Staying with Beatrice and Stefan was a real treat and we will do it again as soon as we can! Everyone in the neighborhood that we met from the train stop, to the next door neighbors, to the kids in the park were warm and welcoming. One of the great charms of the place is that they are still actively working on it, and tweaking it, and living in it - which gave it so much life - something you could never get at a hotel or a pristine place downtown. We loved sitting out on the porch having coffee and talking to the chickens who would come up to say hi. We were surprised to find fresh eggs and chard on the kitchen counter when we arrived, all grown on site and phenomenal (sorry chickens!). We used both to make breakfast tacos one morning - delicious! The place is definitely great for an extended stay where you want to see Chicago on the cheap by cooking for yourself or just a quick weekend. **For groceries we discovered that the Walgreens in the Loop is pretty much a full service grocery store making it a very convenient place to stock up if you happen to be coming from downtown as it is just a block or two from the Green Line and the prices are not unusually high. We were able to buy everything we needed there though it took us a bit of time to hunt around their weird layout to find things. Building on some of the other reviews about the neighborhood - you should of course always be mindful of your surroundings wherever you are, but you should also be open to awesome things happening. A smile and a wave from you goes a long way and led us to some wonderful conversations with people. Unlike staying at a hotel - this is someone else’s neighborhood. You are not someone to be catered to - you are a visitor. Be NICE, be smart and the rest will take care of itself. We loved the neighborhood and have stayed in several other neighborhoods in Chicago on previous trips. We would definitely prefer to come back here over any other place we have stayed - hands down. Their place is almost equal distance between both the Kedzie and Conservatory stops (Conservatory is a little closer) with interesting things to see in both directions and a very short train ride to the Loop. The conservatory itself is a gem and well worth the visit. It is free and has been there over 100 years. It is particularly great if you want a place to walk around and relax or marvel at the architecture and the flora. **The gift shop prices are pretty fair, so it is a convenient place in the neighborhood to grab a drink or snack on your way to/from the train - AND - they have cold Topo Chico! (I may have to move to this neighborhood)...