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Reviews of House 5863 - Chicago Bed and Breakfast

3.5 out of 5
House 5863 - Chicago Bed and Breakfast
5863 North Glenwood Avenue, Chicago, IL

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 308 out of 456 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 456 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 456 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 456 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 456 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Erick on Dec 11, 2023
Thank you for your review. Please stay with us again.

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Place!
Great place! Very comfortable and accommodating. The snacks in the kitchen were very much appreciated. I highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Erick on Nov 13, 2023
Thank you for your review. Please stay with us again!!

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super cute room in a lovely building in a gorgeous neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Erick on Nov 13, 2023
Thank you for staying with us. Please stay with us again!!

10/10 Excellent

mariana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property feels like a modern museum. Beautiful bed & breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Erick on Oct 22, 2023
Thank you Mariana, Please stay with us again!

2/10 Terrible

ZANNAH, ballwin

Disliked: Staff & service
The property never responded to about 10 phone calls, the message I left, or the door when I rang two different times after check in time that evening.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Erick on Sep 21, 2023
It’s unfortunate this guest this customer was not happy. We offer a fine establishment on the North Side of Chicago. We have been in business for over 20 years. We ask that guest act appropriately and communicate like mature adults. Most of our guest (95%) have a great stay with us. Those guests follow our policies, act in a mature adult manner. Those guests have a wonderful time and a wonderful stay and we do appreciate their constant business over the years. Our fees and policies are clear, and information and communication is provided thru email, phone call and texts. We use all forms of electronic communication.There are those guests (5%) or individuals that choose to decide to make up their own rules and policies, expect to have a great experience by negating all other guests/ staff safety with complete disregard. We only make it clear to all individuals booking a reservation and guests staying with us that we have policies and rules that are clear, that is readily available in the English language and easily translated into different languages. If they are not understood, please communicate your concerns (email, text, phone call, etc.) so we may resolve them as quick as possible. Here at House 5863, we give you a choice, read our policies and information provided and you will have a wonderful stay or you can not follow our policies and not read the information and your stay will not be the most comfortable. WE LEAVE THAT CHOICE SQUARELY TO YOU!! That is the great Freedom of making your choice in this wonderful land that we call the U.S.A. It’s all up to you!!

2/10 Terrible

Joshua

There was no stay. The day before my arrival, they canceled my reservation by text message. They were unreachable by phone or email or text from weeks before right up to their cancellation.
Response from Erick on Sep 21, 2023
It’s unfortunate this guest this customer was not happy. We offer a fine establishment on the North Side of Chicago. We have been in business for over 20 years. We ask that guest act appropriately and communicate like mature adults. Most of our guest (95%) have a great stay with us. Those guests follow our policies, act in a mature adult manner. Those guests have a wonderful time and a wonderful stay and we do appreciate their constant business over the years. Our fees and policies are clear, and information and communication is provided thru email, phone call and texts. We use all forms of electronic communication.There are those guests (5%) or individuals that choose to decide to make up their own rules and policies, expect to have a great experience by negating all other guests/ staff safety with complete disregard. We only make it clear to all individuals booking a reservation and guests staying with us that we have policies and rules that are clear, that is readily available in the English language and easily translated into different languages. If they are not understood, please communicate your concerns (email, text, phone call, etc.) so we may resolve them as quick as possible. Here at House 5863, we give you a choice, read our policies and information provided and you will have a wonderful stay or you can not follow our policies and not read the information and your stay will not be the most comfortable. WE LEAVE THAT CHOICE SQUARELY TO YOU!! That is the great Freedom of making your choice in this wonderful land that we call the U.S.A. It’s all up to you!!

2/10 Terrible

William

Made the reservation and turned up at the door to get in. Locked and no one was present. Called the number on the door twice over the course of 45 minutes and had to leave a message both times. No one returned my calls. Another person turned up too and had the same problem. We both left to find other accommodations. Strange way to run a business.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Erick on Sep 21, 2023
It’s unfortunate this guest this customer was not happy. We offer a fine establishment on the North Side of Chicago. We have been in business for over 20 years. We ask that guest act appropriately and communicate like mature adults. Most of our guest (95%) have a great stay with us. Those guests follow our policies, act in a mature adult manner. Those guests have a wonderful time and a wonderful stay and we do appreciate their constant business over the years. Our fees and policies are clear, and information and communication is provided thru email, phone call and texts. We use all forms of electronic communication.There are those guests (5%) or individuals that choose to decide to make up their own rules and policies, expect to have a great experience by negating all other guests/ staff safety with complete disregard. We only make it clear to all individuals booking a reservation and guests staying with us that we have policies and rules that are clear, that is readily available in the English language and easily translated into different languages. If they are not understood, please communicate your concerns (email, text, phone call, etc.) so we may resolve them as quick as possible. Here at House 5863, we give you a choice, read our policies and information provided and you will have a wonderful stay or you can not follow our policies and not read the information and your stay will not be the most comfortable. WE LEAVE THAT CHOICE SQUARELY TO YOU!! That is the great Freedom of making your choice in this wonderful land that we call the U.S.A. It’s all up to you!!

