The apartment was exactly as described, and communication with host made arriving and departing so easy. Downers Grove was a little farther from the city then I thought, so train schedules were nice to have.

Stephanie was a great host. Both the space and the property had a great Midwestern charm.

The 2nd Floor apartment is quaint and full of interesting antique gems. Stephanie host and resident downstairs was amenable and had a low profile. The house is equipped with everything that one could need, it is not set up for gourmet cooking but has toaster oven, microwave, electric appliances. You will see in the pictures a small refrigerator, the freezer is tiny. ( I make smoothies with frozen fruit) The bed I choose has a skylight above it and was tucked in a cozy nook, and comfortable, It was a full size bed. I believe the other bedroom has a full as well. There is a Starbucks about 6 blocks away. Trader Joes is less than a mile, and a great Laotian restaurant with great reviews a few blocks away. I did feel a bit uncomfortable making noise because of the upstairs apartment, out of consideration. Stephanie said she didn't hear me. Colorful, Quaint, Artistic if an experience is what you like then this is a good one.

The second floor apartment was great. Lots of charm and plenty of room for the 3 of us that stayed. Stephanie was responsive and nice, and the apt was clean and quiet. Would stay again.

The location is in a lovely, quiet neighborhood, but close to shopping and restaurants as well. All the necessities are available and it is very comfy for a short stay. The garden is beautiful and peaceful.

Cute place with lots of funky decor with a nice garden area.

Stephanie communicated clearly how to access the house, and where to park. She left the porch light on for us. We felt safe and comfortable. The back yard is beautiful. I hadn't seen fireflies since childhood. What a treat!

Very private and cozy, was very comfortable for two couples. Beautiful yard.

Our kids loved the availability of the pool and ping pong table! Everybody at Carol's were helpful and kind. We would love the opportunity to stay there again, if we are ever in the area. Thank you!

Best part was that I was a quick 10 minute walk to my conference at the Yorktown!

It was my first Airbnb experience and it was a good one The amount of space we had for the money was a great deal

This is a great place. It is large and well appointed, easy to find and has all the amenities. We enjoyed out stay.

This is a Great place to Relax, Grilling and Chilling by the pool!

The home is in a neighborhood close to a park and to shopping and restaurants. The place you stay in is big and comfortable. There are a couple of friendly cats

It's a nice quiet place. Great for family, professional people, it worth every penny.

Really nice home! I stayed in the basement, area. It has one bedroom, a side room and a huge living space with a wet-bar, refrigerator. Its easily over 1,000 sq feet. She allowed access to the kitchen, the back yard and the living room. She has two cats, an older black cat that is pretty laid back, and white and gold kitten that is hilarious! She also rents out other rooms in her house, I was there for 4 days and I saw someone else twice in passing. Carol is very personable, cordial, and welcoming. I will be staying here again in the future.

My whole experience was really awesome. Tamana was really nice and helpful.

This place was perfect! Tamana even waited up until almost midnight to meet us when our flight was late. It was a very nice and comfortable stay.

I live two days here.The house is beautiful and clean.The hostess is very friendly.And the traffic is aslo convenient.If I go to Chicago agian,I will aslo choose here .

Fantastic.., we loved it. Felt like home. We found all the amenities we were looking for and Tamana was very nice. She helped us a lot.

Tamana is definitely a super host! Her home is very comfortable and she goes out of her way to make sure your stay is as pleasant as can be! The condo itself is tastefully decorated, the rooms are spacious, with a nice kitchen to use if you want to stay in, and easy off-street parking. The location was very convenient for us, we were easily able to get to and from the airport, downtown, Great Lakes Naval Station, and wherever else we wanted to go. My family and I certainly appreciated Tamana's welcoming and gracious hospitality, we would definitely recommend this listing if you are going to be visiting Chicago. We will be back! Thank you Tamana!

What a beautiful place to stay! The apartment was spacious, elegantly decorated, and peaceful. The bedroom was big, the bed itself was comfortable. I slept with the window open and never once heard a siren, despite being very close to a major artery that feeds into Oak Brook and Chicago. The rooms have their own air conditioner, giving guests the ability to adjust to their needs. This apartment feels tucked away and secure. The surrounding area was clean, safe and friendly. Parking was available directly in front of the property. You couldn't ask for a better host. Tamana was gracious and very good at reading her guests in terms of their needs for privacy or interaction. She genuinely cares about people and really bends over backwards to make sure her guests are comfortable. If you're visiting in or near Chicago and Oak Brook area, this is a highly recommended place. Considering you get two big, beautiful rooms for the price? Fantastic.

Very clean and well maintained, host was very easy to work with. Thanks for an easy stay!

Welcoming, friendly host! Cozy place to stay. Safe, very residential, suburban neighborhood. Parking easier than it looked, with lot spaces right off of street. Close to highway-- may want to carry coins and cash for tolls just in case. Many malls, restaurants within walking/short driving distance. Very close to Midwestern U. Very spacious rooms. Great storage space to hang and put away items. Internet and fridge use very handy.

Good place for the price and good location.

