I came here for the Marathon and the hotels were too expensive for me. I came upon Mat and Randy through this website and I'm so glad I did. My stay at their house was infinitely better than if I had stayed at one of the hotels in the city. I don't think any of the hotels would have treated me the way they did. Mat and Randy were extraordinary hosts. They went out of their way to make me feel comfortable and enjoy my Chicago experience. The house is amazing (stunningly decorated like straight out of a Better Homes and Gardens) and very clean (my nurse wife, if she was with me, would definitely approve) but it's in the small details and personal touch, such as the hot morning coffee, inviting me to their neighbors for dinner, or buying ice for my beyond sore post-Marathon legs that made me feel like I had come home.

The house is in a quiet residential street but only one block from Clark Avenue with its mix of eclectic shops and fantastic restaurants. The Metro Red Line and "new" Chinatown is a 5 minute walk east. Hop on the Red Line towards Downtown and you can be at the museums or the Magnificent Mile in 20 minutes or less.

My only wish is that I could have stayed longer. Thank you Mat and Randy for the great experience.