This is an excellent apartment in a dynamic neighborhood. The space itself is clean, quiet and well appointed. Our stay coincided with a heat advisory and the apartment remained cool and comfortable thanks to an air conditioner and ceiling fan. The shower worked well with plentiful hot water.
Our initial apprehension for the neighborhood quickly subsided and we grew to appreciate its convenience and energy. John and Zina provide some nice restaurant/cafe recommendations for Eat Street, which is a short walk in distance. I highly recommend the bike sharing service as the city's bike paths and lanes make for wonderful exploration. We rode to the nearby lakes and enjoyed the beach at Lake Harriet. There's a bike-sharing station across the street from the apartment in front of the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
Finally, John and Zina are wonderful hosts who make themselves available to their guests. We had a minor issue at check-in and they promptly resolved it. Their communication prior to our arrival was flawless.
All in all, this is a wonderful place to stay. If you're looking for a private, quiet apartment in a vibrant, multicultural neighborhood, close to downtown, then look no further.