Comfortable place in Evanston! Close to Northwestern and Loyola University.

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5100.6 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Barbecue grill
Washer
Fireplace
Parking available
Outdoor space

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Evanston, IL

Loyola University Chicago
‪5 min drive‬
Northwestern University
‪7 min drive‬
Wrigley Field
‪10 min drive‬
Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Master

1 Queen Bed

Second

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Located on the southwest side of Evanston in a quiet neighborhood, this beautiful bi-level townhome with 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathroom comes completely furnished with full updated appliances, basic amenities and housekeeping services available upon request. There's a beautiful backyard for lounging in the summer. The property is 1 mile away from CTA/Metra Rails, shopping, movie theaters, restaurants, hospitals, synagogues and parks; Wallgreens, CVS, Target and major grocery store are within walking distance. 20 minutes car ride to downtown Chicago, 30 minuets to O'Hare Airport, and 3 miles away from Northwestern University and Loyola University.

Property manager

Joan Clacken

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 18

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

No pets are allowed. Contact owner for exceptions.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

$800.00 fee for smoke evidence.

Key code access to property. Key code will be assigned on the scheduled arrival date ONLY.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Evanston

Evanston is home to this holiday home. Art Institute of Chicago and Chicago Theatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier. Travelling with kids? Make time for Lincoln Park Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Wrigley Field.

Evanston, IL

What's nearby

Loyola University Chicago - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
Northwestern University - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
Aragon Ballroom - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
Wrigley Field - 10 min drive - 10.0 km
Michigan Avenue - 13 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

Howard Station - 2 min drive
Chicago Rogers Park Station - 4 min drive
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬17 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
‪Subway - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Comfortable place in Evanston! Close to Northwestern and Loyola University. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Comfortable place in Evanston! Close to Northwestern and Loyola University. located?

This family-friendly Evanston holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Michigan and Loyola University Chicago. Montrose Beach and Northwestern University are also within 6 miles (10 km). Howard Station is 27 minutes by foot and South Boulevard Station is 29 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Gail M.

2 Dec 2019

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

Fine place to stay

Joan was very helpful and the townhouse was very well appointed. Location was not so great for us, in terms of distance from downtown Evanston.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

12 Nov 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Staff & service

Communication directly with the property owner was excellent: Rapid, courteous, informative and helpful. However, communication with the intermediate booking service, Homeaway, was pretty bad: Dodgy e-mail link and customer service that was clueless.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Randy H., Gainesville, FL

25 Oct 2019

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

Such a pleasure to have Joan, share her place. A nice neighborhood in a beautiful city in North CHI

Perfect home. All the essentials provided. Well maintained inside and out. The flowers and plants at entry and back patio/yard were a nice touch. Made for many nice photos. Parks nearby, shopping just a 5 minute walk, good food surrounds you. Try Gulliver's weekday pizza specials!!

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Greg C., San Antonio

25 Sept 2019

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

Back to School NU 2019

Another great experience at Joan's home. We brought our son for year 2 at NU and celebrated his 20th Birthday.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joseph F., Fairfield, Ct.

17 Sept 2019

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

Northwestern bound

My husband and I had a very nice stay in Evanston! Joan was very accommodating and the house was just right for us, very clean, loved the keyless entry, the Keurig and the proximity to campus (about 10 minutes). Many thanks to Joan and we definitely recommend this VRBO!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Viv J.

13 Sept 2019

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

short stay

accommodation excellent and spotless. joan very friendly and welcoming. Only negative a bit to far into Chicago by taxi as we didn't have our own transport. Other than that perfect thank you V. judge

8/10 Good

bud n.

8 Sept 2019

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

good stay

Had a few hickups but overall a good stay.

Stayed 31 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Koen V.

2 Aug 2019

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

Perfect place to stay

Joan is a wonderful hostess. Her house is super clean, beautifully decorated and is in a perfect location. Whether you want to visit Chicago or Evanston. The house is between two houses, and everything is made of wood. But we have not heard from the neighbors. It is a quiet (and safe) neighborhood. We would love to come back here.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mykie R., Denver

18 July 2019

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

An Ideal Rental

This property was ideal. It was spotless, comfortable, well appointed, well equipped, and in a great location for our 3 week stay in Evanston. Joan was so hospitable and accommodating. She went above and beyond to see that our questions were answered and our needs met. We liked the property so much that we will be staying there again in October. I would highly recommend 1827 Dobson St. for a perfect vacation or visit to Evanston.

