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Historic Coach House in Evanston One Block to Beach and Close to Town and NU!

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Exterior Front of Manor House with Coach House
Exterior Front of the Coach House
Room
Dining
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 383.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Evanston, IL
  • Northwestern University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Loyola University Chicago
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Wrigley Field
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Air Mattress

1 Single Bed

Main Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Main Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic Coach House in Evanston One Block to Beach and Close to Town and NU!

The Coach House is situated above the garage of a beautiful historic Manor House built in 1914 and designed by famed architect Earnest Mayo. The entire house and coach house was restored to its original splendor and has since won several awards and been seen on TV and in movies. The house is both a National and Evanston landmark and is situated in the Lakeshore Historic District. The coach house includes a living room/dining room, one bedroom, a bathroom and a full kitchen.
There is also a single bedroom on the second floor of the main house that can be used for an extra guest. Please inquire regarding fees.
The house and gardens can also be rented for private parties and small gatherings. Please inquire for details and pricing. Additional documentation in the form of an agreement regarding pricing and rules for use of the space will require signature, if interested.

Property manager

Janet Kohl
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 25
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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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Check-in: 3-5PM with the host (no lockbox)
We try to accommodate early and late check-in however, advance notice with approval is required.
Please see our rental agreement for a complete list of our house rules. Thank you!

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
Property Registration Number VRL-1046

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Evanston

Located in South Evanston, a neighbourhood in Evanston, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a lake. Michigan Avenue and Navy Pier are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Lincoln Park Zoo and Field Museum of Natural History. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Wrigley Field or United Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Evanston, IL

What's nearby

  • Northwestern University - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Loyola University Chicago - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Baha'i House of Worship - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Aragon Ballroom - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Wrigley Field - 10 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

  • Main Street Metro Station - 13 min walk
  • Evanston Main Street Station - 14 min walk
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Firehouse Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sketchbook Brewing Co. - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Todoroki - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Dollop Coffee + Hoosier Mama Pie - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Shang Noodle & Chinese - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Coach House in Evanston One Block to Beach and Close to Town and NU! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Historic Coach House in Evanston One Block to Beach and Close to Town and NU! located?

Located in South Evanston, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Lake Michigan and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Northwestern University. Loyola University Chicago is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away. Main Street Metro Station is 13 minutes by foot and Dempster Station is 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

carlos l.

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

Great apartment in great location

Beautiful property. Very clean, great location, comfortable sofa and king sized bed. Spacious kitchen and dining table for a nice family dinner. Host Janet was very kind and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

Lovely

I have stayed at this property several times and it is Lovely! The decorating is darling and location is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

Beautiful!

Beautiful! Feels like Home Away From Home!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

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

Lovely accommodations!

Beautiful, spacious, light-filled carraige house in a gorgeous historical neighborhood. Close to beach, shops, cafes. Janet was very accommodating and very hospitable. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

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

Great location in Evanston near NU

We came back to Chicago for a frineds wedding and wanted to stay near NU so we could go visit the campus after having a child that attended there. The ability to have beach passes and bicycles for use made the visit easy to get around since we didn't rent a car. The bed was exceptionally comfortable the the bedroom and living space are large. It was a really peacefull place to stay. Thank you for your ease with everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula H.

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

amazing generosity from property manager

It is in a wonderful location close to walking to the beautiful Lake Michigan. The property is lovely to stay in. The property manager allows use of bicycles and hanging out outside in a back garden. Very friendly and generous.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom A.

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

Evanston coach house

Nice property. Very quiet area. Property manager very helpful. Will stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

caroline m.

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

Un endroit de rêve à deux pas de la plage

Nous avons adoré, tout était parfait, j’y retournerai sans hésitation!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rona W.

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

A gem near Lake Michigan

A perfect, quiet, but centrally-located destination on the North Shore in Evanston, there's nothing but good about this historic coach house a block from Lake Michigan. The apartment is beautifully furnished, and full of light and charm. Comfortable room sizes, and lots of closets. Easy to access and very private and quiet. A nice roomy kitchen, with a pleasant dining area. Could not ask for a better getaway locale in Evanston. Will definitely be back soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

maury f.

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

a sweet home away from home steps from the lakeshore…

We travel extensively and utilize VRBO frequently. This Coach House lives up to the listing and photos! Janet is a joy to work with and I will be back whenever the CH is available! Gracias!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

meg s.

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

Great Property

Clean and fresh. This is a nicely decorated, well appointed and spacious rental. Communication with the gracious host was easy and cordial. The historical district is just beautiful; a great location to enjoy the lakeshore beach and parks.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate H., Washington, DC

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

Very nice!

Lovely space decorated by Janet. Janet has lots of information for enjoying the neighborhood. One clarification is that the VRBO listing is does not contain some key information about accommodating a third guest. Janet does cover this in the house rules which are attached as documents to email messages through the VRBO app. Thanks again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Seth M., San Francisco

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

Lovely and relaxing

Beautiful old neighborhood near lake and beach. Good restaurants a 15 minute walk away. Spacious cottage, very quiet, well equipped and decorated. Only thing we didn't care for was the original Clawfoot tub/shower which was small and very awkward to use and get out of - no grab bar and a step down to the floor. Super deluxe bed. Overall a great place !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

Enjoyed our stay

Enjoyed our stay on property while dropping our new Northwestern student off to school. Appreciated Janet's personal touches, meeting us upon arrival, and getting us setup for our daughter to stay the first night before we checked her into her dorm. She even ran out to get an extra air mattress to ensure her comfort. Janet is also very knowledgeable about Evanston and answered all of our questions. Overall, the unit is comfortable and clean, in a spectacular neighborhood by the lake with easy parking and easy in and out if you plan to be on the run like we were. Thanks Janet!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

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

Evanston Coach House

Great location. Nicely set up. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra F.

