Karen's place is so lovely. Just walking up the old stairs is like walking into a sanctuary of quiet and beauty in the middle of the city. The apartment itself is well-appointed and the views are also quite enjoyable. The access to the bus line was so convenient for staying in the city. We took the train there, but even if I drove to Chicago, I would park my car and use the public transportation as it is easy to do from Karen's location.
We had a great time there and look forward to coming back.