Monica's Bungalow Suite was just the right place for my husband and me to retreat after long days in the busy city. We kept Monica apprised of our ever-changing travel plans, which she generously accommodated. We originally planned to have two couples in our party, and I think the extra room with an air mattress would have been very comfortable and private, although we shamelessly enjoyed having the whole floor just to the two of us. The space is beautiful, clean, calm, and eco-friendly.

The separate entrance makes it easy to come and go without disrupting the rest of the house. It was so relaxing to sip local coffee while reading from a selection of books and watching neighborhood squirrels before heading downtown. We relied on public transportation, so the nearby Brown Line gave us easy access to the rest of the city, and the CVS around the corner proved invaluable. We also tried some of Monica's local restaurant recommendations, which were delicious.

While we didn't see each other much in person, Monica was a great host—before, during, and after! I managed to leave an important item behind after checking out, and she contacted me to make arrangements for its return, for which I'm very grateful. The whole stay was wonderful; we only wish it could have been longer. We hope to stay here again the next time we're in Chicago and highly recommend it.