I had a great week-long stay with Nancy at her home. She’s extremely friendly, welcoming, and generous, with a really nice place on a quiet, residential street.
I previously lived in Chicago and was in town to look for an apartment before moving back. Within minutes of greeting me, she offered her spot to stay if I couldn’t find anything. And also to her July 4 get-together.
The large basement is a great accommodation space. The private bathroom is a big plus. There’s coffee, tea, snacks, and a fridge – which are thoughtful touches, too. Especially before a long day… and sometimes after!
Nancy also has a beautiful garden… and dogs, too! I wish I’d had more time to spend with them.
This was my first time in the Portage Park area. The park itself is a nice place for walking or hanging out. The #80 bus is 3 mins walk away, and drops at Irving Park Blue Line (easy trip to/from O’Hare and into the city), and east to Lakeview/Wrigley.
This is a super spot in terms of host, home, location, price, and ease of getting around. Thanks, Nancy!