Steven and Sara were the perfect hosts. Booking was no hassle at all. They let me and my girlfriend check in early, and leave our bags after checking out. And everything else in between was fantastic. They were friendly, chatty, and always willing to help despite their seemingly hectic lives!

I didn't realise just how much I needed a hot tub in my life. And the rest of the apartment was just as great. The bed was super comfortable, the apartment was huge, beautiful and well-lit, and Steven and Sara made us truly feel as though we were staying in a home away from home. They have succeeded in creating a fun, friendly, laid-back and relaxing vibe.

The neighbourhood (Wicker Park/Ukrainian Village) was a bit far out from the main tourist attractions, but we found we could easily get anywhere using public transport, bikes, or even Uber.

The neighbourhood itself is great. Once you get away from the main roads it is very charming and quiet. There are loads of very cool and reasonably priced bars, cafes and restaurants which could really make it a destination in itself. The Empty Bottle was a highlight - we caught an awesome bluegrass band there, and they have different live music almost every night!

It's fair to say that we probably would have enjoyed Chicago wherever we stayed, but Steven and Sara's hospitality definitely enhanced our experience. We would definitely come back here next time we're in Chicago. And we would probably just spend the whole time in the hot tub...

If you are looking for the perfect place to combine a "big city" getaway with some top-notch relaxing, then look no further! You'll love it even more if you enjoy exploring quirky, alternative and cool neighbourhoods off the beaten path.

I wish I could give this six stars! And did I mention they have a hot tub?