Marta and Tony's Garden Apartment is a perfect spot for Chicago visitors who want to be equally close to the city and the suburbs. The apartment is very clean, very tastefully decorated and full of very thoughtful amenities (high quality shower shower gel and dish soap, snacks and coffee provided, lots of towels, etc). At no point did we think that anything was missing.
We were aware from the beginning that the owners and their dog live right above the unit but they keep very quiet. You might get greeted by the dog when entering or leaving but that's it.
Something that might deter some people are the low ceilings. I'm 6' 2" in myself and found plenty of clearance above my head through most of the unit. The only place where it's lower is directly above the bed probably because of a duct. Thankfully, the corners are lined with foam so people like me wouldn't run into them. Also very thoughtful.
Thank you Marta, Tony and Dylan!