Before I write about our experience, I must preface my review by telling my readers that we (my wife, daughter and I) have been using Airbnb all across the globe, since 2012. In my entire experience with Airbnb hosts, I have never come across a host like Colin. He is responsive, caring, proactive and very much engaged with the customer. I sincerely hope there were more Airbnb hosts like him.
This apartment is located at the intersection of Webster and Clybourne in Lincoln Park area of Chicago. To get to the nearest Metro (they call it El in Chicago) the station in Fullerton (on the Red line). It is a 20 mins walk to this station. The Redline takes you straight to downtown Chicago (the Loop) within 5 to 6 stops. The apartment is surrounded with bars and restaurants. There is a Regal movie theater across the street. For book readers, Barnes & Noble is also across the street on Webster. There are also 3 to 4 bars within 5 mins walk. On the 1st floor, below the apartment is a family restaurant, serving breakfast and Lunch, till 4:00 pm. The grocery store, Mariano’s, is about a 5 mins walk.
The apartment is on the 2nd floor, up a straight staircase. These stairs were the hardest part for us especially for lugging 4 large suitcases. The apartment is very spacious and tastefully decorated. There are three bedrooms, two fairly good sized and the third a small triangular one. The two larger bedrooms have ceiling fans. The 2nd bedroom has an attached bath. The master and the smaller bedroom share a bath across from the main entrance door. The kitchen is nice and spacious with an island which doubles as a dining table with four stools. There is a dishwasher, stove, microwave and refrigerator. There are enough cooking utensils, plates/bowls etc., and flatware. There is nice-size top-mounted washing machine.
The apartment is centrally air-conditioned; however blower is a bit loud. The living room is nice with two sofas a center table and a mounted TV. Most channels were available.
All in all a wonderful apt, very well located and a super host.