Everything about the place, and my stay there, was absolutely amazing. The room itself had basically everything you could possibly need: a dresser, closet, work desk, full bathroom (with body wash and shampoo waiting), cozy lighting, tasteful art, and a bed... oh my god the bed -- TO DIE FOR. You'll have to allow me just a brief digression to talk about how unbelievably godly this bed was. Sleeping there was like being gently hugged by a cloud until you drifted off into fuzzy dreamland. Ryan was also an awesome host, and his little personal touches really sealed the deal for me (you'll see when you visit). For me, the location proved to be perfect as well -- I was staying for an interview at UChicago, which is literally walking distance from the house. A short ride on the Stony Island or Midway buses got me to both the Red and Green line trains (which meant easy access to downtown via the loop). And as a plus, the local neighborhood felt very safe and serene (in stark contrast to some of the other neighborhoods I walked through at 2am on my way there). All in all, I think I can pretty safely say that Ryan's place turned my great trip to Chicago into the best trip I've ever been on, hands down.