We found China Doll on VRBO.com. Our daughter lives in Chicago and we stay at China Doll whenever we come to visit. We have stayed in both the 1-bedroom and the two bedroom (when our son came with us). Why anyone would stay in a hotel when they can stay here is beyond me. You have a luxurious bedroom, large... more

We stayed for a week during April in Chicago and enjoyed the good location with nice restaurants and bars and the friendly house owner Jim. We can recommend his apartments at any time. Ede and Norbert Cologne Germany more

Our family of 4 stayed here recently for close to a week and found the experience great! The apartment was roomy, comfortable, well-appointed (the kitchen is fantastic), and really felt like home. In fact it was hard to drag ourselves out of the apartment each morning and we really looked forward to coming back there each night after our sightseeing.... more

Dear Jim and Yanan Haring, We have been enjoying our stay very much at your China Doll III (Garden Unit). We salute your elegant taste of interior decoration. The cozy atmosphere has created a warm ‘home away from home’ in this cold winter in Chicago. The spacious kitchen, the fireplace and the Jacuzzi are our favorites. Many thanks for your... more

Absolutely worth every penny. We had four children and two dogs in the middle of a Chicago winter and it was wonderful to return home to two fireplaces and a steam room after a run. Great location, minutes away from the lake and downtown. Safe neighborhood and wonderful hosts! Best vacation ever. more

We have been staying in China Doll properties for more than two years now, three times in total, every time we visit Chicago. Apart from the homely atmosphere and extremely well run guest house that we learned to take for granted, Jim and Yanan endeavor to meet our every wish,however unusual. Well located and supplied, there is no better place... more

This was my 3rd stay at China Doll. It is always good, but this time it was great. Details, details, details. Thanks Jim and Yanan more

Myself and 5 others stayed here on a recent shopping trip we comfortably fit in the apartment very comfy beds lots of clean linen and towels everything we needed for our stay. The apartment was well located around the corner you could grab a bus downtown for $2 we had a fantastic time. Every morning we had bagels and the... more

Clean, very roomy, high end appliances, beautiful kitchen, large bath, all- in - all a great place to stay. We have rented this unit twice in three years more