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Stylish Emerald City Inspired Studio with Parking; Quiet Evanston Retreat

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Interior
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils
Smart TV

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroom47 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Evanston, IL
  • Place, Presence St. Francis Hospital
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, AMITA Health Saint Francis Hospital Evanston
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Infinity Healthcare
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About this property

Stylish Emerald City Inspired Studio with Parking; Quiet Evanston Retreat

Step into The Emerald, a fully furnished studio apartment inspired by the timeless glamour of the Emerald City and the elegance of Art Deco design. Located in South Evanston on a peaceful, tree-lined street, this boutique residence sits inside The Dobson, a charming ivy-covered red brick building from the 1940s. With only four units total, it offers a quiet, residential feel while remaining conveniently connected to all that Evanston and Chicago have to offer.

Designed for comfort, creativity, and longer stays, The Emerald is ideal for visiting professors, travel nurses, grad students, or remote workers seeking a peaceful retreat. This first-floor studio blends vintage character with curated modern style—highlighted by rich emerald and gold tones, and anchored by a stunning floor-to-ceiling mural evocative of a gemstone.

Features & Amenities:
• Fully furnished and move-in ready
• High-speed WiFi and smart TV
• Brand-new kitchen and bathroom with stylish finishes
• All-in-one microwave/convection oven/air fryer
• Comfortable queen-size bed
• Record player and cozy music nook
• Thoughtful details throughout (emerald knobs, gold accents, and curated decor)

Included Extras:
• Free off-street parking space
• Shared fenced backyard with outdoor seating
• Heat, electricity, water, and internet all included

Location Highlights:
• 2.5 miles (8-minute drive) to Northwestern University
• 9-minute walk to CTA bus 201 (direct to campus and downtown Evanston)
• Steps from a Divvy bike station
• Easy access to Chicago via nearby trains or Lake Shore Drive
• Walkable to CVS Pharmacy, Tide Laundromat (with wash & fold), local shops and dining

Whether you’re in town for work, school, a relocation, or a creative sabbatical, The Emerald offers a cozy and stylish home base—one that feels both peaceful and inspired.

Additional Details:
• 1-month minimum stay
• Ideal for solo travelers
• Sorry, no smoking or pets
• No on-site laundry

We’d love to welcome you to The Emerald, where vintage charm meets artful modern living.
During your stay at this apartment building, you'll be close to Loyola University Chicago. The apartment offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, Smart TV, and refrigerator
  • Free WiFi
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Lake Michigan and a few minutes from Loyola University Chicago

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Ice skating nearby
  • Swimming nearby

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

  • Unit size: 500 square feet

Policies

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Leave the keys on the coffee table. Thanks!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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