Amenities
THE RATE GIVEN IS AN ESTIMATE! It varies with the number of tenants and time of year. Crandon Condo is a 3-bedroom/2 bath, but we can turn one of the dens into a 4th bedroom or we can rent with just 1 bedroom so the rates would vary. Please ask!
HISTORY:
The Crandon Condo has been renting for only 5 years, but already has an enthusiastic following of repeat and loyal tenants. Im confident you also would enjoy a pleasant stay here!
NEIGHBORHOOD:
Crandon Condo is on the 7300 block of Crandon St in beautiful South Shore, southeast of the University of Chicago and the Museum of Science and Industry. South Shore once was a retreat for Chicagos society set -- and today the beautiful beaches, plentiful green space, lovely homes and easy access to downtown bring renewed interest to former First people Michelle Obamas previous neighborhood!
ATTRACTIONS:
The heart of South Shore is the South Shore Cultural Center, just 3 blocks away. It includes a theater, cultural arts programs, nature center, tennis and 9-hole golf course. Once an exclusive country club, this lakefront gem now is open to the public -- Sunday jazz brunch is a must! Within 2 to 4 blocks are several restaurants, cafes, bakeries, an ice cream shop, dry cleaners, another weekend jazz club and beautiful public library. And its a 10-minute drive to bustling Hyde Park with its abundance of shops, eateries, entertainment and more.
TRANSPORTATION:
If you have a vehicle with you, the house has a long off-street driveway providing free parking,even for an over-sized vehicle. Or the Metra train n several buses are nearby if you need public transportation..
THE HOUSE:
There are 2 apartments in this spacious brick building; the hosts live in the other. There are fenced in back and side yards, and that driveway.
THE APARTMENT:
Up one-half flight of stairs is
Entry: coat closet. table
Spacious living room: couches, seating areas, fireplace
Dining area: table seats 6
Deluxe Kitchen: side-by-side fridge, dishwasher, gas range, coffee maker, oven faucet, microwave, blender, disposal
Open Pantry: second sink, dining counter, wine cooler
Den: cable television, DVD player, leather couch
Bedroom #1: queen bed, large closet
Bedroom #2: queen bed, large closet , TV
Bedroom #3: full bed, deep closet
Bedroom #4 or lounge
Bathroom 1: spacious, whirlpool tub, separate shower stall
Bathroom 2: shower over tub, vanity sink
Hall: linen closet
Laundry room with free washer and dryer
Front and rear entrances
ALL AMENITIES included:
Innwide secure high-speed WiFi
Cable television on 2 flatscreen TVs
Air conditioning
Heat, electric, hot and cold water
Storage
PARKING:
Complimentary off-street parking is included via a long side driveway.
MISCELLANEOUS:
The apartment is fully furnished with all bedding, towels, kitchenware, iron, hair dryer, etc -- just bring your toothbrushes! :) The house itself is strictly NON-SMOKING, though ashtrays are provided on the porch and sundeck.