We had a fabulous overnight stay at Greg's home. We were in Chicago for a rugby game, and Greg happily accommodated our request to check in early so we could drop our bags off and meet up with our friends. His house is as charming as he is. A renovated Victorian with a soulful, artistic ambience, it is roomy, tidy and very comfortable. A few lovely chickens (no joke, their plumage is black and white speckled) roam in a backyard full of up-cycled kit that makes you feel you should take more time to craft and dream. The house is in a beautiful neighborhood, a short walk to Lake Michigan, the Museum of Science and Industry and University of Chicago campus, and just a few minutes commute to the center of the city. Greg is gracious, super helpful and really hospitable. He let 8 of us stay, (4 adults, 4 kid/teens; his usual limit is 6) and even set up extra sleeping spaces. Although the kids were keen to hear the rooster crow at dawn, none of us heard a peep. Would definitely return!