For someone who is directionally challenged, getting to the Bobbin House is easy-peasy! Once I arrived, I found everything as described and pictured - or better. My experience exceeded expectations and I had a wonderful time using the sewing studio, staying in the cozy suite upstairs, and interacting with my hosts (which I wanted to do), Steve and Tom. And all for less than the cost of a hotel room! A couple of local friends and family stopped by and were astounded at the amenities I had access to.
The available kitchen is large and well-equipped, the Sleep Number beds are a dream, and there are lots of games, DVDs, and magazines for guests. The internet connection was good. The Bobbin House is a separate house and I came and went as I wanted. It was handy to have Steve and Tom nearby, however, such as when the iron I was using croaked. A replacement was quickly provided. All of my questions and requests were promptly handled. Off-street parking was handy.
I was working on garment sewing and brought along a serger and a regular machine. Everything else was available - a cutting table, lots of cutting mats and rulers, iron and big ironing board, etc. When I had trouble with my serger, a quick suggestion from Steve, the Bobbin Doctor, was all I needed to make a quick adjustment and carry on. I walked the few blocks to the Textile Center of Minnesota with Steve, who took time from weaving to give me the grand tour. What a treasure!
It was bitterly cold during my visit so I didn't explore much. However, it is a good neighborhood, near a train line and bus routes. According to Steve and Tom, as well as to an article reviewing the Twin Cities (and the Bobbin House) in Thread's March 2014 edition, there are many fabric stores and other resources nearby.
But the Bobbin House could be a great retreat for anyone, crafter or not. I plan to return and have been spreading the word about the Bobbin House to friends and colleagues.