I will start by saying every time we came back to the apartment throughout our stay my husband commented “this is a really cute apartment”. This is coming from a guy who wouldn’t notice a hurricane outside his window, so take that for what it’s worth :)
With that said, the apartment IS really cute, a great size, very quiet and comfortable. The building is antique and very charming, the apartment has a lot of unique touches and the kitchen is fully equipped (although we didn’t cook at all). We particularly enjoyed the record player and the host’s record collection!
The location is good if you have a car or are willing to use public transit, because there isn’t anything spectacular within the immediate area, not even a coffee shop—it’s more commercial/industrial. But 5-10 minutes by car in just about any direction puts you in the heart of some great neighborhoods or downtown. Chicago is so sprawling and diverse I’d really recommend a car to get the full experience anyway, so don’t let that deter you! Parking was a breeze the whole time.
Overall, it’s a really great apartment and a great stay, plus host is very responsive. Highly recommend!