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A garden with a curved path lined with various plants, a red circular sculpture on a brick wall, and trees providing shade.
from$175/hr
IA House

Irving Park, Chicago, IL

5.0(63)
Venue capacity icon30
IA House. Truly a flex space with every look, vignette, and use possible. This converted factory consists of an open floor plan main building with commercial kitchen, catwalk and lofted rooms and several breakout areas. The total sq ft of the main building is 4200sq ft. There is
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A dimly lit backyard with string lights, artificial grass, seating areas, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
from$100/hr
Thrift LLC

South Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(33)
Venue capacity icon75
Thrift LLC. Day parties, live performances, baby showers, birthday parties, outdoor movie nights, and small weddings all work really well in this space. You access the space by going through our Thrift boutique and heading through the back. This makes the space perfect for surprise parties and a
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A small outdoor seating area with a black table and four folding chairs is located on a wooden deck, surrounded by a railing.
from$30/hr
📍Huge Apartment w/ Historic Chicago Brick, Tons of Light and Tall Ceilings

West Town, Chicago, IL

5.0(6)
Venue capacity icon25
Great light all day! Spacious and plenty of room to set up lights, etc for shoots L shaped living space is roughly 12ft x 20ft x 20ft âś” HISTORY This 1300 sq ft loft is located in a building built in 1890, and features Historical "Chicago Brick." âś”
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A brick-paved patio features multiple metal tables and chairs surrounded by a wooden fence and potted plants.
from$300/hr
Beautiful Urban Garden in the Heart of Wicker Park

West Town, Chicago, IL

Venue capacity icon50
Welcome to our enchanting urban garden nestled in the heart of Wicker Park, an oasis amidst the bustling cityscape. As you walk down the entrance pathway, you'll be transported into a serene and private retreat, shielded from the urban clamor by a fully gated sanctuary. A cascading
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A modern living space with wooden beams, a light-colored kitchen island, bar stools, and various plants arranged throughout.
from$75/hr
Back Alley Basement Oasis

West Town, Chicago, IL

5.0(11)
Venue capacity icon8
The space is literally in the basement of a back alley, but don't let that fool you. The unit is extremely well lit with 3000K LEDs throughout and has 9ft ceilings that create a soothing oasis where you'd least expect it. The location is directly in
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An aerial view of a small courtyard featuring tiled walls, potted plants, two chairs, and a staircase.
from$125/hr
Japanese Minamilist House In Wicker Park

Wicker Park, Chicago, IL

5.0(10)
Venue capacity icon30
Feel free to message me for more information, or if you have additional questions after reading below. This house would be great for commercials, music videos and production . The house is over 5000 square feet with 2400 sqft of usable space. The house consists of a
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A small outdoor patio features several wicker chairs and tables arranged around a green bush, with a wooden fence and a blue door in the background.
from$149/hr
Rustic Chic 5 br House with Spacious Open Floor Plan, Sun Room and Yard

Old Town, Chicago, IL

5.0(5)
Venue capacity icon24
air and get a break from your friends or family. From the sun room steps will take you down to a backyard with more seating. Main level also has a powder room. Upstairs has two large bedrooms with in suite bathrooms. Third cozy bedroom on
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A woman in a pink outfit poses in front of a white backdrop while another woman takes her photograph in a gravel yard surrounded by brick walls.
from$85/hr
Photo Studio in the heart of East Garfield

Garfield Park, Chicago, IL

5.0(41)
Venue capacity icon25
Our studio is an 1800 sqft open loft with a full kitchen, bathroom, 13 ft ceilings, and access to an urban garden adjacent to the studio. The unique space includes glass block, natural light, exposed ceilings, and hardwood floors. Built as a factory in 1898, the
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A backyard features a wooden deck with seating and a blue swing hanging from a tree, with a brick building and an American flag in the background.
from$100/hr
Vibrant and Vintage Historical Home

Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon15
Newly remodelled 1890's home on a historical street in the Lincoln Park Neighborhood in Chicago. Large front yard and back yard with coach house. Please inquire via Peerspace messaging if you have any questions or are interested. Available for: • Photo/Film Shoot • Content Creation/Blogging/Youtube Videos • Podcasts/Interviews • Movies/Films • Tik
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A residential yard with a brick house, a set of stairs leading to a front door, and patio furniture on a stone path surrounded by grass and a small tree.
from$150/hr
Modern Production Home in Pilsen w/ Parking

