Allison is a very responsive host. She responded to my questions in minutes. Her apartment is very functional with everything you need yet it is decorated in a funky and fanciful way that surprises you given the rather drab and dark appearance of the apartment building overall. The location is great. Very convenient to downtown but in it's own lakeside community that is energized by the number of joggers, bikers, and walkers taking advantage of the beautiful paths and beaches surrounding Cedar Lake. On street parking was easy and plentiful.
The only downside was the beach across the street being closed due to a complete renovation of the bathhouse and waterfront. It seemed like they should be finished soon. As many have commented, the cigarette smoke in the building itself is strong but I barely noticed it once in the apartment.
If you can get passed the appearance of the building itself (think 1970s East Germany or Yugoslavia), this is a really cool place to stay. The roof top deck does help to offset some of the negatives of the building's appearance. Although some of the residents smoke up there. I enjoyed the complimentary bottle of wine Allison provided watching the sun set over the lake.