The detailed information provided ahead was very helpful and clear, espectially concerning the dogs. Richard called us several times prior to our arrival to make sure we were not getting lost and this was reassuring since it was dark and the traffic heavy. The annex apartment has it's own entrance which makes coming and going convienent without disturbing. The food left for us was just right and the bread delicious for breakfast the next day. The area is simply furnished and clean with very comfortable beds. The heat is controlled form the house above so you need to let Richard know it it gets too hot and we did and slept much better the second night. This place is nicely positioned to easily drive downtown and the directions given to us were very clear. Whe wifi worked well. Richard and Cathy are most gracious hosts and really helpful. Richard gave us directions to the BEST breakfast cafe the last morning we were there and we felt this was a great Chicago sent off-----M Henry's, very European!! Thank you. If I am ever in the Chicago area again I would stay here mostly for the truely welcoming reception and helpful suggestions from our host. We took the Architecture River Tour and it was wonderful even though it was about 25 degrees that day.