My husband, college-bound daughter, and I absolutely loved our week stay in Michael's apartment.
I don't even know where to begin with my praise. I'll start with the location: Lincoln Park is not only home to a scenic and beautiful park on the Lake, but also itself is stunningly beautiful, especially if you appreciate architecture, open spaces, and leafy streets. (We thoroughly explored the neighborhood and happen to think West Arlington Place - the site of Michael's apartment - is one of the most charming of Lincoln Park's streets.) The apartment is particularly well-situated within Lincoln Park -- close to the Park itself (just a few blocks away), as well as to major stores like Target, Walmart (for food), and to our favorites, Trader Joe's and a new store, Dom's Kitchen. If you stay a while, as we did, you'll find these resources indispensable to cooking in.
As for the apartment, it is not only very comfortable but very attractive, in every sense of the word. The finishes, the bathrooms, the kitchen are all decorated in a soothing, sophisticated palette of colors and textures, and with high-end touches. All elements of the decor harmonize in a very pleasing way. Also important to note: the beds are super-comfortable and the wifi is very fast. We also appreciated the central air as well as the ceiling fan in the living/dining area.
Last but not least and something that shouldn't be missed is the roof deck. What incredible views of the Chicago skyline!
Thank you, Michael, for turning what we thought would simply be a "move our daughter into college" trip into, "we had a great vacation in Chicago!"