This is our third time and "go to place" when vacationing in Chicago. James is a great host on all levels. His Lincoln Park apt is steps from a variety of restaurants (French, Irish, Sports, Indian, Italian, Breakfast, Deli, etc), coffee shops, pubs, and grocery, as well as Lincoln Park and Lake Michigan's beaches and lake front trail.

Transportation (bus & taxi) are steps from the front door, the CTA Station is on same street, just a short walk west. There are also bike rental stations (blue colored bikes) where you enter you credit card and release a bike from it's station and off you go! The area is safe, bustling, and has good energy.

The kitchen has the basics you need to make a meal. We usually made a hot breakfast and then would be gone until evening. There are just too many good restaurants to choose from! My husband and I are empty nesters and enjoy walking around, seeing new neighborhoods, architecture, etc. We walked from downtown Chicago, north up Clark Street to the apt. It's about a 45 minute walk (2+ miles). A very scenic walk and glad we did it because we came upon the Chicago History Museum and didn't know it existed.

We highly recommend James, this apt and location.