We arrived late as expected, but luckily Kal was still awake to help us in. My app to smartlock didn’t sync well. But we did figure it out. Kal’s home was nice and welcoming once you enter through the doors. I really like the decor with a mix of minimalist and mid century style. Super clean. The exterior construction had no affect during our stay. If anything, it was easier to spot when we approach the house. His house is definitely walking distance (avg 10 min) to Division street, where the food and bar scenes are. Bike stations are nearby as well if you want to explore the neighborhood places. Uber/Lyft to downtown area is about 15-20 min. We appreciate the food recommendations such as Salt and Straw, Pok Pok wings, and Off the Waffle. Overall, Kal was a wonderful host. His responses were prompt, he answered all our questions, and he provided us the basic essentials. I totally recommend his place.