The Chic Urban Oasis Near the Lake! - Apartment
Guest rating: 4.1 / 5
Overview
The Chic Urban Oasis Near the Lake! is a smoke-free apartment stay in South Chicago. It’s positioned as a city base with home-style comforts and is rated 4.1/5 from 15 public reviews. The unit is built for groups, with multiple beds and a standout in-unit fireplace.
Apartment layout & in-room features
This air-conditioned apartment includes 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, with a total of 6 beds. The unit has a full kitchen for cooking and food storage, plus practical essentials like a washer, ironing board, heating, and a flat-screen TV with cable. A fireplace adds a distinctive, lounge-like focal point for colder months.
Amenities
Core conveniences include free Wi‑Fi and free parking, along with air conditioning and heating. For outdoor meals, there’s an outdoor grill. The apartment is explicitly kid-friendly and smoke-free.
Location & getting around
Transit access includes South Shore train station (about 332 m away) and nearby bus stops at 71st Street & Yates (about 452 m) and S. Shore Drive & 71st Street (about 511 m). Major attractions are within driving distance, including the Museum of Science and Industry (about 2.8 miles), Guaranteed Rate Field (about 7.2 miles), and the Field Museum of Natural History (about 8.2 miles). Airports include Chicago Midway International (about 15.6 km) and Chicago O'Hare International (about 37.1 km).
Nearby dining
There are numerous casual dining options close by, including Chef Sara's Cafe (about 289 m) and Kennedy Fish & Chicken Corporation (about 248 m). Additional nearby picks include Hoagy House (about 374 m), Surf's Up South Shore (seafood, about 529 m), Nafsi South Shore Beach (about 697 m), and House of Bing (Chinese, about 752 m).
Best for
This apartment suits families or groups who want more sleeping capacity and a full kitchen, plus in-unit laundry and free Wi‑Fi for a self-sufficient stay. It’s also a practical choice for travelers who want public-transit access via the nearby South Shore station and multiple bus stops, while being within reach of major Chicago museums and Guaranteed Rate Field.
Travel tips
If you plan to use transit, South Shore station is a short walk (about 332 m), with additional bus options near 71st Street & Yates and S. Shore Drive & 71st Street. For flights, Midway is notably closer than O’Hare (about 15.6 km vs. 37.1 km). Parking is listed as free, but reviews suggest some parking arrangements may be informal—confirm logistics in advance if you’re arriving by car.
What guests say
Guests commonly point to the apartment’s spaciousness and the advantage of having multiple beds for groups. Reviews also flag functional constraints, particularly having only one bathroom for a larger party. Some feedback raises concerns about the surrounding neighborhood’s perceived safety, though interactions with nearby residents are described as positive. Comfort can vary by room, with at least one report of a colder bedroom despite heating efforts.
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