I stayed in the Bucktown Guest Apartments with 2 friends (a couple) and we had a amazing time. The apartment is charming, and well appointed. It didn't have everything you might need for full kitchen catering, but it certainly had all the basics to cook up a breakfast or a simple dinner. The rooms, while small, are definitely comfortable - and let's face it, how much time are you going to spend there anyway?? Not when you have Chicago on your doorstep!

The Bucktown area is extremely beautiful, with lots of stores, restaurants and bars to visit, and charming houses to look at. I recommend going for a drink at Silver Cloud. We ended up there on pumpkin carving competition night, and it was great fun!

And if you want something a bit edgier, Wicker Park is just down the road. Drop into Estelles for a great night out!

Otherwise, you are a short cab or train ride into the Loop, Logan Square, Lincoln Park, Lincoln Square, Gold Coast - everywhere!

The only negative that we had was that on the last day, my friend's flight wasn't leaving until 6pm, but we had to check out at 11am. When they asked if there was somewhere they could leave their bags, they were told no. So they had to lug them around with them all day. Which was a shame bc up until then we had had the perfect guest experience.

Thanks for the beautiful apartment Laurie! I couldn't have loved Bucktown or Chicago any more!