Excellent stay. The location was perfect. My only caution is DO NOT DRIVE A CAR! It just is too much of a hassle to find parking and avoid ticketing. This is a place that you should stay only if you do not plan to drive. Other than that, this is the perfect place and I will definitely choose here again if ever I need to come to Chicago again.
The best thing for me is the 1.5 block walk to the beach! A lovely beach with clear water. I was not even aware that Chicago had beaches such as this, so this was a definite treat.
Yes, it is a short walk to coffee shops, the train, street art (which is really what I travel for 😜), and other city needs, but wasn't as close as I thought from the reviews/listing. Still a few city blocks of walking to shops, etc. In the winter it would not seem as close to me. This is a residential street.
The place was nice, well-appointed, very clean and comfortable with basic needs met to include blow dryer, shampoo, body wash, towels, washcloths, extra pillows...the only and most important thing missing was a FULL LENGTH MIRROR! Very important when traveling especially---but as I was leaving I saw one in the hall so hopefully that was being installed.
The apartment is on the end of a hallway next to the rooftop door and I felt a bit unsure at first being solo, but I quickly learned I was safe and felt very comfortable and at ease. The elevator is small, somewhat claustrophobic for me--but typical in a city such as this.
I appreciate reviews that give specific details so this is what I am trying to do here--still there should be no hesitation in booking this airbnb. The host was very responsive. On my last day the wifi wasn't working and that definitely threw a monkey wrench in my day's activities; however, it simply needed to be unplugged and replugged and worked fine!
To sum it all, I would definitely stay at this Airbnb again, as I said, it was so convenient, cosmopolitan, and steps from the beautiful Lake Michigan.