A fantastic choice for budget-conscious travelers in Chicago! We would stay here again in a heartbeat.
The place was immaculately clean, comfortable and well decorated. Certainly nicer than some hotels I have stayed at! After we parked (tricky in this part of town) and checked in (which was very easy, thanks to great communication), Stephen greeted us and gave us a tour of the unit. The beds were very, very comfortable and lots of electrical outlets were a nice perk. Bathroom was clean and filled with fresh towels.
There was even a washer/dryer available for us to use - which was a godsend, because we had just come from a camping trip and desperately needed to wash some things (just bring your own detergent and don't abuse this nice privilege - others have, unfortunately, so the hosts are understandably thinking of removing this amenity).
I also loved the little touches, like the reading library where travelers can borrow and leave books, and the availability of a fan in the main bedroom. (A second one would be nice for the smaller bedroom, or a ceiling fan).
The location in Hyde Park is right next to the train, about 20 minutes into downtown if you take the Metra. Getting to the airport via train from here, however, can take up to 2 hours, so plan accordingly! We had to learn this the hard way.
Stephen and Trecia went above and beyond to accommodate us, including giving restaurant recommendations, adjusting the AC for us at 11 at night to help us sleep better, and even was flexible with us holding our bags at the property after checkout time. While not every traveler should expect all of these things, we hugely appreciated their openness to our requests - they were kind and very easy to interact with!
The only things I would nitpick is that the fridge isn't hooked up to any kind of water line, so there's no easy way to get cold filtered water or ice. Some ice trays and a Brita water pitcher would be great ways to help fix this! But overall, this is a strong recommendation from us, and we will definitely be back.