Looks can be deceiving. Mel's place located a little outside of downtown is an absolute gem. Being in south side Chicago has it's initial shock but from the local residents (uber and lyft drivers) it is the "Good Side" of South side. The location is completely outshined by how clean, spacious, and generally well put together the apartment is. A very spacious walk in area with a huge kitchen. 2 bedrooms on either side for privacy and a rooftop access for fresh air. Communication with this super host was top notch and my longest response time was 2 minutes. One bathroom that definitely recently renovated as the entire bathroom was sparking clean and newer fixtures. Will recommend to anyone