Title: Spacious Bronzeville Gem Garden lvl Near Downtown, University of Chicago, Museum Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Spacious Bronzeville Gem Garden lvl Near Downtown, University of Chicago, Museum Fun on the beach, near University of Chicago ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19920000/19910400/19910341/w1400h931x0y11-d49c09e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19920000/19910400/19910341/w1400h931x0y10-2200dd33.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19920000/19910400/19910341/4b5ae36b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19920000/19910400/19910341/270-20b1b0d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19920000/19910400/19910341/w1400h1046x0y8-fd7bc2b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Minutes from McCormick Place, this cozy retreat offers a comfortable common area with sofa and dining set. Enjoy the convenience of a mini-fridge, microwave, and coffee maker in your private space with separate entrance. With free street parking nearby, you're just steps away from exploring Chicago's best shopping, museums and landmarks. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 141600 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Beach view - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 The space is two bedrooms with a common area and bathroom. The common area has a sofa (that can be used if there are more guests than cant fit in the bedroom) and a dining set. The common area also has a mini- fridge, a microwave, and a coffee maker. Guests have their own private entrance. There is also free street parking. Conveniently situated near McCormick Place, our home offers visitors an ideal location in the center of everything the Windy City has to offer. Guests can easily reach the best shopping, dining, museums, landmarks, and attractions with ease. Whether you're attending a convention at McCormick Place, you want to see a football game at iconic Soldier Field, or you can't wait to dip your toes in Lake Michigan, we're just minutes away from some of Chicago's most exciting attractions and activities. ## 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 ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83460000/83455900/83455869/57ada61d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Experience Chicago living near United Center Austin - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available 9.2 Wonderful 27 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=83455869&PinnedHotelID=83455869&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87690000/87684800/87684787/0afb39d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Experience Chicago living near United Center Austin - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available 8.6 Excellent 21 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=87684787&PinnedHotelID=87684787&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property – evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39810000/39805900/39805843/8a983359.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Level Chicago – Old Town Downtown Chicago - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.0 Wonderful 380 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=39805843&PinnedHotelID=39805843&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76270000/76267500/76267438/a9b3121a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sentral Michigan Avenue Downtown Chicago - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.2 Wonderful 984 reviews £128 includes taxes & fees 7 Dec - 8 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-07&endDate=2025-12-08&selected=76267438&PinnedHotelID=76267438&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83100000/83094700/83094638/86721b5d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Remodeled West Loop Apartment Near United Center Near West Side - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 56 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=83094638&PinnedHotelID=83094638&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48230000/48229100/48229028/7fa2d9a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Angie & Mike's Nest! 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Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules No parties of any kind are allowed in the house. Only amount of guest booked are allowed in unit No GUNS or DRUGS of any kind allowed on property. Reservation will be voided. No smoking in the property at all. ### Access methods Private entrance ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed No parties of any kind no birthday or gettogether ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted No Smoking! Will charge a fee if smoking in house. ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 ### Property is also known as Spacious Brownstone Gdn Level Downtown University Apartment Spacious Brownstone Gdn Level Downtown University Spacious Brownstone Gdn Level Downtown University Apartment Spacious Brownstone Gdn Level Downtown University Apartment Spacious Brownstone Gdn Level Downtown University ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.811512,-87.60765&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:aef%7EFxzuuO%3FU%3FS%40S%3FU%40U%40S%40S%40U%40U%40Q%40UBSBUBSBSBSBSBSDSDSBSDSDSDSDQFSDQFQFQDQHQFSFQFOHQFQHOFQHOHOJOHOHMHOJMHOJMJMJMJMJKJMJKJMLKJKLKLIJKLKLGLKLGLILGLILGNGLGLGLENGNELENELCNCLENCNCNCLANCNAN%3FNCL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FP%40L%3FNBN%3FN%40LBN%40NBNBLBNDNBLBNDLDNDLFNDLFLFLFNFLHLFLHLFLJLFJJLJLHJJLJJJJLLJJLJJJLJLJLHLJNHLJNHLHNHNHPHLHPFNHPHPFNFPFRFPFPFPDPFPDRFPDRDRBRDRDRBRDRBRBRBRBRBT%40R%40TBP%40T%40T%40R%40R%3FT%40T%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FRAT%3FTARARATATCRARARCTCRCRCRCRERCRERERCRERERGPERGPEPGPGPGRGPGPGNIPIPGNIPILIPININILKNINKLILKLKNKJKJKLMJKLKJMJKJMHMJKJMFMJMFMHMFMHOFMFMFMFODMFODMDODMBOBODMBOBOBO%40MBO%40O%3FOBM%3FQ%40M%3FO%40OAO%3FOAM%3FOCO%3FOAOCMAOCOCOCMEOCMCOEMEOEOGMEMGMGOGMGMIMGMIMGMKMGMKKKMIMKKKMKKMKKKMKKKKKOKMKMIMKOIOIMIOKOIOIOGQIOGQIQGOGQGQISEQGQGQEQGSEQESESESCSESESCSCSCSCSCSCUCSASASAUAUASASAU%3FUAS%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=FNKc2FKT4lNjmw0a2-O_12WRyzs=) Chicago, IL #### What's nearby - Harold Washington Cultural Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - State Street - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles - Burnham Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles - 4944 S Woodlawn Ave - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles - Illinois Institute of Technology - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles #### 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 - ‬10 min walk - ‪J J Fish & Chicken - ‬13 min walk - ‪Bronzeville Winery - ‬7 min walk - ‪Just Turkey - ‬10 min walk - ‪Sip & Savor - ‬6 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 McCormick Place. University of Chicago is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away. 47th Station (Green Line) is 11 minutes by foot and 43rd Station is 11 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Spacious Bronzeville Gem Garden lvl Near Downtown, University of Chicago, Museum Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 63 8 - Good 8 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 2 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Staff & service ### 8.8/10 Amenities ### 9.4/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 9.