Amanda's place is charming and well located near the trendy parts of Hyde Park, and UChicago. Amanda is a wonderful host - caring, organized and a good communicator. She was there to greet us and made us feel very at home. Her building is on a beautiful curvy tree-lined street full of architecturally historic homes and small apt buildings, just 100 yards off a bustling strip of lively shops in Hyde Park. Amanda's apt is on the top (3rd) floor walk-up and is sunny, light-filled, spotless and cheerful. It has a relaxed, artistic feel to it, decorated with what I believe are some of her personal works (I'm pretty sure she is an artist). The apartment is very open and spacious, with a beautiful living room and adjoining eat-in kitchen stocked with all kinds of coffee and teas. Original hardwood floors and woodwork were lovely. The room we stayed in was quiet, comfortable and had its very own bath with tile/marble shower. (Give the shower time to warm up - it takes a few minutes for the hot water to reach the top floor.) We really enjoyed staying at Amanda's. We only wish we had more time to visit with her and enjoy her beautiful space (we were in Chicago to pick up our son from the University). We would gladly stay at Amanda's again!