I stayed at Jane and Dylan's place for an extended stay while I was in Chicago for a research trip. I basically needed a warm place to work and sleep while I was in town, and their place was a great value. I opted to stay here because for my purposes, having the privacy of a separate unit was more important than having a full kitchen, or whatever else.
Place: The unit is clean, warm and exactly as advertised. The shower has great water pressure. There is plenty of street parking right in front of their house. It IS quite loud because of the furnace. Even with ear plugs in (they kindly provide some), this took some getting used to. I don't think it's a problem for a short stay. For a longer term one, it's something to think about if you're a light sleeper.
Hosts: Jane and Dylan are great hosts. They were easy to communicate with, and were generous with their space. They allowed me to use their washer and dryer every weekend I was there, which was a huge help. They had the unit well stocked with coffee, paper towels, dish soap, etc.--also kind given the length of my stay. They also checked in with me about halfway through my stay to ask if I needed anything, and were flexible on check-in times. When I needed to change my leave date, they were very understanding and willing to work with me on options.
The location - I really loved this neighborhood. It's quiet, and has lots of great restaurants around, many of which are really easy on the wallet. I especially liked Shilas for breakfast, and the news store/cafe a couple of blocks north on Cicero. The M.C.M. pub right around the corner has surprisingly good food at ridiculously low prices. I relied heavily on public transportation, and you can access a lot of the city via the 80 and 56 buses, and the blue line - just a 15 minute walk, or a quick ride on the 80 away.
So long story short: Jane and Dylan are great hosts, and this is a really good value, in a nice location. I think it's perfect for a short term stay, and it's fine for a longer one, especially if, like me, you are prioritizing privacy over other amenities like having a full kitchen.