Amazing place and location is near everything and the Red line is just blocks away to get to downtown / Loop area. Would recommend getting the 7 day CTA train pass if you are there for the week. Train is easier getting around the city. Great amenities and lots of room to spread out and enjoy. We came with 5 children and everyone had a place to sleep and all enjoyed the space. So, it’s definitely “family-friendly”. However there is awesome decor, so if traveling with small children, would recommend to put the smaller/breakable decor away from children.
Close places we enjoyed less than 1-4 blocks away, Cozy Noodles, Dunkin Donut, Chipotle, Subway, Lucky Stripes (bowling and arcade), Shake Shack, Jenni’s ice cream, 7-11, Wrigley Field (Go Cubs Go), a few good sports apparel shops, many bars and restaurants in the area as well.… Jewel Osco (Grocery store) is about a 10-15 min walk and has everything you need for groceries.
Still a five star review but a few reminders to future guests:
1. Parking space is in the back, middle space. Don’t park under the train area. I would not recommend parking on the front/street. We came when the Cubs were playing and I’ve never seen the parking police give so many parking tickets and two trucks were busy towing away cars.
2. Front door key pad, once you put your palm of your hand on the key pad (covering the key pad with your palm) to activate, punch in the code then lift the door handle “Up”. Pushing the door handle “down” will not open the door.
3. We didn’t see a broom in the Airbnb. We wanted to sweep off the patio area from debris from the tree but couldn’t find anything to sweep up the patio area. Also a broom would be great to sweep up the interior area as well.
4. If you are staying more than 7 days, make sure the Airbnb has enough trash bags, toilet paper and paper towels. The 7-11 also sells them if it’s an emergency. Jewel Osco is a short walk away as well.