Russ is a lovely host. He is very informed about the history of his home and neighborhood, and also about the surrounding area. He was so friendly and welcoming--a really awesome host! My only issue was that the bathroom is two stories down from the rented bedroom--if this was mentioned in promotional material, I missed it. This is a great place to stay for someone who knows Chicago or who is looking for a neighborhood experience. It is close to both the Andersonville and Lincoln Square neighborhoods, and it is also close to multiple public transportation options. I would totally stay there again, if Russ would have us (we were barely there because our time was packed).