Enjoy Evanston! Slow Down After a Busy Day Sight Seeing - Walking Distance from Public Transportation by AllSet Turnover

Overall it was good but the grounds were very messy with obstacles around. Inside was good.

The apartment was very clean, and bed linens and towels were fresh and of good quality. This building is showing its age, and the bathroom is in major need of a refresh. The plumbing is old, paint is peeling off the bottom of the rub, we had some trouble figuring out how to turn on the shower, and the sink vanity lists to one side. Furniture was OK, and the TV was great. The wood floors were in decent condition, but are VERY loudly creaky. All that said, it was an attractive space and the owner clearly has a knack for decorating. The back yard was pretty much a mess, stacked with empty plastic containers that contained rainwater (think mosquito breeding), and some unknown items covered with tarps. In sum, it was adequate as a place to stay for a few days, but is not the quality I expect from VRBO, and we won't be staying there again. We chatted with the owner. She was very nice--and I don't want to get a 'bad guest' rating, but I think you should know the condition of this place. BTW, I forgot to take bathroom photos.

The rental was honestly a bit more worn down/aged than it looked in the pictures (broken blinds, very old bathroom, plastic rugs in the living room falling apart into tiny bits, very creaky floors and noisy heating system, kitchen only has very basic equipment. ..). But I got to give it a positive review anyway: the apartment is truly spacious, luminous with many windows, comfy, and ideally located near all conveniences (stores, restaurants, etc) within short distance of beautiful Evanston, the lake, and Northwestern university. The neighborhood is super safe and quiet, with a big playground nearby for kids. We would probably stay there again if in town because it was a pleasant, if not luxurious or updated, place. Super easy access to Dempster st, which is a busy artery that takes you everywhere. I called the rental agency twice with small issues, and I was able to speak with someone in their concierge service both times. Both times they were friendly and responsive but both times they said they would call me back with a resolution and did not. One big downside for us as a family staying for 3 weeks: the listing said there was a possibility to get access to laundry in the basement during long stays: this turned out to be a big headache and in the end, not a real option; we were forced to use a laundromat instead, which was inconvenient. Parking is also easy but we could not always park in the driveway so had to hope for a spot on the street (was fine).

I was very appreciative of the terrific location near family for this stay. Good response from host Maria when two particular issues arose - parking information provided not 100% accurate as better to park on street - I got blocked in one day early on. Issue resolved after various calls to prop management. Wifi went out one day right when I needed it for work, so that was frustrating - outage didn't last long but really poor timing

The outside of the apartment was bad and the driveway is completely in disarray, so are the steps to the apartment. Inside the apartment was okay to look at (looked clean). However, the sofa back fell off when I leaned back (I weigh~120 lbs). Similarly, the dustbin was broken. I think the furniture can be updated. The keypad stopped working, and I got help even on Saturday pretty promptly - I did like that. So mixed review overall. (The location was very close to Northwestern, which was great).

This apartment was clean and in a great location. No issues entering the property or parking. Squeaky floors but otherwise great.

Grandparents visiting the kids. Fabulous week. It was wonderful having such a comfortable place to stay. Although an older home , it was neat, clean and well supplied. It's upstairs so you need to be able to climb.

Very comfortable and clean. Floors were squeaky of an old house and furniture was cheap but I would stay there again. Back yard was unusable to guests and quite trashy but landlady (who lived downstairs) was pleasant. Nice neighborhood and we felt safe for our 4 night stay.

The apartment suited our needs. We were in town to take care of some family business. Apartment was spacious and the location was perfect for us. Plenty of shopping and restaurants nearby.

Easy street parking, and as described. The old floors are creaky but that is more a problem for the owner below. Overall it felt like staying with relatives.

We enjoyed our stay very much. The apartment is clean and well equipped. Very nice toiletries provided as well as coffee. I am 70 and have a knee replacement. The steps were not a problem for me. They are not steep and there are 2 landings. I highly recommend!