Eric's neighborhood and home were incredibly charming and welcoming. A couple friends and I drove in from Philadelphia and the location was perfect for leaving the car and taking the train in for fun in the downtown. Eric was so helpful in providing us with advice and maps. He made us coffee every morning and was great to chat with. I've only been using airbnb for a few months and this has been my best experience so far! Side note: if you are looking to stay out late in downtown Chicago past the last train back to Eric's neighborhood, it is extremely difficult/not possible to find a cab that will go to that part of town. We even tried uber and the driver wouldn't take us that far. So try to make that 12:30 train!