Amanda is an absolutely wonderful host! She reached out to communicate with me ahead of time with updates on weather changes and suggestions about transportation to the workshop I was attending (even noticing that I was a cyclist and giving me information about the bike share in Chicago). Once I arrived, she made me feel completely at home in her lovely place, filled with art and books. She communicated clearly, made herself available for inspiring conversation, but also gave me the space to be quiet and alone. The room was great: comfortable, supportive bed and nice linens, with a lovely deck with flowers and room to sit with coffee and a book. It's a sweet, predominantly Latino neighborhood where folks greet you when you walk past. Close to the Pink line, but not in the heart of things (if that's what you want). I would definitely come back!