We were excited for our one month stay in our beloved Minneapolis. As we unpacked and looked around the house it began to feel disorganized and numerous essentials were missing. Also, the microwave which was on top of the fridge was filthy and a thick layer of dirt hung from the blades of the ceiling pan.
Kirsten had told us that Melissa would be able to help us with any of our needs. Indeed, Melissa said she would get the missing items but would need to speak to Kirsten first. However, Kirsten called us the next morning and was immediately hostile. She didn’t believe the items were not there. Then she said “I don’t think you’re a good fit for this property and you should probably look for another place to stay.” Whaaat!! We offered to buy the items at a thrift store and she immediately bristled saying that “I do not reimburse and Melissa is not my manger and can make no purchases; furthermore, it costs me every time I have to ask Melissa to do something.” We were not only puzzled but very shaken by that phone call.
The next day we received a phone call from a whole new Kerstin who seemed to have a sudden change of heart. We received the missing items along with the missing instructions on use of the house (plus six other boxes which we lugged to the basement ). We settled in, made a few minor repairs and kept our fingers crossed.
This old row house is located on a wedge of property that has high traffic streets outside the back door as well as the front door. Police sirens zing by as well as ambulances and fire trucks whose station is across the street. The wooded section of the park that you (often) have to walk to and from the parking lot is very dark as it is unlit at night making it a bit scary. The big plus, however, is that we could walk the chain of lakes and enjoy morning coffee or happy hour on the bench outside our door looking across the lovely reen space while we watched the sailboats maneuvering on the lake. Also, public transit is convenient and the shopping centers across the street have everything you may need.