The stay was very pleasant. The accommodations were more than adequate for a long weekend in Chicago for two. In fact, the apartment would be fine for longer if one didn't want/need a full kitchen. The kitchenette is fine. The short walk to the Red Line was easy, and we never felt unsafe day or night. The breakfast foods were also a nice touch as they were plenty to get us going in the morning. The apartment is located in a residential area, but there is a Whole Foods close by along with some places to eat. The Red Line down the street opens up the options a lot within a few stops. We didn't venture out to the west, but there are options that way too for food/supplies. It was very cool to be able to "live" like the locals for a few days. The location is very convenient to exploring the city.