2MI to Obama Center - Pet-Friendly near UOC!
Guest rating: 4.8 / 5
Overview
2MI to Obama Center - Pet-Friendly near UOC! is a ground-floor, single-story garden apartment vacation rental in the Auburn Gresham/West Woodlawn area of Chicago. It’s set up as a 2-bedroom, 1-bath stay with a smoke-free policy, designed as a practical base for exploring the University of Chicago area and the Obama Presidential Center development. The property is registered under permit R25000129500.
Layout & Sleeping
The unit sleeps guests across two bedrooms, each furnished with a queen bed. Indoor living includes three flat-screen smart TVs and a laptop-friendly workspace for remote work or trip planning. Central air conditioning and heating are provided for year-round comfort.
Kitchen & Laundry
A kitchenette includes a refrigerator, microwave, and stove/oven, plus a toaster, air fryer, and drip coffee maker (guests should bring their own coffee). Cooking basics and dishware/flatware are supplied. Laundry is available via a shared washer/dryer, with an ironing board/iron also provided.
Outdoor space, parking & building notes
Guests have access to a fenced yard that is shared with an upstairs long-term tenant. Parking includes a dedicated pad for 1 vehicle, with street parking also available. The listing notes quiet hours from 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM and the presence of four exterior, outward-facing security cameras covering entry/yard/driveway areas.
Location & nearby access
Public transportation is close: King Dr subway station is about 432 m away, with multiple bus stops nearby (including King Drive & 64th Street at ~268 m). The home is positioned about 2 miles from the Obama Presidential Center area and University of Chicago attractions such as the Griffin Museum of Science & Industry and Rockefeller Memorial Chapel. For dining nearby, options include Let’s Eat To Live (~522 m), The Lawn Breakfast Bar (~540 m), Daley’s Restaurant (~726 m), and Social Sip (~675 m).
Best for
This property suits travelers who want a practical, residential base near the University of Chicago area and the Obama Presidential Center, with easy transit access via nearby King Dr and multiple bus stops. It’s also well-suited to longer or self-catered stays thanks to the kitchenette, free Wi‑Fi, and shared washer/dryer. Pet owners traveling with one dog can be a good fit, as the home is pet-friendly with a required fee and rules.
Travel tips
Plan on using public transportation: the King Dr station is within a short walk, and several bus stops are within a few blocks, making it easier to reach the Loop and major sights without driving. If arriving by car, note the parking pad fits 1 vehicle and additional street parking may be available. Review house rules before arrival, including quiet hours (8:00 PM–8:00 AM) and the note that the fenced yard and laundry are shared with an upstairs long-term tenant.
What guests say
With a high public rating (4.8/5 from 8 reviews), feedback skews strongly positive overall. Guest commentary highlights an accommodating host experience as a standout. No recurring negative themes are provided in the available excerpts, so potential trade-offs should be inferred from the house notes (shared yard/laundry and quiet hours) rather than from documented complaints.
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