Mayors Manor, Zen Garden Oasis, Hot Tub & Sauna in Central Chicago, 8-12 guests
Guest rating: 4.7 / 5
Overview
Mayors Manor is a large vacation home in Chicago Ridge, decorated with photos celebrating Chicago's skyline and Prohibition-era history, sleeping 8-12 guests (up to 8 adults plus 4 kids). The property spans multiple levels with a living room featuring a projector and dedicated workspace, a full kitchen, a bar area, a movie room, and outdoor deck and patio spaces. It's positioned as a whole-home rental for groups seeking space and character rather than a standard hotel room.
Rooms & Sleeping Arrangements
Queen Suite 1 offers a comfortable queen bed and a small library of books, while Queen Suite 2 provides another queen bed with closet space. The Junior Suite is outfitted with bunk beds, a trundle, and children's books and toys, and the Movie Room contains three futons and two small beds alongside a projector and foosball table, sleeping 2 adults or 5 kids. Extra linens are provided throughout to accommodate the full 8-12 guest capacity.
Amenities & Recreation
The backyard garden oasis includes a hot tub, a sauna, and a patio for lounging, while the upper-level deck overlooks the yard and suits group gatherings. Guests have access to a fully stocked kitchen with cookware and kid-friendly dishware, a washer for laundry, air conditioning and heating, free Wi-Fi, cable TV, a crib, an ironing board, and a private two-car garage with free parking. The home is pet-friendly, smoke-free indoors, and Baby/toddler-friendly.
Dining & On-Site Services
There is no restaurant on site, but the fully equipped kitchen with an 8-seat dining area supports home-cooked family meals, and the outdoor deck includes a grill (propane available on request) for cookouts. Guests benefit from a 24/7 concierge team and same-day cleaning available for longer stays, plus an optional discounted 7-passenger SUV rental to pair with the booking.
Location & Surroundings
Mayors Manor sits in a vibrant Chicago Ridge neighborhood close to bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and bookstores, with a park just a 5-minute run away. Dining options within walking distance include Kimski, Withufusion Cuisine, Pancho Pistolas, El Taco Azteca, and The Duck Inn, and the 31st Street & Morgan bus stop is just 155 meters away. Downtown Chicago is about 3.6 miles off, with Chinatown 1.6 miles away and Sox Stadium 1.7 miles away, while Midway Airport is roughly 7.4 miles and O'Hare about 18.8 miles from the property.
Best for
This property is best suited to large families, multi-generational groups, or gatherings of friends who need substantial sleeping capacity (8-12 guests) and shared spaces like the movie room, bar area, and backyard hot tub/sauna. Its kid-friendly features -- crib, bunk beds, children's books and toys, and kid-friendly dishware -- also make it a strong fit for families traveling with young children. Proximity to Chinatown, downtown Chicago, and major sports venues suits groups combining relaxation with city sightseeing.
Travel tips
The nearest bus stop, 31st Street & Morgan, is only 155 meters away, making local transit easy, while the closest train stations (Chicago Union Station, LaSalle Street, Ogilvie) are roughly 4.4-5 km away, so a car or rideshare is useful for reaching downtown attractions. Free on-site parking in the two-car garage is a plus for groups driving in, and travelers should note the hot tub does not heat below 45°F, so plan outdoor soaking accordingly. Midway Airport is the closer airport option at about 7.4 miles versus O'Hare at roughly 18.8 miles.
What guests say
Guests consistently praise Mayors Manor's spaciousness for large group stays and its convenient access to nearby attractions, food, and shops, including Chinatown and downtown Chicago. Several reviewers highlighted the property being well-equipped for a group staycation and singled out attentive hosts by name for excellent service. The backyard hot tub was noted as an appealing feature, though one guest mentioned they were unable to use it due to weather conditions. No recurring negative themes such as cleanliness or noise complaints appear in the available excerpts.
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