The apartment is very spacious and is well-situated for exploration of Lincoln Park/Wrigleyville and environs. Lots of good stuff within walking distance. The price was reasonable.
The problems we had with our stay were primarily related to the fact that the apartment was not ready to be rented at the time of our visit and with subsequent communications with the host.
I was alerted to a renovation in process on the day of check-in - there were some construction materials piled outside (not a big deal) and the house wrap was visible as the siding had not been put on (also not a big deal). Was staying with two college buddies and the work crew was still on site when the first of us arrived as they were 'racing to get it ready for us.' The apartment was not as fully furnished as one might hope - most of the cabinets in the kitchen were completely empty, the only cups anyone encountered were 3 red solo cups (though there was a Keurig machine and pods and coffee mugs), and the linens/pillows etc were provided to the barest possible minimum. But at this point everything was generally OK as we didn't spend much time in the apartment, we were three solo guys, and we didn't require much in the way of luxury/amenities etc. I would have probably given the place 4 stars but for what happened next...
We were checking out on a Monday, and at 7:15am the work crew showed up at the apartment and at about 7:30am they commenced work on the siding of the house which involved considerable noise and banging and intermittent power tools on all levels of the building. They were outside of every window, peering straight in to the living room which had the curtain open. I contacted the host who apologized for the timing and said they weren't supposed to be there until noon and that he would have them stop. Unfortunately they never stopped. Not at 9 or 10 or even 11 when the last of us checked out.
As a result of our morning having been ruined - all sleep lost and all of the attempts to resolve the situation having failed - I asked for a refund of the final night. The response was effectively that we did not deserve a full night's refund because only our morning had been ruined. As to the work crew outside of all the windows peering in and banging on the house: 'there is a curtain over every window.' As to why they never stopped; apparently a storm was on the way to Chicago and they had to secure the building or risk damage. I do understand the need to take care of one's property, but as we were the collateral damage, some compensation seemed fair. In the days after, as I sought a resolution which was acceptable to all, I was told that before they could give me an answer they would need a full statement from the building crew and the neighbors and the cleaning crew - as if they were seeking leverage against me or accusing me of lying about something. No resolution was ever offered, nor any compensation received.
At some point the renovation will be over and the apartment will be complete and the amenities will (hopefully) improve. The location will still be good, but considering the way we were treated - put into an unfinished lodging and rudely refused recompense when related problems arose - I cannot possibly recommend this apartment to others and would suggest they seek alternate accommodations. What if a problem arises during your stay?