Large and spacious apartment away from tourist-y areas (which are short train rides away via nearby stations) if you're looking for a more "authentic" experience of Chicago. It's minimally appointed so bring extra towels and/or cooking essentials for longer stays. The immediate neighborhood is something of a food desert so plan to bring in your groceries, unless you happen to catch the twice monthly farmers' market during the summer. And contrary to my wildly romantic image of an urban farm, the goats and chickens weren't out and about for you to walk up to and pet - they're in a penned off area.