Beth's home was lovely! It was very clean and had tons of amenities (hair dryer, clothes iron, WiFi, coffee maker & coffee, microwave, plenty of towels, extra blankets, cable TV). The neighborhood is very charming and easy to navigate. It's definitely north of "downtown". I was in town for a wedding and it would take a solid 45 minutes to get door to door for all the festivities. But the Brown Line is such a beautiful way to see the city that as long as you budget your time with public transportation, it's no problem at all. Chicago is my home and I come back often - I would definitely stay here again!