Greg caused a good impression from the moment he answered the first of various inquiries I sent him about his place. Ahead of time, he also recommended a French restaurant in Hyde Park where I could take my francophile girlfriend out to supper for her birthday. (The restaurant was excellent.)

In person, Greg immediately struck us as utterly affable and engaging (we had a question for him about bees, a subject on which he's an expert) and the warm welcome he gave us set the tone for a lovely day of discovery around Hyde Park.

I should also mention that even though the official check-in time is 3:00, Greg was only too happy to meet with us at 1015 a.m. upon our arrival from Indiana.

At any rate, Greg is an exemplary host who lives in a delightful house just down the street from a variety of cultural and natural marvels. We very much hope we can stay at his place again!