There were 6 of us who came to Chicago for the first time to see the U2 concert and explore the city. The location was very central and in a great neighbourhood. Within a few blocks (about 5-10 minute walk) were fun cafes, restaurants, and shops. It was a safe and quiet neighbourhood - lots of people out walking and very dog friendly. The L train was conveniently located within a 5 minute walk (you'll hear it) although we used uber for our trips into the city (ranged from $20-35 depending on the time of day to take 6 of us). Getting to downtown Chicago by Uber ranged from 15-25 minutes depending on traffic and destination.
Margaret's place was great! Upon arrival (our flight was delayed getting in), it was so thoughtful of Margaret to have some wine and snacks at the place. Margaret also printed out some suggested places to visit and directions which was greatly appreciated. We all had our own room (2 bedrooms on the second floor and one bedroom/den on the main floor). The two full baths also made getting ready faster. The place was spacious, clean, and updated. We mainly ate out but the kitchen seemed to be fully stocked for cooking in. Also, one of our group flew in from a business trip and was very happy that there was a washer and dryer.
While we didn't get to meet Margaret, we were in contact up to our departure and during our trip. She answered any questions we had within a few minutes and checked in on us to make sure we were okay.
We all said when leaving, that we would highly recommend Margaret's place to others coming to Chicago!
Thanks so much Margaret for making our first trip to Chicago so memorable. We loved your place and your city!