First of all, this place is for grownups.
It's Victorian feel, darkish-red color scheme, and plushness will definitely be appreciated by those potential guest who love & understand something about the resilience of history and "oldness." The house is sturdy, the space you will rent is spacious, their vibe is lovely, and the value is commensurate with what you get. If I was trying, I could see how paying just under a $100 could be considered to be just a bit pricey; although, the location--relative to our conference and in general--is really ideal for being able to get as far as the North metro, West Metro or far-East Metro in under 30 mins; or, the Univ of MN in under ten min (which is where we needed to be). I searched out a location as close to the UMN without interstate traffic & Lydia's place was in an absolutely perfect location.
Most of all, Lydia and her family were totally laid back and warm. One reviewer mentioned that her husband reminded them of Woody Allen--I can see that. "There's a lot of chess in this house," he remarked to us, as we were headed to Perkins on 50th, in Edina (you must get there when Tracey is cooking in the early evenings/late nights).
Again, Lydia's place is for grownups--really. If you are in town to party, or if you are not all-the-way-settled, secure, and grounded, this place, as oddly as this may sound, may not be for you.
~Respect.