A colleague and I visited Chicago for the first time for an academic conference and we’re both pleased that the Airbnb was easily walkable to campus, even during a cold snap. The space is spacious, tranquil, and beautifully decorated and the neighborhood was very quiet during our stay. Check in/out was a breeze, and Shaena was so flexible and accommodating with our variable schedules.
I do feel compelled to address some complaints from other reviews, however. First, the residents in the apartment above this unit ARE frequently, extremely loud but —as Shaena has addressed several times—that is NOT her responsibility. Second, this is an old neighborhood, which is not synonymous with dangerous. Many buildings, streets, and lots exhibit their age and the absence of gentrification but we walked to and from campus each night—usually separately—without incident.
I only mention these things again here to discourage dissatisfied reviews later about issues beyond the host’s control.