I have to agree with a recent comment made about the noise. We stayed over a weekend and there were neighbors who partied/socialized late into the evening, and quite a few cars that drove by with radios blasting, plus the occasional train. It didn’t help that there was a community block party down the road one night, though that didn’t end terribly late. The room off of the kitchen with the twin beds has a loud mechanical noise in the wall of the bedroom that woke me up two nights at 3am. Weird because it didn’t make that noise the rest of the day.
Having said that, the value can’t be beat for a three bedroom place. Lots of space to spread out, WiFi worked best in the living room. Good supply of dishes and towels, and basic supply of pots and pans. Parking is free and well-lit at night, and we were always easily able to find a spot near the house.
The home has charm because of the woodwork, though it also seemed like some parts of the place is a work in progress. We were in Chicago to move my daughter to her dorm, so it was a quick 20 minute drive to the school, and there was a ton of space to store all her stuff that we bought over two days. The street we were on felt safe enough, but I felt the neighborhood was a little too gritty for my taste.
Overall it was a good experience. I know the neighborhood noise can’t be controlled, but if you’re a light sleeper, you may want to bring earplugs. Again, great value, and lots of space for a family.