Rachel was a wonderful host and the room she had to offer was just perfect. She made us feel right at home, and was incredibly welcoming to our dog, playing with our terrier as if he were her own–if you are looking for a pet friendly place for you and your dog, look no further. The best part of the room was definitely the double windows and the glass-paned door and all the sunshine it afforded. The room is comfortably furnished, and is perfect for anyone looking to hide away to read or to write for a few days. The futon is fairly comfortable to sleep on, but is even more comfortable when used as a chaise longue during the day–so many pillows! The neighborhood is really nice to walk around in, the highlight being Loyola campus on the lake, but there's also plenty of eateries, etc, and the train is close by. We'll definitely go back to Rachel's again in the future.