Overall, a nice place at a good price.
A few things we would have liked to know before booking:
- The wood floors in the living room, second bedroom, and hallway are creaky and quite loud. I don't know if this bothers the people downstairs, but it bothered me as a guest.
- The floors are uneven and pose a potential trip hazard.
- We found the CTA bus along Addison to be highly unreliable during our stay (one driver didn't pick us up even though we were are the stop, and another driver didn't let us off the bus for three extra stops even though we requested the stops as they were called out on the route). We had planned to take the bus and train everywhere during our 5 day stay in the city, but ended up spending about $150 on Lyfts.
- There is a check-out list that is not mentioned on the listing or in the house rules, which I have copied here. The list of items is minor, but IMO should be communicated up front. Keep in mind that there is a cleaning fee.
** Wash, dry and put away any dishes and cooking items you have used.
** Remove grease and grime from the stove-top and oven after use.
** Place all trash in the trash can in the kitchen.
** Place all used bed linens on the floor in the large bedroom
** Place all used bath towels and washcloths in the bathtub.
** Empty the refrigerator of perishable or expired items. At your discretion, you may leave frozen items, newly purchased condiments or factory-sealed foods for future guests.