Needed a large house in a safe neighborhood for my grad students and I to attend a conference in Chicago. This was the ideal place. The house is huge, has very comfortable beds, and a wonderful and very well equipped kitchen. Decoration is classy. There is a large TV and many board games. The neighborhood was located about a 10 to 15 min drive (or 20 to 25 min by public transportation) from downtown. It is very lively, with lots of restaurants and small stores, and people walking and biking around. The owner is highly responsive (a few minutes, typically), and was very flexible. This is a great place for a large group to stay multiple days in the Chicago area. Highly recommended.