This was our first trip to Chicago and first time using Airbnb. We felt confident that we would enjoy our selected place to stay, but we had no idea HOW MUCH we would LOVE the location and Lynn's apartment. In short... it's amazing. SO CLOSE to everything: restaurants and bars on Wells St, LakeShore Dr, Lincoln Park Zoo, even downtown. Lynn created a book with recommendations (some we tried and were very glad we did: Orso's, Nookies, Marge's Still, Old Town Ale House, J. Parker).

The apartment is historic and I especially loved the heavy iron gate in front of the building. Inside, it is the perfect size for two people. The ambiance is artsy and chic, with modern touches (the kitchen is small but has nice appliances and the bathroom is updated). Sedgwick Street and the surrounding area feels safe; we walked back to the apartment from Wells Street several times after midnight and never felt uncomfortable.

Take Lynn's recommendation and visit the Treasure Island grocery store - we stopped there on our first day to stock the fridge with bottled water and some snacks. It's within walking distance!

Because there is so much to do in Chicago, we are already making a list for our next visit. And the Number 1 "must do" on that list is booking Lynn's apartment in Old Town again.