I booked Nicky's place for one night thinking it was a good option for a short stay in Chicago. After booking I was looking at some of the mixed reviews and was unsure of how it would go, but we still went in with open minds.
It was an absolutely lovely stay! It was beautifully clean and decorated nicely. My boyfriend and I kept saying that if we lived in Chicago this would have been the perfect place for us :)
Our favorite parts were the shower and the farm out back. I love how nice and renovated the bathroom seemed. It was one of the best showers I've taken in awhile. The farm was also awesome (it was part of what initially drew me to this place). My boyfriend loves goats and he was very excited to get to hang out with them and the chickens.
Please do not listen to the reviews saying it is unclean or unsafe. Everything was sparkling clean from the bedroom to the living room. We made pancakes in the morning and the dishes were very helpful and nice and clean. In terms of it seeming unsafe, I didn't feel unsafe at all. What you need to understand is that if you are going anywhere in Chicago you are at higher risk of crime or theft. If you dont want that then dont stay in chicago, or any major city really.
Overall, this was a very nice place to stay and I would absolutely stay there again if given the opportunity!