If you want to stay in a place you'd like to live in and have a new best friend, this is your place! First, Joe's place is a short and direct train ride to town but you are in the suburbs that are quiet and quaint. Joe's home is stocked with anything you would need to cook, plus the many, many extras that he leaves there for you. We had a stocked fridge, fresh flowers and an enormous basket of snacks. The beds and pillows are so comfortable (my DIL said it was more comfortable than hers at home), the temperature was adjustable and there were extra blankets. There are two nice televisions with full cable. Honestly, we just didn't want to come home! Then, Joe is just so helpful with discovering what you will need individually and he makes it happen with quick and happy conversation. The area is his home and he is so excited and happy to share all the little things that will help you leave loving Chicago and wanting to come back. Plan your trip around this place and Joe and you won't be sorry!