Ryan runs the place sort of like a laissez faire hostel. It is a big house. You may or may not see him, or his business partners, or other guests. The kitchen is fully-stocked with cookware, which was nice to save some money. The Aldi across Garfield Park is a great grocery store and is a pleasant walk. But, there is not much fridge space for groceries. If you're riding the trains, I would recommend using the Conservatory stop on the green line because the Kedzie stop is heavily loitered with rowdy liquor store patrons, especially after 8 pm.