Breakfast The
Aster House Apts. always
has great coffees and decaf, herbal, green and black teas, hot
chocolate and homemade biscotti in your pantry. And for
bringing home your own fare, there is a 24-hour Dominick's
grocery just one block away, Whole Foods one mile away, and
many terrific breakfast spots within a few blocks, including
one open 24/7.
So
whether you choose to sleep late or rise early for a jog by
the lake, you may dine at your convenience in either the
formal dining room or the eat-in kitchen of Elizabeth's
Place,
or the charming dining nook of Alice's
Annex,
but always on fine china and glassware.
Telephone Both
units have private lines with two telephones and an answering
machine. The direct number for Elizabeth's
Place is
773.883.1020,
and for Alice's
Annex it
is 773.883.0945.
Local calls (up to 15 miles) are included with your stay; long
distance calls may be charged to your phone card or placed
collect.
Business Services We
can send faxes for you, do black and white or color
photocopies and print your boarding passes. FedEx Kinko's Copy
Center is two blocks away. Free high-speed Internet access and
secure Wifi are included with your visit.
Internet Access We
offer free high-speed DSL Internet access via a wireless
network (802.11b/g), but you must provide your own wireless
network card and be able to configure it. Your card must be
able to work with WiFi Protected Access (WPA) security. If you
don't have a wireless card, you may purchase one nearby. Even
though we take reasonable security precautions with our
network configuration, you would be using our network at your
own risk. We recommend the use of personal firewall software
and installing the latest security updates for your operating
system, as well as using an up-to-date anti-virus program and
turning off file-sharing capabilities.
Parking A
car is not necessary at The
Aster House Apts. as
so many attractions are just a few blocks away, and the
subway/el, frequent taxicabs \ and several buses to everywhere
else are only 1/2 to 2 blocks from here. However, if you do
have your vehicle with you for short-term visits, we can offer
a daily street parking permit for one car per party, free of
charge.
Verandah and Back Yard Leisure
time may be spent rocking on the covered verandah while
surveying the birds, wild rabbits and squirrels enjoying our
yard, perhaps while sipping a late afternoon cup of tea.
The
yard is a profusion of color most seasons of the year, with
both annuals and perennials amidst the pachysandra and shade
trees.
Roof
Deck This
spacious area above the garage is partly shaded by a mature
mulberry tree. There is a large umbrella table, chaise, chairs
and grill as well as plenty of space for lounging in the sun.
In the evenings, decorative lights may be lit for enjoying a
late night drink al
fresco.
Catering and Cooking Lessons If
you are visiting Elizabeth's
Place,
Joseph Sochor, a local chef and director of the Heat and Spice
Cooking School, can arrange private dinners or exotic cooking
classes for six to twelve guests. Please contact us for menus
and lesson plans, or contact Joe directly at 773-742-2331 or
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Girls' Getaway For
a minimum of four women, we'll provide a Girls' Getaway Goodie
Bag containing fun items like microwave popcorn, chocolates
(of course), perfumes, makeup, red nail polish, chick flick
videos, discounts to nearby shops and pizza deliveries and a
visit by a make-up specialist to give everyone a makeover or
beauty treatment. Cost: $32/four guests and $7 for each
additional guest. Must be booked at least 24 hours in advance
of arrival.
Miscellaneous Services We
hope we've thought of everything you need to feel at home.
Both units are equipped with guest-controlled air
conditioning, ceiling fans, toiletries, hair dryers, ironing
board and iron, CD and cassette players, cable television,
VCRs with video library, board games and playing cards.
