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Comfortable place in Evanston! Close to Northwestern and Loyola University.

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Evanston, IL
  • Place, Pottawattomie Dog Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Evanston Cellars, LLC
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, FEW Spirits
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Master

1 Queen Bed

Second

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Comfortable place in Evanston! Close to Northwestern and Loyola University.

Located on the southwest side of Evanston in a quiet neighborhood, this beautiful bi-level townhome with 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathroom comes completely furnished with full updated appliances, basic amenities and housekeeping services available upon request. There's a beautiful backyard for lounging in the summer. The property is 1 mile away from CTA/Metra Rails, shopping, movie theaters, restaurants, hospitals, synagogues and parks; Wallgreens, CVS, Target and major grocery store are within walking distance. 20 minutes car ride to downtown Chicago, 30 minuets to O'Hare Airport, and 3 miles away from Northwestern University and Loyola University.

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House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 18
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
No pets are allowed. Contact owner for exceptions.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$800.00 fee for smoke evidence.
Key code access to property. Key code will be assigned on the scheduled arrival date ONLY.

Important information

You need to know

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
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. Chicago History Museum and Chicago Theatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier. Travelling with kids? Make time for Lincoln Park Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Wrigley Field.
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Evanston, IL

What's nearby

  • Pottawattomie Dog Park - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Evanston Cellars, LLC - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • FEW Spirits - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Northwestern University - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Wrigley Field - 17 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

  • Howard Station - 2 min drive
  • Chicago Rogers Park Station - 4 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Supreme Burrito #1 - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Comfortable place in Evanston! Close to Northwestern and Loyola University. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Comfortable place in Evanston! Close to Northwestern and Loyola University.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Comfortable place in Evanston! Close to Northwestern and Loyola University. located?

This family-friendly Evanston holiday home is located in South Evanston, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Michigan and Loyola University Chicago. Montrose Beach and Northwestern University are also within 6 miles (10 km). Howard Station is 27 minutes by foot and South Boulevard Station is 29 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela F.

loved this place

This is a great property, and wonderfully decorated with all the comforts of home. I could not have chosen a better place to stay ! Thanks for opening up your home to travellers.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thank you Pam, I'm so pleased that you enjoyed your stay. Please come again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Gail M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Fine place to stay

Joan was very helpful and the townhouse was very well appointed. Location was not so great for us, in terms of distance from downtown Evanston.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Dear Gail, Thank you for taking the time to review my property, it's very much appreciated! I'm pleased to know that you were quite satisfied with your accommodations at Dobson Townhome except for the location in terms of distance to downtown Evanston, which is actually 5 -10 minutes away by motor vehicle. I certainly do wish I have a solution for making the distance seems shorter but unfortunately, this part is out of my control. I hope you do come back to visit Evanston again! Regards, Joan C.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Comfortable place in Evantston!

Joan has a very nice townhome, and it was clean and comfortable for our family. I appreciated the coffee in the morning!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thank you Michelle. I'm so happy that both you and your family had enjoyed your stay and found everthing satisfactory. I do hope you will consider Dobson Townhome your next home away from home and that I will see you all again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer stay at 1827 Dobson

Joan's house was perfect for us. Very clean and everything we needed. She is a great host and we had wonderful conversation in our time we spent together. Greg
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Dear Greg, Thank you for taking the time to submit such a wonderful review! I'm very pleased to know that you've enjoyed your stay and that everything you needed to make your stay comfortable at the unit was available to you. I've enjoyed being your host and I do hope you come again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Northwestern bound

My husband and I had a very nice stay in Evanston! Joan was very accommodating and the house was just right for us, very clean, loved the keyless entry, the Keurig and the proximity to campus (about 10 minutes). Many thanks to Joan and we definitely recommend this VRBO!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Dear Joseph, I apologize for responding so late but I wanted to thank you so much for reviewing my place! I'm very happy that you had enjoyed your stay and I do hope you come back to visit again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such a pleasure to have Joan, share her place. A nice neighborhood in a beautiful city in North CHI

Perfect home. All the essentials provided. Well maintained inside and out. The flowers and plants at entry and back patio/yard were a nice touch. Made for many nice photos. Parks nearby, shopping just a 5 minute walk, good food surrounds you. Try Gulliver's weekday pizza specials!!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thank you Randy for your wonderful review. Pointing out some of the key facts about Dobson Townhome such as, it's proximity to shopping , getting around with ease and the comfort it offers means a lot. I'm delighted that I was able to make your stay a joyous and an exceptional one to remember. Please come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rose E.

Happy & very satisfied traveler

Everything thing about this lovely townhome were definitely above my expectations!! Ms Joan & Ms Maria made us feel so welcomed, couldn’t ask for a more comfortable, sparkling clean place to spend 4 days with my sisters!! Loved the comfy beds & soft fresh smelling linens!! Oh, cannot leave out the tranquil backyard with all the beautiful flowers & the largest Cottonwood tree in the front!! My sisters & I were happy & satisfied travelers, thanks to our accommodations!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thank you Rose! I'm so pleased that both you and your sisters had enjoyed your stay...Hope to see you all again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Back to School NU 2019

Another great experience at Joan's home. We brought our son for year 2 at NU and celebrated his 20th Birthday.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thanks Greg for another great review! Hope to see you again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Communication directly with the property owner was excellent: Rapid, courteous, informative and helpful. However, communication with the intermediate booking service, Homeaway, was pretty bad: Dodgy e-mail link and customer service that was clueless.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Viv J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

short stay

accommodation excellent and spotless. joan very friendly and welcoming. Only negative a bit to far into Chicago by taxi as we didn't have our own transport. Other than that perfect thank you V. judge
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Dear Viv, Thank you very much for reviewing my property. I'm happy you all had enjoyed your stay! Sorry about your difficult commute you had experienced in getting downtown Chicago! However I was happy that it did not spoil your fun and I was happy to have had you as my guest.
Verified

