Rachel is the perfect hostess. She made us feel like we were staying with a friend or family member. She is very friendly and welcoming, met us upon arrival and saw us off on departure, offered the use of her kitchen as needed in addition to the standard use of the room and bathroom, and let us hang out with her friendly and lovable dogs, Barney and Agnes. We were in town for just a short overnight stay, but it was wonderful. For anyone not familiar with the area, she offers a lot of great advice, and we even found a new restaurant upon her recommendation. The room where we stayed is beautiful, and the apartment is in a perfect location for anyone needing to stay on the North Side near Loyola. There is also plentiful parking on the street.