Communication from the host was pro-active in the days before arrival with regard to check in codes. Responses were also prompt for the occasional Qs I had during the stay. The manual available inside the property covered a lot of ground and minimised the need to contact the host with the more straight forward Qs. Contact all round was well thought out and what I needed and expected.
I was happy with how everything had been represented on Airbnb by both the host and reviews. Pics and listing were spot on, on the whole reviews are fair and corresponded with the impression I got when staying. This is a nice area, well situated for eating, groceries and public transport. The area also felt very safe to me. I didn't have a car during my stay so I can't offer up any opinion here. The place was clean on arrival and everything was in good working order.
My favourite part of staying here was the proximity of Lake Michigan, the beach at the end of the street was a real treat and literally a stone's throw away. I made the effort to walk down for a few minutes each day at least and whatever the weather it really hit the spot.
One criticism would be the length of time it takes the shower to run hot, but to be fair it this is clearly mentioned in the hosts manual and it just takes a bit of getting used to. A minor blip which is likely beyond the hosts control in this type of property.
I would definitely recommend this place to friends and if I returned to Chicago I would gladly stay again.