Excellent experience from beginning to end! The place was located in a great location not far from all of the action. There was a solid selection of places to eat and go out for drinks within walking distance. The host was very helpful when it came to recommending what spots to check out, and I highly recommend Lucy's if you're in the mood for a delicious burger!
When I first arrived, I was very impressed with how clean and tidy everything was. I'm somewhat of a germaphobe and neat freak, so I really appreciated the amount of work that must've went into everything looking so perfect and all of the sheets and fabric being clean and fresh. I even took some time to inspect that bathroom and everything was impeccable. Even all of the furniture in the spaces that I walked through looked brand new, as if I walked into a model home display. The bed was very good and easy on my back. I particularly loved the couch that faced the TV because it was incredibly comfortable. So comfortable in fact that I would fall asleep every time I attempted to watch anything (so fair warning to anyone laying down on it before watching something good).
The description of the space was spot on and as spacious as I expected. For the days that I requested my stay, I was only occupying the downstairs area. What I really liked was the easy and convenient entrance/exit by the bedroom downstairs that allowed me to come and go without disturbing anyone that may have occupied the space upstairs. I also really liked the fact that the space had it's own private full bathroom. The double sink bathroom vanity was massive, which is a huge plus if you are someone that tends to occupy a lot of sink real estate in the mornings or before bed.
Finally, as I have stated earlier, the host was an excellent communicator that always responded quickly to any question or concern. He was very generous with what he offered and very easy to talk to. He was very courteous and knowledgeable about the area and Chicago in general, so if you're visiting from out of town he is a great resource when it comes to giving advice on where to go and what to see.
This experience set the bar of excellence for me!