If you're looking at Rebecca's place, you probably already know Hyde Park or have something to do with the university. I stayed because I'd heard it was an interesting neighborhood and wanted to see the school that rejected me in 1979. Hyde Park is a beautiful, leafy place filled with brownstones and interesting houses. There are lots of cafes, all walkable from Rebecca's apartment. The lake is a 10-15 minute walk. I always felt safe. It's a ways from downtown, but the No. 6 Jackson Express runs all the time, and gets you there in 30 minutes.
Rebecca's apartment is in a beautiful old complex with its own courtyard. It's spotless. Hardwood floors, a full kitchen, and a great living room where we chatted nightly. The guest bedroom is comfortable, with a/c and an air filter.
I'm very lucky to have met Rebecca. On my first night, she gave me a tour of Hyde Park and nearby neighborhoods, and had a great supper. She was super-helpful with everything I needed, including even giving me a life to Union Station on my departure date. It was so fun to spend time with her. She's a wonderful person.
Really, Rebecca is the kind of host, and her apartment the kind of place, that we all hope for in AirBnB.