This place is a great value and Heidi is an outstanding host. The room is very big and comfortable, and comes with its own key. The size of the house offers privacy. There is a huge kitchen with a table on the same floor, so I was able to make my own breakfasts. Heidi accommodated my late arrival and super early departure. The L line (subway) station is just a few minutes away and there is also a bus on Heidi's street. There are tons of Chinese businesses within a short walk, some of them rated as the best in Chicago in their categories (like dim sum). There is a Starbucks and a Walgreens very close too. The house is on a main street and close to train tracks, so expect some mild-to-moderate urban noise. Light sleepers might want to bring ear plugs (mind you, I kept a window open slightly for fresh air). The neighborhood has a working class feel to it with some historical buildings and relatively little gentrification.