Lower West Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(18)
Venue capacity icon10
A open and airy, modern cottage with two story entryway and designer kitchen perfect for a product photo shoot, lifestyle photo or video shoot, team meeting space, record a podcast, and more. Rental is just for the space. Lighting and video equipment not
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Two white lounge chairs with black striped pillows are positioned in front of a wooden fence surrounded by potted plants.
from$130/hr
Spacious 3 level Home Bright Designer Finishes w Plants

Logan Square, Chicago, IL

5.0(24)
Venue capacity icon33
counter space for holding craft/catering. Walk out to the rear brick paver patio, with an abundance of plants and a larger grass backyard. Garage spot available on a double wide alley with room for storage.
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A narrow stone path leads through a lush garden filled with various plants and flowers, with a seating area visible in the background.
from$275/hr
Modern and Airy Urban Oasis with Secret Courtyard Garden

Logan Square, Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon60
An art filled, single family home with separate studio/commercial space as well as a separate short term rental unit. A typical 19th century Chicago brick commercial storefront has been converted into a luxurious living and workspace with a modern addition and a beautiful secret garden. Perfect
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A well-maintained backyard with a lawn, flower beds, and a small shed in the background.
from$100/hr
Bright and Sophisticated Worker's Cottage in Chicago

Logan Square, Chicago, IL

5.0(3)
Venue capacity icon20
plan on the first floor, three bedrooms on the second floor, an ancillary room attached to the garage and a spacious backyard. It's perfect for photo/film shoots, content creation/blogging/YouTube videos, podcasts/interviews, movies/films and Tik Tok videos/social media. Space features include: • Kitchen • 3 Bedrooms • 2 Bathrooms • Backyard • Office/Den •
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A rooftop terrace features potted plants, outdoor seating, and a trellis under a clear blue sky.
from$200/hr
Central Logan Square Secret Garden

Logan Square, Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon30
Welcome to our secret garden! We are delighted to share our beautiful outdoor space with you. The space is perfect for small gatherings, intimate performances, supper clubs, photoshoots and more. The 900sqft patio is divided into different sections for dining, sofa seating, performance/flexible open space, and
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A backyard with a black grill in the foreground, red and beige outdoor seating, and a pathway leading to a house.
from$42/hr
Cozy Single Family House in Quiet Bridgeport Neighborhood

South Side, Chicago, IL

1.0(1)
Venue capacity icon15
and 5min walk to chinatown. With a full kitchennette, living room space, dining space, full bathroom, washer/dryer in unit, fenced in backyard. Our place is perfect for boudoir photography, various video and photoshoots, workshops, interviews, and more.
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A view from a porch at sunset, highlighting bare trees and a grassy yard.
from$90/hr
Roff Home: Award-Winning Historic 1868 Victorian Italianate Home + Grounds

Lake View, Chicago, IL

5.0(19)
Venue capacity icon40
This home is located in Watseka, IL. The business office for the home is located in Chicago, IL. This 1868 Victorian Italianate home is a 2020 winner for historic preservation from the Richard Driehaus Foundation and Landmarks Illinois. The home was built in 1868 and has undergone a
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A rooftop terrace with a seating area, a dining table, and greenery along the perimeter.
from$65/hr
Rooftop

Lake View, Chicago, IL

Venue capacity icon7
Wrigleyville rooftop with beautiful greenery and ample outdoor space. The rooftop is roughly 0.1 miles from Wrigley field and can features a spacious area. I don't know what else to say about it please look at the pictures and let me know if you have questions
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A stone sculpture of a bear is mounted on a brick wall adjacent to a lush, landscaped garden filled with potted plants and a winding stone path.
from$75/hr
Lakeview/Boystown Garden Space with available kitchen

Boystown, Chicago, IL

5.0(64)
Venue capacity icon25
With a house tucked into the back of a garden front yard, in the middle of boystown, near many restaurants, bars, the space is perfect to be both in Chicago and to feel like you have gotten away. The space is perfect for photo shoots, small
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A backyard scene features a rock garden with beach balls, umbrellas, and string lights, set against a clear blue sky.
from$100/hr
Backyard Oasis Complete with Vintage Camper, Pond and Small Hill in Chicago

