John is an exceptionally communicative host who brings a personal touch to the experience. He promptly answered questions and helped us with our requests, when possible. The apartment was clean and had all of the amenities we needed (towels, blankets, hair dryers, shampoo, conditioner, soap, etc). We appreciated the small things, too - hooks over every door so there was room to hang all of our towels, fresh flowers, adjustable thermostat, etc.
There were six of us in total. The bedrooms were on the smaller side, but that didn't bother us, and we had enough space. We were provided with one set of keys, and coordinated who had the key and when they would be back. Since it was cold, we didn't spend a lot of time in the backyard (which had tiki torches and a grill!).
The apartment was well-situated in Wicker Park, a short walking distance to the blue line. The street was quiet, and there were many restaurants and shops right around the corner. We felt very safe in this neighborhood. I would definitely recommend John's place!