We were simultaneously jealous and in awe of Matt's apartment which is a BIG and BEAUTIFUL space with a balcony AND an amazing roof deck with a FANTASTIC view of the Chicago skyline. Since we were in town for the Chicago Musical Improv Festival at iO Theater, Matt's place (an 8-minute walk to the theater) was a perfect home base for us. It's also just a couple of stops away from downtown on the Red Line which is just a quick stroll around the corner. The guest room was spotlessly clean with a comfy bed and I loved that we had a nice closet stocked with towels, empty shelves, and hangers in which to unpack our clothes. It's worth noting that an elevated train passes by the back window on occasion, but it doesn't run through the night. If you have any trouble with the train noise, Matt's got your back with sets of earplugs on the nightstand along with a few other essentials. As an NYer accustomed to many a-din of the city, I found that this sound only added to the charm of the apartment. Matt was friendly, accommodating and responded quickly to our inquiries. We were constantly on the go as this was a quick trip, so our only regret was that we didn't get to hang out more on the amazing rooftop or with his girlfriend's adorable dog JoJo. Maybe next time!!