Having read so many reviews of VRBO and airbnb listings, I have grown suspicious of the many 5 star rave reviews. After all, can every place really be perfect? Well, I can honestly tell you that Bobbin House deserves my 5 star rating. There is nothing I can think of that I would have wished to improve upon.
Both Steve and Tom are great hosts who have a gift for hospitality. The suite is incredibly clean and well-appointed. The colourful decor makes the place so cheery - especially as the morning sun pours in.

The things that are important to us are clearly the same things important to Steve and Tom - VERY comfortable beds and reading chairs, good lighting, a great shower, a good coffee maker...all making for a perfect place to relax and rejuvenate. We even took advantage of their excellent movie collection and watched Casablanca one night.

Another highlight was the incredibly efficient rapid-transit train just minutes away. We took it downtown a few times, leaving our car behind. The walking/bike path along the river is a short walk away, as is the Surley brewery (good food as well as beer).

Lastly, if you at all creative, artistic or crafty, both Steve and Tom are talented fabric artists who will inspire you and share their wisdom. I came home re-inspired to sew and create!

We drive down to Minneapolis from Winnipeg a couple of times a year, and will now want to stay nowhere else. My one hesitation in writing this review, is that we will find it booked when we next wish to visit - but I so wanted to affirm Steve and Tom for the welcoming place they have created.