Vanessa and her family were very nice. When I arrived I was introduced to everyone including their dog Doodle. The rooms are located on the third floor of the house. Its almost like an apartment without a kitchen. On my first night Vanessa invited me to tag along on an errand she was running to purchase snacks and dinner. She also recommended nearby restaurants and how to get downtown. The house is about a block from from the L which will take you into downtown Chicago and takes about 15 to 20 minutes.