My sister and I were visiting Chicago for the first time. We feel so lucky because we don't think we could have picked a better host. I had to change my flight to Chicago at the last minute and as a result Cynthia was forced to miss her morning class. Despite the inconvenience caused to her she was incredibly gracious.
The apartment is lovely and exactly as described by other reviewers - brimming with charm and character. What I liked most was the feeling of being "at home". Not some impersonal space that you're renting for a few days. The bedroom is cosy and has a queen size bed. There's a coat rack and a chest of drawers for your clothes and other items. We were happy that there was an ensuite bathroom. Two neat stacks of freshly washed hand, face and bath towels were provided. Guests have access to the large common spaces - kitchen and living room.
Our schedule was quite packed since we were in Chicago just for 2 days so we were barely at home. But I wish we could have stayed longer just to spend more time talking to and getting to know Cynthia. She really is one of the nicest, most genuinely kind and easy-going people I've met on my visit to the US. She knows the city and the neighbourhood well and provided us with useful tidbits of information about the sights and history of Bronzeville and Chicago.
The metro is a 5-7 minute walk away and the green line will take you directly downtown. It's about a 20 minute ride but doesn't feel far at all. I would advise taking an Uber back to the apartment if you're returning in the evening/ night.