Tracy was a wonderful host, Greeting me at the door and giving me the tour of the space. It is as she puts it a converted shop/store front space that sets right on a main road. A nice short walk to some local bars and restaurants. Its a bit more of a walk I'd say about 10-15 mins to the Blue line which will take you right downtown to the loop for only $1.75. The space is set up like a hostel with two nice shared bathrooms and a common area. The people staying with her for extended periods were in rooms, I crashed on a bed with a make shift curtain closings out in the front room. I'd say if you get a room its a great deal, if you're out in the common space, not much more than a place to crash for the night. Again Tracy was a wonderful host and it was a pleasure meeting her. The FREE parking is what sold me because I had a rental car. Its street parking, and there are a lot of tow zones so you'll have to be careful, but it is possible.
Thanks again!