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 8/10 Good #### wendy C. 5 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend get away Enough room for a quick get away ##### wendy C. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William S. 25 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful little apartment and great friendly hosts. Great little apartment and fantastic hosts. ##### William S. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Esteban S. 5 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Graduation Stay! Wonderful hosts! ##### Esteban S. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David A. 22 May 2023 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! ##### David A. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Krissy K. 12 Jun 2023 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. ##### Krissy K. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Lisa A. 24 Sept 2021 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 :) ##### Lisa A. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### david c. 8 Jul 2023 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. ##### david c. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 17 Aug 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication Disliked: Location, listing accuracy #### Girls weekend for my 50th Starting with the positive: I wanted to go to Chicago to spend time with my best friend for my 50th. The property owners communicated pretty well through messages. They were also understanding that the bus/train was extremely late. Inside the property for the most part was clean. The inconsistencies with the advertising of the property: 1. The picture looks like guests would be staying upstairs. No mention of downstairs. 2. The place where guests stay is downstairs. Not enough lighting at all. 3. You go downstairs you press your code. Door opens. You would think you walked right into the rental. No. I walked in and the smell to the little storage area I would call it, smelled like mold. Like walking into an outdoor basement. No lights. Found the next door that I didn’t know was there, press in code. This is where you stay. Again, no lights on at all. Walked into the dark and many air fresheners. I viewed this too cover up the outdoor smell. 3. Property owner came downstairs. Took pictures of my license. Make sure it was who we are. Not needed. 4. Asked the owner how long it takes to get to downtown. Was told multiple times, 10 minutes. More like 30 minutes via UBER. Asked how to get into downtown. Take the green line. Again, told like 10 minutes, hour later. Had to jump on and off multiple lines. 5. Was told in a safe neighborhood. Safe neighborhoods don’t have bars on windows. 6. Left Friday August 11th. Didn’t feel safe. Too far out! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Vincent 28 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication It’s a very spacious and relatively quiet place to stay at. In a neighborhood in the other side of town. The TV apps are reliable for a quiet stay after a long day out and the spacing is solid for a good group of people. The issues I found were, be careful with leaving your accounts on certain apps (noticed this with Netflix and YouTube). Kitchenette is decent for small trips but not long ones to stock it. Noticed the TV controllers had dead batteries as well as each TV other than the main one not having a working firestick. The Queen Bed was comfortable along with the couch but the king bed was a bit rickety loose. The service in general though was solid and gracious at the very least. And location can be a bit sparse. Which could be a dealbreaker for future visitors looking to get things conveniently. A good place to stay away from the busy city center, and hopefully those issues can be corrected for the next visitors. ##### Vincent Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Madolen 29 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Our host was so kind and very reasonable! The listing makes it sound quite strict, but I will say if you are a traveler who respects the spaces you stay in they are not strict at all! Basic human decency is all they ask so if you can't do that maybe not the place for you, but if you can do that this is a fabulous place to stay! The space is so big and such a great price in such a great area. The hosts are there if you need anything at all and even gave a lot of local recommendations which was so nice! We were there on a work trip and so it was nice to not have to do a ton of research to figure out where we should go for meals and what not. The train is so close by and none of the ubers we paid for to get downtown were very expensive which is so nice. The beds were very comfortable and the space was just delightful. Thank you for letting us stay! :) ##### Madolen Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Michelle l. 19 Jan 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### abusive owners horrible ##### Michelle l. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Timothy M. 3 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Very Clean Nice place, not alot of parking ##### Timothy M. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer M. 29 Dec 2024 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! ##### Jennifer M. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dina H. 16 Oct 2024 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 ##### Dina H. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan C. 25 Sept 2024 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 ##### Ryan C. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Amber F. 22 Sept 2024 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. ##### Amber F. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alicia B. 26 Aug 2024 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! ##### Alicia B. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly B. 30 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Chicago Cozy Thank you for the stay is your adorable guest suite! Location was perfect! ##### Kelly B. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tammy F. 11 Jul 2024 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! ##### Tammy F. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stacy K. 2 Nov 2023 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. ##### Stacy K. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason E., Valrico, Florida 5 Oct 2023 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. ##### Jason E. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### TRACEY K., Tucson, Arizona, USA 23 Sept 2023 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! ##### TRACEY K. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew P. 7 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Vacation 2023 Had a fantastic time at the property. Very clean and comfortable (for the few times we were there). Excellent trip!! ##### Matthew P. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vanisha N. 27 Jul 2023 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. ##### Vanisha N. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brandon L. 17 Jul 2023 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. ##### Brandon L. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023