If you are willing to stay outside the city with all the big city vibes still intact, this is the place to stay!
The accommodations available here such as the stove, microwave, fridge and freezer make a stay here much more competitive and appealing than a large hotel/ or motel within the city. There were a lot of thoughtful little items the host had available for us such as shower gels, shampoos, hand sanitizers, and snacks. Not to mention ear plugs; which, will come in handy for this air BNB location IF you desire not to mingle at the sports bar below on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
The city life vibes immediately below and the CTA train operating close by - very close - were not too much for me to handle (personally). McGee’s was mostly quiet Sunday through Wednesday and got consecutively louder each day starting Thursday. My only regret was not joining the crowd those nights. Moreover, the CTA station close by made travel with public trans easy. Regardless of the upbeat commotion 3 days out of the week, I would stay here again in a heart beat!
Check in was easy. Got here as late as 10pm due to a delayed flight. This was no problem for the host. Jennifer (the host) was also responsive to all my messages and gave great recommendations and was even willing to help out to make my stay memorable. I wish my group and I was able to check in early to meet her. Moreover, some snacks and refreshments were left for us by our host and this made our week long stay easy. The place was clean, comfortable, and was a safe haven. The general location is generally safe and is occupied by university students. I had no problems staying here. Moreover, I have too many great things to say about my stay here and the air BNB itself.
Tips for staying at this location:
- Be sure to use the coasters when placing your drinks on the coffee table and on the mats for the dinner table - for all drinks hot and cold.
- Locate laundromat services early in the week to use IF you decide stay more than 3 days and have only 3 outfits to wear.
- Be sure to get a Ventra card and the app for public transportation around Chicago and the neighboring cities North, West, and South. It is good for the CTA and the public bus.
- If you prefer not to take a bus, take a Lyft bike. They are located on one of the corners of the intersection immediate close to this air BNB location.
- Don’t hesitate to order anything from Amazon, there is a pick up location close by too.
Thank you Jennifer for helping me have an amazing stay! 10/10!