I stayed in one of the studio units on a recent visit to Chicago - this was a lovely room on a quiet street, within easy walking distance from the lake and shops/cafés in Andersonville. The room has everything covered - laptop/internet, kitchenette, laundry - and plenty of space. The Bryn Mawr El station is minutes away, providing straightforward access... more

This is exactly the kind of place I'd stay every time I traveled if I could: it is a simple but really nicely decorated and newly renovated studio apartment with everything you need. It is very private set back behind the host's house. Kate is very helpful if you need anything but you probably won't -- everything is thought of... more

My husband and I prefer small inns and B&Bs to large, generic hotels, so we were happy to find Magnolia Studios as we were researching accommodations in Chicago for our five day stay. We were impressed with the lovely photos of the studios and small garden and pleasantly surprised to see the price per night. Well, as it turns out,... more

Where to begin? I cannot tell you in enough good words how wonderful this place is. Kate and Ashley have put together a superb lodging option for anyone, no matter the purpose. Everything is top-of-the-line from the mini-stove to the luxurious shower--honestly, I would have gladly paid money just to use that alone! Everything you could ask for is provided:... more

Kate and Ashley are wonderful, friendly hosts that we enjoyed , and would have loved more time with them. They want to continue to improve an already excellent accomodation. Nice street, quiet neighborhood, with several good restaurants, the EL , and the Lake very close. Stayed 11 days in studio apt. It was small, but all we needed. more

We stayed at Magnolia shortly after they first opened. Kate and Ashley were wonderful hosts -- warm, friendly and helpful. The studios are in a guest house behind Kate and Ashley's own home, so you have total freedom to come and go as you like. You're a 2 minute walk from a subway station, as well as an awesome bakery... more

The kitchen is very spacious and well appointed. Complimentary wine, beers, coke and water waited our arrival in addition to the complimentary toiletries. The apartment has been decorated to a high standard, the supplied laptop with internet proved to be invaluable and the powerful shower was heaven. Also invaluable were the washer and tumble drier. That the entrance is electronically... more

My husband and I stayed in studio 1 in August while visiting family in the vicinity. The studio was very tastefully decorated, clean, light and cheerful -- a perfect sanctuary for us Everything we needed was there, down to the smallest detail, even paper towels in the kitchenette. Kate and her husband were friendly and very helpful and made us... more

My husband and I stayed at Magnolia Studios August 7th - 9th. The property is beautiful, and in a cute neighborhood. In Studio 1, the wood floors are beautiful and the bathroom is fabulous. The shower just helps you get in the "vacation" mode! Also, there are travel size bottles of lotion, shampoo, conditioner, etc for your use. There is... more