Russ and his place should be in a TV commercial for airbnb. The guest room - actually, the entire attic floor of his house - is spacious, spotless, and comfortable. It's like staying in a private little A-frame. There is also a private guest bathroom, modern & well equipped, in the entry hallway down on the ground floor. And Russ is a great guy. Friendly, upbeat, knows & loves Chicago, fascinating to talk with, eager to meet the needs of his guests. Further, the thoughtful touches that he provides are of high quality: Even the oranges set out in a basket in the guest room were excellent oranges. Russ's house is west of the Andersonville main-street district, itself a highlight of Chicago's North Side. My wife and I drove in from Pittsburgh. Most of the visiting & activities that we came for were a bit farther down, in the Boystown-Belmont area, which meant a 12-to-15-minute drive ... but that was countered by the fact that we didn't have to spend 12 to 15 minutes looking for street parking near Russ's house. In short: great place, great host, very affordable price. This is why we like airbnb.