On the surface, this is a perfectly fine Airbnb, which operates similar to a B&B with multiple rooms in one house rented out to different guests. The host is a clear communicator, it's in a good location, and the rooms are tidy. Even sharing one bathroom between all the rooms was not an issue. The smaller details, like random patches in the bathroom and a small claw-foot tub, weren't a big issue and there are some snacks and breakfast items available.
However, we felt incredibly unwelcome due to the check-in experience and hostile signage everywhere. It almost felt like we were intruding, to the point that I am writing my first negative review ever.
Starting with check-in, we notified the host that we would be in the area sooner than expected, and we were allowed in the common living room area from 2pm until check-in at 3. However, once we were there it was clear that the room was already prepared for us, but we hadn't been granted early entry since the protocol requires a $20 additional fee.
In the kitchen, a sign by the snacks was VERY clear that ONLY ONE ITEM is allowed to be taken to-go, and also specified which of the fridge shelves are off-limits to guests. While conceptually reasonable, the language came off as stingy, and we felt like guests of a reluctant host.
In the bathroom, there were multiple aggressively-worded signs: do not leave towels, flush the toilet often or risk 'causing everyone hours and hours of inconvenience without a toilet', etc.
There was more, but those were the most egregious. I'm sure it sounds like a small factor, but it was a disappointment in comparison with the wonderful Airbnb experiences we've previously had in Chicago (we would have returned if they'd been available). We will not be going back.