The place is just as described. A small house near downtown (via the CTA blue line, which is great because it also takes you to the airport), shared public spaces, such as bathroom and kitchen and a private bedroom.
I don’t mind the size of the bedroom, but there was just a tiny desk (which is pictured); nowhere to put your luggage, clothes or towels other than a chair or on the floor.
Cleanliness left a lot to be desired. My first day in I noticed that the floor in my bedroom was dirty. Dust, crumbs and whatnot. The sheets were clean but I did notice it was stained, and the heating vent was very dusty. Also, no way to control the heating; if you don’t turn on the AC, you will definitely suffocate. The bathroom, especially the tub, was quite dirty and stained. No place to leave clothes or other cleaning products one might bring along. The towels provided by the host, although clean, were stained as well.
Overall, the experience wasn’t bad, but those aspects did hinder my experience. It is your money’s worth, I believe.