The rooms in the apartment are comfortable and nicely decorated. Sarah was working in the yard when we got there and took a break to say hello and see what we had planned for our stay.

This was our first time using airbnb and the experience was a little like house-sitting: she left helpful notes here and there requesting you take your shoes off while inside, to please squeegee the shower after use, heating and air instructions, etc. I appreciated the notes because we wanted to be respectful of the space we were renting for the two days we were in town. Everyone has his or her own version of respect, and it was good to know what she expected.

There are a few restaurants close by, but we walked — three or four times — to the heart of Logan Square for food, coffee and beers. From the apartment, it took about 15 minutes to get there either through the quiet neighborhood or down Diversey.

We didn't spend a ton of time in the apartment, but while we were there, we appreciated having a taste of Chicago living as opposed to spending a couple nights in a hotel.

Parking close by was a breeze, and free.