This is a lovely, super clean and charmingly decorated apartment in a nice neighborhood, just a few minutes' walk to the brown line El. Here you can experience life in one of Chicago's neighborhoods, and yet easily get downtown for the urban experience. Just a few stops down on the brown line brings you to Kingston Mines and B.L.U.E.S, two of the city's renowned blues clubs. Trendy Lincoln Square is a five minute walk, with a nice selection of restaurants, shops and a nice movie theater. Although this is a basement unit, it is bright and super-quiet, accessed through a peaceful and beautifully landscaped garden. Janet is very responsive, replying to calls and emails within minutes, and offers helpful suggestions for things to do and places to go. The extras - thick thirsty towels, good coffee (choose from 3 ways to have it- autodrip, French press or Melitta!) and snacks and even bagels and cream cheese added to the experience. The only thing that would have made this better would have been a real stove, but with the microwave and a big, full-sized fridge, well-stocked kitchen and many great restaurants nearby and/or offering delivery eating was never a problem. We will be back!