Marta was a wonderful host who was there when we arrived mid-afternoon and also when we left in the morning in this residential neighborhood, which is a stones-throw from a main thoroughfare. We appreciated the nice touches she added in terms of snack bars, yogurt and plenty of towels. Her backyard garden is a delightful place to chill out, have a coffee or beer and savor a bit of nature in the city. The space was cozy and easily accessible through a separate entryway. Marta's place is located about 10-15 minutes walk from a Blue line "El" stop on the train so you can go either way to downtown Chicago or O'Hare airport and is also a short 5-minute ride off of I-90. There is a nice breakfast place only 3 blocks from her house where we ate two mornings with a great selection and friendly service. We would highly recommend Marta and her place to other travelers.