A superb experience, and Rebecca is a delight. My flight was delayed but she was waiting at the entrance to greet me. Over the course of a week, my gracious hostess turned out to be a treasure trove of information on Hyde Park and Chicago and, soon enough, became my new best friend. She was considerate and kind, caring and yet professional and highly efficient. Her deep knowledge of everything Chicago, be it the university, museums, theater, restaurants, transportation, local architecture or history made my trip a breeze. I am already planning a return trip.

The room was much larger than I had thought, bright and sunny with ample closet space, a desk, free WiFi and bookshelves. Comfy bed with a cozy down comforter, and I got fresh sheets mid-stay even though I said they weren't necessary. The apartment was beautiful, in a drop dead gorgeous vintage courtyard building. The shared bathroom was spotlessly clean with plenty of fresh towels and a separate shelf space for guest toiletries.

Convenient as no other. I was right on the U of C campus here, blocks to law school, hospital and the Quads. Great location. Walked to everything. First day, I was tired following a sixteen-hour international flight but, voila, it turned out the university shuttle stopped next door and took me anywhere I wanted on campus. Metra Electric, the train, also stopped literally a block away and whisked me downtown in twenty minutes. The bus, also nearby, too was a twenty minute ride. Get and go Divvy bikes, the best way to tool around Hyde Park, ere available for rental at the building's door! If you're an Uber person, Uber Share is five dollars to the city.

For exercise, I ran on the lakefront, which was a five-minute jog. Scenic city run, and free! The LA Fitness ten minutes away does three-day passes.

There are plenty of places to eat on nearby 57th Street, just two two blocks. I breakfasted daily at Cafe Salonica, a neighborhood diner and Hyde Park institution. For pizza, pasta and burgers I recommend Cafe Medici, a student hangout with huge portions. Gluten free choices at Medici. Both BYOB. There is also a convenience store on the corner of 57th and Harper, about two blocks.

Pleasant, clean. comfortable. A home away from home. A true gem in the heart of Hyde Park. Six out of five stars!