Light-filled 1bdrm garden apartment on golf course near Northwestern U.
Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
Overview
Light-filled one-bedroom garden apartment set on a quiet residential property backing onto a public golf course in Evanston/Chicago’s North Shore area near Northwestern University. It’s positioned for event weekends (football games, graduation) and for exploring Evanston and nearby Lake Michigan. The setting includes a peaceful wooded walking path by the canal leading toward the Bahá’í Temple in Wilmette.
Apartment layout & in-unit features
The unit is a one-bedroom apartment with a kitchenette and a living room that can accommodate additional guests on a queen blow-up mattress. Practical comforts include air conditioning and heating, plus a washer, ironing board, and cable TV. The property is smoke-free.
Amenities & outdoor space
Guests have free Wi‑Fi and free onsite parking behind the house. Outdoor amenities include a grill and a firepit in a lush, professionally landscaped backyard, offering a low-key place to unwind after campus or city outings. Kitchen equipment includes a microwave and an oven stove.
Location & getting around
Transit access is a strong point: Green Bay Rd & Noyes St/Ashland Ave bus stop is about 103 m away, with another stop at Ashland & Payne Street about 222 m away. Rail options are close as well, with Central St. train station roughly 768 m away and Noyes subway station about 747 m away, helping connect to downtown Evanston and into Chicago. Chicago O’Hare International Airport is about 19.8 km away; Chicago Midway is about 30.7 km away.
Nearby dining
A cluster of restaurants and casual spots are within roughly a mile or so, including Ten Mile House (~673 m), Stacked and Folded (~779 m), Bluestone (~892 m), and Ovo Frito Cafe (~851 m). Farther options include Five & Dime (~1.4 km), Le Peep Evanston (~1.36 km), Evanston Corner Bistro (~1.48 km), and Frida’s Breakfast and Lunch (~1.58 km).
Best for
Best suited to Northwestern University visitors (games, graduation, campus visits) who want an easy walk/short ride to transit and nearby dining. It also works well for travelers who value a quiet, residential setting with free parking, a kitchenette, and outdoor space (grill and firepit) backing onto a golf course and wooded path.
Travel tips
If you’re planning day trips into Chicago or around Evanston, use the nearby Noyes subway station (~747 m) and Central St. train station (~768 m), or the bus stops on Green Bay Rd & Noyes/Ashland (~103 m). Drivers can take advantage of the free onsite parking behind the house. For flights, O’Hare is the closest major airport (~19.8 km), while Midway is farther (~30.7 km).
What guests say
Reviews highlight that the apartment matches its listing presentation and is notably clean. Guests also emphasize the convenience of the location for getting where they need to go, along with a quiet neighborhood setting. Comfort is mentioned positively, including the bed. No recurring negative themes are provided in the available excerpts.
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