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Bright Garden Studio

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Lobby
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4796.5 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Evanston, IL
  • Halim Time & Glass Museum
    4 min drive
  • Northwestern University
    6 min drive
  • Loyola University Chicago
    6 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    33 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Evanston

With a stay at this apartment in Evanston, you'll be a 4-minute drive from Lake Michigan and 6 minutes from Northwestern University. .This apartment is 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Wrigley Field and 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Michigan Avenue.

What's nearby

  • Halim Time & Glass Museum - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Northwestern University - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Loyola University Chicago - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Aragon Ballroom - 9 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Wrigley Field - 11 min drive - 6.7 miles

Getting around

  • Evanston Main Street Station - 3 min drive
  • South Boulevard Station - 3 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dengeos Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬14 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.

Bright Garden Studio

Not your mothers basement—Creating an atmosphere that is both sophisticated and inviting, this open STUDIO APT provides a sense of spaciousness, making it an ideal retreat for solo travelers, couples seeking a cozy getaway, or parents with small children.

Very Quiet— the only thing you’ll hear are the birds chirping. Tree lined street in a family oriented, upper middle class neighborhood. Diverse. Walkable.

CTA bus and train lines within walking distance.

There are plenty of street parking out front and especially on the side street. Pay attention to posted signage for street cleanings.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Craig

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 796.5 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
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

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Northwestern Parents weekend 2024
Cute place, close to Northwestern. Craig the manger was very nice and helpful! Responded to all my questions, very quickly! Would stay again for for sure!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Adam P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Beware
False advertisements all over. This unit is very noisy. The noise separation from the upstairs tenants is non-existing. If you need rest, this is not the place for you. This listing also indicated there was a hot tub. It’s actually just a dirty bathtub and nothing more. Beyond that, very dirty. Moldy not-functioning fridge. All my food spoiled. The toaster oven doesn’t look like it’s ever been clean. And the smell of the unit… I had to mask it with air fresheners. They made me sick with all of the disgusting aromas. The host was not helpful. I’d rather stay in a hostel than this place. Should be listed under $50/night at current status. Oh and the projector / tv was missing all remotes to function. I even downloaded an app and it still didn’t work. Maybe the VRBO from Hell?
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Garden Studio
easy and close transit access, Owner is quick to respond once your stay has started, will need to be a heavy sleeper with above tenants late/early morning entrance. Other than that clean, comfy studio
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Maryann H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris B., Orlando, FL, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient fo Evanston and Chicago
This is a small studio but it easily fit three of us. Great if you're going to be out most of the day. Easy mile walk to the Purple Line.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
R visit
Property in good location. Everything worked out well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for some just not for us
This garden studio is in a great location and was very clean. I liked the studio but my spouse and dogs didn’t. Here’s why they did not like it: my husband is 6’ 3” and the screws from the overhead pipes were at head level. The apartment was high tech (great for some but not for us); as two folks over 60 we had a hard time figuring out the lights and even the convection stove top. It would have helped if there had been specific instructions about these in the house manual. The 6 stairs leading down to the basement are painted black and they were difficult for my spouse and our one dog to navigate (they were steep and they couldn’t see them we’ll them; the dog was afraid of them). Because our dog was afraid it was a production to get her out—not the fault of Craig or the apartment but it did impact our stay. Finally, it was very cold and the thermostat didn’t turn on to adjust so we were cold most of the time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

helen k., Anaheim Ca

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute neighborhood and comfy lodging
We were in town to visit family and a ballgame . We were traveling cross country in a Rv and this was the perfect place to rejuvenate. Thank you Craig for all of the excellent communication with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Visit to Northwestern
I stayed for graduation weekend at Northwestern. Short Uber ride to university. Basement apartment was clean and well equipped. Craig was very responsive. Only caveat is that as this is basement apartment, expect to hear footsteps from the folks above.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Meg T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Student in town for Intensives
I'm a seminary student, and I came into town for an intensive class. So, I was really only in the space in the evenings, but it was comfy. The location is amazing!!! The studio apartment was decently clean. The projector is VERY cool. There were a few details I could not find instructions for, like where to take the garbage out when I was on my way out. But I left a message for the owner and they were good about it. I would stay again. Recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to Northwestern
Husband/wife/teen needed a place for a weekend stay near Northwestern. The teen slept on the couch and was comfortable. Street parking was never a problem. It IS a basement property and you can expect some noise from neighbors above, but it wasn’t overly intrusive during our stay. Host very responsive and accessible. Worked out great for our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Braydon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Awesome place, very comfortable. Reviews are accurate. Craig is awesome and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Evanston apt hits the sweet spot!
My wife and I recently traveled to Evanston for a wedding, bringing along our two German Shepherd Dogs, and had the pleasure of staying for two nights at Craig's "Garden Apartment". It's hard to find a place to stay that will accept dogs, and even more so when there are two of them, each weighing over 70 lbs! So we jumped at the chance to be the first tenants of this new-to-vrbo gem! We found the apartment to be exactly as advertised, clean, neat and tidy, with what appear to be all-new kitchen appliances plus a washer and dryer in the back room. Craig supplied all the extras you might home to find, including little things like a range of teas and a supply of detergent pods for the washer. There is a huge ceiling-mounted and remotely controllable video screen mounted opposite the comfortable couch. In short, everything needed for a comfortable stay was provided. The neighborhood was nice and the neighbors I encountered while walking our dogs were invariably friendly. As Craig stated in his listing, there is ample on-street parking available. I would note that the stairs down to the apartment are quite steep and would perhaps be difficult for someone with impaired mobility to descend. That said, my wife and I are both in our mid-70's and had no trouble going up or down. Craig, the unit's owner, is very friendly and easy to deal with and stayed in communication with us when needed throughout our stay. What else can I add but 5-stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Wiebke K.

Liked: Cleanliness
zu laut
die Wohnung ist im keller ,da gehen die Rohre der zentral klimaanlage durch .Es ist ziemlich laut und man kann es nicht regeln.Es war sehr kalt .Leider sind die Bewohner über der Wohnung nicht gerade die ruhigsten In der ersten Nacht kamen sie um 2 Uhr nach Hause und brüllten noch eine Stunde in der wohnung rum.In der 2 Nacht wirde eine Party gefeiert.In der dritten Nacht waren sie auch wieder Nachts laut
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024