This is an ideal place for visiting uptown Minneapolis. I used to live in the city, so I chose Alison's place because I wanted to be in this particular neighborhood - there are several excellent cafes within walking distance, as well as restaurants and markets and excellent public transit, and you're just a few blocks from the lakes. So the location is perfect, but it's an added bonus that Alison's house is cozy and comfortable and a perfect home base for exploring the city. It's very roomy (living room, bedroom, dining room, kitchen) and well supplied with everything you might need (iron, hairdryer, linens, kitchen supplies). Lots of lovely artistic touches and shelves full of books make you instantly comfortable... I often travel via airbnb, and usually it takes an hour or two to sound a place out and settle in, but here I felt immediately at home. It's also blissfully quiet, so we slept particularly well. I would love to stay here again the next time I get back to Minneapolis.