On the upside, Helen is a great host and takes hospitality seriously. She is responsive, thoughtful, and maintains a clean home. Even though she does not live there, she visit regularly to clean the common spaces and make sure everyone has what they need. Her home is well furnished with everything you need to be comfortable. She goes out of her and makes everyone feel welcome. There are two TV sitting areas, each with access to many streaming services. The listing is also a short distance from the CTA (subway) stop.
On the downside, the neighborhood where the listing is located is not safe. There are sirens almost every night and the nearby CTA (subway) station has a lot of suspect activity. The area is heavily policed which adds an air of unrest. Many local take-out places do not deliver to this area because of its location. There are six separate listings within Helen’s home, which means as many of 6-13 people can be there at any time. Be ready for roommates. This means a busy kitchen, lots of foot traffic, and a refrigerator so full that there’s little space for your stuff. These factors are all outside of Helen’s control, but things to be aware of nonetheless.