The Vaudeville Urban Farm Fun!

93%

· Chicago, Cook, Illinois · 1 acre

Hosted by Nicky V.

8 RV sites

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Twenty years of growing this farm... Not what grows here but the farm itself! Stone and brick pulled from the ground till we found the beautiful earth beneath and built an incredible community around it. Or rather, it grew itself from the energy that surrounds it. It's a special spot where you may happen upon a fire in the sugar shack while we boil city collected sap into maple syrup or have an open jam night with world class jazz musicians. Enjoy the morning serenade of our rooster! Really, just come and be here. Though we think we're pretty cool, a few things to note that you may not think are so cool: There is a train that runs directly behind the farm. Light sleepers, may want to bring ear plugs. We try to accommodate parking your car on site but it's weather and situation conditional. Assume the possibility that you may need to park on the street. Bring your tent to The Vaudeville! (RVs, campers, trailers, vans please see the ** at the bottom). Our urban farm is smack in the middle of Chicago only a 10 minute bike or train ride from Downtown, Lake Michigan, The Mag Mile and all Chicago has to offer! Bike the Lake Shore Trail, walk the 606, kayak the Chicago River, catch a blues show or Hawks game or just relax with the goats and chickens in the 9,000 square foot farm that we absolutely love to share with fellow campers! ** We have stopped hosting RVs, campers/vans, pull behinds and larger vehicles because we are finding it difficult to get them in the entrance gate but if you feel amazingly capable with your backing in skills in your rig and you're super patient, laid back and extra cool, let us know and we may be able to make it work!! :)Bring your tent (or request gear from us) to The Vaudeville! (RVs, campers, trailers, vans please see the ** at the bottom). Our urban farm is smack in the middle of Chicago only a 10 minute bike or train ride from Downtown, Lake Michigan, The Mag Mile and all Chicago has to offer! Bike the Lake Shore Trail, walk the 606, kayak the Chicago River, catch a blues show or Hawks game or just relax with the goats and chickens in the 9,000 square foot farm that we absolutely love to share with fellow campers! A few things to note, there's a train that runs behind the property and a robust rooster in the flock so light sleepers may want to pack earplugs. ** We no longer host RVs, campers/vans, pull behinds and larger vehicles because we are finding it difficult to get them in the entrance gate but if you feel amazingly capable with your backing in skills in your rig and you're super patient, laid back and extra cool, let us know and we may be able to make it work!! :) Much of the year, campers are able to park on site. During High season however only street parking is available and exceptions can be made when possible.

RV details

Campervans and Cars allowed

No Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Pop-up campers, Class A RVs, Class B RVs, and Class C RVs

Doesn't accommodate slideouts

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Ask about max rv length

Ask about surface type

Ask about surface levelness

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

No sewage hookup

No TV hookup

Generators not allowed

What to expect

Vehicle site

Camping area selected or assigned upon arrival.

4 guests max per site

Campfires allowed

Firewood provided, firepit, communal. We provide a smoker, gas and charcoal grill, free parking, goats to milk and fresh eggs to gather!

Toilet available

Portable toilet. We have a Port-A-Potty till the middle of September. We may continue with it beyond that but do check with us to confirm. Is it strange to be so excited about a portable toilet!!? ;)

Pets allowed

On leash. We do have a nightly fee for pets of $10/night. Please add your pet to your booking as a 3rd guest :) And also please leave no trace of them... :)

Potable water available

Spigot

Bins available

Compost bin, recycling bin, trash bin. We do love it if you recycle!!

Cooking equipment present

Grill over firepit, bbq, communal

Picnic table present

Wifi available

Laundry present

No showers

Unless you're desperate and can plea your case... Then we may let you use ours!

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 1:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Moderate

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

Park at listing

Wheelchair access

Max 1 vehicle

2WD accessible

During your trip

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Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

ExtrasAvailable at checkout

Pet Feegood

$10.00

Pet Fee

Eggsgood

$7.00

We can provide them or collect your own! Pending the ladies laying volume of course!

Firewood bundlegood

$6.00

Start your trip off right with a bundle of firewood waiting for you at your camp for your first campfire.

Reviews

93% Recommend284 ratings · 221 reviews

Antonio D.

3 reviews

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· November 2024

16 ft car

Love the place! The train passes very close but it was a very nice experience for me.

Mandy H.

9 months on Hipcamp

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· October 2024

Lovely spot

16 ft car

I loved the layout of the space! I especially enjoyed the host. She was very accommodating. We ended up leaving our stay early because it was too cold to camp. She was very friendly and accommodating though!

Mathieu F.

10 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· October 2024

16 ft car

Nicky is an incredible host. She has been able to provide a nice place to stay in Chicago not far from all the attraction! Thanks again Nicky :)

Dave R.

2 reviews

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· October 2024

16 ft car

It was a good, inexpensive, place to stay for the weekend of Riot Fest when hotels were jacking up their rates. I liked the animals and Nicky was friendly and helpful.

Christian P.

4 reviews

Recommends

· October 2024

Tent

Fantastic stay at the farm, as always!!! Nicky’s campsite is the best place to stay while visiting the city.

Jeff D.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· September 2024

Feels like home

20 ft campervan

Vaudville Farm is such a cool spot! It’s not just about the beautiful surroundings; the people there really make it special. I had an awesome time hanging out with a great travelers chatting around the fire. Everyone was super welcoming, and the whole vibe just felt like home. I left feeling recharged and definitely a place I’d love to come back to!

Location

Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Peoria, Bodwéwadmi (Potawatomi), Myaamia, Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, Kaskaskia, and Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo) First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking