Large 5BR Retreat. Perfect for Long Stays & Groups
Guest rating: 4.3 / 5
Overview
This large 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom home in South Chicago is a fully furnished retreat designed for long stays and groups, comfortably sleeping up to 10 guests. It sits in a quiet residential neighborhood yet remains within easy reach of Hyde Park, Woodlawn, the Obama Presidential Center, the lakefront, and downtown Chicago. The property is geared toward travel nurses, corporate travelers, relocation stays, insurance displacement guests, and families needing space for extended visits.
Rooms & Living Space
The home offers five spacious bedrooms and three full bathrooms, along with comfortable living and dining areas suited to larger groups sharing the space over long periods. Cable TV and air conditioning add to the comfort, while ironing boards and a smoke-free environment help make the home feel move-in ready for extended stays.
Amenities
Guests have access to a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, stove, and microwave, plus a washer for laundry during multi-week stays. Free Wi-Fi supports remote work and streaming, and heating and air conditioning keep the home comfortable across Chicago's seasons. Free parking is included, with optional garage parking available for added convenience.
Dining Nearby
A cluster of restaurants sits within a short walk, including The Retro Grill just 157 meters away, Medley Grill & BBQ at 437 meters, and EL Taco Express, Baba's Halal Cheesesteak & Lemonade, One Stop Jamaica Jerk, Seafood Junction, S2 Grill, and Family Den all within roughly 1.6 kilometers, giving guests a wide variety of cuisines without needing a car.
Location & Transit
Three bus stops -- Stony Island & 82nd Street, Stony Island & 81st Street, and Stony Island & 83rd Street -- are all within about 300 meters, making local trips convenient. The Univ. of Chicago/59th St and 55th-56th-57th St. train stations are roughly 4.5-5.1 kilometers away, and Chicago Midway International Airport is about 14.3 kilometers away, with O'Hare further out at roughly 37 kilometers.
Best for
This home suits groups, families, and long-stay professionals such as travel nurses and corporate travelers, thanks to its five bedrooms, three bathrooms, full kitchen, and washer for multi-week living. Its proximity to UChicago Medicine and other hospitals also makes it a practical base for medical staff on assignment, while free Wi-Fi supports remote work.
Travel tips
Guests without a car can rely on the Stony Island bus stops just steps from the home, all within about 300 meters, for local trips, while the University of Chicago area train stations are a few kilometers away for longer journeys into the city. Since Midway Airport (about 14 km) is considerably closer than O'Hare (about 37 km), it's worth prioritizing flights through Midway when possible. Free street parking plus optional garage parking means driving in is also a straightforward option, and monthly discounts are available during winter for extended stays.
What guests say
Reviewers frequently highlight the ease of parking at the property, a practical benefit given the free street and optional garage parking on offer. The layout and size of the home are also praised, with guests noting it comfortably accommodates a full family or group with plenty of shared space. Overall sentiment across the available excerpts is strongly positive, with no recurring complaints identified in the feedback provided.
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