I enjoyed staying in the private room and the amenities that were available. Relaxing in the rooftop garden can’t be beat! The view is beautiful and I enjoyed winding down there most nights. I’m not a bar/club person but this location is in the heart of the excitement. I was here for work so I did not get the chance to explore much. Honestly everything was so close by (drug store, restaurants, bars, clubs, bank, etc.). I never made it to the infamous Michigan Avenue for all the sightseeing. This location is pretty ideal since it’s central to Michigan Avenue, Navy Pier, CTA (bus/subway) and the safe Upper North Loop where things stay open later.
I was grateful for Michael’s help with directions for getting around, his sunny demeanor, incredible response time and especially with hauling my luggage up the very steep 5 floor walk up! I recommend packing a single, lightweight suitcase because this is not an easy hike upstairs. I am a gym and running fanatic but was winded every time.
The pictures still reflect the space fairly accurately, although not current. I have never stayed in a shared space or with the owner. Hence I was surprised that the individual rooms didn’t have added keyed access. It would be a nice option in the future, especially when the owner is not around, and since the apartment is usually left unlocked.
The private room I rented was very comfy, cozy and had everything I needed. The room itself is sandwiched between Michael’s room and the kitchen. I could vividly hear any noises going on from each, plus the loud music vibrating from the club next door. However, I was so tired that I slept through it all. When Michael showed me around he warned me about the step out of the shower but I forget about it until I hopped out and truly experienced the one foot (or more) drop. Lesson learned! 🤣 The other room is an open loft with steep stairs as well but no worries! Michael has plenty of locations to choose from since I originally looked into the speak easy…which I may try next time! So I think this location is ideal for the young, agile person who doesn’t mind stairs and is looking to enjoy the night life!
Michael gave me privacy but I when I did see him a few times I was quick to ask him questions. He enjoys entertaining guests from the air bnb and is very social. I was too exhausted to ever interact much except in passing. He was a great help and I did miss having him nearby when any questions arose. I can see why he is so highly rated. I really enjoyed my time and hope to be able to visit again!