Thank you Marissa and Nathan - Lake too!! They are great hosts. Their spot was very clean and comfortable and they gave good suggestions for places to go. The location is in a safe area and is PERFECT if you need a car. There is PLENTY of parking. It is very close to the CTA - Blue Line/Jefferson Park which helps when you don't want to drive. They offer to give you a ride to the CTA if they are avaible.
I felt we got more value for the rate they charged. It was close enough to Loyola/Lake Michigan where we needed to be most of the time. Although the ride to that area takes 30-ish minutes you'll find the availablitly of parking at the end of the day is worth staying a short drive away. Also, there are many nearby streets that make a bee line to the lake so you can't get lost. They are even closer to O'Hare which is a plus-plus!
I will always look for them when I have to come back to Chicago.