Overall: good spot if you JUST need someplace to crash for a night or two and won’t be hanging out there.
Pros:
The host was very responsive and the guy who stays there to clean and in general keep an eye on everything, Jameson, is a sweet heart! The location was great for the bus and the blue line. They did a great job cleaning common areas every AM. Bed was comfy (although just a mattress on a box spring).
Cons:
We stayed in #5 basement room which was advertised as more spacious and private. I didn’t see the size of the other rooms so I can’t attest to their size but the listing mentions being able to fit an inflatable mattress and although you could, you’d have 0 space like hard to move around. Also I don’t think it’s possible to have privacy anywhere in the place as the walls are PAPER THIN aka you can hear the people next to you having a convo at regular volume. Which really sucks for you at 3 am.. or 6 am..
Also there was a horrendous sewer smell that would come in from time to time. I don’t think it’s anything they can do.. I think it’s just what happens in a basement unit in Chicago. Other times there was a damp smell as well.
Lastly I wish they was more storage space in the bedroom like a small dresser or even a bed frame would be been much nicer.