Posh pad close to downtown

Entire rental unit in Minneapolis, Minnesota

  1. 4 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 3 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Thomas
  1. Superhost
  2. 8 years hosting

Listing highlights

Self check-in

Check yourself in with the keypad.

Extra spacious

Guests love this home’s spaciousness for a comfortable stay.

Dedicated workspace

A room with wifi that’s well-suited for working.
This is a charming historic unit with french doors and a non-working fireplace with lots of natural light. The unit is nicely furnished and ideal for up to four guests. The unit is on the second floor of a Victorian home built in 1903.

LOCATION: The apartment is just 1.3 mi from U.S. Bank Stadium, walking distance to downtown and minutes away from the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Convenient bus lines run to Uptown, LynLake and, U of M campus. Coffee shops and Eat Street are close-by, as well.

The space
Space: This space has a lot of historic charm with east and south facing windows which bring in lots of natural light. This is a small apartment so although it will fit up to four people, occasionally I get feedback that the apartment is most ideal for two. Also the bedroom has french doors which are paned glass so one can see through them. Something to note if there are privacy concerns. However, I have had many groups of three and four who were delighted with the space. It depends on where one is from right? New Yorker's and people coming from urban areas find the space to have plenty of room, while people from rural areas sometimes feel the space is too small. I think the space is somewhat small, but well appointed and optimized for best use.

Era: The home was built in 1903 and is an example of a paired down victorian. Although the unit has been updated and modernized it still has many aspects unique to an older home such as squeaky floor boards, tighter access points, and blemishes on the porcelain bathtub and sink.

Heat: The heat is controlled by myself on the third floor of the house, but the individual radiators can be turned off or on. I can also increase or decrease the heat from the house thermostat. Turn knob on radiator of choice tight to right and the radiator will be off. Turn left to open and turn the radiator on.

Beds: The queen bed sleeps two and is quite comfortable. The sleeper sofa is a twin pull out. And then there is a daybed which is quite firm. There is a memory foam twin mattress topper on the top shelf of the pantry.

The daybed and the queen bed are in the bedroom together and the sofa is in the living room. There are french doors with glass separating the bedroom and living room which one can see through. The apartment is quite cozy for three or four people without a lot of privacy within the apartment itself.

Laundry: There is a laundry room in the basement of the house and has two new washers and two new dryers. This is shared with the other two Airbnb's on the premises but is rarely in use. The laundry room is at the back of the house and down two flights of steps.

Guest access
This is a small one bedroom unit which averages out to approximately 300 square feet. The unit is on the second floor and the house itself is elevated above street level by two flights of steps. Once inside the home there is a double flight of stairs separated by a landing which leads up the the second story. Some guests with mobility issues have complained that the stairs are difficult to navigate because one has to turn a few times as one enters the house and climbs the stairs. 99% of guests have had no issue with the stairs however.

There is a laundry room in the basement of the house and has two washers and two dryers. This is shared with the other two Airbnb's on the premises. The laundry room is at the back of the house and down two flights of steps.

Registration Details
STR-396756

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free street parking
TV with standard cable

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Rated 4.94 out of 5 from 597 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

The neighborhood is a diverse, busy and urban area with some charm and a lot of grit. There are a number of cafes and stores within walking distance. The Boiler Room cafe is a charming garden level coffee shop situated in the a boiler room of a commercial building and is 2 blocks away. CVS and Starbucks are about 2 blocks away as well. MIA or Minneapolis Institute of Arts and The Minneapolis Convention Center are about 5 blocks away. A restaurant called The Copper Hen is about a 7 block walk and has French fusion food and a charming high end country aesthetic (think Marie Antoinette playing peasant in her pretend village). Wedge Table is about 6 blocks walk and features organic healthy wholesome food with a spacious and clean cafeteria style layout. Slice of New York is 5 blocks away, open late, and has the kind of delicious and greasy pizza slices one would grab before hopping on the subway for a night out in New York. The Bad Waitress (a diner), a Pizzeria called Black Sheep Pizza, and Pancho Villa Mexican Restaurant are all good choices on 26th and Nicollet, which is about 8 blocks away. Ice House is on 25th and Nicollet and has great food, live music, and outdoor seating adjacent to a pocket park with a water feature and sculptures. The Black Forest is a German Beer Garden with German food (nothing to write home about) but a really lovely outdoor terrace. Little Tijuana Restaurant is open super late and has great Mexican food. Rainbow Chinese is excellent and about 12 to 14 blocks away along with Quangs and Pho 79 which are both lively and affordable. There are a number of Asian Restaurants on Nicollet which people like, but I have not personally tried them.

Meet your host

Superhost
795 reviews
4.95 out of 5 average rating
8 years of hosting
My work: GROWstudio
Lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota
I’m a thoughtful and respectful world traveler on this wonderful journey called life.

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  • Patrick

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Must climb stairs