This was my first Airbnb experience and it went very well! I really enjoyed how the guests' rooms were upstairs in essentially a separate loft space with that whole floor shared between you and whoever else might be staying in the other room. I was worried about being in-the-way or disruptive with my own phone conversations or video calls, but it was private and super cozy. I was wonderfully surprised by all the extra amenities and conveniences provided, like the water dispenser, coffeemaker, tea, cooking appliances, etc. I loved that there were neatly arranged spices available for use even if I didn't cook at all. As someone who's primarily stayed in budget hotels before, this was so much more like home and, crucially, comfortable. I also love to take home food so the fridge space is always appreciated. I was impressed with how clean and neat everything was. As other reviewers have noted, the floors are a bit squeaky and the room is beside the bathroom, but I found it all quite manageable. I didn't have need for it, but there is quite a bit of common area space that feels open and relaxing. I think I was also fortunate to have a wonderfully lovely guest-mate staying in the other room for the same number of nights as me.
For anyone going to O'hare, this location seems very convenient. As for me, I was keen on exploring the city, which was a little out of the way; yet, as a halfway point between the city and suburbs, this area was helpful for me, at least with a car, to also have access to nearby suburbs like Niles. Bus stops seem to be about a 5-7 minute walk from the house, then a short ride (a few stops) to the Blue Line if you want to go to Chicago downtown. I elected to walk to the Blue Line so I didn't have to figure out the bus schedule as well as the 2 bus systems, Pace and CTA (Ventra 1-Day Unlimited Ride tickets seem to not work on the Pace system, only CTA). The walk was about 30 minutes from the Airbnb to the station, which is doable. I encountered a lot of service disruptions on the public transit during my time in Chicago, which seemed to be the theme of the weekend, so trains and buses were unpredictably timed and sporadic, but that's neither here nor there.
Overall, it was an incredibly freeing and refreshing stay with plenty of room for a solo traveler to stretch their legs and take a gander about the area.