Shack on Judson | Walk to Northwestern, Lake Michigan, Downtown Evanston and more

Welcome to Shack on Judson, a spacious four-level loft-style home located in one of Evanston's most desirable and walkable neighborhoods. Whether you're visiting for a Northwestern graduation, Student move-in or move-out, a football weekend, campus tour, wedding, family gathering, business trip, or simply a relaxing getaway near Chicago, our home offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and location.

One of the things guests love most about Shack on Judson is that you can park your car and walk almost everywhere.

Within approximately a five minute walk you'll find:

• Northwestern University
• Lake Michigan beaches and lakefront paths
• Downtown Evanston restaurants and shops
• Coffee shops and bakeries
• Pizza restaurants and casual dining
• Gelato and dessert shops
• Live music venues
• Indoor and outdoor bars
• Trader Joe's
• Jewel-Osco
• Binny's Beverage Depot
• Dry cleaning and everyday conveniences
• Metra commuter rail
• CTA Purple Line ("L") with direct access to Chicago

Whether you're grabbing morning coffee, spending the afternoon at the beach, attending a Northwestern event, or heading into Chicago for the day, everything is within easy reach.

The Home

Shack on Judson is a unique loft-style residence spread across four levels, offering plenty of room for families and groups to gather together while still enjoying private spaces to relax and unwind.

The open-concept living and dining areas create a welcoming atmosphere for family meals, game nights, graduation celebrations, and reconnecting with loved ones. Large gathering spaces make it easy for everyone to spend time together while still having room to spread out.

Sleeping Arrangements

The home comfortably accommodates up to 8 guests. Additional guest request will be considered and will be an additional fee.

• 1 King Bedroom
• 3 Queen Bedrooms
• 3 additional Twin Beds
• 3 Full Bathrooms

The layout works particularly well for families, alumni gatherings, wedding guests, visiting faculty, and groups attending Northwestern events.

Included Amenities:

• Central heating and air conditioning
• High-speed Wi-Fi
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Premium linens and towels
• Coffee station
• Hair dryer
• Iron and ironing board
• Multiple gathering and lounge spaces
• Essentials provided for a comfortable stay

Perfect For:

• Northwestern University graduations
• Northwestern football weekends
• Alumni reunions
• Family gatherings
• Wedding guests
• College visits and campus tours
• Lake Michigan vacations
• Chicago-area getaways
• Extended stays

The Evanston Experience

Evanston offers the best of both worlds: beautiful lakefront living and easy access to downtown Chicago. Guests can spend the morning walking along Lake Michigan, enjoy lunch at a local café, explore Northwestern's beautiful campus, and take the train into Chicago for dinner, museums, shopping, or a Cubs game.

Many guests tell us they choose Shack on Judson because it allows them to experience Evanston like a local while still being close to everything Chicago has to offer.

House Rules

Shack on Judson is a thoughtfully maintained family-owned home. It is located in a quiet residential neighborhood and is intended for responsible guests who will respect both the home and the surrounding community. We ask guests to treat the property with the same care and respect they would their own home.

Parties, events, smoking, and pets are not permitted.

Thank you for helping us preserve this special space for family and future guests.

Additional Information:

• No pets permitted
• No smoking or vaping inside the home
• Commercial photography, branding sessions, content creation, and small production projects may be permitted with prior approval and additional fees (see below)
• Additional guests beyond the standard occupancy may be considered with advance approval and applicable fees

Commercial Photography & Content Creation

Shack on Judson's unique loft-style design, natural light, architectural character, and versatile gathering spaces make it an excellent location for commercial photography, content creation, branding sessions, lifestyle shoots, social media content, and small production projects. Commercial photography, video production, content creation, and styled shoots may be permitted with prior approval, additional fees,Additional Information

We look forward to welcoming you to Evanston and helping make your stay comfortable, memorable, and uniquely local.