Friendly Rock ’n’ Roll Retreat

Our property

Get creative in this music-inspired getaway above the iconic Friendly Music Community. Co-hosted by the <a href="https://news.airbnb.com/the-number-one-new-host-in-each-us-state/">2021 #1 Top Host in Illinois</a>. Explore the many instruments in the funky retreat, enjoy local live music in the bar, relax in the Coffee Lounge, take a music lesson at the Friendly Music School. Nearby: Frank Lloyd Wright Home/Studio, Birthplace of Ernest Hemingway, easy train to downtown Chicago and Mag Mile.

Berwyn, IL, United States
6 guests
2 bedrooms
1 bathroom

What this place offers

Common

  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dedicated workspace
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Shampoo
  • Bathtub
  • Hot Water
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Clothing storage
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Room-darkening shades

What this place offers

Common

  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dedicated workspace
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Shampoo
  • Bathtub
  • Hot Water
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Clothing storage
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Room-darkening shades

Entertainment

  • Piano
  • Record player
  • Sound system

Family

  • Board games
  • Children's books and toys

Heating and cooling

  • Ceiling fan

Home safety

  • Fire extinguisher
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke detector
  • First aid kit

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Blender
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Freezer
  • Hot water kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Location features

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance

Parking and facilities

  • EV charger
  • Free parking on premises
  • Free street parking

Services

  • Luggage dropoff allowed For guests' convenience when they have early arrival or late departure
  • Cleaning before checkout

Accessibility

Neighborhood

The neighborhood is alive with music, families, events, shops, restaurants and parks — all within walking distance. Public transportation is also close, with the bus line out front, and train systems within a ten minute walk.

Guest Access

We kindly ask that you refrain from entering other spaces upstairs other than your unit. There are businesses and residents that share the building and we believe in the utmost respect of their spaces.

Good to know

The apartment is above the Friendly Bar, which does play music throughout the day, and often has live music in the evenings. If you’re traveling with little ones, or need absolute quiet to sleep…this might not be the best location for you. Many of guests say the noise is not a problem for them, but we just want to ensure you are aware of the space that you are booking.

Other Details to Note

Friendly coffee shop and bar hours (downstairs): M: 7am-9pm T: 7am-10pm W: 7am-11pm Th: 7am-11pm F: 7am-1am St: 8am-1am Sn: 8am-9pm

Availability

Reviews

Veronica
June 2025 · Airbnb
We had a great weekend stay here! The place is cute and we loved that it had a theme! The bar and coffee shop downstairs was great and super convenient!
Joey
March 2025 · Airbnb
Rob’s place is so cute and the coffee shop and bar staff were so FRIENDLY and cool ..especially Kim in the coffee shop ..convenient location ..safe neighborhood..great vibes!
Laura
November 2024 · Airbnb
Great place to stay while visiting our family in Oak Park. The apartment is well equipped and uniquely decorated. Fun to have the coffee shop and bar right downstairs. We will be back!
Luca
October 2024 · Airbnb
Had a great stay here! Had an uncertain arrival time and they were very accommodating and flexible. Great communication and very friendly. The space was honestly nicer than the pictures and the coffee shop downstairs was wonderful! Great experience from start to finish.
Genevieve
October 2024 · Airbnb
We had a fantastic stay at the Rock n Roll retreat! Loved getting to play the piano and other instruments throughout the unit. Fun atmosphere in unit and in both the cafe and bar located below this rental. Staff downstairs were very friendly and helpful. Traveled to the area for a show at Fitzgerald's, just down the street. Such an easy, safe walk down the block to our event. If you enjoy plants we recommend walking half a mile from this rental to the Oak Park Conservatory, a small greenhouse that is free to visit and walk through. An easy 15min walk through the neighborhood to get to this charming little botanical beauty. Rob and Lacy were very quick to reply to any messages and were proactive in messaging to see if we needed anything during the stay. Highly recommend this fun, funky space!
David
September 2024 · Airbnb
Nous avons passé un séjour inoubliable dans ce bel et grand appartement, le lieu possède une âme et l’accueil a été très sympathique et aidant. Nous serions ravis de revenir et nous recommandons.
Kathleen
August 2024 · Airbnb
Stayed at the Rock'n'Roll Retreat to attend a concert nearby, but enjoyed the place so much we almost didn't want to go! The living space was bright and home-y and very nicely decorated, and there was a lot of room for us to work, get ready and get a meal together. The coffee shop and bar near the Airbnb were also so lovely and seemed to be a hub for local get-togethers and musicians. It was like being welcomed into the community for a day or two! Rob and Lacy were also great to communicate with, very helpful, and made sure we settled in and had everything we needed. Overall, a great place to stay and can't want to come back sometime soon!
Kayleigh
August 2024 · Airbnb
Good area to stay in. Street parking was an easy process for night parking and everyone was very kind. Coffee shop and bar being right underneath was a nice addition. We really enjoyed our weekend here!
Panat
August 2024 · Airbnb
We arrived late due to getting a bit lost and the traffic jam from the Metallica concert that night (which I also attended!). It was almost 1 am when we arrived, and I’m so grateful to the sweet, beautiful lady who waited for us. The bar on the first floor is very beautiful, but unfortunately, we didn’t make it in time before it closed. This is the best place to stay in Chicago!
Dana
July 2024 · Airbnb
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Friendly Rock & Roll retreat! Cool decor, wonderful location and our hosts Rob and Lacy are very friendly and accommodating. Communication was great, we would love to return sometime!

Location

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Easy access to the "L" train green line, blue line as well as the Metra. I-290 is just minutes away.