To say that Kenneth is accommodating would be an understatement. From a need to change our arrival time (and contact person) to providing us with air for a flat tire and a recommendation for where to get it repaired, Kenneth was there to help. We stayed during Christmas and he was so chill about letting us bring not only our dog…but a Christmas tree too!
To say that his apartment is quirky would also be an understatement. It’s a treasure-trove of bizarre and fabulous art and artifacts.
I will second what others have said because I think it will help you determine if this is the place for you:
1) If you are looking for a shiny new condo, this is not your place. If you are looking for the comfort of a home that has been well-loved, then this is the place for you. It was for us!
2) The location is on the second floor perched above a fairly busy intersection. We LOVED being able to see all the action. There was the hum of vehicles and the occasional rumble of a truck, but it felt like a comfort and not a distraction.
3) If you love staying in a city neighborhood where you can feel like a member of the community versus a tourist visiting a touristy part of town, then this is the place for you. If you are looking for a neighborhood with a Starbucks on every block, this is not the place for you. We LOVED discovering the hole-in-the wall gems that only Pilsen can offer. And the best part? If you *need* a Starbucks, you could get to other parts of Chicago easily with the freeway entrance right around the corner. By car, we were able to get to so many places within just 20 minutes! (but no Starbucks involved).
After our stay we feel like we gained not only a fabulous experience in a part of Chicago we hadn’t yet explored, but we also gained a new friend in Kenneth.