Near Lake & Museum • Modern • Game Area
Guest rating: 4.8 / 5
Overview
76th Chicago 535 by LuxuryLodgingSTR is a modern vacation rental-style property set in the South Shore neighborhood of South Chicago. It's positioned as a stylish home-away-from-home base for exploring Lake Michigan, Hyde Park, and the city's museum district, with a full residential-style setup rather than a traditional hotel floor plan.
Rooms & Amenities
Units are equipped for extended, self-sufficient stays with a full kitchen, microwave, oven/stove, and washer, plus practical touches like an ironing board, crib, air conditioning, and heating. Cable TV, free Wi-Fi, and free on-site parking round out the comfort amenities, and the property is smoke-free throughout.
Recreation & Outdoor Space
Guests have access to an outdoor grill and a dedicated game area, along with noted beach access, making the property well suited to relaxed outdoor gatherings. The building is also pet-friendly, so travelers with animals in tow have a place to stay without leaving them behind.
Location
The property sits close to a cluster of public transit options, including the Windsor Park train station just 274 meters away and several bus stops (S. Shore Drive & 77th Street, 75th Street & Colfax, and 79th Street & Marquette Avenue) all within about half a kilometer. It's roughly a five-minute walk to Lake Michigan and a short drive to Hyde Park, the Museum of Science and Industry, and the site of the future Obama Presidential Library, with both Chicago Midway (about 16.5km) and O'Hare (about 38km) airports reachable by car.
Dining Nearby
A wide range of casual dining sits within walking or short driving distance, including Urban Luxe Cafe, Joji Gyros, Baba's Halal Cheesesteak & Lemonade, Jeffery Restaurant Inc, Royal Caribbean Jerk, Harold's Chicken Shack, and Nafsi South Shore Beach, covering everything from fast food to Jamaican and halal cuisine.
Best for
This property suits families, groups, and pet-owning travelers who want kitchen and laundry facilities, an outdoor grill, and a game area for extended or self-catered stays. It also works well for lake- and museum-focused visitors thanks to its five-minute walk to Lake Michigan and proximity to Hyde Park and the Museum of Science and Industry, plus easy access to nearby train and bus stops for getting around without a car.
Travel tips
Windsor Park train station is only about 274 meters away, and three bus stops sit within roughly 500 meters, making it easy to reach downtown Chicago and Hyde Park without driving. If you're flying in, note that Midway Airport (about 16.5km) is considerably closer than O'Hare (about 38km), so factor that into transfer time. Free on-site parking is available, though past guests have noted the garage can be tight for fitting two vehicles, so plan accordingly if traveling with multiple cars.
What guests say
Guest feedback highlights that the space was functional and appropriately sized for its purpose, giving the property a solid overall impression. However, recurring complaints center on maintenance issues, including debris in the garage making it hard to park two vehicles, loose toilet seats, stained bedding in the back bedrooms, and a lack of air conditioning in that same back bedroom. Overall, guests seem satisfied with the space itself but note some upkeep and maintenance gaps that affected comfort.
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