5430 Happy Home

Dee was very communicative and went out of his way to make sure I was comfortable.

It was a fun relaxing time / super safe /super clean A real gem, affordable and you meet other travelers and have light interesting conversations.

It was in the south side of the city but this place was an overall gem

I had a conference at McCormick Place but could not afford Chicago hotel prices. I was a little nervous because I had never stayed at a place like this before, but it was great! Dee was kind & made me feel at ease. Everyone was courteous to each other and the whole place was very quiet and I got a really good night sleep! I was also worried about parking in Chicago but it’s kind of a side street so parking is not an issue at all.

I wish there was a bathroom on the third floor, but I’m old. What can I say? Lol

I like the co-host, Dee was very welcoming, helpful, he checked on me via text, as I was traveling alone, and riding my e-bike all day on Saturday. He is very friendly and accommodating. I had to lock up my bike out back and was grateful that the house I stayed in had a fenced in back yard. I like that everything was clean and that no outdoor shoes were allowed indoors, which kept the floors clean and you actually feel it when walking barefoot. I also liked that the bed was comfortable and clean.

There was only street parking. The street was a bit sketch. Both houses (they have 2) had overgrown veg, and when I first arrived, I thought maybe I was in the wrong location, I was a little nervous. At both houses, the accommodations were on the 2nd or 3rd floors, and the only way to get there was by climbing the staircase, after riding my bike all day, those stairs are tough on the knees and thighs. The last night of my stay, the AC was not turning on, and it was difficult sleeping in a room at 76°. There was an ac unit in the room I shared with a couple, but they turned it off because THEY got cold. I couldn't sleep so I ended up leaving at 5:30 am the following day 🤦‍♀️. I mentioned to Dee that room lamps and a fan in the room would be helpful. He was very gracious about it.