We contacted Jb when we arrived and he met us in front immediately, helping with the bags to the flat upstairs. He showed us around the flat letting us know where all the essentials were, light switches, back door to garden, using kitchen appliances etc. He invited us to a reception that was being held on the first floor on Sunday evening for an artist he was helping with an installation. Gave us a good idea of the neighborhood and how to get to the train station. The flat was very functional and the mattress exceptionally comfortable. I would recommend Jb's in this historic area for anyone wanting a more pleasing way to stay away from the maddening auto traffic downtown Chicago, but still be able to access by train in a reasonable amount of time.