Dennis was very responsive to emails prior to arrival and to any information in regards to getting in and out of the building and parking. However when I arrived he wasn't there so I really can't say anything else on how welcoming he was since I didn't meet him personally the entire time I was there.

Neighborhood: This was the ghetto. I mean it. I live in Chicago and trust me when I say this is the ghetto. The location is in front of gov housing/projects. I was harassed outside of his house by some stranger who had a problem with my ethnicity. Also I didn't appreciate Dennis saying that this can happen to anyone. I don't go to the South Side of Chicago where it's super shady like his neighborhood because I know I will place myself in a bad situation. You place yourself in bad situations not the other way around. If you aren't from the States, I suggest you Google "government subsidized housing/projects" and you will see what I mean.

Accommodations: Room is small but clean. The ceiling fan might need to be repaired/replaced as when placed in higher speed, it would move a lot. I was afraid it was going to fall on me. I suggest you also invest in headphones as not only the ceiling fan is very loud but there was music blasted loudly in the neighborhood from 11 pm-1 am. Also the bathtub and floor were dirty and there was hair/grime on the floor. There was a strange smell in the hall that permeated to the room I rented. The room was hot compared to the rest of the place. There was a mix up with keys to lock the room and how it was handled and how I was questioned about it was strange.

The place was accessible to the baseball stadium and close to the metro but you needed to walk through the 'hood to get there. Between M and Q Street on 1st Street (where the place is located) is really shady so I was lucky I drove. The parking is easy if you don't mind parking in front of the projects. The Capitol is an 8 minute drive so that was good.

If you are just passing through or a student and want to save a buck and you literally don't care where you stay, this is the place for you. Baseball fans, the stadium is two blocks away, this might be for you. For everyone else, spend the extra $50-$100 and get a nicer airbnb or hotel. I am sure he is a nice person and his family is great but I wouldn't stay there again, and I travel a lot so I have seen my fair share of places. This is what happens when you try to save a buck.

Highlight: His neighbor is a very nice gentleman. Also I met an awesome married couple from Raleigh, NC who shared my sentiment.