Hans and Helen were wonderful hosts for our stay. We had my entire family at the house - me and my plus one, my sister, her husband and their two kids, my brother, his wife and their son, and our parents. Everyone had their own space to retire to (and private bathroom) when needed, but two large common areas to hang out in. The back TV room was a great play area for the kids, while we could relax and chat in the living room and kitchen. Each family made a meal (from ordering local pizza to coq au vin and smashed potatoes) and we chatted around cocktails each evening. During the day, we walked to the subway and went to the Shedd Aquarium with the kids. Transportation and parking was a cinch. We're excited to stay again, maybe this time adults only :)