Mike and Caitlin's place is in a great Chicago neighborhood that's easily accessible to the rest of the city by train, bus, and bike.
The apartment is minimalist in furniture and decor, but I LOVE Mike and Caitlin's attention to detail. For example:
I arrived using contactless check-in to find that they had set out a fresh baked chocolate chip cookie and a handwritten note.
There's a small counter in the living room that has a selection of snacks, maps, menus, a coffee maker, and pre-loaded Ventra card for use on public transit (which they ask their guests to reload after use).
They had an air purifier running when I arrived, and the air was pleasantly neutral. In a basement apartment, this is not something I take for granted.
There are zippered covers on the mattress and boxspring to prevent bedbugs. High quality sheets and pillowcases. The bed is comfortable - cozy but firm. Not saggy at all. In the linen closet, they have a selection of pillows, some of which are thick and some aren't. I slept very well.
Very responsive digital thermostat makes it easy to warm or cool the apartment.
And best of all, just outside the door to the apartment, there's a gallery of celebrity headshots. I don't know if Drew Barrymore and Arsenio Hall and the cast of Full House have really stayed there, but hey, their autographs looked legit to me. :)
These and many other thoughtful touches made it a very satisfying place to stay.