My husband and I stayed at Dale's place for two nights. Although we never actually met Dale, he was quick to answer all of our questions and provided detailed transit directions from the apartment. When we first arrived, our initial concern was with the neighborhood (as it didn't seem like the greatest), and leaving our IL car parked on the street overnight, but Dale assured us that it was safe.
The apartment itself was as pictured, but as can be expected from a basement, it had a certain smell, and a few dead bugs on the kitchen floor and cabinets. The rest of the apartment seemed very clean, and the bed was comfortable.