Anne was a gracious host, communicated quickly and had detailed instructions about everything you might possibly need to know during your stay. We arrived a little early (30 minutes or so) but she was waiting to buzz us in. As soon as we were in she immediately contacted us to confirm we had indeed gained access. There was an excellent bottle of wine for us on the counter which was very thoughtful. The space was exactly as described & pictured on the website. It was extremely clean and is very tastefully decorated. The entire place is very bright due to all the glass block and the high ceiling which makes it seem quite spacious. All the instructions are quite clear for accessing & leaving the site, using the television, etc. Anne even offered us some advice as to where we might look for the midcentury furniture that was on our shopping list. The shop she suggested was outstanding. Her communications made us feel as if we were a part of the family rather than someone simply renting a place to stay for a few days. She stayed in contact with us throughout our stay and always made us feel very welcome.

The location is incredible! You are about 2 blocks from the train (Red Line), a block from the bus, 1 1/2 blocks from the Oak St. Beach, and 5 blocks from the Drake Hotel at the north end of Michigan Ave. Upper end shopping is even closer as Barney's is only a few blocks south and there are quality restaurants everywhere within a couple of blocks. It is a nine minute train ride to the Art Institute.

We loved everything about this place! The bed is very comfortable as is the sofa in the living room. The kitchen is well equipped (the refrigerator is nearly full size) and the cooktop is more than adequate even for a prolonged stay. Several of the reviews we read before booking mentioned that they found the AC to be quite noisy but we hardly noticed it. The bathroom is as light filled as the living room and everything one could possibly need can be found in the medicine chest which we loved since it has a large mirror on the outside, another on the inside, and a magnifying mirror as well. Outstanding & thoughtful set-up! All the bed linen & towels looked new and were freshly laundered. The space was very quiet & we never heard any noise from the neighbors on either side. The neighborhood has a vibrant night life & seems very safe. We certainly weren't afraid to walk around after dark. There is a parking garage right next door & while the rates aren't the cheapest it is very secure & quite well managed. This was the first time we had rented from AirBnB and the experience was simply amazing. If other properties are anything like this one we will be loyal customers for many years.