Jaycee and Mark were excellent hosts and beyond exceeded my expectations. As a solo female traveler, I felt nothing but welcome and safe in their home. Both will make you feel like family and like you've known them forever with their friendly and pleasant conversations, and with Mark's delicious cooking that he so graciously offered me. I was mainly looking for a place to sleep and bathe, but I got so much more from staying here and I couldn't be more grateful. I also can't forget about their pup Arlo, who was also an incredible host on his own. :) He is a well behaved dog that loves attention and is just extremely lovable. If you love dogs (or slightly obsessed, like me), then you can't help but fall in love with Arlo. I feel that I became very good friends with them all, and I will most definitely be staying with Jaycee and Mark again on my next trip to Chicago, even if it is just to see them!