Peoria: Priv. 2BR apt, 6 mi. South Downtwn Chgo
Overview
Peoria: Priv. 2BR apt, 6 mi. South Downtwn Chgo is a private, approximately 1,000 sq ft two-bedroom apartment in Chicago’s South Side (listed as Englewood/Auburn Gresham area). The unit is described as “country chic” with classic, antique details in a 1930s-built home, including skeleton-key style doors and original wooden floors that may creak. Guests have access to the full unit for a privacy-focused stay, with hosts available by phone or message.
Space & In-Unit Amenities
The apartment includes two large bedrooms, spacious living and dining rooms, a private full bathroom, and a full kitchen stocked for cooking (pots, pans, and cutlery). In-unit features listed include air conditioning, heating, cable TV, an iron/ironing board, and kitchen appliances such as a microwave and oven/stove. Outdoor space includes access to a rear patio and a manicured backyard.
Parking & Practicalities
The property highlights ample free street parking and notes a gated setting. Guests are advised to watch for street-cleaning schedules to avoid parking tickets. The listing also notes that a nearby tree may drop berries onto the walkway.
Location & Getting Around
The apartment is positioned as a budget-friendly option within driving distance of downtown Chicago (approximately 15–25 minutes without traffic). Bus stops are close by, including Halsted & 71st Street (about 185 m) and Halsted & 70th Street (about 215 m), with additional nearby stops along Halsted and Peoria. The source also indicates access to CTA rail lines within about 10 minutes (Green Line at 63rd & Halsted; Red Line near 69th Street) plus nearby Metra service into downtown Union Station.
Nearby Food & Airports
Nearby dining options include Flames Fish & Chicken (about 215 m), Spot Bistro (about 575 m), Seafood Shack And Steak (about 681 m), Taylormade Que (about 693 m), and Juanita’s Kitchen (about 1,057 m). For air travel, Chicago Midway International Airport is about 9.1 km away and Chicago O’Hare International Airport is about 32.1 km away.
Best for
This two-bedroom apartment is best suited to travelers who want a full apartment setup—kitchen, separate living/dining space, and patio/backyard access—at an affordable price point on Chicago’s South Side. It also works well for guests planning to drive (ample free street parking) or use public transit, with multiple bus stops nearby and reported access to CTA rail lines within about 10 minutes.
Travel tips
If you’re driving, plan around posted street-cleaning times to avoid parking tickets; the listing specifically flags this as important. For transit, the closest options include bus stops at Halsted & 71st Street (~185 m) and Halsted & 70th Street (~215 m), with additional stops along Halsted nearby. The hosts encourage guests to research the neighborhood before booking to ensure it matches expectations for the area.
What guests say
No guest review excerpts or verified rating details were provided, so recurring feedback themes cannot be summarized from reviews. Based on the listing description, the stay emphasizes privacy (entire unit access), a roomy 2BR layout with a full kitchen, and practical perks like free street parking. It also sets expectations about the surrounding neighborhood and notes a few logistics to watch for, such as street cleaning and occasional berries on the walkway.
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