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Erick on Aug 18, 2023
Thank you for your review.

2/10 Terrible

Alexander

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Erick on Jul 27, 2023
This individual did not stay with us as this person was not vaccinated. He has been currently banned from our property for being rude and hostile to staff members.

10/10 Excellent

Fern

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were greeted by the host with a friendly attitude and was very cordial. He showed us to our room, showed us around the building and gave valuable information regarding our stay and how to use our passcodes for the room, bathroom and front door.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Erick on Jul 7, 2023
Thank you for your great review. Please stay with us again.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A more urban B&B. Loved the furnishing/decoration.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Erick on Jun 19, 2023
Thank you for the Great Review. Please stay with us again!

8/10 Good

Kathy

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the room was very nice, loved the walk out balcony/patio.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Erick on Jun 13, 2023
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The décor is pleasing and the atmosphere comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Eeick on Jun 13, 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, easy parking, comfy bed, tv, nice decor, nice common area. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Erick on Jun 9, 2023
Thank you for the great review. Please stay with us again!

8/10 Good

Alexander

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sheets were dirty and stained
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from Erick on Jun 1, 2023
Sheet are cleaned on a daily basis and are even discarded if they show any stains or dirt. We ask guest if they have issues to let us know.

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room at a good price. Had to park on the street but we easily found a spot. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Erick on May 23, 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A pleasant, airy, artistic, comfortable house with enough public spaces as well as comfortable bedrooms. My bathroom had a steam unit in the shower, which was lovely after a long walk. The neighborhood is pretty, friendly, close to shopping and transit but not overly busy. Lots of cheerful people and dogs out walking. The open kitchen area was very convenient when I needed a bite outside of typical meal times. I will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from Erick on May 23, 2023
Thank you Kami for the great review. Please stay with us again!!

8/10 Good

Steven

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We'll stay here again
Nice place, good location for our visit, pleasant neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Erick on Apr 25, 2023
Thank you for your review. Please stay with us again!

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Erick on May 12, 2023
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8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property in a nice area of Chicago. Property was clean and comfortable with great shared spaces and a nice continental breakfast offered. Would stay again Only real downside is not much parking and it’s an extra charge to use their parking. Street parking is free but it can get congested, especially later in the night.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Erick on Apr 11, 2023
Thank you for your review.

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Erick on Mar 25, 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from Erick on Mar 29, 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Hidden Gem
Erick was a fantastic host. His bed and breakfast is immaculate, and he brings in the best pastries for breakfast. He allowed me to extend my stay as weather hit the Midwest, and he was super responsive. I look forward to revisiting this B&B.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Erick on Feb 26, 2023
Thank you for the great review. Please stay with us again!

8/10 Good

Ernest

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from Erick on Mar 6, 2023
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8/10 Good

Kathryn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from Erick on Jan 16, 2023
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable homelike atmosphere
Response from Erick on Jan 7, 2023
Thank you Janice for your great review. Please stay with us again!

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice accommodations, and easy access to downtown Chicago. Free street parking is an added bonus.
Response from Erick on Jan 6, 2023
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10/10 Excellent

JAN

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great B&B experience! Clean, excellent amenities, great staff. Will definitely return!
Response from Erick on Dec 6, 2022
Thank you Jan for your review. Please stay with us again!!

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hidden Chicago gem!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Response from Erick on Nov 20, 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great find! Will stay here again!
This was the perfect place for our stay in the city. Cute quiet neighborhood and the room was inviting and cozy. The bed was super comfy and the room nice and clean. Erick was a wonderful host!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Response from Erick on Nov 16, 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful place to stay! Great location, clean, friendly, artsy and fun. We enjoyed it very much!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from Erick on Nov 14, 2022
Thank you for the great review Craig. Please stay with us again!!

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place, excellent staff, and a short walk to the El. Was perfect for my trip.
Response from Erick on Nov 23, 2022
Thank you Alexander for your review. Please stay with us again!!

4/10 Poor

Melissa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Area was nice. Property was fine. Hosts were abrasive and not accommodating. Info from Expedia was apparently incorrect.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from Erick on Oct 19, 2022
Terrible Guest. I had to chastise her several times. Caught her in our kitchen area 3 times picking on her nose and picking up food with her fingers without washing them. Just absolutely disgusting. Especially during Covid-19, this guest has no sanitary standards. Had to reset the kitchen because of her disgusting habits. This guest has been banned from our property.

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from Erick on May 4, 2023
Thank you for your great review!

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are comfortable, well decorated with first class toiletries. Spacious sitting area to enjoy, relax, read and watch television. Beautiful outside upstairs patio to get fresh air. Danish, snacks , beverages available 24 hours.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from Erick on Oct 8, 2022
Thank you Thomas for your excellent review. Please stay with us again.

