As all the other reviews have said, Joe is an outstanding host. My husband and I had some very special requests that Joe not only willingly accommodated but welcomed. We stayed in this apartment for almost 2 months during the renovation of our nearby condo, and we were very comfortable the whole time. The apartment is large and had more than enough space for us to live and work (and we brought practically half of our belongings during our stay). The beds were quite comfortable as was the rest of the furniture - which made it feel more homey than a typical Ikea-filled BNB. There is also a shared backyard for the building that I was able to enjoy on some of the warmer fall days. It's on a quiet residential street in one of the nicest neighborhoods in Chicago (I've lived in the area for over 10 years), close to grocery stores, bars, every kind of restaurant you can imagine, and a short walk to two El stops that will get you downtown. We were here for long enough to really experience the place and had no major issues. Like most apartments in the city, it's in an older building that isn't without its quirks, but overall this was absolutely the best AirBNB experience I've had.