Wellness Centered Home Just 30 minutes from Downtown Chicago
South Chicago Heights, United States
Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
Overview
Wellness Centered Home Just 30 minutes from Downtown Chicago is a vacation home in South Chicago Heights, positioned as a base for wellness-focused stays. The home is described as able to accommodate groups of up to 10, making it suitable for small retreats and group trips. Public feedback is very limited but excellent so far, with a 5/5 rating based on 1 review.
Wellness Focus
The property is designed for girlfriend getaways, wellness retreats, and yoga/meditation weekends. The host promotes optional customized wellness experiences via an external website, with examples including daily meditation, weekend yoga, artistic experiences, and even international retreats. Availability and specifics of add-ons are not detailed in the listing text provided.
In-Home Amenities
This is a smoke-free stay with practical, self-serve comforts: a kitchen, free Wi‑Fi, air conditioning, and heating. An ironing board is also provided, helpful for longer stays or event-ready travel. No on-site restaurant, gym, or pool is documented.
Location & Getting Around
The home sits in an area with multiple transit options close by, including Harwood Ave & 183rd St (bus, about 157 m) and 183rd St & Morris Ave (bus, about 185 m). Homewood train station is also nearby (about 404 m), supporting car-free trips into the region. For flights, Chicago Midway International Airport is about 26.2 km away and Chicago O'Hare International Airport about 50.8 km away.
Nearby Dining & Local Area
Several dining options are walkable or a short ride away, including Lassen's Tap (about 224 m), Stoney Point Grill - Homewood (about 330 m), and 69 Prime Italian Steakhouse (about 366 m). Other nearby choices include Flossmoor Station Restaurant & Brewery (about 1.9 km), Maple Tree Inn (about 1.4 km), and casual chains such as Chili's Grill & Bar (about 2.7 km) and Portillo's Homewood (about 2.9 km). The broader area is also noted for access to shopping (Lansing Square Shopping Center, River Oaks Center) and nature (Lake Michigan, Hoosier Prairie), though distances aren’t provided here.
Best for
This home best suits groups seeking a wellness-oriented getaway—such as yoga/meditation weekends or girlfriend trips—especially since it’s described as hosting up to 10 people and offers optional customized wellness experiences. It also works well for travelers who want easy access to nearby restaurants and transit, with bus stops within roughly 200 m and the Homewood train station about 404 m away.
Travel tips
If you plan to rely on public transit, the closest bus stops are Harwood Ave & 183rd St (~157 m) and 183rd St & Morris Ave (~185 m), with Homewood train station also nearby (~404 m). For flights, Midway is substantially closer than O’Hare (about 26.2 km vs. 50.8 km), which may affect transfer time. Dining is easy to reach on foot in the immediate area, with multiple restaurants and a bar & grill within a few hundred meters.
What guests say
Feedback is limited to a single review, but it highlights the home as a strong fit for family travel, particularly for visiting relatives. Location stands out as a key positive, with the surrounding village described as convenient for walking to restaurants and shops. No negative themes (such as noise, cleanliness issues, or maintenance concerns) are mentioned in the available excerpt. With only one review, themes should be considered preliminary.
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