We normally stay with family when we come to Chicago, but this time, for various reasons, we booked through this service. One of the primary reasons we chose Samson’s place is its proximity to the nursing home where my father-in-law now resides. We also liked the fact that it had dedicated parking, which is hard to find. Samson works as an interior designer, so you will find that this place is very stylishly decorated. I think it’s important to note, and this is something that would be important to know for groups of more than two, that the unit has one bathroom, which is accessed by going through one of the bedrooms. So this might not be the best choice for two pairs of amorous couples. The unit is also fairly dark… Has a long wall of windows facing west, but they front onto another apartment building that is about 10 feet away. There is a lovely sitting area on the porch outside, which overlooks the alley. The place was very quiet but I did not get much sleep during our two-night stay... the mattress was so worn out and concave that my husband and I kept rolling into each other all night long. Samson says he has another mattress on order. The bed in the back room was much better but staying there would have entailed about a 40-foot journey through the apartment to use the restroom. I hate to be critical because Samson was so lovely and attentive and solicitous — definitely 5 star — but it’s helpful for other travelers to know the hard facts. The area is within walking distance of numerous Vietnamese restaurants and the lakefront. Fully equipped kitchen and a communal pay laundry in the basement.