with all new appliances. Each of the three bedrooms possesses its own unique aesthetic but none deviates from the country style with a subtle French flair that pervades the entire house. All in all, this Lincoln Park guest house exudes warmth that may only be exceeded by the greeting guests are likely to receive upon their arrival from its owner/operator, Heather Berman.

Ideally situated just north of the intersection of Clybourn St. and Sheffield Ave., easy access to the rest of the city is just one block away at the Armitage stop of Chicago’s famous “El” train. However, so many sights and activities exist within walking distance of Maud House that one may never take a trip on the train. Shopping, from the many retailers of the Clybourn corridor to the eclectic boutiques and shops on Armitage, is abundant. The area also boasts a multitude of great eateries ranging from locally loved diners such as Mitchell’s and Nookies to the nationally renown Charlie Trotter’s, a gourmet restaurant consistently ranked as one of the top three in the United States year after year. If the decision is to eat in, take advantage of the brand new Maud House kitchen and buy your ingredients at Whole Food’s Market or Trader Joe’s, both just a stone’s throw away. Lincoln Park also offers a diversity of entertainment options with mainstream films at Webster Place and art films at Pipers Alley, great plays with well known actors at Steppenwolf Theater, and, for everyone, the Lincoln Park Zoo located at the east end of the neighborhood just off the shores of Lake Michigan.

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