Ryan was very helpful and accommodating--he communicated with me several times in the days leading up to my stay and was willing to wait up for me as I had a very late (after midnight) arrival time. The listing is exactly as pictured and was very clean and quiet. Some of the other reviews speak to the neighborhood feeling unsafe--while the surrounding streets and the neighborhood at large do appear a little rough around the edges, I didn't have any problems. I parked on the street both nights without incident. Ryan's place is very close to U of Chicago--took me about 10 minutes to drive there--so it's a nice option if you are looking for a basic room and are either in town for something at the University or are just passing through. However, it is a bit further away from downtown Chicago--took me over an hour to drive to dinner plans near the Lincoln Park Zoo with traffic. I'd probably choose a place closer to downtown or closer to more pedestrian areas if I was just in Chicago for a fun weekend. So it all depends on what type of Chicago experience you're looking for. Ryan is very helpful in answering questions to help you decide!