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Family and Pet friendly Evanston home close to Beach, The City, and Everything..

Vacation home near Lake Michigan in Evanston

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Living area
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets
Interior
Exterior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Evanston, IL
  • Place, Dawes Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Evanston Space
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Northwestern University
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Evanston

South Evanston stay.A stay at this South Evanston vacation home places you within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Michigan and 2 miles (3 km) of Northwestern University. Loyola University Chicago and Ryan Field are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Dawes Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Evanston Space - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Northwestern University - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Halim Time & Glass Museum - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Clark Street Beach - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Evanston Main Street Station - 8 min walk
  • Main Street Metro Station - 8 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sher-Main Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pour - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Shinsen - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sketchbook Brewing Co. - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sea Ranch - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Family and Pet friendly Evanston home close to Beach, The City, and Everything..

Family and pet friendly historic Queen Anne Victorian home close to Beach, Northwestern, El/Metra, Fine dining, The City, and everything!

In addition to the 3 bedrooms, there is a loft with TV and futon for hanging out and watching movies.

Great family neighborhood!

NOTE: My backyard fence is currently down on north side of my lawn due to recent wind damage.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 5 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • On a lake

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 29

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 5 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 40
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Family and Pet friendly Evanston home close to Beach, The City, and Everything.. to the airport?

This vacation home is 16.1 mi (43-min drive) away from the Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Family and Pet friendly Evanston home close to Beach, The City, and Everything.. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Family and Pet friendly Evanston home close to Beach, The City, and Everything.. to the beach?

This vacation home is 5.3 mi (20-min drive) from Montrose Beach and 10.1 mi (26-min drive) from North Avenue Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Family and Pet friendly Evanston home close to Beach, The City, and Everything.. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Family and Pet friendly Evanston home close to Beach, The City, and Everything..?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Bally's Casino Chicago (17-min drive) and Rivers Casino (20-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Family and Pet friendly Evanston home close to Beach, The City, and Everything..?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Family and Pet friendly Evanston home close to Beach, The City, and Everything..?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Family and Pet friendly Evanston home close to Beach, The City, and Everything.. have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Family and Pet friendly Evanston home close to Beach, The City, and Everything.. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Family and Pet friendly Evanston home close to Beach, The City, and Everything.. to downtown Evanston?

This vacation home is 1.1 mi away from Evanston.

Family and Pet friendly Evanston home close to Beach, The City, and Everything.. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judith G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at this lovely home in Evanston was fantastic. The house was exceptionally clean, and Scott, our host, was so kind as to provide fresh flowers, snacks, and gifts for our Northwestern graduate. Very responsive host. Wonderful experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

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

Perfect location, lovely home

Beautiful, clean home with plenty of space in a safe neighborhood, a few blocks from the Main Street El and easily accessible to Evanston and Chicago. Scott was an absolutely fantastic host, responsive and helpful at every step of the way. I would be thrilled to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Olga W.

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

Wonderful Experience

Beautiful property, and a fantastic location. Close to the lake, perfect for dog walking. Scott is so helpful and communicative. I am so grateful to have had a place to stay where all the critters were welcome.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheyanne R.

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

Amazing

This property was huge. Everyone had their own space and easy to fine things. The owner is super friendly and was very flexible with my group.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Soila C.

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

Soila C

Amazing location in Evanston. Beautiful neighborhood with mature trees lining the street. Just a short walk to Lake Michigan, beach and Northwestern University. Home is centrally located to dining and coffee shops. Scott, was such a gracious host. If we’re ever back in the area we would definitely be in touch with Scott first.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great Location

Upon arrival I was surprised to find a card and a wedding gift from the owner. What a kind gesture!! My family of 8 stayed here very comfortably. We had everything we needed from snacks in the kitchen to Qtips in the bathroom. This was a very clean and well kept home. It is located close to the Lake which I loved. It is also close to restaurants and public transportation. Not to mention a very safe and friendly neighborhood to walk in. I would recommend this VRBO to friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

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

College drop off weekend

We had a wonderful stay at this property! We came from the west coast to drop our daughter off for her first year at Northwestern. The location was convenient to the campus and Chicago and it had all of the amenities we needed. The neighborhood was peaceful. And the host was so gracious and accommodating. He even greeted us with NU swag. Truly, an outstanding experience! We will carry fond memories with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Georgia J.

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

What a great place to stay!

Even my picky daughter was impressed! The host was gracious and easy to communicate withquickly. There was easy parking ( golden in Chicago!) The rooms were clean, spacious and comfortable. There were plenty of spaces for our group of 7 to gather and talk and eat and laugh. The beds were comfy. The location was excellent. We were a block or so from a lakeside park. It was only a couple of blocks from the L station and restaurants. Oh...and be sure to order some deep dish pizza! We had such a great time. Thanks, Scott!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Larry A.

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

Exceptional place by the lake

A group of five friends from around the country came to Evanston for a weekend of intense meetings and socializing. This house provided a perfect place to stay. Big enough that everyone could have a space of their own, yet comfortable for gathering together and chatting. In a safe and comfortable neighborhood, it is just a couple of blocks to Lake Michigan and Lee St Beach. The shops on Main Street and access to the L are just a few blocks in the other direction. Scott was very responsive and easy to work with. We're talking about making this an annual event -- if we do we will definitely reserve this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

bob d.

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

Old Charm

Cute house just outside Northwestern's Campus. The location is perfect. There were several higher end restaurants within a mile or two, and a hand full of casual pubs as well. It was a rather short drive into the city for us to catch a Cubs game too.. The house itself was a "turn of the century' charmer. It slept 5 Adults with ease. The host was one of the easiest I've ever dealt with. If you're planning to be in the area, you can book this with ease.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

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