I stayed at Mary and Don's place for two months when I first moved to Chicago to take a new job. I was made to feel at home, but also afforded all the privacy I needed. The space is very much like an efficiency apartment, so I was able to buy groceries and prepare simple meals and even had use of the washed and dryer. I made very good use of the coffee maker, which Don kept supplied with a rich San Francisco roast! Don and his wife were extremely helpful with advice about the neighborhood and city. The Brown line was just a short walk from the house, making it very easy to get downtown, and I never had trouble finding parking on the street. On days in which street parking was restricted, Don let me park in the driveway. In short, had a wonderful experience with this rental and would highly recommend it to future travelers to Chicago!