I stayed in Marv's condo for two weeks, and would highly recommend it to anyone considering it. For the TL;DR crowd: Great host, great location, great value.

Marv was a great host. I had a terrible travel day on my way into Chicago, and instead of arriving at 11AM as scheduled, I wound up getting to the condo at 8PM. Marv greeted me graciously, showed me the unit and amenities, gave me a ton of info on the area, and made sure he had answered any questions before departing.

The condo is in a great neighborhood. Plum Market (think Whole Foods) is right up the street, as are a number of great bars and restaurants. The neighborhood is vibrant and safe. The Red Line (CTA) is one block away, and there are a couple of bus lines within a block as well. Much of tourist Chicago is within walking distance (or at worst a short cab/Uber ride).

Everything in the condo worked as described. Laundry facilities on the first floor of the building were very convenient. TV/Internet worked as expected; full kitchen with utensils, pots, pans, dishes, etc.; living room area doubles as a small dining room, comfortably and cozy. The walls were thick enough, or neighbors quiet enough, since I never heard any noise coming through the walls from any neighbors. The bedroom was comfortable.

The condo development itself was well maintained, with a nice courtyard available for drinking a coffee and reading the paper (weather permitting of course).

Couple of things to note, 1) you are in Chicago, at the intersection of a couple of fairly busy streets, so you will hear some ambient city noise throughout the evening. Nothing dramatic - no subway trains running by the window or anything, just something to be aware of. 2) The unit is on the third floor - walkup only, no elevator. Again, not a big deal, but something to be aware of.

Overall, I would highly recommend both this unit and Marv to anyone looking to stay in Chicago. I was in town for a two week class, and recommended the unit to other classmates that were returning for follow on classes. I will be looking to stay at Marv's the next time I come to Chicago.