This is such a nice place to stay! I'm a sucker for exposed brick, stacks of books and black and white photography and that's the vibe here. Very cozy. Lots of windows that open unlike a lot of garden apartments. Bed was comfortable, the armchairs are REALLY comfortable. Kitchen had the basics, you couldn't go nuts making a fancy meal but why would you when there's so much good food around here. Loved the great big desk for work and wifi was good enough for Zoom.
Easy walking distance to the lake and lots of shops, including Devon Market which is one of my favorite grocery stores. Don't waste your time going to the Mag Mile, plenty of better local shops and restaurants in Rogers Park down to Uptown, Lincoln Square and Little India. All of that is close.
Buildings like this in Chicago are old, so if you're not on the top floor you'll hear the people above you walking from time to time. Consider it a part of your Chicago indoctrination. I actually liked the fans or whatever they are in the big bedroom it's like a sound machine.
Hosts were very kind and responsive. I can't wait to stay here again next time I'm home.