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Half a mile from everything in the heart of Evanston, Illinois

Condo near Lake Michigan in Evanston

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Interior
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 592 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Evanston, IL
  • Place, Halim Time & Glass Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Clark Street Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Northwestern University
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About the area

Evanston

Downtown Evanston stay.Your stay at this Downtown Evanston condo places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Lake Michigan and Northwestern University. Grosse Point Lighthouse and Baha'i House of Worship are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Halim Time & Glass Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Evanston Cellars, LLC - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Clark Street Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Grosse Point Lighthouse - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Northwestern University - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Evanston Davis Street Station - 5 min walk
  • Davis Metro Station - 7 min walk
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bennison's Bakery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Five & Dime - ‬6 min walk
  • Gigio's Pizzeria of Evanston
  • Philz Coffee

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Half a mile from everything in the heart of Evanston, Illinois

Northwestern Alumni, Parents, Corporate Travelers, and Evanston Adventure Seekers!! This property is all about coming together. Besides the fact the location is only half a mile from downtown Evanston, 1 mile to Lake Michigan Beach front, half a mile to the CTA/Metra, and a 15 minute train ride into the Windy City, this apartment has it all. Everything in this apartment is brand new, and ready to be broken in. Ridiculous amount of amenities, with smart home devices. Efficient and spacious 985 sqft 2 bedroom/1 bathroom condo is located in the heart of downtown Evanston Restaurants, cafes and shopping is no more than 0.5 miles. And if your in town to see your kiddo graduate from NU, you can ditch the car for a 10 minute walk. Both room are identical in size, but the master has a Queen, and the spare bedroom has a full size bed with sofa pull out. Also if you want to check out the melting pot of Chicago, take a train, and you'll be there in 15 minutes. High Speed Internet with Disney + and Netflix at your fingertips. North shore, chicago, chicago northshore, evanston, rogers park, wilmette, winnetka, northwestern, nu, northwestern students, northwestern alumni, Kellogg, evanston hotel alternative, chicago north side, lake michigan, furnished apartment, evanston furnished rental

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Smart TV
  • Streaming services

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking violation $250

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Gym

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Unit size: 985 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Doorbell Camera monitoring front door
NO SMOKING, Guests who smoke will be fine: $250.00
PET Violation Fee: $300.00

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed
ABSOLUTELY NO PARTIES!!

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking violation $250

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: ABSOLUTELY NO PARTIES!!
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: ABSOLUTELY NO PARTIES!! For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Half a Mile From Everything in the Heart of Evanston Illinois

Frequently asked questions

How close is Half a mile from everything in the heart of Evanston, Illinois to the airport?

This condo is 14.5 mi (34-min drive) away from the Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Half a mile from everything in the heart of Evanston, Illinois?

As of Jun 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Half a mile from everything in the heart of Evanston, Illinois on Jun 9, 2026 start from CA $272, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Half a mile from everything in the heart of Evanston, Illinois have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this condo.

How close is Half a mile from everything in the heart of Evanston, Illinois to the beach?

This condo is 6.8 mi (26-min drive) from Montrose Beach and 11.4 mi (31-min drive) from North Avenue Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Half a mile from everything in the heart of Evanston, Illinois offer free breakfast?

This condo does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Half a mile from everything in the heart of Evanston, Illinois?

No, there is no casino at this condo, but Bally's Casino Chicago (16-min drive) and Rivers Casino (19-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Half a mile from everything in the heart of Evanston, Illinois?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Half a mile from everything in the heart of Evanston, Illinois?

Free parking is not available at this condo.

Does Half a mile from everything in the heart of Evanston, Illinois have a pool?

This condo features an outdoor pool.

Does Half a mile from everything in the heart of Evanston, Illinois have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this condo.

How close is Half a mile from everything in the heart of Evanston, Illinois to downtown Evanston?

This condo is 0.3 mi away from Evanston.

Half a mile from everything in the heart of Evanston, Illinois Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay

Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very welcoming and responded quickly to any questions. The apartment was meticulously clean and comfortable. The location was fantastic and we very much enjoyed our visit to Evanston for college tour of Northwestern.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kvdetter

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property manager!

They made it super easy and were very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Better than a hotel

My daughter and I spent 3 nights at this condo. It was very nice, quiet and clean! Plenty of room and well stocked in a generous way. I prefer windows in the bedroom but there was a wall of windows in the living room. Property manager very responsive!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place to stay in Evanston

Nice clean place. We liked having an indoor garage and charging station for our Tesla. Worked great! Common outdoor space is nice too.Would be more comfortable with a mattress pad covering the plastic mattress protector and more cups and glasses as well as a little repair to make the dishwasher easier to use. FYI: No AT & T cell phone connection inside
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Winny H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heart of Evanston stay

An exceptional VRBO experience. Property was exactly as described in listing. Conveniently located so that we could walk easily to restaurants, ice cream, Whole Foods, Target, and L&Metra stops. The parking garage was secure with simple access that was 5 minute drive from where we needed to be on Northwestern campus or the beautiful shoreline park and beach. The unit was stocked with every possible detail for a comfortable family homestay (hand lotion, extra electronics plugs, soy sauce, non-dairy creamer, dryer sheets, beach towels, hand sanitizer, ziplocks, tips, kettle/blender). In the late evenings, our teens enjoyed wall-sized scrabble and pool in the game room, and a TV that carried Wimbledon and Stranger Things. Management was exceptionally responsive when a fuse blew out, answering emails within minutes, then fixing the situation within hours. We would definitely stay here again on our next visit to Evanston.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location! Very clean. Exactly what we were looking for.

This property was easy to rent. We had no problems at all
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherri R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Property with Parking

Stayed for a week at this condo. Very happy to have a heated garage parking space. Michelle was very informative and quick to reply to a question I had. Loved having the washer and dryer. Beds and pillows were very comfortable and kitchen had everything I needed for my stay. Loved being within eating distance to shops and restaurants in downtown Evanston. Will gladly stay here again. Condo was a great value for all of the amenities.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susana S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

It was a good experience. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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