First-time visitor to Chicago, and my friends and I had a solid stay at this place. We were a group of three, so we had two people on the bed and there was a separate rollaway bed arranged for the third person. All in all, I think this would have to be one of the best values around. While it's not particularly close to downtown Chicago by distance, there is a train station nearby (Addison) that gets you to the downtown area fairly quickly (walk from Airbnb to the station is less than 10 minutes). Ashley was really good about communicating prior to, and during, the stay. The shared bathroom was not an issue, though I should note that it is shared with two other rooms on the floor. However, having a personal sink in the room was nice. I noticed that some previous reviewers commented about the bed. While I might agree it's not the most comfortable bed, I think it would be acceptable for most people. The neighborhood is colorful, but felt very safe. There is a police station between the Addison station and the Airbnb, so it felt extra safe. Having quick grab-and-go breakfast items in the kitchen was a nice and convenient touch. I would stay here again just based on value alone. Sure, you can find more modern houses/places closer to the city. However, those places generally cost significantly more. If you don't mind taking public transportation for a short trip to the downtown area, then I think this place will work quite well for most people.