Chris was great! He was so welcoming; he checked in on us when I let him know we would be arriving late, he set up the futon in advance, and left a note with recommendations and discounts for car shares and RedBox. The studio apartment was very nice, and much more spacious than a hotel room. It was super easy to get in to using a lockbox, so we didn't have to disturb him when we arrived super late at night. He also provided coffee for the Keurig and having a full kitchen, plates, cups, etc. was awesome. The amenities, like wifi, a big TV, and a pool (though it was too cold to use) were nice as well.

The location is a little outside downtown (about a 10 minute drive), but we had a car and could easily access everything in and around the city. Compared to Chicago, parking in the city was plentiful and cheap (including free parking outside of the condo).

There was a good number of bars and restaurants well within walking distance, too. Though it seemed like many of the other condos are undergoing remodeling, we still saw some folks walking around and things were quiet, which was nice when we got back late or wanted to sleep in.

Overall, we had an excellent trip, largely due to our stress-free, hassle-free, comfortable accommodations.