Jim was a fantastic host and I LOVED the space!
I was in a guest suite at the bottom of the house, with my own private entrance, parking my own bathroom, kitchen appliances, and living room. The place was more spacious than I expected! Jim also had a nice supply of snacks and other amenities as a welcome :) Great wifi connection and speed too, as I was working remotely during the day while staying here.
The location is fantastic if you want some place away from the dense urban center, but not out of civilization's reach. Within walking distance (less than a mile) there are some of the best restaurants I ate at while in the MSP area (Lion Pub and Winchester&Rye). There's also a lake within a mile or so (Steiger?), great for boating and fishing, but not swimming. I did take a plunge in Lake Auborn a time or two, which is about 2 miles away. I also visited prince estate Paisley Park, which is less than 10 minutes away and visited the arboretum which has well maintained gardens and great short hiking trails! Thanks to Jim for suggesting the Arboretum and helping me get in! :)
All in all, I loved my stay here and wished I could've stayed much longer. Next time, I would bring a bike, as there are so many great places in such an easy biking distance and the MSP area is so biker friendly with bike trails and lanes everywhere!