Beatrice and Stefan were among the most gracious and friendly of hosts I've had the pleasure of staying with. They went out of their way to adjust our checkin and gave us a tour of their amazing little garden and homestead, complete with goats, chickens, ducks, a pony, and a tiny house in production. The space was very private, tidy, and comfortable, and decorated in a personalized, rustic, DIY way that I adored. Lots of extra towels and a great, clean bathroom. The kitchen was well supplied with everything we needed to make some basic meals, and we even got fresh duck eggs for breakfast!
I didn't do my research in advance and was surprised and a little bemused to find that we were located in East Garfield Park, which is known for being one of the more dangerous neighborhoods in Chicago. While walking to and from public transit my partner and I were definitely nervous, especially at night, but we weren't bothered, and most people out near the bus stops seemed friendly. I enjoyed being out of my element though, and actually really liked the neighborhood itself because of how different it is from what I'm used to. I'm willing to believe that I was more nervous than called for due to my inexperience, and for me the location was definitely the only downside.
I would certainly stay with Beatrice and Stefan again, as their company, welcoming space, and overall value more than makes up for my nervousness about the neighborhood.