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Toca Bella ~ 7mins to Downtown

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A modern bedroom with a green upholstered headboard, a white bedspread, and a black and white patterned throw.
A modern living room with a yellow sofa, teal sofa, and a coffee table with decorative items.
A row of townhouses with a green bay window on the left, a front porch on the right, and a brick facade.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white cabinetry, and a dining area with a marble table.
An outdoor seating area with a sofa, chairs, a table, and a decorative vase.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroom70 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Chicago, IL
  • Place, Burnham Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Lakefront Trail
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, State Street
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

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About the area

Chicago

At this apartment you'll be 2 km (1.2 mi) from Lake Michigan and 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from University of Chicago. .Apartment features a washing machine, free WiFi and a living room. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A Smart TV, a coffee/tea maker and an iron/ironing board are also available. Change of towels is available on request .This pet-friendly apartment building offers a garden and barbecues. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities.

What's nearby

  • Burnham Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lakefront Trail - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Ida B Wells House - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • State Street - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Wabash Ave YMCA - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Chicago 35th Street-Lou Jones-Bronzeville Station - 3 min drive
  • 43rd Station - 11 min walk
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Red Snapper 47th/Cottage Grove - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪White Castle - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Willie's Hideaway Lounge - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪J J Fish & Chicken - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Toca Bella ~ 7mins to Downtown

Beautifully decorated and fully equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay, Toca Bella features a cozy bedroom, dedicated workspace, ample living area and modern kitchen. And with thoughtful amenities like high-speed Internet, smart TVs, and complementary coffee station, you’ll have everything you need to relax, rewind and feel right at home!

We are centrally located…a 7 minute drive to downtown dining / shopping, museums, the beach, McCormick Place and more!
Registration number
R24000113761

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a lake

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Garden
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 750 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Checkout time is 11:00 AM. You can leave the key in the lockbox and turn all lights off. Please let us know as soon as you've checked out so we can send the cleaner in. Thanks for staying with us!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 20 lb per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 60653, R26000137463

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Toca Bella ~ 7mins to Downtown ?

The closest beach to Toca Bella ~ 7mins to Downtown is Ohio Street Beach (8.2 km).

Does Toca Bella ~ 7mins to Downtown have a pool?

No, this apartment doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Toca Bella ~ 7mins to Downtown ?

No, Toca Bella ~ 7mins to Downtown does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Toca Bella ~ 7mins to Downtown ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Toca Bella ~ 7mins to Downtown Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very convenient location, the property is beautiful and the host was extremely kind and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very good at answering and making sure my stay is going/was well! Nice to have free parking and in a quiet area where you can relax.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very quick in responding Apartment was clean and cool. The location worked out great just outside of Chicago making it convenient for us. Street parking was easy. Shops and restaurants nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Garden level apt was clean and looks exactly like the photos. Comfy bed and easy street parking. Host responded quickly. Apt was close to downtown. Exactly what we needed for a quick weekend trip.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

We had a good time here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay! Host was extremely responsive, when the internet went down she got it fixed in record time despite being at work!!! Best bed I have ever slept on in a rental. Loved Loved Loved it. Close to everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice area

Enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing. Check in was smooth. The location was perfect. Location was perfect for a pup owner. There is lots of green space. The neighbors are very friendly. When I had a question, there was a quick and very pleasant response. Very comfortable for a long term stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy and clean with convenient Lyft & Uber services during our stay. Perfect location if you’re in Chicago for events along the Lake Shore. Very pet friendly! Our pets are crate trained so plenty of room to accommodate even though it’s one bedroom. Lots of grass area for walks right outside Toca Bella. DoorDash options in the neighborhood are extremely fast and delicious, and parking was a breeze! Check in/out was almost too easy-very helpful. We would definitely stay again, and hope other people enjoy this gem as much as we did!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place to stay

The location and the host were both wonderful. Perfect little place for a few friends to reconnect. Thank you Toca Bella!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very stylish property, and the host was very nice with excellent and fast communication.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The place is nice and clean. Public transportation is very close by so you can hop on CTA and visit McCormick Place and Downtown with ease. We loved the neighborhood and the architecture too. My wife says that it probably beats Baltimore’s.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! Very clean & easy to communicate with!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a nice stay at this VRBO apartment, pretty quiet, had what we needed for a quick trip. Easy access, not much problem finding street parking in a busy neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful area of Chicago and a wonderful and comfortalbe place to stay. Very clean with all the ammenities that you would would need for a long and comfortable stay. Respectfully,Rick
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent experience

The place was really clean, everything was organized. I would recommend staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean, organized and helpful host
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Gorgeous, comfortable space. Home away from home. Host was super friendly and offered great recommendations for our stay in Bronzeville. Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very clean and looked exactly like the pictures. The host was attentive and responded right away to any questions or concerns. It was a nice quiet street with plenty of street parking. Overall a great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip

Overall the Stay was easy Owner was responsive to my needs Parking was available Apartment was clean and has upgraded appliances and has contemporary look Very nice Dorethea Taylor Kennedy
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Harris

Good location - close to the lake with a great walking path (awesome for pets), a grocery store with Starbucks, and 15 min from downtown…plenty of parking spaces.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Toca Bella love

Such a cute and homey place!! Me and my partner absolutely adored staying here. Area is nice and about a 10-15 minute walk from the green line which takes us right into the city. The host was super communicative and direct with instructions which was much appreciated. The environment was so cozy and welcoming. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home.

My girlfriend and I loved this home, it was exactly like the pictures plus more in person. This lovely home made us feel at home. The host is very attentive and understanding. This was my first home I booked on Vrbo and I would love to book this stay everytime I need a vacation.This home is remarkable and made us feel at home. Thank you to the host again allowing us to enjoy our vacation in this sophisticated, comfortable home. I love it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible owners and communication made the entire process very, very easy and stress free. The unit feels brand new inside and (absent a hair dryer) has every possible amenity you could ever need. The neighborhood was way more comfortable than i expected having never been to the South side of Chicago before. The only possible criticism is the layout of the bed and the need for one person to crawl over the other in order to get out. In general, I wouldnt hesitate to stay here again and will be sure to look at this property availability first when planning my next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in Bronzeville

The property was as advertised. We had a private apartment with easy access and no hassles. The neighborhood was very clean and quiet. We parked right outside and there was always space. The location is very accessabe by public transportation. The # 3 King Drive and # 4 Cottage Grove buses go to downtown Michigan Ave. The "el" is an easy walk to either the 43rd Street station or 40th & Indiana station. The Lakefront is close by and great for walks and biking.White Sox Park is only two miles and McCormick place is one exit down Lakeshore Drive. Hyde Park is also close. The area is primarily residential bot there were a few nearby restaurants notably the Bronzeville Winery on Cottage Grove and Truth Italian on Pershing (39th) for breakfast. I will stay here again. Access to Chicago is easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024