Shaun and Andreea's place was perfect for us as a couple visiting family in a nearby Chicago neighborhood. We had a bedroom, a bathroom (with a steam shower!) just across the hall, an enclosed porch to enjoy breakfast in, our own well-stocked refrigerator in the bedroom, and fresh coffee made by Andreea at a time she had us specify! To do that, she'd tiptoe into the family kitchen (it's in between the bedroom and the enclosed porch), make the coffee and then tiptoe back out through the door that separates this guest area from the rest of the house. That's when we understood that the family essentially vacates their own kitchen during the time guests are staying! This is possible because of the layout of the house -- the rooms I've mentioned are all toward the rear. Guests enter and exit the property through a back door to the porch. Parking is provided on a concrete pad just off the alley that runs along the backyard. Shaun and Andreea were readily available should we have needed them (the only time we did was when Andreea showed us around upon our arrival) but quiet and secure privacy and our hosts' attention to detail were the hallmarks of our several-day stay. We've stayed in numerous spaces in and around Chicago. This was one of the best!