Having been new to Airbnb, I didn't know what to expect. I am now permanently spoiled by my experience at Settle Inn. We were looking for a place to relax while visiting colleges and exploring the city and didn't want to stay at a hotel. First the apartment was on the third floor of a brownstone home on a quiet treelined street. Much care and thought was given to every component of the apartment - from the quality of the toiletries to the cookie recipe provided on the chalkboard (with ingredients provided). The apartment is fully updated and modern while remaining very homey and inviting. Our family of 5 including my 3 teens enjoyed family time playing boardgames provided while having enough space to avoid each other when they needed their teen time. The location was perfect for us. The apartment was about 3 blocks from Lincoln Park and its lovely Zoo and a few minutes walk from restaurants and the train. It was about a 10 minute drive or a 30 minute walk to the museums. We felt completely safe and we had no concerns about our children exploring the area on their own.
Overall, a perfect experience. We will definitely staying at the Settle Inn when we are next in Chicago.