Our family of 8 stayed at Dario’s place the first week of September 2021.
The apartment is upstairs from the entrance so you enter the main door and go upstairs to access the correct apartment. There is another apartment just below.
It was nice and spacious with two bedrooms on the main floor and two upstairs. The couch is also a pullout so that could be used if needed.
The neighborhood is super charming and safe. We were able to find parking easily on the street for one car and parked the other in the garage after Dario gave us instructions.
This home is beautifully restored but maintains many old features like the old creaky wooden floors (I loved that!!!) The stairs, especially sing a song when you descend in the morning.
The one bathroom did not cause a problem for us and was amply supplied with shampoo and other bath and shower needs.
The kitchen was stocked with some basics and we were able to make coffee and breakfast each morning with a little creativity.
We were most excited about the proximity between the two locations we wanted to visit (only 20ish minutes to Field Museum and other fun sites and 25ish minutes to ORD!!!!) This was perfect for us. My dad hates driving in the city and even he was able to survive.
Lastly, we were super happy to discover wonderful local restaurants just 1-2 miles away! I was able to treat my parents to authentic Filipino food before we parted ways as our family returned to the Philippines.
Dario was an attentive host and gave clear instructions when I needed to use the washer and dryer. They are not inside the apartment as I was expecting so he helped me figure out where to go (outside in the back of the apartment then enter the basement through another door) It was a little weird for me, but I was desperate to travel with clean clothes for the 6 of us.
Altogether, it was an excellent and memorable stay.
Thanks Dario!