Ryan was a great host, he sent me all the appropriate information in a timely manner and he was very clear about the rules and general aspects of the home. It is a convenient location if you are looking to be close to Chicago downtown area but not too close. One thing to consider is that everything is shared among several people (like the bathroom) which can be very inconvenient if you are running a tight schedule or if you are traveling with your wife / girlfriend and would prefer privacy over budget. The neighborhood outside is quite scary at night; Ryan did bring this up beforehand but still something to think about.