On lake.You'll find Northwestern University and Welsh-Ryan Arena within 3 miles (5 km) of this apartment. Also, Baha'i House of Worship is within 3 miles (5 km) and Lake Michigan is within 6 miles (10 km).
Mitchell Museum of the American Indian - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
Halim Time & Glass Museum - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
Evanston Cellars, LLC - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
Northwestern University - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
Wrigley Field - 18 min drive - 14.8 km
Getting around
Evanston Davis Street Station - 4 min drive
Foster Station - 4 min drive
Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 32 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 19 min walk
Starbucks - 19 min walk
Dunkin' - 20 min walk
Burger King - 3 min drive
Burger King - 20 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Special Skevanston Space 2mi to Northwestern University & beach
Enjoy privacy and comfortable sleeping arrangements for the whole family! Our garden apartment is perfect for families with young kids, or to gift your loved ones their own private space while visiting. Featuring 3 rooms, a full size fridge & range, and a large backyard, the whole family can enjoy 3 smart TVs and strong WiFi throughout the space. Rent bikes for a ride to the Bahá'í Temple, catch a Wildcats game at Northwestern, shop local in downtown Evanston and hit the beach at Lake Michigan!
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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)
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,500 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20
Check-out
Check-out before 12:00 PM
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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and return the keys
No need to strip the beds or take out the trash, we will take care of all of the linen and garbage!
Please leave the key on the dresser in the living room in front of the TV.
Please remember to leave the apartment door unlocked - do NOT lock the apartment door- that will ensure our cleaning crew can access the space.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.
Special Skevanston Space 2mi to Northwestern University & beach Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 22 reviews
10 - Excellent
15
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews
8 - Good
4
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 22 reviews
6 - Okay
2
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
4 - Poor
1
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews
2 - Terrible
0
9.2/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Sep 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay with our dog while visiting family nearby. Safe and beautiful neighborhood convenient to Evanston, Skokie, Chicago and surrounding areas. The apartment was clean and comfortable for our needs. Note that it is a basement apartment in a shared building, so you may hear others coming and going at any hour. We would stay here again in the future.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Melissa K.
Aug 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice stay. Host was super nice and accommodating.
Melissa K.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Shemar A.
Jul 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Shemar A.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Triston W.
Apr 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Short Weekend Trip
Me, my friends, and girlfriend all stayed here together for the weekend. We attended collect-a-con over in Rosemont and then also did a little day trip to downtown Chicago for mine and my friends birthday! It was really nice staying here, super cozy and cute. Very nice neighborhood and neighbors were friendly :)
Triston W.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie
Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
The area is very safe and quiet. Parking was super easy. We parked right in front of the house every time. The host was very attentive to our needs. We are a family of 5 and a dog. We felt like we had enough space for all of us. It also was very helpful to have free laundry. Our stay was excellent and I would definitely stay here again.
Stephanie
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Dave & Jamie P.
Nov 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Quick stop
Very quick stop just stayed overnight. Had issues with TVs and fitting tall people in shower but other than that location was exactly as described.
Dave & Jamie P.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
[ HW ]., San Antonio
Oct 31, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fall in Skokie/Evanston
Property was convenient, clean, and nicely appointed. Because our host was not available during our stay, we were not able to ask how to access the multiple tvs available. It would have been helpful to have known that the turn on process was not easy before we got there. Luckily, I travel with decks of cards!
Recommend with discussion noted above.
[ HW ].
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
Lee O., San Francisco Bay Area
Sep 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lee O.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sarah F.
Jul 31, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Sarah F.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mitchell M.
Jun 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
2 night stay
Was super smooth and easy, property was clean as could be and communication was excellent!
Mitchell M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Arthur and Sandra A., glendale
Jun 13, 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Graduation Weekend Visit
We chose this apt because it was close to our son’s apt and short distance to Northwestern for his graduation. . We liked the area close to the university. This is the first time we experienced staying in a basement apt and for what we paid, we wouldn’t do it again.
There were large ants and small ants throughout the apt. The owner came to spray but we continued to see ants during our stay. The owners weren’t available when we had an emergency when we lost the key and needed to get back in to the apt. We were very thankful to the neighbor who helped us to get back in. That evening the owner did come by with a new key and sprayed but ants came back during our stay. Maybe because it rained one day.
The cold water shower knob was loose and nearly falling off and when we used the kitchen sink, dirty water backed up in the shower. Luckily there was a plunger we used to clear out the tub to be able to use the shower.
On a positive note, the beds were very comfortable.
Arthur and Sandra A.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Georgia M., St. Charles, MO/USA
Jun 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect basement apartment
Perfect basement apartment that won’t break the bank in Chicago. In a quiet neighborhood the unit is perfect for a base to sightsee or making college visits like we did. If my grand daughter chooses a Chicago university this will be our go to place to stay.
Georgia M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
8/10 Good
Randall S.
May 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding guests !
Had some trouble with the TV not working in the living room. Remote not working would turn on but could not get it to any chanels! No downgrade because of bugs which are all over the midwest. We were not watching tv anyway at a wedding. Overall a good experiance but would suggest they explain that the lock works slow in unlocking the door I thought it was not working and bothered the people who live there to get into the building.
I think this property was misrepresented. It was much further from Northwestern University than 1.5 miles (more like 2.5 miles). It was incredibly cold in the apartment and it was infested with ants in the bathroom. A very old building and not very comfortable.
Lovely neighborhood; very convenient location for our needs.
Arrived in 100 degree heat. Couldn’t contact owner (probably our fault) so my husband ran out and bought three fans so we were ok until the heat broke that night. I loved the nearby Skokie canal sculpture park.
Lee O.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mark B.
Jul 10, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
A nice alternative to a hotel
The location is great for us. It's within biking distance of the lake and the traffic on McCormick isn't loud. The place is dry. The only slight complaint is that the shades over the window with the AC do not go all the way down, meaning a person can look in at night. Also, don't use the coffeemaker and the kettle at the same time!
Mark B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Harolyn B.
May 1, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and quiet
We were able to park on the street just steps from the well lit door. The apartment was clean and quiet and the living area quite spacious. Good quality bedding and mattresses. Lots of little extras, such as first aid supplies and an umbrella.
Harolyn B.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Christine S.
Jan 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Super clean and nice!
I enjoyed staying at this VRBO. It was clean and conveniently located and the host was super communicative and nice. She checked in on me to make sure I had everything I needed and even helped me when I locked myself out. :)
Christine S.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kim H.
Oct 26, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Skevanston Space
This property is located in an adorable neighborhood with easy access to parks and cafes. It was clean, comfortable and quiet. There was ample parking and check in was a breeze. We loved our stay at Skevanston!