We had a great stay at Woodsman's Gallery and Matthew, our host, was a big reason why. Matthew was very accommodating during our 8-night stay, allowing us to check in early and store our bags until late afternoon on our day of departure. Matthew lives in the building, so he was accessible and responsive in the event any issues arose. The unit had shampoo, conditioner, soap, face wipes, a full size washer/dryer and laundry supplies, coffee from a local coffee shop around the corner, paper and plastic kitchen utensils/supplies (in addition to the unit's china and glassware), and other amenities/supplies that I forgot about. He represented that we would be able to park on the street at night and we were able to park within a block of the property without a problem.
While not in the middle of shopping, dining, entertainment or business districts, the property is very conveniently located to access those areas. It is half a block from the CTA Blue Line (only two stations to the Loop), less than a block from bus stops on Chicago and Milwaukee Avenues, and is adjacent to the Kennedy Expressway for easy access to the rest of the city and suburbs. There is Big Shoulders Coffee, Dunkin' Donuts, and Windy City Café (open until 3pm) all within a block of the property to start your day. D'Agostino's Pizza and Pub is steps from the property if you start your day a little later. There is also a CVS less than a block away. The property has lots of windows and has great natural light throughout as well as great views of the Chicago downtown skyline. Because of its location on/adjacent to a busy thoroughfare, the property can be a bit loud for light sleepers or those trying to sleep in (especially if you live in the suburbs). I recommend earplugs or noise-deafening earbuds.
The property also doubles as an art gallery (Open House Contemporary) and had some interesting artwork throughout the unit and in the building lobby.
You might be disappointed if you or your group are big TV/movie watchers, as there is only one flat screen in the unit and it is located in the 2nd bedroom. There did not appear to be an outlet in the living room where the four of us could have watched a movie together. Also, please note that the unit only has closets in the master bedroom, as the closet in the 2nd bedroom is the owner's closet and is used to store supplies, and the 3rd bedroom only includes a bed and is really just an alcove off the living room.
We had a great visit to Chicago and our stay at Woodsman's Gallery was a big part of that. We highly recommend the unit and Matthew as a host and believe there was value for the price we paid. We would definitely consider staying here again.