Amanda was utterly accommodating with my late-at-night arrival. Is there anything better than coming home to someone leaving the light on for you? That's what Amanda did for me, and I was so grateful to come into my room (e) at Casa Corazón after such long travels, have a hot shower, and curl into bed. Waking up the next morning, the photos are true: Casa Corazón is absolutely divine. Clean, gorgeously decorated, and exuding warmth, art, heart, and character, with all the little touches that make you feel so at home. My room had a balcony, which upon waking I made full use of sitting in my pjs in the sun with a cup of tasty coffee from the insanely luxe kitchen downstairs made all the more tastier by the textile-delicious hand pottered mug guests are invited to use. The bookshelves in my room were kitted out as if Amanda knew I was coming to stay. Gasp, after gasp, after gasp and I ran my fingertips along the book spines. Casa Corazón is about a 15 minute walk from the train station, which will get you everywhere. Do go on the Wendella architectural river cruise. Do go to Big Star mexican in Damen. Do go to Myopic Books. Do walk down to Lake Michigan through Millennium Park and stick your feet in. Do go to the Art Institute. Do eat dinner at Mana Food Bar in Division, or Lula in Logan Square. The Logan Square farmer's markets on Sundays are also a treat. Casa Corazón is such a joy to come back home to after a big down out in the Windy City. For groceries it's also a 15 minute walk from Pete's Fresh Market - GO THERE. Visit the salad bar. Feast. If you're lucky enough when you're back at home, Hafiz the cat will make an appearance. He is fabulous. And if you're around and the time is right, Amanda is the best person to share a night cap with under stars. What a wonderful Airbnb experience Amanda offers. Five wholehearted stars.