We had a great time staying at Stephan’s place. The location is amazing, the unit is on a beautiful little street, and it’s super accessible. I’ll break down a few of the favorite parts — as well as a few things of note when considering booking:
AMAZING
- Location: Right in the heart of Lake View East (but far enough from DePaul to avoid college crowds), you are literal steps away from a fantastic grocery store, tons of dining/coffee options, and more. Plus, the street is super cute, tree-lined and feels very historic. We loved the location!
- Communication: There were a few things that came up with our trip, and Stephan and his group of hosts were prompt, flexible, and professional.
- Cleanliness: We had zero issues with anything in the unit, and everything was prepped and ready to go for us. This was our first trip in over a year due to COVID, and we felt very safe in our unit — and in the neighborhood. All restaurants, bars and more had staff that were masked up and taking precautions very seriously, which we loved!
GOOD, NOT GREAT
- Historic Unit: If you’re looking for an ultra-modern or hotel-type stay (which we weren’t), this might not be the best option for you. We wanted to avoid that, but the hardwood floors can be somewhat creaky (super normal for Chicago) and depending on how heavy of sleeper you are, the one bathroom (down the hall from the rooms/sleeping areas), a midnight trip might wake you. It does have a kitchen stocked with utensils, cookware, etc. — so that was a big plus!
- Neighbors: There is a family who lives above the unit — which we are totally fine with! — but they have children who love to play. As these are older buildings (again, part of the charm!), you can hear almost all of the foot traffic. They’re silent at night, but the days/early evenings can be a bit noisy if you intend to stay in the unit.
All in all, we had a great time and definitely recommend Stephan’s place to anyone looking for a good stay with great value based on surrounding options.