Bridgeport Basecamp • Comfy • Peaceful • Sleeps 10+
Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
Overview
Bridgeport Basecamp is a fully private, single-level 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood, offering an entire house to guests with no shared walls or entrances. It's set on a quiet residential street, making it a peaceful base for stays ranging from a few nights to several weeks, and sleeps 10 or more guests.
Rooms & Layout
The home features three private bedrooms with queen beds, smart TVs, blackout curtains, and spacious closets, plus an open-concept living and dining area with a fourth smart TV. The single-level layout avoids stairs, and keyless entry makes arrival simple for guests.
Kitchen & Amenities
A fully equipped kitchen includes a stove, oven, microwave, and full-size appliances and cookware, supported by in-unit washer and dryer, air conditioning, heating, and free Wi-Fi throughout. Guests also have a dedicated workspace, ironing board, cable TV, and a private outdoor patio deck with furniture for relaxing outside.
Guest Access & Policies
Guests get exclusive use of the entire home and deck, with free no-permit street parking directly outside. The property is smoke-free and pet-friendly for an approved fee, and a crib/Pack 'n Play is available on request for families traveling with infants.
Location
Bridgeport sits about 10-15 minutes from McCormick Place, the Museum Campus (Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, Field Museum), Soldier Field, Grant Park, Millennium Park, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Riverwalk. Chinatown, Pilsen, and the West Loop are also nearby for dining and nightlife, with quick access to I-90/94 and I-55.
Best for
This home suits business travelers attending events at McCormick Place, small families or groups needing multiple bedrooms and a full kitchen, and remote workers thanks to the dedicated workspace and free Wi-Fi. Its size (sleeping 10+), in-unit laundry, and private outdoor deck also make it well suited to extended stays or relocations.
Travel tips
A car is recommended for getting around, though rideshare and public transit are available; free, no-permit street parking is provided right outside the home. The property sits close to I-90/94 and I-55, making it easy to reach downtown Chicago, McCormick Place, and the Museum Campus within about 10-15 minutes. Note the minimum booking age is 25, and no smoking, parties, or events are permitted on-site.
What guests say
Guest feedback highlights a strong sense of safety and security during the stay, along with an accommodating host and a convenient location near McCormick Place and Chinatown Plaza. The property is described as a hidden gem, and a family of four reported sleeping well and enjoying their visit enough to want to return. With only a small number of reviews available, broader patterns are limited, but no recurring complaints are noted among the excerpts provided.
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