Took a 5-day family vacation (4 adults, 2 kids under 5) and very much enjoyed our stay. The open floor plan on the main level was great for meals and leisure time. The screening room in the basement provided a perfect spot to relax, watch some tv, and entertain the littles with toys, books, etc. All beds were very comfortable and the master suite is enormous with a plethora of natural light and storage space. Although it was 90+ degrees almost every day of our stay, the back patio area was a wonderful place to enjoy a few drinks around the fire pit to cap off our busy days.
The location is unbeatable. Bucktown is a fantastic neighborhood and you’re only a few minutes walk from food, libations, entertainment, and groceries. There is a school just across the street complete with playground, soccer fields, and an exercise area that was perfect for our entire family. Interstate access is also just down the road so you’re never to far from wherever you’d like to be.
A couple of things to note if you’re traveling with children:
1. The home is 3 levels with quite a few stairs. This was not an issue whatsoever for our children but something to consider for the younger ones.
2. There is a 6-12 inch gap between the front windows and floor on both the main and upper levels. While this provides a nice design feature and full light to the entirety of the home, it also acts as a falling hazard for younger children. We used a combination of bags, chairs, etc to block access to that gap but there were a couple of close calls throughout the week in their more active moments.
Overall, the home provided everything we needed to make our stay in the windy city a memorable one. Austin is a gracious and responsive host and we would stay again in a heartbeat. Very much recommend this property to anyone coming to the area.