I highly recommend staying at Charla's place when visiting the University of Chicago. It is very good value for money. The basement apartment is as describe in the listing and was clean and comfortable. Charla was a very friendly and helpful host who met me when I arrived and gave me dining suggestions in the area, which was helpful because this was my first trip to Chicago/Hyde Park. She was easy to contact and responded very quickly to my inquiries prior to my arrival. I would definitely stay with her again if I need to stay near the university again.