I can't praise Nicky and Eric's place more. It's the nicest place we stayed by far on our two week trip around the states including hotels. From the moment we arrived we were made to feel welcome with fresh food from the farm and a bottle of wine.
The area may come across as a little out of the way at first but we had no problems at all, it's so close to the green line which takes you downtown in 10/15 mins and there's a bus right outside to other great neighbourhoods.
We spent some time with Nicky and Eric and their friends, sharing a few beers around the fire and they were always really welcoming. Plus they helped us out when we ordered the biggest pizza I've ever seen... I'd have had some real problems eating that on my own.
Facilities wise it's great, you could comfortably sleep 4 or 5 people here and the shower is fantastic.
Will definitely stay here again when I come back to Chicago