I would rate our stay as average, definitely not for the lack of service or quality of communication, just the quality of house. so if a small group of 2-3 is looking at a quick weekend, which is mostly spent exploring the city n much less at home, it could work well. I would not recommend it for a family of more than 3.
Pros:
Heather is excellent with her communication, she is very adjusting n an excellent host.
Heather was extremely generous with her supplies. the toiletries and the kitchen was really well stocked
The location is excellent. it is minutes from Lincoln Park n close to many good restaurants and grocery stores, few clothing stores. I would give it 5 stars for location, although it is not really very close to a metro. You need to either cab it or take a bus mostly.
Cons:
Although the pictures are fairly accurate but we all know how even real pictures can sometimes exaggerate a bit. we thought the house was cosier than what we imagined.
Most importantly, I think the house seriously needs some work. we have stayed in a lot of vintage homes with somewhat creaky floors, but this one needs help n maintenance. it was almost impossible to move around without informing everyone else where you were.
lastly, pls keep in mind that you need to take approximately 1 full flight of stairs to enter the house.