What a gem. A one of a kind spot in Chicago. One of my favorite Airbnb stays ever. My brother and I are Chicago emigrants and just happened upon this place when returning to visit our hometown during the pandemic--a last minute booking.
Take the opportunity to live like a visiting rock star at the Empty Bottle. The place even came stocked with loads of beer and instant oatmeal. (Who knew rock stars ate such healthy breakfasts?)
Only minor caveat in addition to the ones the owners mention: It turns out rock stars do not need doors on their individual apartment bedrooms, rather they use thick curtains. So this place may not be great if you need the privacy offered by solid bedroom doors. But as a visiting rock star, you of course don't care about things like privacy!
Hope this institution thrives again soon--stay healthy until then, Empty Bottle team.