This place is perfect for a family of 4. Simply decorated, but very comfortable and clean. Central location, easy highway access, quiet area. We parked right in front of the door! Our kids were happy that there were toys to play with. The weather was too cool for us to use the pool, but next time we definitely will!

Jill was great and very accommodating! We will stay here again.

My family and I needed a place to stay during our quick Chicago trip. I was pleased to find this listing, and I am thankful for the affordability it offered! Jill was super sweet and worked with us on our late check in. The apartment is small, but no smaller than any hotel room. One thing we loved was that there was a washer/ dryer right in the home, so with three children, that came in handy! Also, very family friendly with toys available for kids to play with. The only bummer was the no TV, but it was stated in the listing so no surprises there! All in all, we had a good time and the location allowed us to be a short drive from the city, but safe and quiet.

It was great.

Great value stay. Not near a lot of nightlife, but the secluded location is quiet and transportation to downtown is easily accessible.

Carol made my live much easy with her kindest help. Carol shared her apartment with my mother, baby and little daughter, which is extremely challenging. She took me to get a phone, a booster car seat and many baby stuff within 2 days, which were exactly I needed. Then she gave me brilliant suggestions on where I go and how to get there. As a foreigner, I cannot imagine how long it takes to figure all things out without Carol. Would definitely come back and highly recommend her apartment to anyone.

My wife and I stayed for 3 days, so we were able to have small conversations with Carol - each time more pleasant than before. The more you get to know Carol, the more you realize she is a very sweet and considerate person who enjoys taking care of her guests. But honestly, the best part of the whole experience was getting a great big hug when we said good-bye. We can't wait to see her again!

She is very friendly ,, enjoyed my stay ,, highly recommended.. Sweet lady .

Carol was right on top of the details of my trip and flexible in accommodating them. The photos show a more spacious and tidy place than it is (yet what hotel doesn't show its place in the best light), so visitors might be a bit cramped if they don't travel very light and don't mind living out of their suitcases. The location is tremendous for accessible to the Chicago area, along with a good choice of restaurants.

Carol was very nice, very hospitable. Location is good, right across from Standard market, but very loud at night time during our stay, do not recommend staying if have kids who are light sleepers. Cleanliness was mediocre, but Carol admitted to not being the best housekeeper.

The apartment is cozy and Carol is a kind host and made my weekend stay in Chicago very comfortable.

Great experience. The area is close by everything you would need and Carol is very accommodating.

Carol was amazing! Where to even start... She was very accommodating and had great knowledge or the city and sent us links to help us find parking since we drove. My fiance and I chatted for hours when we got there our first night and had so many laughs. I can definitely I made a friend through this experience. This was my fiance and my first time using airbnb and it won't be our last. Carol is the best, and anyone would be lucky to stay at her place! See you again soon, Carol!

Her place is very clean and had access to the bathroom/kitchen whenever needed. I'd suggest bringing headphones or ear plugs if you are in bed early as the dogs bark when they come home late and the walls are paper thin. Other than that, no issues and a very friendly environment. It was a quick uber to any location- I was in town for a seminar and had a smooth ride there and back with easy access in and out of the apartment.

Nice clean cozy space. Thanks!

My first international Airbnb experience is simply awesome! Place and location is definitely a bang for the buck. If you are looking for a private space that is simple with all the essentials, serene, clean & neat, and situated in a scenic location, this is the place to be zero doubt! My only regret is not being able to get to know the couple because of my busy sched. Nothing but respect to this gracious and gorgeous host. Highly recommended. Will definitely find time to be back when I'm in Illinois.

Karla was clear with instructions. The area was pleasant and the room was clean. When ever I had a question, i always got a response promptly as well.

My father stayed with Karla and her adorable dogs for a few days. Karla's place was so peaceful and my father claims her bed was way more comfortable than the one at our place. Karla was easily accessible and a wonderful host!

This condo fit my needs very well. Needed a quiet place to crash for a few nights. Karla was very responsive with all communication. Condo was clean, organized and well cared for.

Clean, exactly as advertised.

This is been one of the best Airbnb values I have ever had, if not the best. The host provided quick and accurate communication, and this was a comfortable and easy to find location.

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Davis has the perfect place close to shopping, food, and nightlife. If you just want to relax, he's got a great place to unwind too. He's a wonderful host and I'd totally stay with him again.

Alice was helpful and made an effort to get to know me a bit and make me feel welcome. Our schedules worked well since I had to be out and about early and got up later. I could definitely smell the cats there, but they were timid and didn't get into anything, so they weren't a problem. Parking was very easy and the neighborhood in general felt safe.

Alice is a great host and the place has a beautiful terrace! Sofa is comfy & there's plenty of privacy. She was super flexible w my check in/out given that my flight was seriously delayed. I really felt like home. Hope to stay at her apt again.

