This apartment is located in the perfect Chicago neighborhood. Anything you could possibly want or need is a short walking distance away. Parking can be an issue, as it's all City of Chicago permit parking, and you do have the option of a parking space for an additional fee, but we were able to find a spot a couple blocks away.
John was a very gracious, friendly, and hands-on host. He was available for any issue we may have had, gave us his personal cellphone number, and checked in on us multiple times during the weekend we stayed. We were, unfortunately, forced into booking with him last minute on a Friday evening, as airbnb booked our original reservation out from under us (without telling us!), and we arrived in Chicago at 5 p.m. with six people and nowhere to stay. We were a given this listing at 5:20 p.m. and told we had to book by 6, so I booked it immediately. I'm aware now that it caught John off-guard, as apparently airbnb booked on his behalf without allowing him to accept the reservation, but he handled it beautifully and allowed us to check in just two hours later. I'm so sorry I was not able to meet him -- we were in town for my son's wedding and I was inaccessible -- but my friends who did meet with him expressed how friendly he was.
If you're looking for a quiet neighborhood just seconds away from vibrant Chicago activity, this is the place for you!
Thank you, John!