Karen's apt in Uptown Chicago was absolutely wonderful. Not only was it homey, comfy, charming, spotlessly clean and eclectically decorated, Karen's attention to detail as a host was spot on. From lovely robes, tons of pillows and all sorts of toiletries than come in super handy, to practical details like umbrellas when it rained, subway cards ready to be reused and free uber ride, sightseeing recoms and a freezer full of waffles (which my stepson devoured), among a other goodies stocked in the fridge. It was all very thoughtful and made us feel more than welcome.

Karen was very attentive, answering any questions I had quickly and reaching out to me by text to make sure everything was in order.

I'm a frequent Chicago visitor so I already knew the apt was going to be close to where I wanted to be, but it's very practical location with nearby bus stops and El stations a few minutes away. Perfect if you're going to be moving around anywhere from the Loop to Andersonville.

Like the listing says, it's a third floor apt, with 3 healthy Chicago style flights of steps to climb, which is something to keep in mind if you have any sort of limitations. Apart from that, maybe the tub is a bit of a challenge with the curtain and the magnets all around (the bathroom as a whole is quite spacious and nice though), but it's a totally minor detail in an otherwise super great place. My family and I loved it. Would use again without thinking twice. Thanks Karen!