Can't say enough about how wonderful our stay was. We contacted Horatio multiple times before we arrived, and he answered all of our questions promptly, from coffee arrangements to best routes from Midway Airport during traffic.
Horatio's thought of just about everything you'd need or want. There's lots of space, a beautiful, updated kitchen, DVD and book libraries, plenty of linens, a massive TV, a huge and comfy sectional couch, board games, cards, a listing of local businesses, attractions and transportation, a separate table and chairs for working, and a couple of chairs set up outside the private entrance to the suite. He also has a parking spot out back for guests, but you have to get out of the car to open the gate, so we just parked out front. He even labeled the light switches so you don't have to figure out which switch turns on which light.
It's a quiet neighborhood, however, I have to say a train rolled through around 3 on one of our three mornings there and blasted the horn for what I guess to be about 15 minutes. I should note our bedroom windows were open and once closed, the volume of course lessened. The train may or may not be a regular thing.
It really is a beautiful home and we will be staying here next time we come to Chicago. Horatio was an extremely accommodating and friendly host and did everything he could to make us feel right at home. Looking forward to our next visit.