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Spacious Bronzeville Gem Garden lvl Near Downtown, University of Chicago, Museum

Fun on the beach, near University of Chicago

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Smart TV
Interior detail
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior detail
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 141600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Spacious Bronzeville Gem Garden lvl Near Downtown, University of Chicago, Museum

Fun on the beach, near University of Chicago
This smoke-free apartment features parking and Internet access. Free parking nearby is provided. The apartment has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. A kitchenette with a fridge and a microwave are available, and other amenities include a coffee/tea maker and a Smart TV.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this apartment offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds and dining tables. Kitchenettes offer fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

This Chicago apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Valane/LaTrina Spaulding

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No Smoking! Will charge a fee if smoking in house.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Nothing needs to be done, we will take care of everything.

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No parties of any kind no birthday or gettogether
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 60653, R25000130900

About the area

Map
Chicago, IL

What's nearby

  • Rate Field - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • University of Chicago - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Chicago Museum of Science and Industry - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • McCormick Place - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Soldier Field - 7 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Chicago 47th Street Station (Kenwood) - 3 min drive
  • 47th Station (Green Line) - 11 min walk
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bronzeville Winery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Alice's Bar-B-Que - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Chicago's Home of Chicken & Waffles - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Two Fish Crab Shack - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Bronzeville Gem Garden lvl Near Downtown, University of Chicago, Museum pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Spacious Bronzeville Gem Garden lvl Near Downtown, University of Chicago, Museum?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Spacious Bronzeville Gem Garden lvl Near Downtown, University of Chicago, Museum?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Bronzeville Gem Garden lvl Near Downtown, University of Chicago, Museum?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Bronzeville Gem Garden lvl Near Downtown, University of Chicago, Museum located?

Located in Bronzeville, this beachfront apartment building is in the city centre and within 3 mi (5 km) of State Street, Lake Michigan and University of Chicago. McCormick Place is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away. 47th Station (Green Line) is 11 minutes by foot and 43rd Station is 11 minutes.

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Spacious Bronzeville Gem Garden lvl Near Downtown, University of Chicago, Museum Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 70 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Timothy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Very Clean

Nice place, not alot of parking
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home close to everything!

The description was spot on. We had a great 2 night stay. The host was super kind and met us when we arrived and gave us a tour. The place was immaculate! They had a Keurig with coffee pods which was so nice. My bed was extremly comfortable. Wonderful stay and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

We stayed in this property while moving our son into the University of Chicago. It is conveniently located very near campus so it was easy to get back-and-forth. The owners were very easy to work with, and we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Chicago Cozy

Thank you for the stay is your adorable guest suite! Location was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay for our girl's weekend!

We had the best time at this little "home away from home." There was more than enough space for my friend and me, and it was a beautiful set-up! The hosts are wonderful as well. I highly recommend this VRBO!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michelle l.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

abusive owners

horrible
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed for marathon

Rented with Valane for the marathon weekend. It was clean, quiet, away from the hustle of the city. It was super easy to navigate to expo, start lines, and sites. Loved jot beong couped up in a hotel room for the weekend Highly recommend Thank you so much for the great stay
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason E., Valrico, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location & Nice Place

Had a great stay, property was located 10 minutes from the Convention Center and close enough to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful little apartment and great friendly hosts.

Great little apartment and fantastic hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and property

The location is perfect for plans to the museums and easy access to Lake Shore Drive. It also has plenty of street parking.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend in Chicago

Very clean and spacious accommodations. A great place to stay just south of downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carmen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in Chicago

Very friendly host. Location is close to everything and parking was never a problem. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bronzeville Gem

Clean stay and had everything we needed. Enjoyed our morning walks to the Green Line at 43rd to enjoy the city…even got to walk past Louis Armstrong’s historic home when he lived in Chicago. Wonderful breakfast at Peach’s just a few blocks away. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Esteban S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Graduation Stay!

Wonderful hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Chicago

Nice stay, it was clean and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bronzville is Everything and so was the host!

