Due to the late hour of my arrival I had to contact Sandie, who was in Europe somewhere and I also contacted the alternate person. Sandie responded quickly and just in time the local neighbor returned my call and gaining entry all turned out well. The location and the view are as good as the photos. The front patio area is absolutely wonderful. You look over the road below to the lake. No one from the street can see in the large front windows. You can have the curtins open all the time. The place is truly spacious. Far exceeds the hotel experience. Great kitchen with a wonderful coffee maker. Superb flatscreen TV, even though I realy don't watch TV, it was nice to have. Down below the front patio is the walking path around the lake. The lake is beautiful and the local residential area is wonderful to walk through. Many beautiful homes. By car you are just a few blocks from the 394 interstate, which takes you downtown in about 10 minutes. Drive in the other direction asnd you are at Lake of The Isles and Lake Calhoun and Lunds and Byerlys grocery. I could live therre full time if I was still in Minneapolis. Thanks, Sandie.