Jessica's place is very conveniently located next to several delicious restaurants (with copious, safe outdoor eating) and a <10 minute walk to the water and the beautiful Lake Front Trail, 18 miles of trail along Lake Michigan that has both biking and pedestrian lanes. Also about a 10 minute walk to the Lincoln Park Zoo! The house itself is so comfortable, the beds are great, the showers have great water pressure. The back room doesn't have windows, which is perfect for sleeping in on vacation. If you're traveling with small children, there are a TON of toys, a high chair, a stroller, and a pack and play there to use (so nice not to have to travel with all of that!). It felt very safe and quiet. I can see how parking could be an issue, but we got lucky and found a parking spot when we arrived that we just left the car in for all 3 days we were there (we brought our bikes to get around, but otherwise public transport, cabs, or walking is the way to go with Chicago parking!).