We have stayed in about a dozen places and this was by far and away THE BEST!!
First- the place itself is cute and accurate to the pictures. Lots of personal and family space. Place is immaculately clean, comfortably decorated and laid out. Beds are Uber comfy. The patio was really fun to have breakfast (beacon Doughnuts of course) while enjoying being outdoors. It is a basement apartment so there are ~5 stairs. We never heard much form the upstairs neighbors other than to know they were there. Felt very safe.
Second— the host. Every attention to detail imaginable: extra supplies, lots of plugs (!!!), lay out of the apartment, etc, etc. Great communications before, during and after. It’s not only obvious he has done this before but that he cares that you enjoy it. No hidden demands about trash, cleaning, etc which I know is a hot topic right now. In fact no demands at all.
Third— The location— Lincoln Park is trendy but comfortable. A block away from Oz Park. Lots of nice cute restaurants and walking distance to transit. There is a Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s not far for essentials and a Walgreens up the block. Very walkable. DInner at Cedar Palace, literally across the street was a nice “go to” when we got in the first night. Also a short walk to Lincoln Park for the Zoo and just being outdoors. Getting to/from downtown was a challenge as the L was in trouble a couple of times so we did Uber it— ~$40. Also not far from Wrigley Field which was a fun Fathers Day outing.