Berwyn Bungalow - Explore Chicago from a Modern, Hip Bungalow vacation home.
Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
Overview
Berwyn Bungalow is a renovated 1924 bungalow-style vacation home positioned for exploring Chicago and its west-side suburbs from a residential base. It’s designed as a cozy, modern stay for groups and longer visits, with a naturally clean, warm, welcoming feel. The property is smoke-free and includes free Wi‑Fi, free parking, heating, and air conditioning.
Bedrooms & Living Spaces
The home has three bedrooms with queen-size beds plus a dedicated kids’ room with a bunk bed (twin on top, full on bottom). Entertainment is a standout: there are five TVs total, including a 65" TV in the living room and a 55" TV in the basement area, plus 55" TVs in the bedrooms (excluding the bunk room). A washer is available for laundry during longer stays.
Kitchen & At-Home Cooking
A full kitchen setup supports self-catering, with an oven/stove and microwave, plus an ironing board for day-to-day convenience. Note that there is no dishwasher, so dishes are washed by hand. Nearby dining options include Tasty House Restaurant (Chinese), D’Nuez – Kitchen + Bar – Berwyn (Mexican), Guadalajara Grill, LongHorn Steakhouse, Chili’s, La Lupita Mexican Restaurant, Olive Garden, and Yia Yia’s Pancake House (North Riverside).
Outdoor Space
The backyard is set up for casual outdoor time with a picnic table and an outdoor grill for BBQs. This makes it easy to plan relaxed meals at home without needing on-site facilities.
Location & Nearby Sights
From Chicago Ridge, the home is positioned within about 4 miles of key attractions such as the Oak Park Conservatory, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Home and Studio, Columbus Park (a 135‑acre Jens Jensen landscape and National Historic Landmark), Miller Meadow (picnic groves, model airplane field, off-leash dog area), and Brookfield Zoo (235 acres and 2,400+ animals across 400+ species). It’s also within about 6 miles of Garfield Park Conservatory, known for extensive indoor gardens and 10+ acres of outdoor gardens and play/nature areas.
Transit Access
The home is within walking distance of bus service, including stops at Oak Park Ave & 16th St (about 242 m) and Oak Park Ave & 18th St (about 352 m). Regional rail access includes Berwyn station (about 2.8 km), Oak Park station (about 3.2 km), and Cicero station (about 4.5 km). Airport access is convenient for both Chicago Midway International Airport (about 8.8 km) and Chicago O’Hare International Airport (about 16.3 km).
Best for
This bungalow is best for families and friend groups who want a residential home base with multiple bedrooms, a dedicated kids’ bunk room, and lots of in-home entertainment (five TVs including a 65" living-room TV). It also suits travelers planning day trips to Oak Park and nearby conservatories, parks, and Brookfield Zoo, while staying within reach of Chicago via bus/rail and interstate access. Self-caterers will appreciate the kitchen and outdoor grill, with the tradeoff of no dishwasher.
Travel tips
Plan for hand-washing dishes, as the kitchen does not include a dishwasher. For transit, the closest bus stops are on Oak Park Ave at 16th and 18th Streets (a short walk), and Berwyn/Oak Park/Cicero train stations are a few kilometers away for wider access. If you’re flying, Midway is notably closer than O’Hare, and the location offers easy access to I‑290 and I‑55 for driving into the city.
What guests say
Reviews reflect exceptionally high overall satisfaction, supported by a 5/5 public rating from 18 reviews. Guests specifically highlight the home as a strong fit for group stays, describing it as an ideal place to connect and spend a long weekend together. No recurring negatives are present in the provided review excerpt data, and specific complaints (such as noise, cleanliness issues, or host/communication problems) are not documented here.
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