BOOKING: Booking was a breeze. Nicky was extremely quick to respond and accept my proposed stay. She also texted me right away which I though was sweet.

APARTMENT: Apartment was exactly as shown in the photos. Very modern, updated, and well-cared for. Felt very luxurious. Nicest thing about it was the fresh flowers, and farm-grown eggs and fruits provided. I thought that was really special, thoughtful, and added a lot of charm. There is no television in the bedroom, and no microwave - just FYI for those who watch TV before bed like me, and like to heat up leftovers.

Also, this is a "basement" apartment, so it's a step-down door front he street. Not a lot of problem for me. The Living room provides ample day-light, which I loved. Overall a very nice place to stay, especially for the price.

ACCESS: Very close to the train station - the Green Line I believe. I had a car and never had an issue with free on-street parking.

THE FARM: Chickens, goats, pigs (sometimes), and dogs adorn her backyard "urban farm." Surprisingly there is a train that runs through the back yard, although

THE AREA: This is where things get a bit dicey for me. The area around the apartment was very poor - as in low income. Driving to CVS and to the apartment there are a lot of unemployed people just roaming the streets throughout the day, homeless folks, and people openly drinking. The block where this apartment is does feel pretty safe, but overall not an area I'd want to go walking around alone or for a running.

ACTIVE: One bonus - a neighbor of Nicky's told me about a new running trail closeby that just opened. The city convered an old elevated train line to a running/walking path - it was beautifully maintained, although a lot traffic after work hours. A nice bonus, and only a 5 minute drive.