We could not have asked for a better experience on our recent trip to Chicago. We were constantly discovering the little touches our host, Fran, had put in our apartment at Aster House (Elizabeth's Place) to make us feel at home. We regretted that we were busy at a conference and couldn't enjoy just staying in the apartment more. It was convenient to absolutely everything, and getting downtown to my conference was fast and easy on the train. If you like vintage and antiques, you will love staying in this quaint, picturesque place. It was quiet and peaceful, in a lovely neighborhood. Our hosts provided us with information to get around the city, recommendations, free wireless, and weather forecasts! I could have stayed at the Hilton, but I much preferred this roomy apartment in Lincoln Park. Next time I will have to plan better so I can take full advantage of the sun deck, the kitchen and large dining room.

I had a lovely time! I am a Chicago native who had not been able to visit in some time, and Ms. Ramer helped to make our stay a great one. The building is beautiful and lovingly restored, and VERY convenient to a ton of amenities. I do not know that i would have had as great a time staying anywhere else, and my charming hostess was a large part of making that happen for me and for my family.

I just want to warn other travellers not to make reservations here if they actually want to have reservations in Chicago. Eight of my friends and I are meeting in Chicago in October to run the marathon. We were all hoping to stay together in one house or bed and breakfast, so in early April (6 months before the marathon) I reserved the Hansen house and sent the required deposit. About 3 weeks later, Fran -- the manager emailed me that- she had made a booking mistake & this house was not available for these dates, but she had another 2 apartments that could accomodate us. We agreed to switch to the apartments. Then a month later, in late May, Fran Ramer emailed me to say that she had made another mistake and none of her houses were available. In fact, she was sending back my deposit. At the time, I originally booked with Centenial houses, there were several other options, now two months later there is barely a hotel room available. Keeping our deposit for two months while she did not have availability was extremely unprofessional and could cost us the experience of running the Chicago marathon. I would be highly skeptical before depending on a reservation at the Centenial houses.