I would definitely stay with Amanda again. My boyfriend and I were road tripping cross country and had originally planned to sleep in our car, but as we neared Chicago we were craving a warm bed instead. Amanda responded quickly to the messages I sent her inquiring about parking (which is free btw). She also approved us to stay only hours before we arrived (which happened to be late at night as well).
Amanda and her apartment are equally interesting and unique. She stayed up late talking with us and making sure we had everything we needed.
We only stayed one night, but it inspired us to stay and explore Chicago the next day. The location of the apartment was perfect and made it easy to get into the city. The apartment was a great find for us. It was comfortable and had everything we needed. The price was also good for our budget. So, if you have the opportunity to stay here, do it.