Carol is a wonderful host and we loved our stay in her home, which is full of character and personal touches.
The home is really well equipped and spacious with plenty room for 3 or 4 people.
The kitchen had everything we needed for cooking. The beds were super comfy. The living room is a lovely light airy space for hanging out. There is a also a large backyard and the kitchen back step catches the sun in the morning.
There is a convenience store nearby for basics but you would probably need a car to get to a bigger supermarket.
We were in Chicago for the marathon and transport into the city was really easy - frequent and quick.
We did feel a bit conspicuous at times in the area and a few locals expressed surprise that we were staying in the area. All the locals we interacted with were really friendly and helpful. We did then read online that there was a spike in violence on the red line over the summer and some incidents around our stop but security has been increased and we didn’t observe or experience any issues.
If you’re of a nervous disposition AND on foot/public transport as we were, then the area is possibly not for you but you’ll miss out on meeting Carol who is one amazing lady and staying in her lovely home. But as seasoned travellers we had no issues and would definitely go back. Carol is an absolute joy and we loved the time we spent with her and in her home.