Tired after 3 hours of driving with a half-hour left to go, I receive a message on my AirBnB app relaying to me to call in when I am within 20-30 minutes. I went ahead and did so and the sweetest voice answered to ask how the drive was going and if I was going to need a quick bite, perhaps some pizza, upon arriving. I have so diet restrictions, but I so appreciated the gesture and thanked my hostess for her kindness. (Mrs. Davis would eventually get me some gluten free snacks as if I couldn't adore her more)
Once I had arrived, the sweet voice, became a lovely lady, Mr. Davis, who asked if she could assist me with any of my things, so I obliged with a small bag. Upon parking my car to coincide directly with the small pathway that led to the basement apartment space, I was led down the stairs.
What a beautiful and spacious area. In it were two well-situated and comfortable pull out beds, a stationary cycle, a fully loaded laundry room, a full length mirror, a beautiful full bathroom with a shower and dimmers to boot, a kitchenette complete with a small coffee machine, sink, and a mini-fridge for those huge unfinished meals and a microwave. There's also a diner-style table set great for getting work done, as it is also close to some outlets for a laptop or what have you. WiFi passwords are right next to the table, so you can connect as soon as you settle in. A huge TV graces the room if you're into that sort of thing or a BOSE radio that connects to an iPhone or old-school iPod. There's no shortage of jams in the house, though, so you might not even need it. The ENTIRE family has impeccable musical taste, given there is a musician in the home.
Within a few minutes of taking this ALL in, I got instructions and a key and then was introduced to her awesome son and was able to eat and get some rest, before the long day I was going to have within 16 hours of my arrival.
Getting around: I had a car, so getting around was pretty easy for me, but I saw plenty of buses not too far away from the home as I went to and fro.
Honestly, I'm sad I had to leave the Davis' home. Chicago is an awesome city, and the presence of this home makes it even more so. Beautiful, clean, inviting, affordable, with the kindest family - what more could you ask for in an AirBnB?!
One of my best experiences away from home, EVER.