Great place for the price! Location is excellent if you’re getting around via the CTA, there’s a few bus routes a block away and the orange line is a 9 min walk. I was able to leave my car parked and save a TON of money on gas. Host was super responsive, and the check-in process was superb. I got in late at night and had no problems getting in.
A few things to be aware of:
- You may be sharing the place with up to 3 or 4 other people. The bathroom is shared and the common spaces are shared. The bathroom can get a little icky sometimes.
- This room is right beside the washer / dryer. You will hear other guests doing their laundry.
- There are no fans in this room. The only thermostat is in the common area, so you’ll have to negotiate temps with the other guests. The apartment was set at 85 (!!!) when I got there.
- The rooms are locked, don’t leave anything in the common areas you’re not alright with other guests taking. Someone took all my toiletries out of the bathroom on my last day :/
- Street parking is free, but the street can get a little crowded. You might have to park a block away.
Other than that, great place! Made my stay in Chicago amazing and for a VERY affordable price.