Zachary's house was in a perfect location for our St. Paul trip! My wife and I (and our dog) came to town for the Twin Cities Veg Fest. The yard was fantastic for our dog. A gate closed to the driveway which offered privacy and the ability for the dog to run off leash without worry. The deck was nice and we even had a dinner out on the table. Mosquitos had been bad back home in WI, but they were nonexistent here, which was a pleasant surprise!
This area made a good launching point, as it was about a 20 minute drive from anywhere we wanted to go in either St. Paul or Minneapolis. The original plan was to walk to the festival at Harriet Island Regional Park. Walking would've been doable, but the weather was scorching -- not a good thing, with a dog and a pregnant lady. Thus, we drove about half way, found street parking easily and cut our walk in half.
The house itself is fairly old and shows some wear, but it's homey and the neighborhood was comfortable. There were some updates in the kitchen (loved the big sink) and the shower/ tub was relaxing in the upstairs bathroom.
There's three bedrooms upstairs and I joked there was a sort of "three bears" aspect to it all. The first bed was too soft. The second room was too hot. The third was just right. So I guess there's a little bit for everyone.
Anyways, we really enjoyed our trip to Minnesota and will be happy to return someday with our baby!