Emy is a gracious and friendly host. Her place offers the essentials you need for a comfortable home base from which to explore Chicago. The location is great (even though I may be biased because I used to live in the neighborhood): Coffee shops, restaurants, bars, and bakeries abound; you're across the street from a beautiful park; and you're a short walk to the El stop. Emy even provided some treats for my pup, which was a thoughtful gesture. Good value for the price.