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Bears, Cubs & Admirers all Clothing Optional at The Polished Knob!
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Private room
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2 guests
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1 bedroom
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1 bathroom
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1 bed
- Clothing optional accepted
- Happy to share local tips
- LGBTQ+ venues nearby
- Gym nearby or in the property
- Wi-Fi
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About the Place This text was written initially in English.
Your room has a queen bed, large TV, ceiling fan and air conditioner. The spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower, plush towels and heated slate floor is just off the hall. Clothing is always optional!
We are located on a quiet tree-lined street near gay bars, restaurants, a dispensary, Leather archives museum, antique & thrift shops and Andersonville shops & bars. The gay beach is just a few blocks away.
Free street parking is readily available on our block or nearby. If you would like more information just ask!
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Security cameras are only outside for the perimeter of the property.
Your room has a queen bed, large TV, ceiling fan and air conditioner. The spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower, plush towels and heated slate floor is just off the hall. Clothing is always optional!
We are located on a quiet tree-lined street near gay bars, restaurants, a dispensary, Leather archives museum, antique & thrift shops and Andersonville shops & bars. The gay beach is just a few blocks away.
Free street parking is readily available on our block or nearby. If you would like more information just ask!
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Security cameras are only outside for the perimeter of the property.
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Amenities
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Clothing optional accepted
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Happy to share local tips
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LGBTQ+ venues nearby
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Gym nearby or in the property
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Wi-Fi
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Air conditioning
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Heating
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TV
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Essentials
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Location details and gay map for Chicago
The place is located in Chicago, IL, United States
Exact location disclosed after booking only.
Click below to check the neighborhood and nearby gay places.
Nearby Attractions This text was written initially in English.
Located in the Edgewater-Andersonville neighborhood, The Polished Knob is conveniently located to numerous gay attractions on the northside of Chicago. Lake Michigan and Hollywood Beach, Chicago’s gay beach, is about a 10 minute walk. The gay-catering Andersonville shopping & restaurant strip is about a 15 minute walk and features gay bars, restaurants, theaters and other gay-owned shops. This area also includes a dispensary selling medical and recreational cannabis products.
Gay highlights within a 10 to 30 minute walk from our home are The Granville Anvil (neighborhood bar), Touche’s (bear/leather), Jack Hammer (bear/leather), Atmosphere (shows), Marty’s (martinis), The Call (drag/dance), The Leather Archives (gay museum), Gerber Hart (gay) Library and Big Chicks (neighborhood drinks/bar food). The Northalstead (Boystown) strip and Steamworks are just about a 12 minute train/subway ride.
To the east, Lake Michigan beaches, biking paths and walking trails are a few blocks away. The Chicago Mosaic School, Whole Foods, Walgreens, CVS, laundry/dry cleaning and the Edgewater Library are a short 2 to 10 minutes walk. Numerous restaurants such as pizza, ethnic cuisine, vegan, bakeries, breakfast diners, coffee shops and quick bites are within walking distance. Downtown by train/subway is about a half hour.
Located in the Edgewater-Andersonville neighborhood, The Polished Knob is conveniently located to numerous gay attractions on the northside of Chicago. Lake Michigan and Hollywood Beach, Chicago’s gay beach, is about a 10 minute walk. The gay-catering Andersonville shopping & restaurant strip is about a 15 minute walk and features gay bars, restaurants, theaters and other gay-owned shops. This area also includes a dispensary selling medical and recreational cannabis products.
Gay highlights within a 10 to 30 minute walk from our home are The Granville Anvil (neighborhood bar), Touche’s (bear/leather), Jack Hammer (bear/leather), Atmosphere (shows), Marty’s (martinis), The Call (drag/dance), The Leather Archives (gay museum), Gerber Hart (gay) Library and Big Chicks (neighborhood drinks/bar food). The Northalstead (Boystown) strip and Steamworks are just about a 12 minute train/subway ride.
To the east, Lake Michigan beaches, biking paths and walking trails are a few blocks away. The Chicago Mosaic School, Whole Foods, Walgreens, CVS, laundry/dry cleaning and the Edgewater Library are a short 2 to 10 minutes walk. Numerous restaurants such as pizza, ethnic cuisine, vegan, bakeries, breakfast diners, coffee shops and quick bites are within walking distance. Downtown by train/subway is about a half hour.
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About the Host
Gerard
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Property Rules This text was written initially in English.
* Only registered guests are allowed anywhere on the property.
* Smoking, vaping, candles, incense, etc. are not allowed in the house/property.
* No animals allowed due to allergies.
* No parties or events are allowed.
* Do not use the premises for any illegal activity.
* No eating or drinking (except for bottled water) in the bedroom.
* Please keep music and noise level to a minimum between 10pm and 7am per the Chicago Noise Ordnance.
* The property is not suitable infants or for children.
* Only registered guests are allowed anywhere on the property.
* Smoking, vaping, candles, incense, etc. are not allowed in the house/property.
* No animals allowed due to allergies.
* No parties or events are allowed.
* Do not use the premises for any illegal activity.
* No eating or drinking (except for bottled water) in the bedroom.
* Please keep music and noise level to a minimum between 10pm and 7am per the Chicago Noise Ordnance.
* The property is not suitable infants or for children.
Check-in:
from
3pm
to
10pm
Checkout:
to
11am
Registration number:
R21000062555
Conditions
Extra per guest:
$25 per night after 1 guest(s)
Minimum stay (nights):
2 nights
Cleaning fees:
$15 USD
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To protect our hosts' privacy, the exact address is only shared once your booking with Gerard is confirmed. However, to help you plan your trip, Bears, Cubs & Admirers all Clothing Optional at The Polished Knob! is located near North Winthrop Avenue, putting you in a great spot to explore the best of Chicago.
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Because we foster the largest community of global gay travelers, we want to ensure all are welcome anywhere we go. Full apartments are in high demand around the world. To help ensure you can travel and feel welcome anywhere, in addition to our gay and gay-friendly hosts, we’ve selected agencies to offer apartments in cities across the world.
Because gay is in our DNA we ask each agency to affirm their welcoming attitude and acceptance of our community by agreeing to the charter below:
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- Checking this box certifies that the management and staff of your agency welcome all people regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity or expression
- Further, you agree to challenge homophobic and transphobic behavior and ensure a positive and welcoming environment for our guests
- Through a courteous attitude, excluding judgment, your agency will work to ensure a peaceful stay for its LGBTQ+ clientele (information, safety, quality of service and discretion)
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