I was late booking a hotel to a conference at McCormick place in May. If there were any reasonable priced hotels to be had with an early booking, they were all gone and now I would be forced into something well beyond my budget. What I perceived as misfortune turned into a blessing in disguise. My son suggested AirBNB which I'd never considered before. Upon browsing their listings, Amanda's jumped out at me and I started reading reviews. I sent her a few questions regarding proximity to Midway Airport and McCormick place. Her responses were prompt and pleasing and she even suggested I get the 3 day transit pass to save on transportation. A short train and bus ride got me quickly to a place where with only a 5 minute walk I was at her house. A single bus ride took me to and from McCormick Place in 20 minutes. It was all very convenient and affordable. But all of this is minor compared to the wonderful experience I had staying there. You can read many of the fine comments others have made and they are true. If you like a clean and charming environment with style, and a calm and quiet place to sleep or relax, this is a gem of a find. And there a few excellent local Italian restaurants she suggested that were only about a 3 minute walk away. If I go to Chicago again on business, I won't waste time looking for any place else. I saved hundreds of dollars and thoroughly enjoyed my first Airbnb experience at Amanda's lovely home. When I first saw her listing, I thought Casa Corazon was a region of Chicago. I came to learn it is the name she gave her home - and is characteristic and symbolic to her attention to detail and thoughtfulness.