The apartment was cosy and homely, partly thanks to a cat called Cups who was both charming and polite as she came to sniff me every now and then but did not stay long.
The room was perfectly clean. There was also a Lonely Planet book about Chicago in the room. I had a separate bathroom. The internet connection was OK.
Meredith and Frank were warm and nice and really made me feel welcome.
The neighborhood is safe and close to the university. The city center is about 20 minutes by bus.
Heartily recommended, 5 out of 5.