Reviews for Evanston Vacation Rental - VRBO 285318ha - 2 BR IL Condo, Residence on the Avenue Luxurious Vintage North Shore Condo

Love this place!!!

Guest Kimberly A.
Date of stay 11/16/12
Review Submitted 11/24/12

This is our second time to stay at this vacation rental! We love it! Ross has always greeted us warmly and makes sure our stay is comfortable. The condo is nicely furnished and allows us a place to relax and to cook, if we choose. This time off street parking was included at an additional charge, which we felt was very worth the extra cost ($10/day)...no trying to find parking or having to park way away from the building. Once inside the condo, everything is on one level and spacious but getting inside there are a few steps...so not truly accessible. :( We have found the condo to be clean and well kept both times we have visited. Bath towels and bed linens are provided. There is also a washer and dryer in the unit. Hand and shower soaps have been included. We have had to purchase items such as toilet paper when we used up what was supplied, also baggies, aluminum foil, etc. Dishes, glasses and silverware are provided along with a few basic pots and pans. There is also a dishwasher, gas range, refrigerator and microwave. A grill and a smallish courtyard are available to use but that did not work into our plans on this trip. After searching on-line for both vacation rentals and hotels, this is definitely the best deal. Close to the "L" (within approximately a 15 minute walk) makes this an easy and quiet place to stay but still allows you to be able to get anywhere you want. We were privileged to tour the 3 bedroom unit in the same building...LOVED IT!!! There were only three of us staying this time but for a larger party, it would be well worth it!!! I would definitely recommend this rental unit to friends or family!!!

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Great Stay in June

Guest Shee-Chang T.
Date of stay 06/10/12
Review Submitted 06/20/12

We stayed in this beautful unit for a week with our daughter while she attended tennis camp at Northwestern University in Evanston. The unit was very clean and we really enjoyed all the amenities. The check-in process was efficient; Ross, the property manager who just lives upstairs, contacted us by email and met us at the prearranged time to walk us through the unit to show us all the features as well as the outside garden area and the all important designated parking space. We made full use of the modern kitchen as we did a fair amount of cooking. We also used the Weber grill in the garden area a lot; it was quite nostalgic as we hadn't used charcoal briquets in years!! The available wireless internet worked very well and we appreciated the high speed very much; the download and upload speeds were absolutely awesome!! We took full advantage of the in unit washer and dryer since we were all very active during the day with tennis and running, The unit is only a short 10 minute drive away from the great shopping and restaurants in Evanston. We also ventured into Chicago for more shopping and visited the Shedd Aquarium in the downtown area. We would definitely recommend this unit for our friends and family but only when we don't need it for our return trips to the area!!

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Lovely Garden Unit

Guest Steve
Date of stay 06/24/11
Review Submitted 07/18/11

We really enjoyed our stay in your Garden Unit on Jarvis. It met all of our needs perfectly and our family and friends who visited there were all very impressed. My wife and I both agreed that whoever chose the furnishings and art share our eclectic tastes for mixing the vintage with the modern. Hopefully we can stay there again on our next stay in Chicago. Our thanks as well to Ross who greeted us upon our arrival, gave us a tour of the property and its amenities and was always available to answer any questions we had about the apartment and the neighborhood.

Recommended for: People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Amazing Apartment

Guest jackjack
Date of stay 04/30/11
Review Submitted 06/06/11

This was our first time visiting Chicago, I chose this property because the photos look so nice, and I was not disappointed, the reality was an apartment that was very spacious, much bigger than in the photos, immaculately clean and a really good layout, Ross and Glenn the managers greeted us on our arrival and gave us a very warm welcome, they told us all we needed to know and made it clear that they would be happy to help in anyway they could, we never needed to contact them once and this was because we had everything we needed and we had clearly been given lots of info in both the folder that is in the apartment and also because they patiently answered any questions and gave us info on our arrival, this apartment was a real joy to come back to after our full days out in Chicago, we loved the underfloor heating in the bathrooms, the jacuzzi bath and spacious shower, the flat screen tv with built in dvd player in the living room, the large beds that were very comfy, an abundance of thick fluffy towels, the cooker and dishwasher worked amazingly well, the drinks feature on the American fridge was great for crushed ice and lovely cooling water to fill your bottles up for the day, there's a lovely garden out back for your use ,lovely to sit out with breakfast as there's a table and chairs for you, Chicago is the best City ever, so unique with an abundance of character, the architecture is amazing, there is so much to do, Willis tower with the glass rooms you step out into, the Navy pier, shopping outlets, six flags, museums, the beaches, magnificent mile with the water tower shopping mall, it was all so amazing, we didn't get to do everything and we stayed 11 nights, we are seriously thinking of going back next year and would have no hesitation in staying in this apartment again, it was nice feeling part of the community, the only gripe is some evenings was a bit of a struggle finding a parking space and we did get a ticket for having the car parked facing the wrong way, anyone from Europe would be oblivious to this law of having the car facing the way you are going to pull out, I suppose it makes sense when you think about it, but be aware so you don't get a ticket, that's the only gripe, everything else was perfect, thank you so much Glen, Ross and William the owner we had an unforgettable time, and hope to see you again in the very near future Jackie Mark and Damien

