This was one of the most easy-going experiences I have ever had when staying in the city. We were in town so that my husband could visit an IT customer and so that my daughter could do some college visits (this rental is just a few minutes from DePaul, which was extremely convenient). There was definitely free parking available 5-10 minutes away, but we never had a problem finding a metered spot right in front of the rental itself, along with a 15 minute loading zone that we could utilize when we just needed to stop in to grab something. For those who are not familiar with metered parking, many times you can park overnight (after 10pm) for free, so we were often able to time things so we could leave our car until 7am. The space itself was spacious and very clean with very comfortable beds. My children were thrilled that even the bunk bed was queen sized. Sometimes when we travel, they have to sleep two to a bed when the bed is much smaller. They were thrilled to have their own room and such large beds. I kept forgetting that we were right on Diversy - I didn't notice noise from the street or traffic going by. It was very peaceful to the point that I felt like we were in our own little world and was almost surprised to walk out onto the street and realize that we were in the heart of so many things. If you don't mind a little walk, there are plenty of great things in the area. We ate on a patio and had delicious pizza and pasta, and we walked to Jewel Osco when we wanted some fresh fruit. This really does seem like a "rare find" in the sense that so many things are walkable (or public transportation is right nearby). This was definitely a great spot!