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Walk to Lake Michigan: Chicago Apt w/ Yard

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A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a wooden entertainment center.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a microwave, and a coffee maker. There is a dining area with a round table and four white chairs.
A wooden deck with a metal railing, surrounded by a fence, with a building and trees in the background.
A large, multi-story building with a prominent turret and a red door.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, a wooden entertainment unit, and a television.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy a spacious layout that gives everyone more room to relax.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Garage parking available
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Chicago, IL
  • Place, Burnham Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lakefront Trail
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, 41st Street Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Chicago

Oakland, a neighbourhood in Chicago, is home to this apartment. Art Institute of Chicago and Chicago Theatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at McCormick Place or Rate Field.
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Chicago, IL

What's nearby

  • Burnham Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lakefront Trail - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • 41st Street Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Ida B Wells House - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • State Street - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Chicago 47th Street Station (Kenwood) - 3 min drive
  • Indiana Station - 19 min walk
  • Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Red Snapper 47th/Cottage Grove - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to Lake Michigan: Chicago Apt w/ Yard pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Walk to Lake Michigan: Chicago Apt w/ Yard?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Walk to Lake Michigan: Chicago Apt w/ Yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to Lake Michigan: Chicago Apt w/ Yard?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walk to Lake Michigan: Chicago Apt w/ Yard located?

Located in Oakland, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Lakefront Trail and Lake Michigan. University of Chicago and McCormick Place are also within 3 miles (5 km). Indiana Station is 19 minutes by foot and 43rd Station is 22 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay with access to Chicago.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May, 2026
Thank you, Kathy. I’m glad you enjoyed your stay and found the location convenient for getting around Chicago. It was a pleasure hosting you, and you’re welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay. Very clean and organized. The hosts were very helpful when needed but otherwise left us to enjoy our stay. The laundry facilities were an excellent addition to our typical travelling experience. The hosts responded quickly to our needs and were very friendly. Very convenient location to everything we wanted to see (museums, downtown, etc). We felt very safe in the area, friendly people all around! A great experience for our first vrbo. The garage also made parking a breeze. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from Walk to Lake Michigan: Chicago Apt w/ Yard on 22 Jul, 2026
Thank you so much, we are really glad you enjoyed your stay. We put a lot of care into keeping the space clean, organized, and easy to settle into, so it means a lot to hear that it made a difference for your trip. I’m happy our team was able to support you when needed and give you the space to fully enjoy your visit. The laundry setup, garage parking, and proximity to the museums and downtown are all things we’re proud to offer, and I’m glad they added to your experience. It was a pleasure hosting you for your first stay — you’re welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean apartment, plenty of street parking with on-site parking available if needed, nice neighborhood with plenty of places close by. Super easy to get in touch with Host, answered any question that I had. Check-in and Checkout process was super easy as well and not overly complicated. I would definitely come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Uber clean garden level apartment with comfortable beds and seating. Tons of hot water and I appreciated the mini kitchen comprised of coffee maker, fridge and ice maker and the full size laundry. The exterior of the home is gorgeous and so are the other brown and greystones on the block. Took Uber everywhere and felt safe entering the iron locked gate and main door to unit. Would love to return in the summer time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Dec, 2025
Thank you so much for this thoughtful review. I’m really glad the space felt clean, comfortable, and well‑equipped for your stay, and that the block and secure entry helped you feel at ease coming and going. It means a lot to hear you enjoyed the home and the neighborhood. I’d be happy to welcome you back anytime—summer is especially lovely here.
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10/10 Excellent

“We felt so welcome”

"Highly recommend this lovely home! It was spotless, stocked with basic necessities and the location is even better than what is in the listing description. Beds were extremely comfortable. Excellent communication from the rental staff - very clear and easy check in and check out information. Very accommodating and flexible with the Checkout time - We had an event that was later in the day, and was able to get a later check out.thanks!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Boiling Hot to Totally Freezing

The location and neighborhood were picturesque. Ample street parking. Check in was easy, and the instructions were detailed. Light bulbs in the entry way were completely out, however so dangerous at night as it is pitch black in the entry way and there are stairs! We used the flashlights on our phones to navigate at night. When we first arrived, the inside of the rental was absolutely BOILING. I reached out to the owner and he turned the air conditioning on, which resulted later in us freezing the remainder of the weekend, but we didn't want to keep bothering the owner to adjust the temperature. The shower was very finicky to get the temperature correct, and additionally periodically in the middle of your shower, you'd get shot with either super boiling or super cold water. No blow dryer. But air fryer was nice for reheating food. Overall, an okay stay, but I think I'm going back to hotels stays from now on.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2025
From the owner: "Thank you for your feedback, Courtney! I'm glad you enjoyed the neighborhood and had a smooth check-in. Just to clarify for future guests: the entryway has a dusk-to-dawn LED light, as well as an interior wall switch located just to the right after entering. All bulbs were confirmed working before and after your stay. The AC was recently serviced and had been turned off during a brief vacancy in line with local energy-saving guidance during extreme heat. Once you reached out, we promptly turned it on. Multiple heat sources were available, including a wall-mounted gas heater, plug-in oil radiator, and a forced-air unit.The shower runs on a tankless system for continuous hot water—something many guests appreciate. The temperature dial runs hot between 12 and 3 o’clock and cold from 6 to 9, with the optimal range typically between 3 and 6. We’ll double-check for any inconsistencies. A blow dryer isn’t listed in the amenities, but we’re glad the air fryer came in handy. We strive to offer a cozy, home-like alternative to hotels and genuinely appreciate you giving our space a try. Wishing you all the best on your future travels!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
L’appartement est vaste, propre, le responsable est très réactif et réceptif. Nous avons adoré la proximité du bord de l’eau. Le logement est minimaliste concernant la cuisine. Mais nous avions prévu le coup en apportant notre grille pain, chaudrons, poêlons et rond à cuisson portatif. Nous reviendrions n’importe quand.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept, 2026
We’re glad you enjoyed the spacious, clean apartment, responsive support, and waterfront location. The Garden apartment is advertised with a kitchenette rather than a full kitchen, and we appreciate you sharing your experience with the setup. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was very nice. Spacious, clean, and the neighborhood felt safe. Getting in the gate and apartment was easy. In terms of amenities, I would have liked to have had ceramic plates and cups. Only paper plates, bowls, and plastic silverware were supplied. I was disappointed with the correspondence with the 3rd party Evolve person. He didn’t communicate with me until 20 minutes before we checked in. I had emailed him 24 hours before our trip but hadn’t heard back. I texted him in late morning of our arrival but I didn’t hear back. I then called him about an hour of our arrival, still hoping to check in early at 3pm instead of 4pm. He finally texted me at 3:40 or so to tell me early arrival was not possible. That is ok, but I might have liked to have known that beforehand. We also had an issue with the air, which we did not have any control over. We got home in the evening, and the apartment was super cold. I have never stayed where I didn’t have control over the air or heat. I texted the Evolve person that evening but he did not respond until morning. Overall we liked the place we stayed, but I will think twice about booking a place with a third party for the contact.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun, 2026
We’re glad you enjoyed our clean, spacious apartment and the neighborhood's safe feel! From our team here at Evolve, we take your feedback about the communication delay seriously and will use it to improve our responsiveness. We utilize active temperature monitoring to ensure our heating systems are functioning properly and have updated our guest instructions to make local adjustments even easier for future travelers. Our listing also clarifies that the property features a kitchenette designed for reheating meals, and we provide disposable dishware to ensure a convenient and efficient environment. We appreciate your candid feedback as we continue to maintain our high standards of hospitality!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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