Michael's room

Elgin, IL 60123

Roommate Wanted for Spacious Smart Home • Free cleaning service • Free common-area supplies • Gigabit internet • Two patios • Quiet & well-kept with lots of freebies

🔸— The Room—🔸 • $795 - Large enough for a full size bed, night tables, but has full wall-length double-closet for more storage.

• Includes remote-controlled overhead light with warm/cool and dim settings.

• Carpeted

• Bedroom furnishings available (bed and dressers, optional)

• Room lock and key for privacy

• Furnished or unfurnished

🔸— The House —🔸

• A spacious, calm 2700 sq ft home where everyone has room to breathe.

• Keyless front door entry

• Full kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, and cabinet space

• Shared living room

• Full-size, in-unit washer & dryer (first floor laundry room) • Central heating and A/C (no need for window units) — Outdoor spaces: front patio, back patio, yard, and fire pit

• Handicap-accessible entryway + indoor stair lift + grab bars

• Double-pane windows

🔸— Free Cleaning & Shared Supplies (Included) —🔸

• Professional cleaning service for common areas (bi-weekly, ~$270/month value included free)

• Free common area supplied with toilet paper, hand soap, trash bags

🔸— Internet —🔸

• Gigabit high-speed internet (1,000 MBPS)

• Signal boosters throughout the home — strong, uninterrupted connection in every room and even outside

🔸— Parking —🔸

Plenty of street parking year-round with driveway parking available during snowy nights. Permanent driveway or garage spot available to rent.

🔸— Utilities —🔸

Gas, cable, and internet are included for free. Electric and water are split evenly between residents.

A VERY rough monthly estimate is $70(winter) - $115 (summer) with all 4 people living there.



🔸— Long-Term Lease —🔸

This is a one year lease (or longer if you’d like).

🔸— Move-In Requirements —🔸—

• Credit score 600+

• Background check & references

• Single occupancy only

• Income of at least ~3x rent

• Non-smoker

🐾 Must be cat-friendly. One friendly, clean cat lives here already. (No dogs or additional cats at this time.)

🔸— Household Vibe —🔸

• The home is quiet, respectful, and well-maintained — more relaxed evenings than parties.

• Live-in resident manager, so maintenance issues are handled quickly

• Big house means no one is on top of each other

🔸— Safety & Security —🔸

• Locking bedroom door

• Ring doorbell

• Outdoor camera system

🔸— Location Highlights —🔸

🚉 Big Timber Metra Station — 5 minutes (quiet area)

🛒 Randall Road shopping, dining & errands — 5 minutes

🏞️ Downtown Elgin — 8 minutes (tacos, gym & rec center, Hemmens performances, riverwalk, Gail Borden Library)

🏥 St. Joseph Hospital & Advocate Sherman — 5–6 minutes

🎓 Elgin Community College (ECC) and Judson University — 8 minutes

✈️ O’Hare Airport — ~30 minutes directly down I-90

🏙️ Chicago — ~45+ minutes directly down I-90

• Early-40s courteous WFH professional that manages the property — that’s me

• Quiet, kind, respectful grandmother retiree (part-time work outside the home)

• A flight attendant who is away most of the month.

🔸— What Previous Renters Are Saying —🔸

“I had a great experience renting a room from Michael. He was respectful, responsive, and communicated well throughout the entire process. The room was clean, neat, and exactly as described in the listing. He made the rental process smooth and straightforward, and I really appreciated his professionalism and reliability.” - Cristal

“The minute I met Michael, he invited me with a warm welcome into his house. He is very personable and helpful, show me around the house.” - Prinya