Kymi and Phyllis are wonderful hosts who are extremely attentive and clearly interested in providing a welcoming stay for travellers. They have decorated the house immaculately and it was a pleasure staying there. There are convenient buses within a couple blocks that go to the green line, red line, grocery store and University of Chicago. It’s also a pleasant 20 minute walk to the University. I have to admit I was also a bit star struck walking past the Obama home which is just a few blocks away on 51st St.