My college-aged kids and I used to live in Chicago. When we return, we want to go back to the experience we know, which is that of a family living in a Chicago neighborhood. Brought my boyfriend, who is the downtown tourist variety, with us this time. We wanted to give him the experience of what it’s like to live in Chicago, which is decidedly not focused on downtown.
Hillary and Ed have their place set up so you don’t have to think about what you don’t want to think about. Plenty of room, comfortable beds, plenty of linens, coffee and cream, the regular entertainment of a family home (board games, smart TV, thinking people books!), laundry, humorous instructions, thoughtful explanations (e.g., we make fresh ice, so you don’t have to be grossed out thinking about how long it’s been in the freezer and by which last guest it was made).
Hosts were the perfect level of communicative and immediately responsive. Authentic Chicago home and experience. No hassle.