Alice seems like nice girl. But on the morning of (10th AUG 2016) i was about to check out from her house. i did not even take shower as i woke up late and had to rush myself to leave the house. I left the house keys between her flower so she can identify easily. As soon as she came home she started blaming that i broke her wall hanger which is in the bathroom and i ate all the food of hers from the fridge. EXCUSE ME. i bought my own water bottle and she started blaming on me for everything after i left from her house. i had to call AIRBNB and report the issue to them. i am not recommending anyone to stay with alice.

Alice is a nice host, helpful, and great with communication. I would come again in the future.

Alice is very welcoming and down to earth host. Her communication is prompt and she will make sure that your stay is problem free. I would recommend Alice's spot to anyone looking for a cozy place to crash while in Chicago area.

This was both of our first time using Air bnb. I used the pictured futon. since it was my first time using air bnb, I suggest that you send email and ask questions to ensure each space matched your needs. Alice was a wonderful polite host, and very accommodating. She has two wonderful kitties and the back patio faces a very pretty pond. It is situated near everything, a mall, movie theatre, shops and a coule of gyms.

Alice is a really nice host. You can just stay here like your home.

Alice is super nice! We had a great discussion when I arrived and was hospitable throughout my stay. The place was clean and described accurately, I had a very nice stay.

Great place and very friendly hosts !! .. They offered the Indian Tea and we shared some Indian food .. I had a very comfortable stay.

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Viraj is a cool guy. He is really accommodating and flexible and always caters to your needs.

The room is quite simple, bed, nightstand and light. It is great for an overnight quick trip.

Viraj's place was exactly as it was described by him. Super clean bedroom, living room and kitchen. I really appreciated that he and his roommates gave such a wonderful hospitality. The morning chai was so awesome, reminded me of India. I definitely recommend him for being a good host.

Viraj and his friend where great hosts! Super friendly and just all around good people. The space was very clean and well maintained. 10/10 would stay again

Viraj is a cool dude! His place is spotless and he makes a mean chai latte.

Great place to stay. Viraj and his friends were very accomodating!

If you are looking for a cozy, safe, and convenient location this air b n b is perfect for you.

David's apartment is both very welcoming and extremely clean. There was extra firewood set out for my arrival- and a beautifully chilled bottle of wine! David was easy to communicate with and quite accommodating.

It was a nice experience! The studio was quainter than anticipated but there is so much to do near by that you don't spend much time in the studio! It was in such a nice neighborhood and area that we walked to get anything we needed. It was nice to also have the metra close by so we could travel quickly to places and not have to deal with traffic.

Great time! David was so welcoming. Went out of his way to make sure my toddler son couldn't get into anything. Perfect location.

The listing was just as described and in a great little town really close to the train into Chicago. The neighborhood was nice and quiet- exactly what I was looking for. David was great and made sure I knew where everything was. Lovely place! Melissa

The house was as described. Very clean and comfortable, parking onsite, safe neighborhood, very close to a train stop that takes less than an hour into Chicago. I'm very happy with my first stay in an Airbnb and feel comfortable going onto my next stay!

David is a great host, communication with his was so easy at all times. David's place is very beautiful, comfortable and quiet. A great opportunity to stay in the outskirts of Chicago and avoiding the bad traffic. The proximity to the Train station has a lot of value. I will certainly come back again.

Description was spot on, maybe even an undersell as the apartment was bigger than I was expecting. Great location too!

Melissa reached out with instructions few days before our arrival which helped with knowing what to expect. Also left a copy of the instructions and a personal note along with a bottle of wine to welcome us. The apartment is clean, quaint and enough space for 2. She had clean linen and towels for us. More than anything, the location is ideal for visiting Wheaton College as it is essentially on campus. Not luxurious, but very functional and great location.

Melissa was very welcoming and helpful. The TV got much bigger since she took this picture. This apartment is beautifully decorated throughout and a feast for the eyes. Very clean, quiet and peaceful. Steps from the Wheaton campus, it was perfect for commencement weekend.

Melissa was a wonderful host to work with. She was prompt in answering questions and made us very welcome in her apartment. Melissa has done a great job of decorating and was very clean. If you have an event to attend at Wheaton College it is only 1 minute away and worked perfectly for our stay.

Super-cute, well decorated cozy apartment close to Wheaton campus. Great for our college visit. Sweet welcome letter and a bottle of wine were great touches. We asked for a fourth person to stay and a air mattress was provided. It was tight but very functional.

Was welcomed with a sweet note and clear instructions for the apartment which was convenient and nice. Melissa was great at answering any questions I had and doing so in a timely manner. Wonderful, clean apartment made the visit homey which is always pleasant when traveling!

Highly recommend

I had the perfect stay. I Loved the location along with my host. Derrick , was not only hospitalble but quite the inspiring fella. Darious....boy oh boy that young man is a talet. It was almost like visiting an old friend. What an absolute treat. I would recommend this to friends traveling. I left their place a little sad even cuz i gound myself very much at home

My stay was without any problems. While the bed is not my ideal sleeping comfort, I did sleep well. The house was beyond clean and very family friendly. The bathroom is exquisitely clean and appropriate. I would definitely recommend this place if you want to be close to O'hare airport and want peace and quiet. It is only close to major highways to Chicago!