Todd and Tripp’s place is amazing. Before I say another word about the place, I have to say that they are gracious and welcoming hosts and provide excellent correspondence leading up to and through your stay. They are the exact kind of people you want around when you are sharing a part of their home. They give great suggestions for food and sightseeing and fun conversations if you just want to hang around the house for a bit. If you’re lucky Eddie, their very sweet dog, will let you play ball with him. I love dogs so I took advantage of a little Eddie-time everyday.
The guest suite is spacious and very comfortable and I loved that we had access to the nice back garden. I found that everything was just as described and it is CLEAN. I really liked the amenities like coffee, tea, and bottled water at the wet bar plus plenty of soap, towels, and stuff in the bathroom. I recommend bringing ear plugs if you are a light sleeper, the air intake for the house is in the hallway of the suite. That was really the only noticeable noise I cared about; I didn’t notice any traffic unless something with a siren went by. Getting a good night’s sleep was not a problem here.
The location is just about as perfect as you can get. It’s close (walking distance) to great restaurants, fun neighborhoods, and nice parks and beaches. The “L” is very close for easy access to the rest of the city. I highly recommend Todd and Tripp’s home for your stay in Chicago.