Stayed 24 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

28 June 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Greg C., San Antonio

17 June 2019

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

Summer stay at 1827 Dobson

Joan's house was perfect for us. Very clean and everything we needed. She is a great host and we had wonderful conversation in our time we spent together. Greg

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Martha H.

12 June 2019

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

Easy to find. Off street parking. Nicely furnished, comfortable beds, kitchen w/spices, condiments

Joan was very nice, responded quickly when contacted. She gave a lot of information about the area, sights, and public transportation system. Very enjoyable.

10/10 Excellent

George K.

27 May 2019

Knights

Best accommodations we have experienced during our many travels. Felt at home and we were very comfortable. Very clean and stylish. Joan knows what she is doing! Thanks, George and Stacy Knight

10/10 Excellent

Marianne W.

9 Apr 2019

Dobson Townhome

Very clean and well-maintained! Joan greeted us very warmly. Enjoyable stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

martin m.

26 Jan 2019

Pleasant home

The home was very clean and tastefully decorated. The owner was very thoughtful in that any sundry need of a traveler was provided for. The bed was comfortable and parking was plentiful.

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B., Rock Hill

16 Jan 2019

Great stay in the Windy City.

Great place to stay for leisure or business. Convenient north side of Chicago near the lake. Updated amenities. Gracious host.

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B., Rock Hill

17 Dec 2018

Great place in Chicago

This property was in superb shape and we enjoyed our stay very much. We were on a business trip and it was lovely to stay somewhere that was not a hotel. Joan was more than gracious. We would return here if we are to have our conference in Chicago again.

10/10 Excellent

Concepcion T., Altadena, California

29 Nov 2018

We were extremely impressed by the cleanliness and decor. It felt like a home away from home.

The owner was wonderful. Not intrusive and demonstrated a pride in her home. Very accommodating. If I would come back to Chicago, this is the place to stay. “TWO THUMBS UP”.

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

deanna s.

17 Oct 2018

Perfect rental!

Everything was clean, and the house is very nicely decorated. Comfy beds. Nice neighborhood. Great location to see Chicago attractions and sight see around Evanston. Joan is a wonderful Hostess! Takes the time to meet you at the house on your arrival and show you where everything is and how it works. Really appreciated the special touches like coffee, creamer, fresh fruit, and the cute "welcome" on the bed. Thanks so much! Dee

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Susan N.

17 Oct 2018

Lovely and quiet residence in south Evanston, Illinois. A beautifully furnished home and quiet yard

Three of us, friends from college, attended our reunion at Northwestern University. We enjoyed its access to campus and the serenity of the quiet street. Parking was very easy, the beds were heavenly and the baths and kitchen were well stocked with shampoo, conditioner, fluffy towels and all the basic kitchen necessities. We enjoyed the Keurig coffee maker and the extra ice and bottled water that were left for us. The back yard was very quiet and pretty. After three nights, we were sorry to leave. We would recommend this listing and hope to return in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jim T.

1 Oct 2018

Highly Recomended

This place was great. Very clean and Joan was a great host. She went out of her way to make our stay very comfortable and relaxing. We will try to book this place again when we visit Evanston.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mike A.

17 Sept 2018

Comfortable, clean and well equipped

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Joan's house and she could not have been any more attentive and accommodating. The beds were comfortable and the home well stocked with all basic needs and a bowl of fruit for us to enjoy. I called her assistant Anetra concerning a coffee maker option to their supplied keurig coffee maker, when we returned to her home, there was a new drip coffee maker waiting there for us. Her home was sparkling clean with a lovely back yard for us to enjoy our morning coffee in. We found the commute to Chicago for a Cubs game on the train to be very easy from there and also found driving into Chicago to be 45mins to an hour dependent on traffic. Overall we had an outstanding experience and would certainly stay again at Joan's home.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl I.

10 Sept 2018

Wouldvstay again!

Lovely home with beautiful touches. Owner very easy to work with. Great location, quiet but near everything you’d want to do in the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H., Phoenix, AZ

28 Aug 2018

Great location, cozy and clean! Joan is amazing, personable and caring!

We had an amazing stay in this cozy townhome! The special details and caring personality from Joan made our stay very comfortable.

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H., Dayton, Ohio

19 Aug 2018

Comfortable place in Evantston!

Joan has a very nice townhome, and it was clean and comfortable for our family. I appreciated the coffee in the morning!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by Joan Clacken

Languages:

English

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Living Room

Master

Second

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property