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The NICEST place in Evanston for Families 1500Main

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A two-story house with a brick exterior, numbered 1500, and a front porch with steps.
A cozy living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV, connected to a kitchen with a dining area.
A backyard with a garden path, wooden deck, and outdoor seating area.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a staircase.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a bench, a wardrobe, and a window.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

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    Top-rated for families.
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  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Evanston, IL
  • Place, Evanston Cellars, LLC
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Halim Time & Glass Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Northwestern University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2nd Floor

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom Main Floor

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The NICEST place in Evanston for Families 1500Main

No Additional Cleaning Fee! ---

Fully Furnished 2-story, 2 bedroom attached Townhouse/Duplex with a new King bed in the Master Bedroom and 2 Twin beds in the 2nd Bedroom. ---
The couch on the main floor is also a Queen sofa bed that sleeps 1-2 if needed. Main floor is wide open floor plan. ---

Large bathroom on the first floor with a new Walk-In Shower on the 2nd floor.

Keyless entry via your own private code to the front door. ---

All Utilities are included (Heat, Water, Electric, DirecTV Streaming TV, etc). ---
Heat and A/C are forced air, you can adjust the thermostat to suit. ---

Free WiFi is included throughout, Netflix portal on the downstairs 50” TV and also upstairs on the 32” Smart TV in the small bedroom. Sign in to your own account or use the House account! ---

Kitchen includes Keurig, French Press, and Mr Coffee coffeemakers, cooking utensils, cookware, flatware and dishes for most any needs. ---

EZ access to your own Washer/Dryer, clothes steamer and ironing board in the basement. ---

There is a small side garden as well as a larger garden in the back yard with a small outdoor fireplace and a newer Weber gas grill. ---

Off-street parking available in back for up to 2 vehicles (1 vehicle during Winter months with snow) . ---

This building used to be a Grocery Store with a home in the back before we purchased it over 40 years ago and converted the Store into this separate Townhouse/Apartment. ---

This space has been set up specifically for short-term rentals of 1-2 weeks or 1-2 months and has previously been used by Guests looking for homes in the Evanston area or by Evanston residents having rehab work done in their homes. ---

HALLOWEEN TERMS: ---
If you are booking any time around October 31, we ask that you allow us access to Master Bedroom 1 week in advance for exterior decor (stuff hangs from windows) and also you agree to allow us access to the front porch/landing (not inside) ON October 31 from 4-8pm for Trick or Treating (we get a lot of kids that come to the Front Door). ---

The parking space we provide is for CARS, and it is not suitable for an RV of any size. The space also cannot accommodate a TRAILER. Any "Camping" onsite (including- and ESPECIALLY- in the Parking Space provided) is not allowed. ---

When you make a booking you acknowledge that you have read ALL the details of this listing. ---
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Small Family Gatherings and Dinner Parties are OK
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Lock the doors
Take your stuff and lock the door! That's all you have to do when you leave.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
When you make a booking you acknowledge that you have read ALL the details of this listing.
You agree to provide a photo of Government Issued Photo ID of the Primary Person making the booking and payment if requested.
A/C is NOT available unless outside temps are above 50F for at least 24hrs as we do not like replacing the compressor every year.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number VRL-1500
Property # 4747366
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Small Family Gatherings and Dinner Parties are OK
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Evanston

South Evanston, a neighbourhood in Evanston, is home to this holiday home. Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Millennium Park. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Lincoln Park Zoo and Field Museum of Natural History.
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Evanston, IL

What's nearby

  • Evanston Cellars, LLC - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Evanston Space - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Halim Time & Glass Museum - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Northwestern University - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Dawes Park - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Evanston Main Street Station - 16 min walk
  • Main Street Metro Station - 16 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dengeos - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Philz Coffee - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The NICEST place in Evanston for Families 1500Main pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The NICEST place in Evanston for Families 1500Main?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The NICEST place in Evanston for Families 1500Main?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The NICEST place in Evanston for Families 1500Main?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The NICEST place in Evanston for Families 1500Main located?

This family-friendly Evanston holiday home is located in South Evanston, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Michigan and Northwestern University. Ryan Field is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away. Main Street Metro Station is 16 minutes by foot and Dempster Station is 22 minutes.

About the host

Hosted by Ginger & Jim

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Ginger has lived here for 45 years after buying the original building which was a house in back and a grocery store up front. She hired Jim for a job when they both worked in the Motion Picture and TV commercial Industry in Chicago. She has been stuck with him ever since.

Why they chose this property

This used to be a Grocery Store. The couple that owned and operated it lived in the house attached to the back and raised NINE children here.
I was looking for a space to use to both raise a family and have a working "Art Studio"; the grocery store fit the bill as it became available when the owner's wife died and he retired.
Many people in Evanston still remember going to school across the street at Washington Elementary School and then coming over to "Charlie's Store" across the street to get some candy after school let out.
We recently travelled to California to visit the youngest son of the owner (the son is now 93 years old!). We shared many memories and stories of the building over the years and returned with a good history of the family business that will be available to anyone that is interested via our website or to guests via a magazine-type welcome packet that we provide.

What makes this property unique

This is one of only a handful of properties in Evanston that has been fully inspected and Licensed by the City for Short Term Rentals like this.

Also- NO ADDITIONAL CLEANING FEE!

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