Boaz is one of the few hosts these days who met me at check-in. I think he cares about who uses his downtown apartment, as he also uses it, and it shows. The furnishings are nicer than airbnb rentals set up as a money-making rental venture. There is a high quality bed, good towels, and a comfortable sofa. No coffee machine, although this was not an issue for me. A parking spot is included if you plan on driving to the suburbs or surrounding region.
The location is great! Downtown and a short walk to museums and shopping districts. Chinatown and the lakefront are a little further walk, or a short ride away, and the apartment is very close to subway and bus stops. Two large grocery stores are conveniently less than a block away. Despite being downtown, the apartment is high up and opposite of major streets, and city noise was not an issue at night.