Kamal is a great host! He is accommodating and flexible with arrival and departure times and makes you feel comfortable as a guest. It feels more like staying at a mutual friend's place than at some complete stranger's place because he's so personable and laid back. The room was nice and cozy and the location of his duplex is within walking distance of trendy Bucktown eateries and shopping, a 2-minute walk from the quality music venue Gallery Cabaret, and just across the street from some of the best coffee to be found in the US at Ipsento Cafe(check out their awards, super friendly, too). Great location, great host, great price! :)