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Main St Hideaway: Near Lee Street Beach: Northwestern University: Transit

Vacation home with kitchen, near Lake Michigan

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Interior
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Evanston, IL
  • Place, AMITA Health Saint Francis Hospital Evanston
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Halim Time & Glass Museum
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Evanston

Located in South Evanston within 2 miles (3 km) of Lake Michigan, this vacation home is within a few miles (5 km) of other popular sights such as Northwestern University. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.

What's nearby

  • Presence St. Francis Hospital - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • AMITA Health Saint Francis Hospital Evanston - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Halim Time & Glass Museum - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Dawes Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Evanston Main Street Station - 13 min walk
  • Main Street Metro Station - 14 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Supreme Burrito #1 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Hoosier Mama Pie Company / Dollop Coffee & Tea - ‬14 min walk

About this property

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

Main St Hideaway: Near Lee Street Beach: Northwestern University: Transit


Welcome to our cute, cozy, and separate guesthouse! Step inside and feel the warmth under your feet with heated tile flooring, with no neighbors above, below, or beside you. We’ve got you covered with essentials, plus thoughtful extras like pour-over coffee, French press, pizza stone, eco-friendly soaps, and a steamer for your clothing. Our space includes features designed with the environment in mind. And we happily welcome your furry friends to our guesthouse! Our yard is their yard! Working from home? We've got you covered with an optional foldable desk that's ready when you are and tucks away easily when you're not.

Other nearby attractions include Robert Crown Community Center with an indoor track, basketball courts, library, ice rink, outdoor soccer fields, pickleball ball and tennis courts! Just a 5-minute walk away. Both Northwestern and Loyola University are also nearby. And you can take a lovely short drive to experience the stunning architecture and serene gardens of one of the eight continental houses of worship in the world, the Baha'i temple.

You'll love being within walking distance of great restaurants and coffee shops. Plus, multiple grocery stores within a 2-mile radius.

Nature and city exploration are both within easy reach. Just a little over a mile away are the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan where you can enjoy the walking path, 11 miles north you can hike at Skokie Lagoons Nature Preserve, or go just a few miles more and enjoy a tranquil escape to the Chicago Botanic Gardens.

For music enthusiasts, this location offers convenient access to various venues, including Ravinia (14 miles) and the Salt Shed (9 miles). Movie and TV fans will appreciate the proximity to iconic John Hughes filming locations such as those from The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, and Home Alone. With a bit of luck, you might even catch "The Bear" filming and become an extra! Other nearby attractions on Chicago's north side include Second City, Lincoln Park Zoo, and Wrigley Field.

Getting around is a breeze. We're just a 15-minute walk to both the Purple Line city subway and the Metra train stops, which are conveniently located right next to each other, whisking you away to downtown Chicago. Plus, a Divvy bike-sharing station is nearby if you fancy a ride. Free street parking, just a few hundred feet away from the property.

*Lake Michigan (a little over 1 mile)
*Robert Crown Community Center (a 5-minute walk) Indoor track, basketball courts, library, ice rink, outdoor soccer fields, pickleball ball and tennis courts! Just a 5-minute walk away.
*Northwestern University (1.7 miles)
*Loyola University (3.7 miles)
*Wrigley Field (6.2 miles)
*The Second City (9 miles)
*Lincoln Park Zoo (9.2 miles)
*The Salt Shed (9 miles)
*Baha'i Temple (2.8 miles)
*Skokie Lagoons Nature Preserve (11 miles)
*Chicago Botanic Gardens (9.3 miles)
*Ravinia (14 miles)

$350 Refundable security deposit required:
Collected 2 days before check-in
Released 2 days after, pending no damages.

Vacation rental license #STR002
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and a desk.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Single level property
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Reusable tableware

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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:
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • 2 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: No additional pet fee.

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 23
Property Registration Number STR002

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in South Evanston, close to Wrigley Field, Riviera Theatre, and Aragon Ballroom. You'll also find Lake Michigan and Baha'i House of Worship within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Main St Hideaway: Near Lee Street Beach: Northwestern University: Transit a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a kitchen and a smart TV as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Main St Hideaway: Near Lee Street Beach: Northwestern University: Transit?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD), which is 15.2 mi away (39 minutes by car). Another top airport is Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive), which is located 15.5 mi away (37-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Main St Hideaway: Near Lee Street Beach: Northwestern University: Transit?

Yes, every accommodation at Main St Hideaway: Near Lee Street Beach: Northwestern University: Transit comes with a deck.

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