8/10 Good

bud n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

good stay

Had a few hickups but overall a good stay.
Stayed 31 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Koen V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place to stay

Joan is a wonderful hostess. Her house is super clean, beautifully decorated and is in a perfect location. Whether you want to visit Chicago or Evanston. The house is between two houses, and everything is made of wood. But we have not heard from the neighbors. It is a quiet (and safe) neighborhood. We would love to come back here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thank you Koen for the wonderful review! It was a pleasure having both you and your family as my guests. Knowing that you were very pleased with your accomodations is enough incentive for me to continue providing a clean and comfortable place for guests to stay. If you decide to visit Evanston again, just know that you are always welcome to stay at Dobson Townhome!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mykie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An Ideal Rental

This property was ideal. It was spotless, comfortable, well appointed, well equipped, and in a great location for our 3 week stay in Evanston. Joan was so hospitable and accommodating. She went above and beyond to see that our questions were answered and our needs met. We liked the property so much that we will be staying there again in October. I would highly recommend 1827 Dobson St. for a perfect vacation or visit to Evanston.
Stayed 24 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easy to find. Off street parking. Nicely furnished, comfortable beds, kitchen w/spices, condiments

Joan was very nice, responded quickly when contacted. She gave a lot of information about the area, sights, and public transportation system. Very enjoyable.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thank you Anne for taking the time out to submit such a wonderful review! I'm so happy that the provided information had contributed to both you and your family having an enjoyable time in Evanston / Chicago. I'm also pleased that you found comfort and appreciation for the furnishings at Dobson Townhome. Please come again, it was a pleasure being your host!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George K.

Knights

Best accommodations we have experienced during our many travels. Felt at home and we were very comfortable. Very clean and stylish. Joan knows what she is doing! Thanks, George and Stacy Knight
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thank you George & Stacey for the lovely review! I am so thrilled that you both have enjoyed your stay and that you've felt right at home. My goal is provide to each and every one of my guest the same comfortable experience that you both have had. Good luck with your new endeavor and please come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marianne W.

Dobson Townhome

Very clean and well-maintained! Joan greeted us very warmly. Enjoyable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

martin m.

Pleasant home

The home was very clean and tastefully decorated. The owner was very thoughtful in that any sundry need of a traveler was provided for. The bed was comfortable and parking was plentiful.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

Great stay in the Windy City.

Great place to stay for leisure or business. Convenient north side of Chicago near the lake. Updated amenities. Gracious host.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

Great place in Chicago

This property was in superb shape and we enjoyed our stay very much. We were on a business trip and it was lovely to stay somewhere that was not a hotel. Joan was more than gracious. We would return here if we are to have our conference in Chicago again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Concepcion T.

We were extremely impressed by the cleanliness and decor. It felt like a home away from home.

The owner was wonderful. Not intrusive and demonstrated a pride in her home. Very accommodating. If I would come back to Chicago, this is the place to stay. “TWO THUMBS UP”.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

deanna s.

Perfect rental!

Everything was clean, and the house is very nicely decorated. Comfy beds. Nice neighborhood. Great location to see Chicago attractions and sight see around Evanston. Joan is a wonderful Hostess! Takes the time to meet you at the house on your arrival and show you where everything is and how it works. Really appreciated the special touches like coffee, creamer, fresh fruit, and the cute "welcome" on the bed. Thanks so much! Dee
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan N.

Lovely and quiet residence in south Evanston, Illinois. A beautifully furnished home and quiet yard

Three of us, friends from college, attended our reunion at Northwestern University. We enjoyed its access to campus and the serenity of the quiet street. Parking was very easy, the beds were heavenly and the baths and kitchen were well stocked with shampoo, conditioner, fluffy towels and all the basic kitchen necessities. We enjoyed the Keurig coffee maker and the extra ice and bottled water that were left for us. The back yard was very quiet and pretty. After three nights, we were sorry to leave. We would recommend this listing and hope to return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim T.

Highly Recomended

This place was great. Very clean and Joan was a great host. She went out of her way to make our stay very comfortable and relaxing. We will try to book this place again when we visit Evanston.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike A.

Comfortable, clean and well equipped

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Joan's house and she could not have been any more attentive and accommodating. The beds were comfortable and the home well stocked with all basic needs and a bowl of fruit for us to enjoy. I called her assistant Anetra concerning a coffee maker option to their supplied keurig coffee maker, when we returned to her home, there was a new drip coffee maker waiting there for us. Her home was sparkling clean with a lovely back yard for us to enjoy our morning coffee in. We found the commute to Chicago for a Cubs game on the train to be very easy from there and also found driving into Chicago to be 45mins to an hour dependent on traffic. Overall we had an outstanding experience and would certainly stay again at Joan's home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Dear Mike and Family, Thank you for your lovely review of Dobson Townhome! I'm delighted that you all had an outstanding experience and found everything to your satisfaction. I'm more thrilled that you were able to sit in the beautiful garden and enjoyed having your morning coffee there. Please come again...(:
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl I.

Wouldvstay again!

Lovely home with beautiful touches. Owner very easy to work with. Great location, quiet but near everything you’d want to do in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

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Hosted by Joan Clacken

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