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Bright Garden Studio

Apartment with kitchen, near Lake Michigan

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Bright Garden Studio provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 474 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bright Garden Studio

Not your mothers basement—Creating an atmosphere that is both sophisticated and inviting, this open STUDIO APT provides a sense of spaciousness, making it an ideal retreat for solo travelers, couples seeking a cozy getaway, or parents with small children.

Very Quiet— the only thing you’ll hear are the birds chirping. Tree lined street in a family oriented, upper middle class neighborhood. Diverse. Walkable.

CTA bus and train lines within walking distance.

There are plenty of street parking out front and especially on the side street. Pay attention to posted signage for street cleanings.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 797 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Quiet hours 11pm-8am

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Long-term renters welcome
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Map
Evanston, IL

What's nearby

  • Evanston Cellars, LLC - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Presence St. Francis Hospital - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • AMITA Health Saint Francis Hospital Evanston - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Infinity Healthcare - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Halim Time & Glass Museum - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Evanston Main Street Station - 3 min drive
  • South Boulevard Station - 3 min drive
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dengeos - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪El Pueblito Mexican Grill #2 - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bright Garden Studio pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Bright Garden Studio?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bright Garden Studio?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bright Garden Studio?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bright Garden Studio located?

Located in South Evanston, this apartment building is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Lake Michigan and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Northwestern University. Loyola University Chicago and Baha'i House of Worship are also within 6 miles (10 km). Main Street Metro Station is 22 minutes by foot and South Boulevard Station is 23 minutes.

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Bright Garden Studio Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 31 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William B.

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

Northwestern PLL Weekend

Great spot. Very convenient and everything we needed for a long weekend visit to Evanston.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon O.

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

College move in after the holidays. Nice to have a place to rest and drive back home.

Great spot to stay, very accommodating and everything we needed! Will be back for future visits.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Paul K.

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

Evanston studio

Great Location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dereka J.

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

Good stay.

clean & nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tameka M.

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

My 31st birthday

Craig was really awesome and accommodating. The property was clean and nicely maintained. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely book again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy A.

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

Amazing Overall

Place was really nice. Property manager was very kind and friendly! Responded in a timely manner. The place was nice and clean. Felt very comfortable during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann C.

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

Craig was great, beginning to end.

We were visiting our grandkids who live nearby, so we were mostly using the apartment for sleeping, showering, and a safe place to leave our stuff…. It was very comfortable. Craig was a totally responsive host, so any questions got answered quickly and clearly. We’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Jose C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Although the check-in and check out process was great I felt like the rental could have been cleaner and needed a sent of freshness. The Moss frames on the wall left dirt on the floor, the shades on the front windows where broken, the center glass table was wobbly because of loose screws, the door of the fridge was dirty, the bathroom sink faucet was broken. The tenants above were very noisy at all times of the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn H.

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

Great apartment

We were in town for Loyola’s graduation and this was a great place to stay instead of a hotel. The drive to Loyola is about 18 minutes. The apartment is super spacious and has a well stocked kitchen. The manager was great at communicating. You can hear everything that happens upstairs but it didn’t affect our stay and the neighbors were quiet at night. Would highly recommend! Easy parking too which is great.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

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

Northwestern Parents weekend 2024

Cute place, close to Northwestern. Craig the manger was very nice and helpful! Responded to all my questions, very quickly! Would stay again for for sure!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Braydon B.

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

Great stay

Awesome place, very comfortable. Reviews are accurate. Craig is awesome and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

R visit

Property in good location. Everything worked out well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Whitney W.

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

Nice little get away

The property was located in a nice neighborhood just outside of the hustle and bustle of Chicago. We were not able to locate a washer and dryer but other than that, all amenities were as described. Communication with the property manager was top tier! He was super responsive and friendly. This is a basement unit and our upstairs neighbors did not observe the quiet hours, so just know you may hear some noise from upstairs. Property is safe, convenient to downtown and Wrigley field, and we would definitely stay here should we decide to visit the area again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

helen k.

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

Cute neighborhood and comfy lodging

We were in town to visit family and a ballgame . We were traveling cross country in a Rv and this was the perfect place to rejuvenate. Thank you Craig for all of the excellent communication with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mario R.

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

Pearl Jam weekend

This place was everything needed for my weekend visit. Upstairs got a bit noisy for about a few minutes but after that it was fine.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mohabbat A.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a small basement studio with a low ceiling and much that doesn't work.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Convenient fo Evanston and Chicago

This is a small studio but it easily fit three of us. Great if you're going to be out most of the day. Easy mile walk to the Purple Line.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen H.

