Nick was a gracious host. Very accommodating. We didn't see him much (our choice since we were both a little under the weather) but he was available both at the house and by text.
The room was great. Private shower. Comfortable bed. TV with basic channels. Washer/Dryer next door if needed. Small kitchen area with full size fridge that Nick keeps stocked with more than enough stuff for breakfast or a small snack.
Only two things: 1) No temperature control in room. This might be common in this area. Blankets and doors are available to help, though, and the space was generally at a good temperature. 2) This probably doesn't happen much, but Nick was gone one day and one of the two dogs (kenneled) was restless. Being single-story people we're not used to overhead noise so it was noticeable...not intolerable, but noticeable.
Overall, though, Nick was very accommodating and nice. Next time, we'd like to join him in his "getaway" above the garage just to chill...something that was available to us when we were there.
As far as the area goes, Roscoe village is prime. Free parking, Divvy bikes, pub, and liquor store across the road, walking distance to the Brown Line and Roscoe street which has plenty of things to do. Wrigley is down the road, near Lincoln park...very accessible area. Very quiet and peaceful, though, if that's what you're looking for...but if you're looking for more, it's very convenient to Chicago as well by using public transportation or driving down on Lake Shore drive.