Julie's place was perfect for what we needed during our stay in the Chicago area: it was super convenient to the Metra Green Line, it had a dedicated off street parking spot for us, the kitchen was stocked for simple cooking, the beds were comfortable, there was on site, coin operated laundry facilities, the interior was clean, and the apartment itself was full of charm. Julie made check in very easy as she was accomodating to our schedule and went to some extra efforts to accomodate some bikes we brought for a race we were in town for. The only thing I might mention is that the immediate neighborhood is a teeny bit rough around the edges and the metra station wasn't for someone uninitiated in urban public transportation. But just a few blocks away, there are all the conveniences and some lovely areas for dining. We did not have any problems, but I'm not sure I would have felt safe letting my teenage daughter walk with her friend to the corner, for example. But the house is safe and secure, and again, we had zero problems with safety. Julie was extremely responsive and flexible with us.