⚠️ 5 Things to Know Before You Book (We'd rather you know now than be surprised later): 1. 🏡 Historic Building — Real Character, Real Wear: Built in 1890, this charming cottage building is not a brand-new build. Think character, not cookie-cutter. The basement has concrete floors: clean, but they look like 130-year-old concrete — because they are. Some vintage wear throughout the apartment. We clean thoroughly between every guest. 2. 🌀 Spiral Staircase — Please Read Before Booking: The staircase connecting the main floor to the basement bedrooms is a narrow compact spiral. Most guests navigate it easily. However, if anyone in your group has mobility limitations, is elderly, is a very young child, or is bringing oversized or heavy luggage — please seriously consider this before booking. We cannot offer refunds for staircase-related issues after booking. 3. 🌑 Basement Bedrooms Have Zero Windows (Main Floor Does): The two basement bedrooms are completely dark — zero windows, even at noon on a sunny day. The main floor living room, kitchen, and dining area have normal windows and plenty of light. Most guests love the basement darkness for sleeping off a big night. If anyone in your group is claustrophobic or needs natural light to sleep, please factor this in before booking. 4. 🛣 Near a Freeway: Just a block from the freeway. You will NOT hear freeway noise inside the apartment or in the backyard, but the area is dustier than quieter residential streets. We deep clean between every booking. 5. 🐀 Chicago's Rat Reality: Chicago is consistently ranked #1 in the US for rats — it's a citywide issue affecting every neighborhood, not specific to this building or block. You may occasionally see one on the sidewalk or patio in warmer months. The city actively manages pest control in the area. We tell you so you're not surprised, not because it's unusual. 👶 Traveling with a baby or young child? A pack-n-play is available on request — just let us know before arrival. 🧺 Washer/dryer is available in the building (shared), not inside the unit. 📋 Before You Launch — House Rules: ► No parties. $500 fee for unregistered guests. No exceptions. Communicate if you plan to have visitors. ► No pets. ► Max 8 registered guests only. ► Quiet hours: 10pm–8am. Other tenants share this building. ► Check-in: 3:00pm | Check-out: 11:00am ► Self check-in via keypad — code arrives 24 hrs before arrival. No waiting around. 🌿 420 Rules (Yes, we're friendly — here's how it works): ► Cannabis welcome indoors (no blunts, spliffs or tobacco) and on the back patio ► NEVER on the front deck - neighbors and passersby are right there ► Cigarettes outside only. Butts in the outdoor trash — not inside the unit. 🌡 Thermostat: Do not engage HOLD outside 65°F–75°F range. 🚽 Toilets — Mission Critical: Flush toilet paper ONLY. No wipes, no feminine products — ever. Violations = minimum $200 plumber fee + the unit may become unusable mid-stay. Don't let this be the reason your trip ends early. 🗝 Checkout: All crew + belongings out by 11am. Thank you for reading the mission briefing. We love hosting — enjoy the Crash Pad and Wicker Park. 🚀 Ready for launch? 🚀 Send us a message with your dates, group size, and what you're celebrating. We respond fast (not quite light speed but as fast as we can) and love hosting groups. Whether it's a birthday, a bachelorette, or a crew that just needs the coolest base camp in Wicker Park, the Crash Pad has you covered. Book now — 7 beds in Wicker Park don't stay open long on a weekend.