Elegant Stylish 1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment ~20 Minutes from Downtown Chicago
Guest rating: 4.7 / 5
Overview
This vacation rental is a modern, serene basement apartment set in West Ridge (West Rogers Park), a residential Chicago neighborhood close to the suburbs of Skokie and Evanston. Designed with a soft color palette and comfortable furnishings, the unit is positioned as a tranquil retreat roughly 20 minutes from downtown Chicago rather than a traditional hotel.
Rooms & Layout
The apartment includes one bedroom with two full-size beds and a single bathroom, plus two separate lounge areas. The main living area has a table with seating for six and a kitchenette, while a second smaller living space offers a pull-out sofa that can sleep two children, along with a dining table for two.
Amenities
In-unit conveniences include a kitchen, microwave, washer, air conditioning, heating, cable TV, and an ironing board, supported by Wi-Fi, a mini fridge, and a Keurig coffee machine. The property is smoke-free and pet-friendly, and a crib is available, making it flexible for both long stays and travelers with pets or young children.
Dining Nearby
A wide range of restaurants sit within easy walking or short driving distance, including Queen K's, El Terco Leon, Al Safa Mandi House, El Pueblito Mexican Grill, Mica's Mexican Restaurant, LongHorn Steakhouse, Mia Francesca, and R Public House, offering everything from Mexican and Middle Eastern fare to Italian and steakhouse dining.
Location & Transit
The apartment is a short walk from the California & Chase and California & Jarvis bus stops (both under 120 meters away) and within a few kilometers of the Rogers Park, Davis Street/Evanston, and Central St. train stations. It's also about 17.5 km from Chicago O'Hare International Airport and 25.8 km from Chicago Midway International Airport, with downtown Chicago attractions like the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago Theatre, Lincoln Park Zoo, Field Museum of Natural History, Wrigley Field, and United Center reachable from this base.
Best for
This apartment suits small families, couples, or pet owners seeking a quiet, residential base with self-catering options like the kitchen, microwave, and washer, plus pet-friendly and crib availability. It's also a good fit for budget-conscious travelers who don't mind being roughly 20 minutes from downtown Chicago in exchange for a calmer, suburb-adjacent setting near Skokie and Evanston with easy bus access.
Travel tips
Public buses at California & Chase and California & Jarvis are just steps from the door, making car-free local trips convenient, while the Rogers Park and Davis Street/Evanston train stations offer a straightforward route toward downtown Chicago and northern suburbs. Given the roughly 17.5 km distance to O'Hare, budget extra time for airport transfers, especially during peak traffic. Since this is a basement apartment, guests should confirm entrance and parking details directly with the host ahead of arrival.
What guests say
Guest feedback, though based on a small number of reviews, consistently highlights cleanliness as a standout strength of the apartment. Reviewers also specifically praised the bathroom as a pleasant, well-kept feature. Overall comfort was another recurring positive note, with no negative themes surfacing in the available excerpts.
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