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Warm modern living room with floor-to-ceiling windows and a city view
Downtown, above the ordinary

A slower way to stay in the city.

The residence

Designed for modern living.

More private than a hotel, more considered than a rental. Every room balances architectural detail with genuine, lived-in comfort.

Warm, softly lit living room with contemporary furniture

Quiet by design

Deep seating, blackout drapery, and acoustic calm make room for long mornings and unhurried nights.

Minimal kitchen with warm wood cabinetry and stone counters

A kitchen worth staying in

Stone surfaces, sharp knives, proper cookware, and locally roasted coffee—all ready when you are.

Refined apartment bedroom with neutral textiles and warm natural light

Rest, properly

A king bed, hotel-grade linens, generous pillows, and the kind of quiet that city stays rarely offer.

A stay without friction

Every detail earns its place.

Aurelia House is designed around how a city stay should feel: effortless on arrival, comfortable in every small moment, and memorable long after checkout.

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Seamless self check-in

Private access, clear directions, and flexible arrival from 3 PM.

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Work-ready, rest-first

Gigabit Wi-Fi, a dedicated desk, and spaces that switch off when you do.

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A local edit of the city

Our private guide to the neighborhood’s best tables, shops, and corners.

2 guests 1 bedroom 1.5 baths Pet friendly
Warm architectural living space with sculptural furniture

Room to arrive

865 sq ft · Floor 17 · Southwest light

View the spaces
Moody minimalist apartment interior in deep green and charcoal tones

The guest book

The luxury is in how it feels.

Rated 4.96 across 184 stays

★★★★★

“Immaculate, genuinely quiet, and beautifully considered. It made our week in the city feel like a proper escape.”
Portrait of Amelia

Amelia R.

London · 5 nights

“The rare apartment where every object is both beautiful and useful. We walked everywhere and slept incredibly well.”
Portrait of Julian

Julian M.

Toronto · 3 nights

“Mara’s local guide was a gift. The space feels warm, personal, and much more elevated than a typical rental.”
Portrait of Simone

Simone K.

Chicago · 7 nights

Mara, the host of Aurelia House, smiling by a city window
Local host · Design obsessive · Excellent tipper

Meet your host

A warm welcome, with room to yourself.

I’m Mara. I created Aurelia House for people who love the pulse of a city but want somewhere calm to return to. I’m close when you need me and invisible when you don’t—though I will always have a dinner recommendation ready.

480+
Guests
6
Years hosting
4.96
Rating
Softly lit living room with warm neutral furnishings

Good to know

A few things, before you arrive.

Still curious? Mara usually replies within an hour.

Check-in begins at 3 PM and checkout is by 11 AM. When the calendar allows, we’re happy to arrange an earlier arrival or later departure.

Your city stay, considered

Come home to Aurelia.

Select stays from $325 per night. Book direct for flexible arrival and our neighborhood welcome edit.

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