Vladimir and his apartment are nothing short of amazing. He's incredibly friendly, helpful, and went out of his way to make sure we felt accommodated for. For example, upon arrival, we found a friendly sheet with information about the neighborhood and his place. He also gave us two parking stickers to use over the weekend.

His apartment is exceptional. It was indeed recently renovated, and very comfortable.

We really enjoyed our stay in Chicago; Vladimir, his cat Kara, and his apartment played an integral part in it.