I had a comfortable stay at Susan's apartment. The bed was great w/ a nightstand and reading lamp (which you will need to peruse her extensive book collection), and she provided a white noise machine, which is a very nice touch for sleeping in the city. Susan was flexible, friendly, communicative and helpful w/ all of my questions. She heated up some much needed coffee for me on Sunday morning. And she has 2 beautiful sweet cats, but being allergic she reassured me prior to my arrival that the room would be cat free. (They were hard to resist though! ) Her building is immediately around the corner from the 1 line, which goes directly downtown on the west side. Very fun and friendly neighborhood.