It was great meeting CM & JC. When we arrived, CM was there at the door and showed us the space. She also was very helpful explaining the public transportation. She was very kind and had some snacks ready for my pregnant wife!
To enter, you do have to walk through their kitchen to get downstairs, but this was not awkward at all, we usually didn't see anybody. This space is below their living space, so you do hear people here and there. This was no bother to me, since it is a city and you are always hearing things from outside anyway. I never heard anything from them at night and slept well.
The home is VERY close to the Jackson Square station on the Orange line. It only took us about 5 mins to walk there and that took us everywhere! Street parking was no problem at all. It was free and VERY close to their home. Also, easy for us to find a spot. The space was very clean. Can't beat the convenience. Thanks for the nice stay!