Frank and Meridith are the ideal hosts. Seriously, they are the type of hosts you dream of having in a new city. My boyfriend and I had never been to a Chicago and knew very little about the city so Meridith spent a lot of time educating us about the history of the city and the neighborhood of Hyde Park. Frank offered up his home-brewed libations as well as a bunch of other craft beers they keep around for their guests. They also have an adorable cat named Cups who is just a cool dude who loves to be pet. Their room is a little small (though I'm from Texas so maybe my perspective is skewed!) but it did not impair our stay in any way. The room and bathroom were super clean. I can't recommend these guys more highly as hosts!