Carolynn had thoughtfully stocked the kitchen with all sorts of provisions, so we were able to have breakfast without venturing into the Chicago cold on our first morning. The bed linens and towels were a nice quality and the decor was interesting and tranquil...even more spacious than the pictures made it appear...and was happily decorated for the holiday season! Being on the ground floor only steps away from a nice fenced yard was a terrific plus for our young golden retriever. Carolynn checked in often enough to make sure we had everything we needed and even offered suggestions for shopping. Parking out front on the street was never a problem so we didn't even use the available garage space. Would definitely stay there again!!