The Country Life - house
Guest rating: 4.9 / 5
Overview
The Country Life is an entire-house rental in a south suburban setting about 20 minutes from downtown Chicago, offering a quiet country-style atmosphere with a large yard and scenic views. The whole property is reserved exclusively for one group at a time, with the house sleeping up to 14 guests across four bedrooms and two bathrooms. It's a smoke-free property, with smoking indoors prohibited, and strict house rules against parties, events, or unauthorized guests.
Rooms & Sleeping Arrangements
The main house has four bedrooms: one with a queen bed, one with two twin beds, one with a full bed and a twin bed, and a garden unit that includes a sofa bed, a queen bed, and three single beds. Large televisions with Roku and Wi-Fi are placed throughout the house for streaming, and two separate living areas provide space to relax on comfortable couches and chairs.
Kitchen & Outdoor Amenities
The fully equipped kitchen includes a microwave and oven/stove, making it easy for groups to prepare meals together, and a Keurig coffee maker is available for guests who enjoy fresh-brewed coffee. Outside, guests can use the patio, deck, outdoor grill, and expansive yard, with a fire pit available for use when weather permits.
Location & Surroundings
The house sits close to local bus stops at Kedzie Ave & 155th St (140m) and 159th St & Kedzie Ave (882m), with Midlothian and Calumet train stations a short drive away. Nearby dining options include Jimmy's Fish, Chicken & Grill, San Marcos Mexican Restaurant, T's Oasis, The Entrance bar & grill, and Baby's Cheesesteak & Lemonade, while both Chicago Midway (about 20km) and O'Hare (about 45km) international airports are reachable by car.
Best for
This property is best suited for large groups, multi-generational families, or gatherings of friends who want an entire private house rather than individual hotel rooms, given its capacity for up to 14 guests across four bedrooms. It also appeals to travelers seeking a quiet, countryside-like retreat with outdoor space (patio, grill, fire pit, large yard) while still being a short drive from Chicago attractions.
Travel tips
Guests should plan for a roughly 20-45 minute drive to reach downtown Chicago or the Midway and O'Hare airports, so having a car is recommended for getting around. Two nearby bus stops (Kedzie Ave & 155th St and 159th St & Kedzie Ave) offer public transit options close to the property, and the Midlothian and Calumet train stations are a short drive away for regional rail connections. Since early check-in and late check-out carry additional fees, and there is a surcharge for guests beyond ten, it's worth confirming arrival plans and total headcount with the host in advance.
What guests say
Guest feedback highlights a generally positive experience, with reviewers praising the overall property and the responsiveness or friendliness of the host, along with expressed interest in returning for future stays. A recurring point of criticism involves the limited number of listing photos, with guests noting that images of every room would have been helpful when deciding to book. There is also a comment suggesting the property could use some refreshing or added care in its presentation, though specific issues were not detailed.
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