My stay with Sharon was phenomenal and went far beyond my expectations. The location is stunning and, I'm told, is one of the best neighborhoods in Chicago (and I believe it!). The room is twice as big as it looks in the ad (in my opinion) and she's thoughtfully included everything you might need -- from earplugs and personal A/C (in addition to the house's central A/C) to maps and travel guides. During your stay you'll enjoy a private bathroom with all the standard hotel amenities (shampoo, conditioner, soap, lotion, body and face towels) and a nice handheld showerhead. She even did my laundry before I went home! For bonus points, I got sick a day into my first trip to Chicago and she was extremely accommodating to all of my needs and requests. She even helped me pare down my 3-day sightseeing plan into a fantastic 1-day excursion. The cats, especially the two black cats, are a bit skittish so if you're not a huge cat person you probably won't even notice they're there. If you love cats like me, give 'em an extra treat for me when you visit!