When my wife and I were planning our trip to Chicago, we wanted to find a more unique place to stay than a hotel, but were very nervous about trying Air BnB because we didn't know anyone who had tried it before. We really lucked out with Mat and Randy as hosts! Their home is truly as beautiful as their pictures make it look, and from the moment we arrived - which was 2 hours earlier than we had told them - to the minute we left, Mat & Randy made us feel welcome and like old friends who had come for a visit. Not only did they tell us everything we needed to know about the area, like how close the train station was and where to get dinner, but they also invited us to spend time with them and their friends. I feel like our weekend would have been so lacking if we had stayed with any other host. We look forward to staying with Mat & Randy again the next time we find ourselves in Chicago.