Pros: Self check-in, clean common areas
Cons: Unsafe neighborhood, dirty floors in the bedroom.
Justin is a good host, prior to check in he sent a video to make the self check in easier, that was perfect! The first night everything was great, we rented a car and parking was very easy to find, things turned out different when we returned the car and were using public transportation, the neighborhood felt so unsafe and sketchy. If you look at the chicago crime map there is a lot of crime around this neighborhood, it's proximity to downtown make the commute easy though. If you're not looking to go out at night you're good, the problem is when the sun sets, rent a car or get an uber and you're good. The common areas were sparklin clean, but when I put all my dirty laundry on the floor I realized it was all dirty and full of dust (which triggered my allergies). Also make sure to adjust the thermostat to a comfortable temperature before going to bed, it is near the kitchen. One of the guests had it set on 86, in summer and we couldn't sleep the second night, we realized the thermostat was near the kitchen too late. I don't think the money I paid was the value of the place since I was charged $40 for a cleaning fee, where the floors where dirty and the night rate was over $60 for an unsafe neighborhood. I think the room rate overall is around $49 per night, if you have to pay more for this place don't rent it, it's not worth it. If you get it for less than $49 then go for it.