This was my first experience with AirBnB, and it couldn't have been better! I was traveling with my college-age son, so the room with the twin beds was perfect. The gorgeous Victorian home and our room were exactly as pictured.

On arrival, we were greeted by Eduardo, who insisted on helping to carry our bags to the room. The spotless room greeted us with a basket with bottled water and snacks. He gave us a tour of the house and a key. We spent a few minutes chatting and getting acquainted. Eduardo gave us advice on finding the nearest El station and bus stops as well as things to do. He also introduced us to their puppy Leo, who is adorable. Then we were out the door to explore Chicago.

Returning to the room, we found comfortable beds with nice linens. A large armoire holds good-quality hangers. The bath with shower in the bathroom has plenty of hot water with good pressure. The towels were fluffy and thirsty. The Wi-Fi worked flawlessly. In short, you'll find everything you would expect in a high-quality hotel or B&B.

We met Lois in the kitchen over a complimentary breakfast of tea and bagels the next morning. She was as friendly and welcoming as Eduardo.

Rogers Park is a nice residential area about 20-25 minutes north of downtown via Lakeshore Drive when driving. It takes about 45 minutes to get downtown via the El. We always felt safe walking about, even when walking home from the Morse El station relatively late at night. The area is quite diverse, with lots of restaurants serving Mexican, Persian, Indian, Turkish, Italian and American food.

During our stay, our hosts were gracious but unobtrusive. We chatted over breakfast in the mornings. Eduardo was always available to answer questions. He gave us his office and cell phone numbers in case we needed to reach him while we were out of the house.

There were many thoughtful touches we didn't expect, such as a basket of umbrellas to use during rainy days. As his daughter indicated in her recommendation, Eduardo does like to share food. He gave us some muffins and brownies for our trip home.

We had so much fun that we extended our stay another day. We'll definitely stay with Lois and Eduardo on our next trip to Chicago.