This downstairs 1BR has been done up with great taste and style. The bottle of wine, the fresh fruit and eggs and other things we found on arrival made us feel so welcome, but meeting Nicky and Eric was tops. They're not just hosts, they're friends. the urban farm thing is absolutely for real, and in summer when everything's growing full tilt must be awesome. we're definitely going back.

Garfield Park seems somewhat gritty when you get off the L but really it's fine. Carroll St. has a real neighborly feel to it. we were never uneasy even walking home at 9-10 pm.