10/10 Excellent

KENNETH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was SO cute! It was well worth the money! Area is pretty nice and quiet. There are plenty of food options close by! The only qualm I have is the check in process. It wasn't bad just a little different than I personally am used to.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from Erick on Oct 8, 2022
Thank you Kenneth for your great review. I know the check in process can be tedious but most hotels have you wait in line for a while to check in. We decided to do the check in right away thru email this way no one will be waiting when they arrive. They can get into their rooms in less than 5 minutes. Thanks

6/10 Okay

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is located in a nice, residential neighborhood near Loyola and Little India. The room was okay, and the location was nice. We were able to find street parking for free and it was not scary to leave your car on the street. The room was clean, but a bit cramped. The TV was tiny, but no big deal. The shower pressure was not good, but overall, the place was fine. The only thing I didn't appreciate was a somewhat hidden fee. When you book in Expedia, you are unaware that there is a COVID fee for the place. When you get your paperwork, though, it is there, so I'm not saying it isn't there. It says it is $32, but when I calculated everything, it ended up being $22.39 (??). So, if you are booking this place through Expedia, add at least this amount to your total. Another minor thing. You are charged not only the COVID fee, but a damage deposit of $150. The contract (which you see as you arrive) says that will be refunded to you within 7 to 10 business days. It was refunded about 20 days later (minus a few non-business days in there). No biggie, but I don't like surprises with fees (I learn about after comparison shopping) especially with Expedia. Would I say not to stay here? No. There are some good perks. Since it is a B&B, it has a kitchen area with freebies like cereal and bagels and such. We didn't need any of that, but that doesn't mean it wasn't nice. It is more like a boarding house, so you will hear people in the halls and such, but overall, fine.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Erick on Oct 2, 2022
Hi Robert, Thank you for your review. I did make it clear that I had a death in the family and issues with refunds might have taken a bit longer than usual but the terms are clear on all guest registrations. Any deposit refunds might take 7 to 10 business days and during holidays might take 10 to 14 days or longer depending on the credit card company you are using. We have also argued multiple times with Expedia and the websites it owns as they are not at all transparent with their pricing. Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful style and fantastic location. Very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Erick on Sep 30, 2022
Thank you for your review. Please stay with us again!

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at House 5863. The room was lovely and quiet, breakfast was great, parking was easy on the street, and check in was punctual. We couldn't have asked for any more and the price was good for a big city stay. we only wish we had stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Erick on Sep 23, 2022
Thank you Charles for the great review. Please stay with us again!

8/10 Good

Layatalati, Oneida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Erick on Sep 21, 2022
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked this place to drop my son off at Northwestern U. Campus is north of the house but the drive along the lake is beautiful, takes only about 18 minutes and it was nice to be in a place apart. Neighborhood is great, walkable, with a lot of good dining options and the house managers are efficient and almost invisible. The house is quiet and peaceful - my son and I slept well. A great transition spot for parents heading towards the empty nest phase of life. I plan to come back for visits.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Erick on Sep 19, 2022
Thank you Laura for the great review. Please stay with us again!

10/10 Excellent

Lester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We found this property to be a great hidden gem! The rooms were clean and comfortable, there were snacks and beverages available along with a well stocked breakfast bar. The host was friendly and helpful. We will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Erick on Sep 18, 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gracious, kinda & communicative host. Lovely decor & very clean. 10/10 recommend. We’ll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Erick on Sep 16, 2022
Thanks Samantha for the great review. Please stay with us again!!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Erick on Sep 13, 2022
Thank you for the great review. Please stay with us again!!

10/10 Excellent

brenda

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Erick on Sep 10, 2022
Thank you for the great review. Please stay with us again!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience
I had great experience. It is a nice cozy house that is clean, comfortable, quiet and close to metro station and located nice neighborhood. I loved the way condo is decorated in cool contemporary vibe, i had the homely feel using the living room and balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Erick on Sep 7, 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Lee

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gem of a B &B
So fun and hip, so clean and comfortable. House 5863 is a gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Erick on Sep 7, 2022
Thank you Lee for the great review. Please stay with us again!!

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Scam!! Do not book here!!
This place is a scam. Do not book or risk losing your money! Owner finds a way to ban you from the property before your stay so he can pocket your money and rent to someone else. He threatened me with physical assault!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Erick on Oct 17, 2022
This individual was rude and made threats. They were not vaccinated for Covid-19 and made threats to our staff members. This individual has been banned from our property and will not be able to make any reservations in the future. I would suggest other hotels not accept any reservations from this guest as they are mentally deficient.

10/10 Excellent

colleen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, plenty of space. Bed comfortable. Bathroom clean. Nothing outdated or in disrepair. Hosts were great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from Erick on Aug 26, 2022
Thank you Colleen for the great review. Please stay with us again!!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay!
We had a great stay! Location is excellent, very quiet and in a great neighborhood. Room was super, service was great, lots of things to choose from for breakfast. We hit it just right and parked across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from Erick on Aug 10, 2022
Thank you for the great review. Please stay with us again!!!