Lynn has thought of everything. At least, this is the best thought out AirBnB location we've had. Although the building is classic late 1800's there is a brand new kitchen and bath. There is a simple punch code lock so no worry about keys. It's a private entry on the ground floor. And it's right across from the great Twin Anchors restaurant (one of Frank's favorites). We ate there twice. Get there early (opens at 5:00, 6:00 is almost too late if you don't want to wait).
Back to the room: From Midway or O'Hare take the “L” to the loop. Follow directions and change to the BROWN line. Get off at Sedgwick. Don't be fooled: the train runs west at that stop so you come out on Sedgwick. Turn toward the light and cross North St. The room is right down the block on the left.
It is a classic “shotgun” style (one room feeding into the next) with kitchen and bath off to the right. Extras that we love to find but don't always expect included: Hairdryer, I-Pod deck, CD player, full length mirror, books, magazines, a stack of Chicago tour books/maps, a fireplace (winter use), dishwasher, toaster, microwave, serrated knife, coffee maker and coffee, tea, hot chocolate,olive oil, mixing bowls, dish liquid, extra trash bags.
There is a comfortable bed with a reading light and table on EACH side (we love it!). Lots of extra towels and even wash cloths. Plenty of hot water (after a brief wait) and much more. Lots of storage space with a closet, an armoire, and drawers.
The unit is almost on the corner of Sedgwick and Eugenie. The neighborhood is very quaint with many well kept single family homes from the late 1800's. Go east on Eugenie 3 blocks and turn south on Wells Ave. to a large, well stocked gourmet grocery store called Treasure Island (across from Second City.
Continue one more block east on Eugenie and you're in Lincoln Park. Enter the park and stroll north along the paths that border the ponds, go through the (free) zoo and the (free) flower conservatory. Turn east on Fulton and it will lead you to DePaul University and a nice (small) art gallery and the Brown Line for return trip.
If you continue south on Wells there are lots of restaurants. After much research on Trip Advisor we ate at Topo Gigio and Mama Milanos. Both were excellent! At Topo Gigio we split a filet minion medallion plate and still had half left for lunch.
So...I will definitely book this place on my next trip to Chicago. Any cons? There was some trouble with the internet connection. Lynn said it resets twice a day. When that happens we found it down for almost a hour which made it a little frustrating when we were in the middle of looking at show schedules or restaurant menus. Still a small price to pay for this truly “charming” old town spot.