I love living at Shoreland! It is about a 15 min bus ride to the Law School, and the Regents Express also takes you from the Law School to Shoreland. If you have a car, do NOT get parking--there's so much street parking nearby. I have a dog, and there's a park right across the street, and the neighborhood feels very safe. My partner is also in law school and commutes downtown, which is about 35-40 minutes one-way, and it is feasible. Our utilities are a flat rate, and we pay for internet separately.

Very convenient for the law school because the bus stops outside - although the bus could be more consistent. Location is decent for Hyde Park, although better food options would be nice. Overall very nice building, great to have a lot of friends nearby.

It’s a great apartment. The amenities are nice, and maintenance is fairly helpful.

I like that many other law students live in the building. I know many other buildings have issues with stolen packages and that has never been an issue because of the Amazon Hub / front desk management. Also, the 171 picks up outside the building, so in the winter you can get to the law school door-to-door without spending much time in the cold. Also, the proximity to the lake/Point is really nice. Staff at the building is very friendly. Amenities are not great, but the units are updated/clean and many of them have nice lake views.

Very convenient location with the 171 CTA bus (free w/ student ID) stop in front of the building. Also situated across from Promontory Point and next to the Metra Electric to get downtown quickly. Newly renovated with nice, bright rooms. Amenities include many study spaces, mail center, and a gym. Free parking outside the building, and an option to get parking in the garage (for a monthly additional fee)

Great location for law students--can't beat getting picked up at home and dropped off at the law school by the 171. Also great to be right next the Point/lakeshore trail, especially in the summer. The building feels very safe and management is great. Probably a bit overpriced--you could get a much cheaper apartment elsewhere in Hyde Park--but it's worth it, and very do-able financially with a roommate.

Shoreland Review

Positives:
- Responsive management (have heard bad things about other MAC properties, but Shoreland is the location of MAC headquarters.
- Many amenities: gym (almost always empty, treadmills, barbell rack, a few machines), pet spa, dry cleaning, lounge that you can reserve for free for social events.
- In-unit washer/dryer in the apartment.
- 24/7 front desk.
- You get to set your own heating and you DON'T PAY for heating, which really helps for the winter; you can leave heat on 24/7 if you want.
- Great location: right next to Promontory Point (where a lot of social events are held) and the lakefront trail.

Negatives:
- 171 bus is not super reliable: it is nice that the bus stop is right outside your apartment, but you have to be careful if you intend to take the 171 to class every day, because it is frequently delayed.
- Rent is on the higher side: good if you live with your partner or a roommate, pricy if you live by yourself.
- If you're talking at above average volume in the main room, people can probably hear you in the hallway if they're trying to eavesdrop.

Local, filled with law students, good facilities and exercise room. pretty expensive though.

Overall nice, spacious apartments. Good amenities, great staff, great access to public transportation, good community. Only downside is the cost but it’s worth it if you can afford it without sacrificing other necessities.