Irving Park, Chicago, IL

5.0(7)
Venue capacity icon10
A surprising backyard oasis located 30 minutes from downtown Chicago. This city lot features chlorinated pond (fits 5 comfortably), waterfall, 1963 Avion 24ft camper (recently renovated on HGTV's Renovation Goldmine), sitting area, dining area, and a small hill filled with annual & perennial plants. Amenities include
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A narrow outdoor area with a gravel surface, flanked by a brick building and a wooden structure, featuring doors and windows.
from$20/hr
All-White Storefront Production Space in Irving Park

Irving Park, Chicago, IL

4.9(1044)
Venue capacity icon40
Our stylish and bright venue is a great colorful canvas space for your next production project! Within our 600 sq. ft space we offer a cozy sitting area, complete with a sofa, coffee table and Instagram worthy bamboo accent chairs. You can bring your own food
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A garden area with a wooden bench surrounded by various potted plants and greenery.
from$175/hr
Fantatic Rehabbed 1890's Greystone House

Uptown, Chicago, IL

4.8(5)
Venue capacity icon30
Beautiful and spacious, lovingly rehabbed, late 1890s greystone building with great backyard with pond. Large open floorplan on 2nd level including chef's kitchen with private downstairs bedroom suite, with large backyard garden area. Sun room and balcony off of upstairs master suite overlooking the backyard. New
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Lovely 1890's greystone by lakefront in Uptown neighborhood with wonderful backyard (rare for area) - unique 2 unit opportunity! Image in Uptown, Chicago, IL
from$175/hr
Lovely 1890's greystone by lakefront in Uptown neighborhood with wonderful backyard (rare for area) - unique 2 unit opportunity!

Uptown, Chicago, IL

Venue capacity icon30
Building is a lovely 1890's greystone that has been rehabbed with a unique opportunity to use both of the units in the building which are distinctive from each other. Building is on quiet, tree lined street next to a large park and walkable distance to
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A backyard with a pergola, two black chairs, a barbecue grill, and a neatly maintained patch of grass adjacent to a house.
from$150/hr
Midcentury modern apartment with a backyard

New City, Chicago, IL

Venue capacity icon50
Works well with photography, filming, and outdoor meetings Access to full kitchen and one bathroom A large back patio w/ pergola and adirondack chairs Outdoor table for dinine Webster BBQ grill Chiminea fire pit for cool outdoor fun
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A narrow outdoor space features several wooden tables with orange accents, string lights overhead, and patterned concrete flooring.
from$135/hr
Outdoor Patio Behind the Bodega

Edgewater, Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon25
Pop ups, launch parties, dreamy dinners, celebrations, photoshoots, corporate/team meetings, art shows, birthday parties, small weddings and more all work well on our secret outdoor patio in Andersonville. Enter through the shop entrance on Clark, duck behind the employees only curtain, and head through the back door
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A wooden dining table surrounded by black chairs is set on a patterned rug in a backyard, with plants and a seating area visible in the background.
from$120/hr
Cozy and Eclectic Home -- Northwest Side of Chicago

Austin, Chicago, IL

5.0(26)
Venue capacity icon20
and opens up to our dining room. Our family room has lots of windows and provides a nice view of our backyard and our living room has rich colors and an inviting fireplace. Three bedrooms are upstairs with a recently redone bathroom on that level. **We
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A backyard patio features a brick surface, a black grill, a blue sofa set, and a circular black seating area, with string lights overhead and a multi-story building in the background.
from$75/hr
Luxurious Multi Purpose Space With Professional Grade Kitchen and Private Gym

Bronzeville, Chicago, IL

4.9(18)
Venue capacity icon30
Step into this bright and open home, where contemporary fixtures and clean lines create an inviting atmosphere. The interior decor exudes elegance and sophistication, providing the ideal backdrop for photoshoots, commercials, fitness videos, and influencer shoots. The property's private gym allows for fitness related shoots and content
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A small, blue above-ground pool is surrounded by a wooden deck and adjacent to a white house with a fence, under an overcast sky.
from$100/hr
Urban Deck-Level Pool

Portage Park, Chicago, IL

4.0(1)
Venue capacity icon20
Do you need a pool for your upcoming photo or video shoot? This deck level above ground pool could be just what you need! The pool measures 12' x 16' and is 4.5' deep. The pool deck connects directly to the house, with 5 6
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A vibrant outdoor gathering space features tables and chairs surrounded by trees, with people seated and socializing on a gravel pathway.
from$110/hr
Cozy Brick Coffee Shop and Bookstore

South Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(20)
Venue capacity icon50
Hello! By day we're a coffee shop and bookstore on the South Side of Chicago. Tucked away in an idyllic brick building, Build's indoor space and outdoor patio are ideal for meetings, parties, workshops, performances, screenings, and summer BBQs, and more. In total, there is approximately
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A backyard scene features a large tree, a hammock strung between two structures, and a wooden deck with outdoor furniture.
from$85/hr
Quaint 1930’s Tudor on Tree Lined Street Near Express

Forest Glen, Chicago, IL

5.0(13)
Venue capacity icon30
the bedrooms upstairs. The princess bedroom is complete with a homemade dollhouse, beautiful brick wall, and vaulted ceilings. Step into the backyard and sip some tea on the deck while admiring the 60 year old tree of heaven overtaking the space. Edgebrook boasts a small town
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A cozy outdoor seating area features a light-colored sofa set with an orange accent pillow, a striped coffee table, and potted plants on a colorful area rug.
from$80/hr
Boutique Garden House in Chicago

Park Manor, Chicago, IL

4.9(17)
Venue capacity icon15
***THE GARDEN HOUSE*** The designs and inspirations from different styles (Vintage, mid century, modern) incorporated into one place speaks to the fact that God has made us individually unique. As a people, we are wonderfully made with differences and when we come together as a community we
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The scene shows a dimly lit outdoor area with a fire pit in the foreground, surrounded by seating, and two parked vehicles visible in the background.
from$115/hr
Backyard Oasis with beautiful vibes!

South Side, Chicago, IL

Venue capacity icon50
This is a beautiful space took away in a Resident your neighborhood that you never will imagine was there. This space can be used for Birthday parties, baby shower, Bachelor or bachelorette parties weddings, Family reunion or BBQ. Endless options. Space includes, covered pergola seating with
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A dining room features a stone table surrounded by upholstered chairs and a large window with dark curtains, while a painting hangs on the wall depicting a group gathered around a long table.
from$75/hr
Local Gray Stone With Private Backyard

South Shore, Chicago, IL

Venue capacity icon20
The location is perfect for birthday parties, family events, private jacuzzi, game room and movie theater. The unit allows you to have your entire party uninterrupted and secluded from the outside world. There is 3 separate bedroom available for photo shoots with beautiful art located throughout the
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A wooden deck with a pergola, surrounded by a fenced yard with flower pots and a grassy area.
from$125/hr
Charming Urban Garden

Greater Grand Crossing, Chicago, IL

4.7(3)
Venue capacity icon60
This inner city garden & pergola with a tranquil feel has space that's fantastic for varied intimate events and celebrations. Tastings, Weddings, Baby Showers, Yoga and Energy Classes, Readings, Networking Events, Happy Hour, Pop Up Shop, Business Meeting, Photo/Video Shoot Table and Chairs are available for rent upon
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A well-lit garden area at night, featuring a white fence, neatly trimmed bushes, and decorative light fixtures.
from$100/hr
Spacious backyard, beautiful view.

Brainerd, Chicago, IL

Venue capacity icon6
The background yard is beautiful, spacious, and serene, an idea for photoshoots. Make lasting memories by booking this inviting space. Laid out with an array of flowers and eye catching scenery. Available, is a standup umbrella to block sun and comfortable seating. You can hear the
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A grassy yard with a wooden fence and ornamental grasses along the edges, illuminated by soft evening light.
from$90/hr
Chicago Southside Beauty

South Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(2)
Venue capacity icon25
party place or double as conference or workspace. The fully stocked kitchen features shaker cabinets and quartz counter tops. The backyard is very zen and spacious. Bring your creativity. Let us help.
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A metal gazebo with a brown canopy shelters a seating area on a patterned rug in a backyard with grass and nearby cooking equipment.
from$100/hr
Quiet Urban Southside residential area.

South Side, Chicago, IL

Venue capacity icon30
Spacious backyard for small events up to 50 people. Baby showers, book club meetings merchandise selling parties ( ie. Tupperware or jewelry) movie filming or photo shoots, etc. Changing room available.
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