I will preface my review by saying that I am very picky. And yet, I would stay at this AirBnB again.
Having parking during a stay in Chicago is a HUGE plus, and it was awesome that it was off the street parking as well. Ample sleeping space for several people, and the beds were very comfortable. Bedding and towels were clearly very clean, which I very much appreciated. Kitchen was well appointed with everything we needed to prepare some simple meals, and having shampoo, conditioner, and a hair dryer really allowed us to slim down our packing.
If you are not used to a big city, there is some traffic noise from outside, so it is advised to bring ear plugs or a sound machine if that sort of thing will keep you up at night. It was mostly only an issue in the front bedrooms, and even then, not much of an issue really (we live in an extremely quiet neighborhood at home, so ANY noise is more than we are used to). The back bedrooms were very quiet. And overall, for being as close to downtown as we were (only a 20 minute drive), it was really pretty quiet.
The apartment is tastefully decorated and well appointed with conveniences. There are signs of wear and a few minor things could use repairs, but nothing that affected the quality of our stay. Along with linens being very fresh and clean, the bathrooms were spotless. The kitchen could have used a tiny bit more attention from the cleaning crew, as could some nooks and crannies that are probably only obvious to someone traveling with children, but nothing was a deal breaker, by any means. The only real reason I take off a star is because the cleaning fees are rather high, and for that, I expected everything to be totally spotless. It wasn't super dirty or anything like that, and as mentioned, the linens and bathrooms were ideal, but I think the cleaning crew has been skipping some areas on their rounds, and for the fees charged, those things should be dealt with.
We felt comfortable and safe here, and I enjoyed a walk alone with my two children down the main street to get dinner one of the nights. Having Netflix was great for the night we stayed in to rest and have a movie night after a long day of walking and sight-seeing, and the couch was big enough for all three of us to lounge comfortably.
One last thing of note: the lower level bedrooms are quite cold (we stayed in March) and have tile floors. There are plug in radiators provided, but I didn't find them until just before bed the first night, so it was chilly down there until they kicked in. The second night, I fired them up earlier, and then it was very comfortable. Just be prepared to haul those out and turn them on a couple of hours before bed, and maybe pack some slippers. I was worried the first night that the bedding was insufficient, but the down comforters were actually very cozy, and we were all plenty warm once we were tucked in.
In all, I would recommend this apartment to other travelers. GPS provided clear directions from the Loop downtown, and while I find city driving stressful, even I could handle it, and it was a relief to come to this neighborhood at the end of a long day in the city. Lourdes was prompt in answering all of my questions, and communication was excellent.
Thanks, Lourdes!