5430 Happy Home
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8.3Excellent
(395 Ratings)
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2 guests · 1 bedroom · 2 baths
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5430 Happy Home enjoys a location in Chicago, 2.8 miles from Museum of Science and Industry - Chicago and 3 miles from Guaranteed Rate Field. This homestay offers a shared kitchen and free Wifi. Field Museum of Natural History is 6.
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Gym
Heating
Kitchen
WiFi/Internet
Garden
Accessible Parking
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products
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Top rated by guests
8.3Excellent
(395 Ratings)
"Awesome"
Verified guestDon't miss out! Price and availability may change
Ratings and reviews
9.0 / 10.0
Clean, comfortable beds. Amusing set up. “Dorm” gives Snow White and the seven dwarves vibes. 7 beds in the upper level “attic”
10.0 / 10.0
Awesome
I liked everything
9.0 / 10.0
How much like a home it was and how welcoming the staff were
Not towels
7.0 / 10.0
Dee is a reactive host and can adapt to your requests. He is easily reachable for any help. The hostel is a bit far but well connected through public transport to downtown Chicago. The atmosphere at the hostel is nice, it's easy to meet other fellow travelers. It was nice to meet Dee and the other people here.
The only thing which I found difficult is the phonic isolation, as there is no door between the room and the common space one floor below, but overall the quiet times were respected and people complying with it.
10.0 / 10.0
Really welcoming place Dee was really helpful and kind, made my stay!! Also hygiene standarts were great
10.0 / 10.0
The home is very lovely. Jessie and Dee makes sure we are comfortable at all times and that the house is always spotless at all times. They make you feel welcome and part of the family without invading your privacy. This place truly feels like home. It is close to campus, places to eat, and very convenient if you go to UChicago because it’s very close to shuttle stops and it’s in the range of the RideShare app.
It got cold at times but they provided us with a space heater and extra blanket.
10.0 / 10.0
It was well kept, comfy, and the hospitality was A1 I appreciated that very much and enjoyed the stay
No complaints at all
10.0 / 10.0
The location
Everything was good
10.0 / 10.0
The room was pretty clean and comfy. The common areas (kitchen, bathroom, dining room) were always clean as well. The location is relatively close to the loop (30 minutes) and you can get to the red line in a few minutes. Dee has great energy and is always there to help you :) Thanks so much for sharing this amazing place!
7.0 / 10.0
The use of the kitcheb-it was close to a market area and subway-it was cheap-people were friendly-internet speed was good!
The beds smell and look old. I know there is a guy who clean them every day but they were like old roid mattresses. The Sheets were cheap. Nobody really advised me about any beach or any real good restaurant or anything. I had to discover everything by myself
9.0 / 10.0
Nice place spotless, cozy, and great for the price. Dee was such an amazing person and host always attentive.
The place is close to a subway station on the red line, a bus stop, and a Dunkin’ Donuts.
The only downside might be the neighborhood. There’s not much privacy in the room
10.0 / 10.0
Nice quiet and quick location to travel from. Redline expressway and food all around the area.
No complaints as usual felt like the old days of being home and enjoying some home cooking. Please eat you will enjoy the food.
4.0 / 10.0
Good kitchen, nice balcony, close to downtown
Location, no central AC ( very hot house)
10.0 / 10.0
the staff was amazing and it had everything i needed. i felt secure and they provided me with a comfortable stay
i wasn't there much so i have nothing to complain about
4.0 / 10.0
This was a very weird and off-putting experience. I understood that we were booking a room within a house, but the day of our stay, we were told we were not staying at the house we had booked, but at a second house a block or two away. We also had to verify our booking with the "host" via text message. I was not even made aware there was a second location until after we had verified the booking on the afternoon of the stay. The communication throughout was very confusing and inconsistent.
10.0 / 10.0
The property was well furnished, had everything I needed to cook and be accommodated, and looked cozy and lovely as well :) Dee in particular was incredibly accommodating. It’s hard to imagine why anyone would want to stay at an overpriced hostel uptown when they could stay here and have such a peaceful experience. Thank you Dee and Jessie!
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10.0 / 10.0
I love how clean it was!! And that actually people traveling were staying there!
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9.0 / 10.0
The only minor reason I didn’t give a full 10/10 was that the property has no locker for your valuable items (passport, laptop..etc). Nothing major.
I had a really pleasant stay at this booking. The shared room was exactly as described—cozy, and well-equipped with everything I needed for a short trip. The bed was comfortable, and I appreciated the nice desk area which was perfect for getting a bit of work done.
