My partner and I stayed at the Carriage House over Halloween weekend and we loved it. It truly lives up to its name with being cozy. Robert was very helpful and quick to respond to my messages. The place was very clean and had everything you could need. I appreciated all the little details like extra hygiene products for women and bandaids in various skin tones. It was clear a lot of thought was put into what guests may need.
Location: It was quiet in the area which was really nice, and it’s about a 20 minute walk from Logan Square Station where you can take the blue line to downtown Chicago or O’Hare. Pay close attention to the directions. The house is not located on the main street, but behind a main building in an alley next to garages. There is no number on it, but Robert’s directions are easy to follow once you understand you need to be in the alley. The streets in the area are also one-way, so be watchful for that.
Transportation: It’s an easy walk to Logan Square Station, and I personally recommend taking the subway if you’re traveling between downtown Chicago and the Airbnb. We originally tried the subway and buses, but taking a bus requires multiple transfers. A bus we needed also never showed up after verifying multiple times that it was operating, so we took an Uber back to the Carriage House. The walk from the station is easy if you’re able and feel comfortable doing so. Make sure you exit towards Kenzie and the walk back to the Carriage House is on a busy main road that is fairly well-lit.
Downtown Chicago: For reference, it takes about 20 minutes on the blue line from Logan to Washington (near The Chicago Theatre downtown).
Kitchen: I didn’t cook on this trip because of timing, and I’m usually discouraged from cooking at Airbnbs because not enough cooking utensils are provided, but I was pleasantly surprised by the Carriage House! There was a nice variety of pots and pans and other kitchen tools. I loved the coffee and tea set-up, and I have to give a shout-out to the coffee in the fridge. It was really good.
Other: Bed and pillows were very comfy and so was the living room. The lighting is warm and adjustable. There is also AppleTV which was nice.
Overall, we highly recommend this place and would stay again! Robert is an excellent host, and you’ll love the Carriage House.