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Amazing Apartment

Guest jackjack
Date of stay 04/30/11
Review Submitted 06/06/11

This was our first time visiting Chicago, I chose this property because the photos look so nice, and I was not disappointed, the reality was an apartment that was very spacious, much bigger than in the photos, immaculately clean and a really good layout, Ross and Glenn the managers greeted us on our arrival and gave us a very warm welcome, they told us all we needed to know and made it clear that they would be happy to help in anyway they could, we never needed to contact them once and this was because we had everything we needed and we had clearly been given lots of info in both the folder that is in the apartment and also because they patiently answered any questions and gave us info on our arrival, this apartment was a real joy to come back to after our full days out in Chicago, we loved the underfloor heating in the bathrooms, the jacuzzi bath and spacious shower, the flat screen tv with built in dvd player in the living room, the large beds that were very comfy, an abundance of thick fluffy towels, the cooker and dishwasher worked amazingly well, the drinks feature on the American fridge was great for crushed ice and lovely cooling water to fill your bottles up for the day, there's a lovely garden out back for your use ,lovely to sit out with breakfast as there's a table and chairs for you, Chicago is the best City ever, so unique with an abundance of character, the architecture is amazing, there is so much to do, Willis tower with the glass rooms you step out into, the Navy pier, shopping outlets, six flags, museums, the beaches, magnificent mile with the water tower shopping mall, it was all so amazing, we didn't get to do everything and we stayed 11 nights, we are seriously thinking of going back next year and would have no hesitation in staying in this apartment again, it was nice feeling part of the community, the only gripe is some evenings was a bit of a struggle finding a parking space and we did get a ticket for having the car parked facing the wrong way, anyone from Europe would be oblivious to this law of having the car facing the way you are going to pull out, I suppose it makes sense when you think about it, but be aware so you don't get a ticket, that's the only gripe, everything else was perfect, thank you so much Glen, Ross and William the owner we had an unforgettable time, and hope to see you again in the very near future Jackie Mark and Damien

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Excellent stay

Guest jet
Date of stay 02/22/11
Review Submitted 03/05/11

I stayed at this place for a week and I loved it. The rooms were very clean, furnished and immaculate. It had all the provosions needed to feel like 'home'. I would totally go back:)

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.

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A relaxing weekend

Guest wchicagoguy
Date of stay 02/19/11
Review Submitted 03/01/11

This is a beautiful condo with modern amenities such as a fully equipped kitchen with elegant design. The bathrooms have heated floors! The whirlpool was a nice feature as well. It was a great place to relax and watch movies and order delivery. The place was very clean. The owner is helpful and accomodating. If you are looking for a place with modern conveniences and luxuries this is it.

Recommended for: Age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

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Warm, welcoming and comfortable for family visit

Guest Benay
Date of stay 01/22/11
Review Submitted 04/02/11

We brought our daughter into Chicago/Evanston area from college for the weekend and celebrated her birthday together in the lovely garden condo. I took her clothes shopping at Urban Outfitters in Evanston. The owner was very helpful and welcoming. There was even a beautiful bouquet of flowers in a vase to welcome us, a real treat on a cold, snowy day. The condo was very clean, well-maintained, and comfortable. We really appreciated the fact that the condo was comfortably warm but not dry, which was a relief after staying in a hotel near our daughter's college. We highly recommend the property and will pass on the information to our relatives and friends. We'll also keep it in mind for our future visits to Chicago.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

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Wonderful!!!

Guest beachnite
Date of stay 09/16/10
Review Submitted 09/24/10

We enjoyed staying here so much. The location was great a 15 min walk to the "El" a market around the corner, resturants and plenty to do. A perfect place to say outside of the hustle and busle of the city, yet you are not more than a train ride from anywhere! The condo has plenty of space and is perfect for couples or famlies traveling.

Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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Girl's Family Getaway (MN)

Guest Karen
Date of stay 08/12/10
Review Submitted 11/26/10

We had a wonderful stay in the Garden Unit when we visited Chicago this past summer. What was so great was that we were able to park our vehicle and leave it at the condo while we visited downtown Chicago. We discovered that we were not that far from the train line and was able to maneauver our way from the condo to the bus then onto the train to go sightseeing downtown. After a busy day of sightseeing, it was so nice to get back to a beautiful place to stay and just relax. We enjoyed having the kitchen facilities as well as the spaciousness of the condo so that we were not bumping into each other (plus having our privacy!). Everything was very well kept up and clean and (Glen) the property manager was very helpful. We would highly recommend a stay at the Residence on the Avenue.

Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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great way to visit chicago

Guest dan & jynn
Date of stay 07/07/10
Review Submitted 07/24/10

we stayed here for a long weekend and highly recommend it - William and his manager are great to work with - the property is well maintained and very clean - the location has easy access to all the lake shore drive activities, which we glady took advantage of - we walked to evanston for lunch - this place is great

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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vacationing from Tahoe

Guest jeanne
Date of stay 06/16/10
Review Submitted 06/28/10

Recently stayed in Condo for daughters graduation at Northwestern. Great spot. Very quiet which is rare in a big city. The condo was very clean, well maintained and had all the amenities we needed. We were greeted very nicely with recommendations for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Parking was not a problem at all. I would stay at this location again and I will recommend it to all my friends and family.

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, sightseeing.

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Residence on the Avenue

Guest Visiting Chicago
Date of stay 05/27/10
Review Submitted 07/01/10

We stayed at the garden condo during our recent visit to Chicago. The property manager was very friendly and welcoming upon our arrival and gave us a tour of the condo and recommended nearby grocery stores and things to do in the city. The owner was also friendly and helpful in answering any questions we had prior to our stay very promptly. The condo was spotless, beautifully decorated, and very spacious and felt like our home away from home. The kitchen was fully stocked with cooking utensils, pots, and pans, enabling us to eat a few meals at the condo during our stay. It was a short walk to the Howard metro, which was very convenient. The only issue we had was with finding a parking spot near the condo on two or three separate occasions. We had to circle around the block several times before finding an available spot, but we eventually were able to park a few blocks away each time this happened.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Residence on the Avenue Garden apartment

Guest going home
Date of stay 05/16/10
Review Submitted 06/02/10

My family and I stayed in the garden apt. while in Chicago visiting family and would recommend this property to anyone looking for a place to stay. It is close to a grocery store and nearby activities, my son lives on N. Ridge and it was very easy to travel back and forth to his place and the Andersonville area. The owner and the caretakers are excellent and very helpful with any questions or problems or just plain information about the area. The apt was very clean and the kitchen is great, I would recommend this apt. to anyone looking for a great place to stay.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Wonderful Remodel; Feels like home!

Guest Three for Travel
Date of stay 05/07/10
Review Submitted 05/17/10

The location is central to everything whether you are visiting the wonderful Kohls Childrens Museum, Loyola University, Evanston, or heading downtown. The metra is a 10 minute walk with a half hour ride into the city and for a 2 1/2 year old it was a marvelous ride. The on site management greeted us at the front door and showed us the condo. They were friendly and helpful during our stay, very gracious hosts. Literature for things to do, where to eat, local stores were provided along with a few DVD's to watch. The condo is furnished with all the basic needs considered. It is modern with hardwood floors throughout which makes it a warm environment and the lighting makes it bright even on a grey rainy day. The heating works great and the jetted tub was a favorite. The Queen bed is firm and the full size is softer. The linens were soft and comfortable, just like at home. The washer and dryer were a bonus since we did not want to pack that many clothes for our week stay. The owner was prompt in his response to our inquiry and helpful. Parking is a little tight in the neighborhood but we always found a spot within four blocks. The neighborhood felt safe and I went to the local store in the evening and felt comfortable. During the day people said good morning and hello which is nice is such a diverse cultural city. My husband was in Chicago on business and the location was central to all his need and he was happy to come home to his family in this nice setting.

Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Stay at the Condo

Guest Ren 4099
Date of stay 03/13/10
Review Submitted 04/19/10

This is a nice location close enough to the city yet not so busy. We walked to the train station just a few blocks to the east. There is plenty of room in the condo. The washer and dryer were nice and the condo was clean.

Recommended for: Tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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Best time ever!

Guest Heather and Omer
Date of stay 10/23/09
Review Submitted 11/09/10

I just got engaged in this condo! This place is fabulous! Its close to everything by car and quiet. I love the hosts.. Glen, Ross and April. They decorated for halloween and had a ghost that made sound when you opened the gate! OMG, it scared me the first time! This place is immaculate ! The bathrooms were spotless and the showers had ALL WHITE TILES!! ( I am very picky about showers and baths) No signs of dirty. It was huge for 2 people and lots of counter space for cooking. I loved it!! THANK YOU ALL!!!

Recommended for: Romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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Traveler Reviews (17)

Love this place!!!

Love this place!!!

Great Stay in June

Great Stay in June

Lovely Garden Unit

Lovely Garden Unit

Amazing Apartment

Amazing Apartment

Amazing Apartment

Amazing Apartment

Excellent stay

Excellent stay

A relaxing weekend

A relaxing weekend

Warm, welcoming and comfortable for family visit

Warm, welcoming and comfortable for family visit

Wonderful!!!

Wonderful!!!

Girl's Family Getaway (MN)

Girl's Family Getaway (MN)

great way to visit chicago

great way to visit chicago

vacationing from Tahoe

vacationing from Tahoe

Residence on the Avenue

Residence on the Avenue

Residence on the Avenue Garden apartment

Residence on the Avenue Garden apartment

Wonderful Remodel; Feels like home!

Wonderful Remodel; Feels like home!

Stay at the Condo

Stay at the Condo

Best time ever!

Best time ever!