Amanda and her home (and her beautiful cat!) were perfect. Amanda was kind enough to give me a map, a Venta card (for the train), and a lot of local insight on exploring Chicago safely and enjoyably. She also provided french press coffee every day, plus homemade pancakes on Sunday morning. It was a pleasure to share breakfast and conversation with her and my fellow guest. Amanda has a great host personality, providing the perfect balance of warm hospitality and respect of privacy. Her home is uniquely gorgeous, the bed was very comfortable, and the ample natural light was a joy to wake up to on vacation. The location was great; nestled in a quiet neighborhood but short walking distance from the train. I would definitely recommend this to any solo traveler, and hope to be back in the future!