If you need a place to lay your head down for a short-term stay, this is definitely your place. It satisfied exactly what I needed it to - providing a secure, comfortable, and safe place to rest, while conveniently located to public transportation options to get me where I needed to go. There were some interesting bars within a 5-minute walk, the bustling fun of Wicker Park within a 10-minute walk, and a bus right outside that'll get you to the Red line in 10 minutes. What else could you need?
Prior to check-in, Nat provided clear and detailed instruction that made checking-in a breeze. He was able to accommodate my request to drop my luggage off early as well, which was very kind and extremely helpful. He popped in twice during my stay and we had short-but-pleasant conversation. Very nice, welcoming, but not intrusive which is everything you could want from a host.
I liked my room - north/street-facing with a sufficient amount of light during the day. The bed was comfortable, the sheets were clean, and the room provided the space I needed with my one-week worth of clothing. During my stay, I concluded that the bathroom was cleaned regularly, the kitchen was clean as well, albeit unused by other guests.
The location is safe, and as a solo woman that often came home at night, that was really important to me. The apartment itself has a lock and it'll definitely let you know it's locked. The private room also has a sturdy lock, which gave me peace of mind falling asleep each night. Lastly, Nat writes down the name of other guests in the apartment which was surprisingly a nice touch for me.
I would definitely stay here again for an extended period and would recommend others to do the same. I had a lovely experience.