Nataliya and her husband Michael were very easy to deal with. They communicated well and were readily available when required.

The studio apartment has all the amenities - comfy bed, basic and clean bathroom with tub and shower, kitchen is well equipped with fridge, microwave, stove, plates, utensils. Access to coin laundry and dryer at the ground floor is an added bonus. Other amenities: iron, hair dryer, big closet and lots of towels, hangers, toiletries, TV, free wifi, and in room airconditioning.

Pros: great location as it is in a safe, neighborhood surrounded by mature trees, apartment buildings, Lincoln Park, and the Lakefront trail. Access to transit is a 2 minute walk to the corner (express bus ride to downtown in 25 minutes - take 146 or 147), or take the Red Line Train to downtown which connects you to anywhere (within a 10 minute walk to the Argyle Train station). Tons of eating places within a 5 to 10 minutes walk: Asian, American, Italian (Giordano's at Andersonville is a good 15 minutes walk and less busy than its downtown location). Groceries at Walgreen's or Mariano's and McDonald's are within 10 minutes walk too! Express buses are available every 10-15 minutes and are available even late nights and weekends. We usually arrive at the apartment around 10 pm and used public transit most of the time. We bought the 7 day unlimited transit pass for USD$28 , which we think was great value, since we are in Chicago for a week. The pass can be used for both bus and train. We felt safe walking in the neighborhood even late at night. No need to rent a car. From ORD, we took the Blue line train to downtown Chicago and got off at the Jefferson Park Transit Station. Then took an Uber ride to Nataliya's place. We paid USD$14.50 for the Uber ride. Use google maps to map your trips. Alternatively, an Uber ride to downtown is approximately USD$11 and will take you 15 minutes.

The studio is a great value considering the amenities Nataliya provides and the desirable residential location. We stayed for 4 nights, and we had time to explore the neighborhood and the surrounding areas. Yes, staying in downtown has its benefits. However, you have to pay at least times four versus what you pay at Nataliya's studio.

Cons: the studio is in an older 5 storey apartment (unit is in the 3rd floor, serviced by an elevator) that is dated, and common areas have that musty smell.

However, the one con is very much outweighed by the multitude of pros!

All description was accurate. We totally enjoyed Nataliya's studio, as well as dealing with her was a delight!! We highly recommend the place to anyone visting Chicago.