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

Spacious, sunny apartment in great location!

This beautifully appointed coach house was the perfect place for a weekend getaway. It was spotless and had everything that we needed. We only wished that we had more time to spend on the beach (only a block away) and ride the bicycles that were provided. It was an easy walk to coffee, restaurants, and downtown Evanston. Finally, Janet was an excellent host and available if we needed her.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

kudo t.

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

Wonderful Stay In Great Area

I stayed here for a few days while visiting family in Evanston. Janet was very communicative and helpful in all facets of my stay. The location is great and the place was just as advertised.Very clean and comfortable. The plumbing was a bit old / inconvenient but easily managable. i am very tall so had a bit of trouble with shower being a tub with curtain. But overall recommend as a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Olivia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Evanston Carriage House

Very comfortable, adorable carriage house. Immaculately clean, spacious, bright. Convenient to multiple restaurants/ coffee places, two blocks from short trail near the water (though was rainy/snowing and cold during my visit). Wish I had rented a car given ample parking and cold weather during my visit. I was a little caught off-guard during my check in process- Janet means business about the time of your arrival- my flight was delayed by an hour, and although I arrived in the listed 3-5 PM check-in window it was about an hour later than I expected- I did not realize Janet would inconvenience herself to welcome me to the carriage house. Janet also requested my driver's license and credit card as a deposit, which also caught me slightly by surprise. I respect this is her home not mine, but a warning about that aspect would have been helpful for me.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth K., Shoreline WA

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

Wonderful Retreat

What a lovely unit in a lovely location. We were in town for a NU reunion and this place was a wonderful retreat for our weekend. The place was quiet, comfortable, and convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra H.

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

A beautiful location in Evanston.

Great space to stay and owner is very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise S., Iowa

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

Perfect Evanston Getaway

What can I say about the Carriage House and Janet except that they are both great! First the location. The Carriage House is located a block away from the lake and beach, and is an easy walking distance to shopping and lots of restaurants. We visited to attend a Cubs game, and access to the EL was very easy. Janet - She was fantastic from the time we booked the Carriage House until we left. From providing timely directions to her beautiful property, to a guided tour of the property, to a personalized Cubbie's welcome, she didn't miss one single detail. This property is as described on VRBO. You won't go wrong by staying here. We can't wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

susan k.

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

Evanston

The 3 days we stayed worked for us. We were not there much, sleeping mostly. Would have liked window covering in the bathroom. Only window coverings were sheers in the bedroom. Claw foot tub was okay, but no where to put your soap, shampoo or conditioner. Perhaps something hanging or small table for these items? Also I didn't realize there was no toaster. My mistake but think that should be added as most units have one. I think it was over priced for what it was, but location was what we were there for.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Janet Kohl

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Hi, I'm Janet! I'm, a real estate agent and developer with 20+ years of experience flipping houses and I hold awards in both restoration and design. I'm driven by a single goal: to help people who've struggled with difficult challenges in life start over. After going through the highest of highs as a successful real estate developer to the lowest of lows as the market and my marriage both crashed, I discovered what it takes to rebuild your life and become truly happy and passionate about life. Now that I'm back in the game, my mission is to help others create a home and a life they love! I look forward to meeting you and hearing about your adventures and passions and I hope you love my home as much as I do! XOXO

Why they chose this property

I bought this house when I was 29 and spent 12 years meticulously restoring it back to its original splendor. When I bought it was totally uninhabitable! The roof leaked, there were holes through the ballroom floors and none of the bathrooms worked. However, all of the original features were intact such as the bathrooms with original subway tile, claw foot tubs and a full body spray shower in the master bathroom. Most of the light fixtures were intact as well as the original ice box in the kitchen. I kept everything and restored all that was damaged. The leaky slate roof was repaired, all the brick was tuck pointed, all the paint was stripped (both inside and out), plaster repaired, floors refinished and all new plumbing and electric was put in. I designed a retro kitchen with all the modern amenities to look as close to original as possible but hiding the refrigerator and dish washer behind cabinet panels. The house is decorated with a mix of antiques and contemporary furniture and a vast art collection. It really was a labor of love. The house is a National Landmark and was voted an Evanston Landmark, too. It is probably the most authentically original house in Evanston as I have all the original features intact, including bathrooms. The house has been used for a designer show house and been featured on TV and in movies. The best part is the wonderful historic neighborhood, one block to the lakefront and beaches.

What makes this property unique

The Coach House occupies the entire space above the garage, which includes 1 bedroom, a bathroom, full kitchen and living room/dining room. There is an additional bedroom on the second floor of the main house that can be included with an extra rental fee.
There is a separate entrance and guests take the staircase to the second floor living space. The Coach House is totally private and the host does not use nor access this space while you are a guest.
Bicycles (two adult, and a Tandem) and (2) beach passes are available for your enjoyment.
Guests can use parts of the house or garden for small events or private get togethers. For instance, enjoy high tea, cocktails or wine and cheese on the outside terrace or have a private dinner catered in the grand dining room. Gardens can be used for anything from a formal wedding to a casual barbecue. Please inquire for rates and options available.
*There is no access to the main house, unless it has been rented separately for an event or added experience.

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