Sarah and Scott were great hosts. We were comfortable and had everything we needed for a great stay. They communicate well and are totally unobtrusive. The neighborhood is quite lively, very nice, and not far from downtown Chicago. The L is about a 15 minute walk away, however, don't be afraid to use the bus. It will save you at least 15 minutes getting into the city if you time it right (use google maps.) The only thing that was less than perfect was the cell phone reception in the apartment. We had to leave our phones by the window to make sure we got enough reception for our phones to ring and had to step outside to actually talk on the phone. Still, this was no big deal. The next time I go to Chicago, I will definitely look for this place again.