Sarah's place really is as advertised, it is quite small (and that is coming from a New Yorker). My husband and I stayed for 3 nights and luckily we had good weather and were out of the apartment most of the trip, we really only used it as a place to crash after a long day of exploring. It is a cute little apartment, but def not very comfortable to just hang out in if you need a break. Big Star and other Wicker Park staples are a quick 15 min walk, but there are a bunch of little great places sprinkled around closer to the apartment, so the area was great to explore. I would recommend Sarah's place if you are visiting for a short time and have a busy itinerary.