The unit was small and up three flights of steps--but that is how it was described in the write-up. James even made sure we knew it was a walkup before he accepted our reservation. If you have trouble with steps, it might be an issue, but we found it to be no problem. Although the unit is small it is relatively spacious for a studio apartment. The location is great: half a block from the L, less than 10 minutes walk from the lake, and surrounded by restaurants of all types. This unit is a great value all around. We would stay again.