Overall, we enjoyed our stay Dasha's place.
Pros:
1) The apartment is a great value compared to some of the hotels and Airbnb rentals in downtown Chicago. The Chicago Marathon was on Sunday and we felt like we got a great deal. Downtown Chicago is only about 7-8 miles away and you can get there via Uber/Lyft, bus or train.
2) The apartment looks newly renovated. We loved the exposed brick, inside decor and back patio. We also appreciated the comfy sheets and bathroom amenities such as shampoo, conditioner, body wash, blow dryer and storage space below the sink. Also, there was plenty of room for our luggage in the bedroom closet.
3) We felt very safe throughout our stay. You need a special code to get into the building and there are security cameras in the hallway as well as double locks on the front door and patio door. Always a plus when staying in an unfamiliar area.
Cons:
1) There was a lot of noise outside on Friday and Saturday night. This was a combination of music coming from the restaurant downstairs, patrons walking to and from the bar a couple of buildings down and traffic. I would recommend bringing an eye mask and/or ear plugs if you are going to be staying on a weekend. We brought ours for our flight and they really came in handy!
2) The neighborhood is older and looks somewhat industrial. There are a few restaurants and bars within walking distance (example: there is a Mexican restaurant just below the apartment), however, most of the restaurants, bars and things to do we found were closer to downtown. Not a huge deal, just something to be aware of. Again, Uber/Lyft, bus or train all readily available to take you to downtown.
3) As others have noted, the Wi-Fi was spotty. Had no problems using it for basic browsing on our phones, however, it was difficult to stream Hulu and Netflix consistently.
Thanks for letting us stay at your place, Dasha!