Do you want to stay in an unhosted, nothing special place or with welcoming, real people? A lot of short-term rental listings have become anonymous with absent hosts and the same bland Ikea furniture. Ronaldo's and Carla's place is their home, their art box, and the decorations are both personal and beautiful. Just like their space, they are beautiful and welcoming individuals. They made check-in easy, made sure I knew how to run the coffee machine for the next morning, and even shared a dinner with me. They are warm, open-hearted folk.
Ronaldo took me on an Airbnb Experience touring the Art Institute of Chicago. It was fun to see the museum through a local's eyes. The two of them also offer Experiences doing photography, Flamenco dance, and cooking lessons. If you have time, be sure to add on an Experience with either of them.
The location is also worth enthusing over! It is not in an empty, downtown Central Business District. It is in a neighborhood - where people live their lives. I could walk to all kinds of eating establishments - ranging from watering holes to hip cafes.
My stay with Ronaldo and Carla was the highlight of my trip to Chicago! I am sure it will be yours, as well.