Michael is a great guy and good host. He took the time to give me some private tours of the local area. We hung out on a few occasions; one night in particular taking in some great Chicago food & blues music.
I was there taking a fairly major exam and needed a quiet place to rest and study. Michael was very respectful of that and provided the environment I needed. The only downside for some might be the 5 story climb to the loft. I found it exhilarating myself.