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Spacious Bronzeville Gem Garden lvl Near Downtown, University of Chicago, Museum

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Living area
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchenette
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Living area

Explore the area

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Chicago, IL
  • Place, State Street
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Lakefront Trail
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Obama's House
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Common area 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Main

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

Spacious Bronzeville Gem Garden lvl Near Downtown, University of Chicago, Museum

The space is two bedrooms with a common area and bathroom. The common area has a sofa (that can be used if there are more guests than cant fit in the bedroom) and a dining set. The common area also has a mini- fridge, a microwave, and a coffee maker (Kitchenette). Guests have their own private entrance. There is also free street parking.

Conveniently situated near McCormick Place, our home offers visitors an ideal location in the center of everything the Windy City has to offer. Guests can easily reach the best shopping, dining, museums, landmarks, and attractions with ease. Whether you're attending a convention at McCormick Place, you want to see a football game at iconic Soldier Field, or you can't wait to dip your toes in Lake Michigan, we're just minutes away from some of Chicago's most exciting attractions and activities.

Just a heads up- we do not allow parties, small gatherings or anything along those lines. We also prefer not to rent to local residents. And please make sure your booking reflects the correct number of guests.
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About the area

Chicago

Located on the beach, this apartment is in Bronzeville, a neighbourhood in Chicago. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Grant Park, while Griffin Museum of Science and Industry and Field Museum of Natural History are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at McCormick Place or Wintrust Arena. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, waterskiing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Chicago, IL

What's nearby

  • Harold Washington Cultural Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • State Street - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Washington Park - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lakefront Trail - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Obama's House - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Chicago 47th Street Station (Kenwood) - 3 min drive
  • 47th Station (Green Line) - 11 min walk
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bronzeville Winery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Alice's Bar-B-Que - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Carver 47 Food and Wellness Market - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Parkway Ballroom - ‬3 min walk

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 76 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chey D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This stay is lovely. We enjoyed both hosts, and the location was wonderful. We would recommend it highly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Moira C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
LaTrina is an excellent host. Everything was straightforward and communication was quick and easy. I really appreciated how cozy and at home I felt during my stay. 10/10 would recommend her in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

wendy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend get away

Enough room for a quick get away
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful little apartment and great friendly hosts.

Great little apartment and fantastic hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location & Nice Place

Had a great stay, property was located 10 minutes from the Convention Center and close enough to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and property

The location is perfect for plans to the museums and easy access to Lake Shore Drive. It also has plenty of street parking.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Chicago Cozy

Thank you for the stay is your adorable guest suite! Location was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

We stayed in this property while moving our son into the University of Chicago. It is conveniently located very near campus so it was easy to get back-and-forth. The owners were very easy to work with, and we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend in Chicago

Very clean and spacious accommodations. A great place to stay just south of downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in Chicago

Very friendly host. Location is close to everything and parking was never a problem. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay for our girl's weekend!

We had the best time at this little "home away from home." There was more than enough space for my friend and me, and it was a beautiful set-up! The hosts are wonderful as well. I highly recommend this VRBO!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation 2023

Had a fantastic time at the property. Very clean and comfortable (for the few times we were there). Excellent trip!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Esteban S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Graduation Stay!

Wonderful hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Chicago

Nice stay, it was clean and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Timothy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Very Clean

Nice place, not alot of parking
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home close to everything!

The description was spot on. We had a great 2 night stay. The host was super kind and met us when we arrived and gave us a tour. The place was immaculate! They had a Keurig with coffee pods which was so nice. My bed was extremly comfortable. Wonderful stay and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bronzville is Everything and so was the host!

Great stay at wonderful home. The owner created a warm and friendly environment and had everything set up to ensure a wonderful trip. The space is ideal and is located near restaurants and by Lake Shore. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Extremely Organized

The location was extremely organized and clean. We really enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place close to McCormick Center

Very clean place with some very comfortable beds. We felt right at home and it met all of our needs. In town for a convention and wanted to be away from the hotels of downtown Chicago.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

Cozy private and convenient

This place was perfect for my recent stay in Chicago. It's clean quiet and secure with a private entrance for guests. Latrina and Valane are great hosts. Will happily book again any future trips to Chicago.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2023
Jason was a great guest! He left the unit as he found it and was also able to follow the entry instructions and let himself in perfectly (which was a plus). It was a pleasure having him as a guest. We would definitely welcome him back to our home!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bronzeville Gem

Clean stay and had everything we needed. Enjoyed our morning walks to the Green Line at 43rd to enjoy the city…even got to walk past Louis Armstrong’s historic home when he lived in Chicago. Wonderful breakfast at Peach’s just a few blocks away. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed for marathon

Rented with Valane for the marathon weekend. It was clean, quiet, away from the hustle of the city. It was super easy to navigate to expo, start lines, and sites. Loved jot beong couped up in a hotel room for the weekend Highly recommend Thank you so much for the great stay
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kay A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Check it out!! You won't be sorry!!

Lovely home in a lovely neighborhood! Clean and comfortable. Host was accommodating. We enjoyed our four day stay at this home in Chicago :))
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krissy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Getaway

Beautiful corporate apartment that was very clean. The owners had the best check-in process I've experienced with vacation rentals. They are friendly and accommodating. The neighborhood is quiet with street parking. We appreciated free and easy parking in Chicago. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madolen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our host was so kind and very reasonable! The listing makes it sound quite strict, but I will say if you are a traveler who respects the spaces you stay in they are not strict at all! Basic human decency is all they ask so if you can't do that maybe not the place for you, but if you can do that this is a fabulous place to stay! The space is so big and such a great price in such a great area. The hosts are there if you need anything at all and even gave a lot of local recommendations which was so nice! We were there on a work trip and so it was nice to not have to do a ton of research to figure out where we should go for meals and what not. The train is so close by and none of the ubers we paid for to get downtown were very expensive which is so nice. The beds were very comfortable and the space was just delightful. Thank you for letting us stay! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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