Erik had been a great host during my 4-day stay there. His place is situated in a quiet neighborhood, and is within a 10-minute walk from the Midway Airport CTA station. The room is neat and clean, and he even has bottled water prepared for his guests:) He has a vast movie collection if you prefer to stay indoors, and a well-equipped kitchen if you want to cook your meals. The listing description and reviews are as accurate as they can be:)

What drew me to choose his place was the homely vibe, and the opportunity to actually stay with a local family who knows the city inside out. Erik was extremely helpful in providing me with suggestions on where to go and what to eat based on my preferences, and he would provide very clear directions for them. He is also well-versed in English, Spanish, Japanese, and Mandarin, so that is definitely a bonus for non-English speaking Asian travellers. He also has 3 lovely dogs, which you'll fall in love with if you're a dog lover! I would definitely not hesitate to stay at his place again the next time I visit Chicago:)