The host jessie was very welcoming and respectful of privacy, yet available when I had questions. Check-in was little complicated and communication was excellent throughout. The shared spaces (bathroom, kitchen, etc.) were always tidy and well-maintained.
Overall, I’d definitely recommend this place and would be happy to stay again!
5.0 / 10.0
Location
The people don’t know how to clean up behind themselves
4.0 / 10.0
I did breakfast at my conference place. Location was kind of okay.
The room was rescheduled to another place in the last hours. The address was confused as the owner did not send a clear address. I found it hard to reach out there. During 4 night stays, I found the owner have three dogs every time in the living area. Everytime, I have to call before entering the home. It was hard to reach out the owner. One time, I have to wait 35 minutes outside, then someone came and managed the dogs. On day of arrival that is the most critical day, the dogs were around in the hallway playing and biting bones, I made around 10 phone calls. Then I heard sound of owner, I sounds then the owner said give me 5 minutes.
9.0 / 10.0
The host (Jessie) was very friendly and helpful.
2 days before I arrived, I requested to drop my luggage in the early morning around 8:30am. The host actually prepared the room and waited for me to arrive. The host responded to my messages within a few hours.
On the check out day, I requested to leave my luggage at the premises as I wanted to have a tour in the city. She changed the access code so I can enter the premises before 10pm instead of 11am. Actually, I collected my luggage after lunch although she thought that I might spend the whole day in the city. she was thoughtful.
8.0 / 10.0
Staff was great and always responded quickly. Location is great too imo, very close to a ton of shops and restaurants and of course easy access to public transportation. I had a good stay!
The only thing that was less than stellar was sleeping in the same room with the other guests, but that is what it is, some of the other guests were a little inconsiderate.
10.0 / 10.0
I didn't use Wi-Fi at the facility, and I never requested it.
I was very impressed with all that I experienced at the facility
10.0 / 10.0
Great location, friendly host, quiet place to sleep, clean
Confusion while checking in
1.0 / 10.0
Nothing
It was false advertisement the pictures online was not what was in the house
10.0 / 10.0
Great customer service peaceful place to relax
Nothing everything was good
10.0 / 10.0
Lots of privacy and security, felt safe, host was very gracioous and responsive to my needs. location was very close to the Jeffrey Jump bus line to the loop. Great value. Appreciated being able to use the kitchen.
Nothing bothered me I really liked it.
1.0 / 10.0
Nothing.
The location. The state of the property from outside. The neighbourhood.
1.0 / 10.0
Not one thing.
First, the property is in an industrial area of south Chicago. The outside of the property was unkempt. The lawn was 10" high. There is junk in the yard. I texted 45 minutes prior to my arrival (at 3pm). I recieved a reply at about 3:40 stating check in is not until 5pm. Not a usual check in time. So I texted at 3:45 stating I had arrived. Waited out front for 10 mins, no reply. So, I went to the door where I was greeted by a rude young man. I told my story and asked if I could check in early. He said yes, as long as I gave a good review on google and on booking.com. I chuckled and said I would be happy to, but not until after my stay. He said no, either I give review now or I had to wait. But if I gave the review I could come in early. I said "Wow, very unethical. How about I just cancel." He went inside and a woman came to the porch. She introduced herself as curator. So I asked if she minded if I came in early. She reiterated that I had to give review first. So I asked her to please just cancel my reservation and I will drive back to Detroit. She said fine and she would refund me my money. At this point, the young man came out again in a violent manor, trying to intimidate me. I felt threatened and retreated to my vehicle. He followed. I thought I was going to have to defend myself. Don't stay here. I would not trust the neighborhood with a nice vehicle. Stay away. I have not recieved my refund as of yet. I was supposed to have my money by now.
5.0 / 10.0
Proximity to Chicago Midway Airport
Non-responsiveness of the host and you are left stranded on the road at 10pm in the night waiting for her to pick the call and hand off the property keys.
7.0 / 10.0
The Cleanness, location accessibility was Good.Staf was Good.
There was a thin black guy in my room.who was not in Good Attitude to me and others as well.
10.0 / 10.0
very comfortable. hospitable hosts. All liked it. Thank you!
FAQs
Does this property follow enhanced cleaning procedures?
Yes, this vacation rental has implemented enhanced cleaning procedures and processes to keep you healthy and safe.
Is parking included with this vacation rental?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at 5430 Happy Home. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this vacation rental?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this vacation rental. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is 5430 Happy Home pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this vacation rental is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at 5430 Happy Home?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, air conditioning, non-smoking, and gym.
