For me and my trip, this place wins on location! It is less than two miles from downtown St. Paul, especially if you go down Summit Ave.! Which I highly recommend, because it is an architectural Mecca!
Also, visit the Naughty Greek on Snelling Ave. for amazing, fresh Greek food!
I was decidedly stealth on this trip, so I did not meet the hosts on this trip despite their openness to meeting. Still, the place was perfect for me to hide and use the WiFi to be highly productive while not at the Points of Light Conference.
It was easy access to the basement/garden view space, through the backyard and back door. Watch your head if you are tall going down the stairs (I am not). Kitchen and TV and comfy bed and all you need for a solis stay.
I was grateful for your hosting! Thanks so much!