I was staying in Chicago for a solo trip away from my family, just for some Serenity and we’ll-deserved R&R. I loved every aspect of my stay at Amy’s and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The neighborhood was charming and had multiple cafes and lots of cute shops. There was always a ton of foot traffic, so I always felt safe walking alone even in the evening. I parked my car (for free with no restrictions) on a street surrounding Welles Park, as Amy had suggested, and felt really comfortable leaving my car there. I didn’t get a ticket, even after leaving my car in the same spot for over 48 hours.
The apartment itself was sparklingly clean and had every amenity you could think of, and then some: a candy bar laid out upon my arrival, a welcome binder with important information, a luggage rack in the bedroom closet, an unexpected Keurig with plenty of k-cups, a French press, filtered water in the fridge, even hot cocoa and instant oatmeal packets)!
The linens were of excellent quality, especially the bedding! I snooped and found the brand name on the tag because I’d seriously considered purchasing the duvet for my home if I could find it. The mattress was comfortable (I slept 9 hours, which I haven’t done in decades...seriously)! The couch was also really comfortable too, as well as all the pillows, both on the couch and the bed.
I have to mention that the temperature in the apartment was perfect (I’m picky) and it was very quiet (I’m sensitive). The floors were a little squeaky and the radiators hissed and clunked a bit, but there was virtually no traffic noise, since the apartment faced the back of the building, not the street.
There was a lot of natural lighting in the entire apartment, but Amy has also chosen some perfectly placed lighting throughout. Also, there were perfectly placed outlets, such as the charging strip attached to the wall next to the bed that allowed me to easily charge my phone and kindle at the same time overnight.
One thing I’ll mention is that the hallway and stairwell leading to the apartment were a little boring and had a bit of a stale cigarette smell. However, the apartment itself had absolutely no odor and by my second day in the apartment, the hallway odor had dissipated anyway.
Check-in couldn’t have been easier: step-by-step instructions with photos were provided. This was my first time getting an Ab&b, so I feel really lucky Amy made a bit of an intimidating experience so easy!!!
Thank you, Amy! I’m recommending your place to all my mom friends that need and deserve a similar getaway! I’ll also be back sometime soon!