Chicago - December 20, 2006

In the House

House 5863

Mother-in-law. Old friend who (still) doesn’t shower. Ex-anything. They all have something in common.

You don’t want them staying on your couch when they visit. Ever.

So send them to House 5863. The new Edgewater B&B is strategically located: a hop to the lakefront, a skip to Andersonville, and a jump to the el to whisk friends and family to the city for holiday shopping.

The rooms are decorated in pretty, contemporary style (You deserve a king-size bed, Mom), have bathrooms en suite (We’ve had quite the mold problem lately, dude) and cable (TV’s on the fritz again). Breakfast is served every morning (Would you believe Tom’s cooking has gotten worse?). And guests can arrange for an in-room massage.

Another service one should never provide for an ex.

House 5863, 5863 North Glenwood Avenue, between Ardmore and Rosedale Avenues (773-944-5555 or house5863.com).