Amanda's place was perfect for my stay in Hyde Park to be close to my sons, who are studying at the University of Chicago. Bright and cheerful apartment. Very clean and well stock with little things like hand towels, pens on the table, fresh soap - things that make you comfortable. Amanda was very flexible in meeting me to pick up the key to her place and showed me around. Told me that I could help myself to make tea in her kitchen (choosing between the 20 varieties she had there!). I spent one night there and would gladly go back. As my son said, when he dropped me off there "You lucked out". In the little time I had with Amanda, I found her warm, easygoing and welcoming. The apartment looks exactly like the photos.