Ion and Shannon were wonderful hosts. My flight arrived late in the evening, and Ion graciously offered to pick me up at the train station to save me the last few blocks of walking. I was welcomed right into their family, having the option of doing my own thing down in my room, or joining them in whatever they happened to be up to, whether it was a meal, a glass of wine, or a chat. They have a sweet dog, and two cute little boys. My room was comfortable, and it felt very private with my own bathroom on a separate floor from all of the family activity. The house is a short walk from McCormick Place convention center, and only a few blocks from the green line train, with easy access to the city. It's also pretty close to Chinatown. If you're a light sleeper and want to snooze past 7:00 or so, then I would recommend earplugs because the kitchen is above the bedroom. For me it ended up being a nice built-in alarm clock. I really enjoyed staying there, and will definitely try to book it again the next time I visit Chicago!