Mary Joan was very welcoming when I arrived and informative about getting around. The space is super cool, it's "private" with the use of I think bamboo curtains to form a wall but no door. Wasn't a problem for me, it still felt very private.
The area is within close proximity to downtown and chinatown and also offers a host of eateries within a 10 min walk. You gotta try the Express Grill! Just super greasy goodness. Usually best late at night after a few drinks. They're open 24 hours.
If you need to take the Subway the closest one is Chinatown and it's about a 15-20 walk but just a few bucks in a Lyft. Take the Lyft instead of the bus because you won't get a transfer ticket to take the Subway, you'll have to pay again and with Lyft you'll obviously get door to door service and can plan your pickup instead of being at the whim of the bus schedule, and the walk to the Subway is very dull and uninteresting (unless you go to UIC Halsted but that's farther). The walk to downtown however is a pleasant one, just take Halsted the whole way. And if you get tired there is a subway line along the way. But do the walk, it's worth it.
My only issue with my stay is there was no toothpaste for guests. I hope Mary Joan can update her listing to have toothpaste, it's a couple of bucks that goes a long way to ensure we have everything we have. So I would ask about that when you book so you are prepared.
It was an easy stay and would definitely recommend it. That value for the room and location was great. I can't stress enough how cool the apartment is. It's worth a stay!