The space is great and fully equipped, and even has a washing machine and tumble dryer. We loved meeting the goats who live out in the garden.
There isn't much in the local area if you don't have a car. The subway is only 6 minutes walk away though, and downtown Chicago is only 20 minutes down the line, so it's well located for sightseeing. Tip: there's a decent supermarket (Trader Joe's) opposite Roosevelt station on the Green line.