I don't leave raving reviews. I've found only one other place that was as perfectly wonderful as the description and expectation. Meighan's place was everything we had hoped it would be! Being in Chicago for our son's wedding, we were looking for a place that was close to his apartment and the wedding venue, Bixi Beer. Little did we expect to find such an oasis in the city...literally, an oasis! The patio garden and deck off the kitchen were our major resting spots. Meighan and Dave have a spectacular outside area that begs to be occupied. As one of the wedding party exclaimed, "Where are we, Brazil?" The tropical plants (yep, in Chicago!) and the babbling water feature made for a restful, tranquil spot, offsetting the occasional train in the distance. And while I dwell on the outside, the inside of this airbnb is equally as charming and inviting! The little touches, the hints of far-off places, the library of books all make this a place where you just feel good hanging out. Thank you, Meighan and Dave, for making your place available. The next time we visit Chicago, we know where we want to spend a few nights.