If you are looking for a room that locks and bathroom, this is your place. No frills, not sparkling clean but not messy either, just a sweet old house in Chicago. The host is very nice and does her very best to work out any issues. There are almost no amenities, no heat in the rooms, dim lighting at night (especially in the bathroom, it's almost impossible to do makeup) and no towels provided. However, if you are on a budget and want a fair and friendly host and a bed to sleep in with your own room that locks- this will work for you. If you are sensitive to cold, just ask for a blanket right away- the rooms do not have their own heater and it gets cold even in the fall. I would highly suggest confirming your reservation with the host before you do the online check-in to avoid any mishaps like double booking your room. It was an accident but I was exhausted and really wanted to sleep and no other room was open until the person checked out that afternoon. Luckily, I have friends in Chicago so I stayed with them until the room was ready. Better to be safe than sorry and just give her a quick text- she is really nice and accommodating :)