Scott and Mindy’s place is truly a “hidden gem”. From the outside, it may not look much but the inside looks as stylish and clean as it does in the pictures. To get in the apartment, there is a gate on the side that they give you instructions on how to unlock. Once you’re in the gate, you have to walk through an alley (between the apartment and the bakery next door) to the back. There is a motion sensor light in the middle of the alley and at the door that sometimes turned on and sometimes didn’t. That was really our only issue. Both beds were comfortable, the kitchen had everything we needed, the bathroom was clean, what more could I ask for? Their little apartment is in a nice neighborhood surrounded by sweet restaurants (try the Cuban restaurant next door!) boutiques, and gotta mention the Starbuck’s across the street. It was a pleasure doing business with Scott and Mindy as they are hospitable and quick to respond. I cant recommend it enough if you are visiting Chicago but dont want to deal with the hustle and bustle of downtown.