Gary is a gracious and friendly host. That said, I don't think I had the right expectations. While Gary texted and explained how to get inside, the texts were confusing, as to who lived on what floor. So I disturbed the first floor tenant and felt bad.
There are three keys in a lockbox. The keys aren't labeled so you end up trying all three in each of the three doors. The last door, Gary's door was unlocked. His permanent tenant was there and greeted me and explained where my room was. Gary appeared shortly afterward. The house was quite warm since it was hot that day but he quickly turned on the central air and closed the windows when I mentioned it. He kindly offered me a glass of wine and showed me how to turn on the TV.
The room you stay in is HIS room. I am still under the impression that his room is "upstairs" and so when I came out the next morning to use the bathroom, it was a shock to see him asleep on the couch. I had the idea that another sleeping space was available for him. There is not. You are in his room and he takes the couch while you are there. Tbh, I wasn't completely comfortable with that.
The bedroom and bathroom are very clean. Gary provided clean linens and towels. He made a pot of coffee in the morning. I will say he and the other tenant stayed up late watching TV in the living room so ear plugs might be a good plan. There is also a barking dog directly beneath the bdrm window.
The location is perfect - walking distance to CTA and Dunkin. There is also a Jewel nearby.
I was in a hurry to leave on the 2nd morning and I left my toiletries bag. Although I communicated clearly several times that my daughter would pick them up and could he please put them in a bag hung on the fence by the front door. We agreed on a time and she drove over there. No bag on the fence. She was on her way to class and didn't have time to chase it down, so that's my loss.
I would strongly suggest updating the listing so everyone has clear expectations.