My friends and I had a ladies weekend in Chicago and stayed in this apartment. There were 5 of us women, and we all noticed that for the number of people this apartment accommodates with beds/bedrooms, it did not accommodate in regards to eating space, towels, toilet paper, kitchen supplies, dishes, and cookware. The hosts communicated quickly and well, and the check in/check out instructions were really easy to follow. We also appreciated that this place was gated and had 2 gated parking spots right in front of the stay. You should know that the unit has a flight of stairs in order to get to it. I'm not sure how safe that is when it's winter and icy...
We also noted that the balcony area is shared with the neighbor guys. We did not have any issues with them and they were really kind – but at times we didn't get the privacy we wanted when we wanted to sit out on the balcony.
I do not recommend counting on the living space as a comfortable place to hang out – this apartment doesn't really have that. The couch seems very cheap and is very uncomfortable to sit on.
The bathroom floor tiles were cracked, and there were a few bugs in the shower – it didn't feel very sanitary or taken care of to us!
The location of this apartment is good, but you need to know that if you want good sleep, there will be noise the whole night from the street, no matter what room you sleep in. So if you stay here and are a light sleeper, bring ear plugs.
The beds were comfortable, and the linens felt very clean.
There were a few things that were not in working order, such as a couple of lamps, and a nearly broken bar stool – it didn't seem like the host(s) have taken great care of this place or have put a lot of thought into offering a comfortable and welcoming space to their guests.
Overall, if you are looking for a crash pad that isn't too expensive and is generally safe but is also close to the city, then this is your place.
We are thankful to have had a safe place to stay with comfortable beds, but we believe there can be much more done to offer a welcoming, clean, and comfortable space for the guests!