Our week stay with Nick & Kelly was more than we could ever ask for! Because one of us was on crutches, Nick was so sweet to pick us up from O'Hare instead of the Blue Line like we talked about before. And he or Kelly even gave us a couple of rides to the grocery store, L station etc. so we didn’t have to walk that far. Most of the times we were perfectly able to catch the 152 bus which stops right around the corner of his house. This line was perfect to get to the Brown station, several very good restaurants and of course to Wrigley Field as Nick was so kind to arrange us really good seats for the ballgame! Even if you’re not a baseball fan, it’s an awesome experience to sit among the locals, supporting their favorite team, having Jim Belushi sing “Take me to the ballgame” and all the other little things that makes Chicago Chicago.
The Brown Line will take you to the loop in about 30 minutes and it’s a great ride downtown with lots to see along the way. We’re actually glad we didn’t stay downtown near the Loop even with being less mobile. If the L doesn’t get you close enough, the bus system works great so our 7-Day CTA pass really paid off! Staying in a suburb like Roscoe Village gave us such a more local experience which was exactly what we were looking for and we actually got to see a whole lot more of Chicago. On top of that the people are just awesome!
Nick sometimes left us some surprises in the morning, like donuts or croissants which was so sweet. One of us is a great American sports fan so he had a blast talking with Nick about it, and watching TV together in his man cave. All of the tips Nick gave us really paid off so listen to this guy haha, he really knows his city and his neighborhood!
The room was good, big bed, small couch, TV and dresser, closet with hangers, extra bedding, fan, umbrella’s etc. Clean ensuite bathroom with very nice shower and towels and even shampoo and shower gel were provided. In the back of the basement you could find a washer, dryer, huge filled fridge, pantry with cereals, coffee etc. You will want for nothing.
This was our first Airbnb ever and we were a little hesitant at first, like many ;-). However after this, how can you go back to hotels! I believe it’s the best way to truly discover a destination. Nick and Kelly, I still feel like this review does not quite cover how we experienced our stay. Words cannot express how much you really made our trip, your kindness, your openness, the wonderful talks we had and the fun we had. Thank you for making your home our home, for making us feel so welcome and have us feel like Chicagoans for a week!