Christine was a fabulous host, and I had a wonderful stay! The upstairs apartment is so cozy, with wood laminate floors, and a comfortable bedroom with slanted ceilings and lots of closet space. I've never felt so relaxed on a trip. The full kitchen was great for reheating leftovers, and keeping a few groceries on hand to save money on my trip. And the washer/dryer were a lifesaver! Coming and going was also easy, with keypad locks on every door (each guest gets a unique code), so it is so simple to get checked-in, and you never have to worry about losing your key. I happened to arrive a day late due to horrendous travel delays, and this made it so easy to get inside and settled in at such a late hour. My other "roommate" was a longer-term tenant, and he was extremely friendly and helpful, while still totally respectful of our shared space.

The street is quiet and picturesque, lined with historically-restored brick and Victorian homes and a ton of trees. Great area for scenic walking and jogging. I finally started skipping the Uber, and took the easy 15-min walk into downtown. It was so relaxing: very pedestrian-friendly, and the views over and around the bridge over the Mississippi River, and in through historic downtown St. Paul, are amazing! But for returning home and getting around at night, Uber is very available in the area, and I never had a problem getting a car.

Christine was super kind, and a wonderful host. She even offered to pick me up a treat while she was at the grocery store, since I had been in airports and traveling for so many hours and missed my first night! Her communication was excellent, she responded to texts promptly, and she was able to give me all the info I needed via text to get inside and settled. She likes to stay out of her guests' way, but she was still 100% available, and we had a fun visit and chat before I left. Highly recommended if you are staying in St. Paul!