Stayed in this wonderful apartment several weeks during the summer. The location in is excellent; Andersonville is a cool area of tree-lined residential streets (including some on the National Register of Historic Places) and a “main street” lined with shops and restaurants (try the Mexican food at Diamante Azul!)
The apartment is very close to the Metro, while the closest stop (Berwyn) was being renovated, the next closest was easily within walking distance, giving easy access to the city. If you have a car, getting into and out of downtown is simple: just a short drive on Lakeshore Drive. Additionally, the lake is only a 15 minute walk from the apartment, with a beach right there. Andersonville itself is one of the best neighbourhoods in Chicago (and some publications name it the best neighbourhood in America!) with everything you could want from thrift stores, to design shops, as well as convenient markets and pharmacies. For things to do, I really enjoyed the show at the Magic Lounge and highly recommend you visit while you’re in the area!
The apartment itself is a lovely garden suite in a beautiful building. It has fantastic amenities: a kitchen with everything you need to cook for yourself, strong wifi, laundry (50 cents a load, but Mark left a stack of quarters which was really kind!) a comfortable bed, and the whole place is well organised and clean. The only thing to be aware of is that there is some low, exposed plumbing. My friend (6’2” tall) was just fine, but if you’re any taller than that there are one or two spots in the apartment where you would need to watch your head.
Overall this was a perfect place to stay and Mark was a responsive and gracious host. I highly recommend this location for your stay in Chicago!