I think prospective tenants should get an honest assessment of the pros and cons. The pros: It is a very interesting old house, especially the interior. The check-in instructions were very clear and easy, even if the host is not home when you arrive. The room itself was adequate. It was a bit of a chore getting up on the top bunk for a man of my ... proportions. I wouldn't necessarily recommend this particular room if you are big person. The cons: As others have mentioned, some of the streets nearby are a bit sketchy. I walked through the park nearby and encountered numerous people passed out drunk or on drugs, exhibiting odd behavior. In order to get to the closest train station, you must walk past a group of people hanging around on the street who seem like they are up to no good. I have to say I was never physically bothered, but each time I got on the train, somebody either asked me for money, tried to sell me a discounted ticket, asked me for train fare, etc. The actual street where the house is located seems safe enough, so if you are planning to have a car or take taxis, then I wouldn't be concerned about the neighborhood, but if you are planning to take the train a lot, it could cause some unpleasantness. I also had an issue with my morning coffee the last day I was there. The container with the K-cups was empty, I couldn't find any regular ground coffee, so I had to settle for instant. It may seem like nit-picking, but my morning coffee is VERY important to me. I never met the host and wouldn't have known where to find him to ask for something like that. On the plus side, they do provide water, beer, and snacks for purchase, which really came in handy for me. Also, the t.v. in the room had no cable / antenna but did have Netflix. However, like the first 10 things I tried to watch were unavailable due to parental restrictions! Again, this was not a big deal because I was there to see Chicago, not watch Netflix, but, anyway, that is my detailed assessment.