Great stay at wonderful home. The owner created a warm and friendly environment and had everything set up to ensure a wonderful trip. The space is ideal and is located near restaurants and by Lake Shore. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Extremely Organized

The location was extremely organized and clean. We really enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

Cozy private and convenient

This place was perfect for my recent stay in Chicago. It's clean quiet and secure with a private entrance for guests. Latrina and Valane are great hosts. Will happily book again any future trips to Chicago.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kay A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Check it out!! You won't be sorry!!

Lovely home in a lovely neighborhood! Clean and comfortable. Host was accommodating. We enjoyed our four day stay at this home in Chicago :))
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krissy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Getaway

Beautiful corporate apartment that was very clean. The owners had the best check-in process I've experienced with vacation rentals. They are friendly and accommodating. The neighborhood is quiet with street parking. We appreciated free and easy parking in Chicago. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

TRACEY K., Tucson, Arizona, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

Stayed at LaTrina and Valane's property for 4 days while helping our daughter into the UChicago dorm. Property was close to Hyde Park, super-clean, and had everything we needed. We met LaTrina in person - she was so helpful and has a sunny, delightful personality. Their Bronzeville neighborhood is lovely, quiet, and safe - it was perfect for two 50-somethings visiting from the southwestern US. We will definitely be back to Chicago to visit our kid, and will hope to stay at this VRBO again when we do!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice suite of rooms, very dark entry

Overall the place was nice - very comfortable bed, comfortable couch and tv for unwinding. The unit is in the basement with access through a storage area under the outside stairs - the stairwell was extremely dark at night when I was coming in. Maybe a motion activated solar light? Once inside, a very pleasant space - thanks :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

david c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice and comfortable place

We like the unit but the internet did not work well. Not much of a signal. Also we were charged 60 dollars extra for my sister and brother in law. I was surprise by that charge. I have never been charged extra for the alloted guest in a unit. I own a VRBO that sleeps 6 and would never charge extra unless there were more than six. It made the unit quite expensive for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanisha N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing, Quite, Clean, Safe, Wonderful :)

Great neighborhood: close to major freeways, food spots, and downtown. I vacation at least 4 times a year, staying in many hotels and Airbnbs. My normal practice is to check in, deep clean before I could even consider resting. This home was by far one of the cleanest places I’ve stayed in. Many homes are picture perfect, but up close and personal not so much… Upon walking into this space, I could SMELL the fresh and clean. It was obvious they take the time to really sanitize between guests. The host went through the proper check in process (the same as you would at a hotel) – It was nice to be greeted. I felt the experience was that of a 5-star establishment where the service is much more personable. The communication was great, the host was a text/phone call away. Its apparent the host take pride in ensuring their visitors have a pleasant stay. Each and every time I visit Chicago, I’ll be here at the Gem Garden.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Amber F.

Liked: Communication, location

Not what was expected from VRBO description

Not a big deal, but we had to wait for check in; although 1pm was advertised. We weren't able to get in until 2pm as it was still being cleaned. They missed wiping out the refrigerator though. Owner came down while we were eating dinner before our concert to go over the rules. Had to provide drivers license of who booked reservation and sign waiver. An experience that I have not had before. She told us there was water in the refrigerator we were welcome to, there was none. That extra blankets could be found in the chest, there was one. Definitely need more. I was excited to stay in such a beautiful place as I love these older homes. However we didn't stay here but in their basement. The private entrance was from outside into a small brick area that did not smell great. During the day it was dark to be able to enter the code had to use phones for light. This location did not have a waterfront view, but was near the lake. Kitchenette was not what I had visioned. No sink, only sink in the bathroom. A small microwave, refrigerator and a keurig all on the same stand. What was not mentioned was the other entrance from their home into the area. Owners live directly above which was a little surprising and uncomfortable. Glad we were there only for a short visit. When they were getting up early in the morning they actually woke us up. They were very nice and we would stay again for an overnight in the area, but it was not what we were expecting.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024