We loved this house for several reasons - 1st, the location. We were in town for Cards/Cubs baseball and this is only a cour blocks from Wrigley. We had all of Wrigleyville at our doorstep. The L is only a couple blocks away and the neighborhood is dotted with delightful local eateries, bars and stores.
2nd the house - quaint and comfortable, clean and well appointed. We did not prepare any meals there but had we chose to I feel confident everything was there to put a fine dining or backyard bbq experience together.
The beds are comfortable and made up with home quality linens.
And my personal favorite space the backyard! Where elae are you going to find a private, comfortable outdoor area to relax in the middle of the city? Its surprisingly quiet and completely secluded.
And then there is the host, Blaise. Before we actually met I discovered what a nice guy he is. He was prompt and concise with all the communication and very obliging when I was making our reservations. We arrived early the day of check-in and caught him finishing preperation for our stay. We had a pleasant, if brief, conversation and I felt genuinely welcomed to his home and city.
I will highly recommend Belmont House to anybody looking for place to stay in Chicago!