What a great place! We had a wonderful stay at "The Lodge" and enjoyed all the design details that will make you feel like you're in a cabin by a lake. We played Boggle, Jenga, and Mastermind and even backgammon and it was like summer camp all over again. We also loved using the genuine record player with vintage jazz tunes.
The space is a good size and looks exactly like the photos. The main bed is very comfortable and the pull-out couch was surprisingly comfy as well. The AC worked great, providing a perfectly cool environment on hot summer days. (we didn't use the fireplace). The only downside for us was there was sound from upstairs - nothing terrible, just normal footfall and tv/music - but you can hear every footstep which was a bit of a bummer for us.
Interactions with the hosts were fabulous! They are super nice and chill.
Loved the location in Rogers Park on a tree-lined street with typical Chicago-style brick 3-flat buildings. Easy 1/2 mile walk to the Loyola red line station, or to Loyola campus. It's an easy jaunt to Andersonville with shops and restaurants galore (we walked it in 20-30 minutes, or a 5-10 minute drive). There are also a couple great little places close-by. We never had any problem getting a parking space on the street.
The entrance has several stairs down which are a bit narrow and curving - this may be difficult for someone with mobility or balance challenges.