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

Garden Studio

easy and close transit access, Owner is quick to respond once your stay has started, will need to be a heavy sleeper with above tenants late/early morning entrance. Other than that clean, comfy studio
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Genyne R.

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

Cute, clean and conveniently located Evanston studio apt.

We had a great stay in this Evanston lower level studio apartment while in town for our reunion and Homecoming weekend at Northwestern. The studio is clean, nicely decorated, good amenities, and conveniently located to both the NU campus and downtown Chicago. Having a dedicated parking spot was awesome too, as the off-street parking fills up quickly in the evening. My only recommendation would be replacing the really firm mattress with a softer one, or a memory foam topper. All in all we had a great stay and would definitely recommend this location to our friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron G.

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

Visit to Northwestern

I stayed for graduation weekend at Northwestern. Short Uber ride to university. Basement apartment was clean and well equipped. Craig was very responsive. Only caveat is that as this is basement apartment, expect to hear footsteps from the folks above.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie S.

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

Close to Northwestern

Husband/wife/teen needed a place for a weekend stay near Northwestern. The teen slept on the couch and was comfortable. Street parking was never a problem. It IS a basement property and you can expect some noise from neighbors above, but it wasn’t overly intrusive during our stay. Host very responsive and accessible. Worked out great for our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Meg T.

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

Student in town for Intensives

I'm a seminary student, and I came into town for an intensive class. So, I was really only in the space in the evenings, but it was comfy. The location is amazing!!! The studio apartment was decently clean. The projector is VERY cool. There were a few details I could not find instructions for, like where to take the garbage out when I was on my way out. But I left a message for the owner and they were good about it. I would stay again. Recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Adam P.

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

Beware

False advertisements all over. This unit is very noisy. The noise separation from the upstairs tenants is non-existing. If you need rest, this is not the place for you. This listing also indicated there was a hot tub. It’s actually just a dirty bathtub and nothing more. Beyond that, very dirty. Moldy not-functioning fridge. All my food spoiled. The toaster oven doesn’t look like it’s ever been clean. And the smell of the unit… I had to mask it with air fresheners. They made me sick with all of the disgusting aromas. The host was not helpful. I’d rather stay in a hostel than this place. Should be listed under $50/night at current status. Oh and the projector / tv was missing all remotes to function. I even downloaded an app and it still didn’t work. Maybe the VRBO from Hell?
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret M.

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

Great for some just not for us

This garden studio is in a great location and was very clean. I liked the studio but my spouse and dogs didn’t. Here’s why they did not like it: my husband is 6’ 3” and the screws from the overhead pipes were at head level. The apartment was high tech (great for some but not for us); as two folks over 60 we had a hard time figuring out the lights and even the convection stove top. It would have helped if there had been specific instructions about these in the house manual. The 6 stairs leading down to the basement are painted black and they were difficult for my spouse and our one dog to navigate (they were steep and they couldn’t see them we’ll them; the dog was afraid of them). Because our dog was afraid it was a production to get her out—not the fault of Craig or the apartment but it did impact our stay. Finally, it was very cold and the thermostat didn’t turn on to adjust so we were cold most of the time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Evanston apt hits the sweet spot!

My wife and I recently traveled to Evanston for a wedding, bringing along our two German Shepherd Dogs, and had the pleasure of staying for two nights at Craig's "Garden Apartment". It's hard to find a place to stay that will accept dogs, and even more so when there are two of them, each weighing over 70 lbs! So we jumped at the chance to be the first tenants of this new-to-vrbo gem! We found the apartment to be exactly as advertised, clean, neat and tidy, with what appear to be all-new kitchen appliances plus a washer and dryer in the back room. Craig supplied all the extras you might home to find, including little things like a range of teas and a supply of detergent pods for the washer. There is a huge ceiling-mounted and remotely controllable video screen mounted opposite the comfortable couch. In short, everything needed for a comfortable stay was provided. The neighborhood was nice and the neighbors I encountered while walking our dogs were invariably friendly. As Craig stated in his listing, there is ample on-street parking available. I would note that the stairs down to the apartment are quite steep and would perhaps be difficult for someone with impaired mobility to descend. That said, my wife and I are both in our mid-70's and had no trouble going up or down. Craig, the unit's owner, is very friendly and easy to deal with and stayed in communication with us when needed throughout our stay. What else can I add but 5-stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023