Colin's place was a perfect location for me. It is a very short walk from the L, which is easy to take from the airport. It is within walking (or ordering) distance of some of the best food in Chicago, and just a short ride from the heart of downtown. In fairer weather, I would have fully considered biking or walking downtown. Even in bad weather, you're within walking distance of Target, good coffee shops, FedEx, alcohol and wine, drag clubs, bars, fine dining, tobacco shops, you name it.
Colin was one of the most communicative hosts I've had and made everything extremely easy. The place was very clean and neat (and stylish), and everything I needed was easy to find. I wouldn't have had such a great stay if I hadn't found this awesome spot in such an ideal location and I could not recommend it more.
And a small bonus for those weary of traveling alone in a city, a key is required to access the elevator of the building that the apartment is in, so I felt very safe.