Michael is a very friendly host. He was very welcoming and energetic when I arrived. He showed me around the apartment and my room, and he provided necessities such as fresh water, towels, shower products, hairdryer (which I really appreciated), etc. The guest room itself was really cozy and sweet as it contained nearly everything: a mirror, a sink, a shower and a toilet. The kitchen was also free to use. I used the refrigerator and microwave during my stay.
The location of the building was very convenient, as there were so many restaurants downstairs and nearby. It was a good place for people who wanted to enjoy their nightlife.
The only problem I had was that the room wasn’t too friendly for travelers with large luggages, since it was on the top floor (5th floor). And I felt exhausted when I lifted two luggages up and down. But the nice thing was, when I was on the third floor, Michael noticed that I still didn’t come upstairs, so he went down and helped me lift one of the luggages, which was really nice of him:)
Michael was also being very considerate during my stay. On the first night, I found a giant mosquito in my room, and I called Michael and he helped me eliminate it. It was also funny that he comforted me that that kind of giant mosquito didn’t bite humans but actually ate the eggs of the little mosquitoes that did bite. But since it was dead, it became my “EX-friend”. That was a good one:D What’s more, after it happened, Michael closed the glass door to the garden just in case of bugs coming inside the house. He showed that he really cared about his guests from theses little details:)
The garden was everything, which made Michael’s place the most beautiful and artistic one among all the Airbnbs I had stayed. I was pretty shy, so when other guests were at the garden, I didn’t go. Also it was a pity that my schedule was pretty tight, so I didn’t really have time to enjoy the amazing views at the garden. But I’d say if I’m accompanied by a friend next time, we’ll definitely stay in the garden just to enjoy ourselves. The decoration inside the house was also amazingly aesthetic. I didn’t have time to look at the details but I saw a lot of ornaments, paintings, records and maybe some antiques inside the house. Michael was surely a man with good taste.
Michael’s place truly is a treasure, and I’ll recommend it to friends and visitors who want to enjoy their time in Chicago while feeling at home.