Short version: We loved it! Stay here! ...And now the long version, for obsessive planners like me: Five stars for a family-friendly stay! We had a great time at Paul & Karen’s place. Communication with the hosts was excellent; no question went unanswered, and we had a seamless check in/out experience. The home had a great layout with plenty of space for the four of us, comfortable beds, well-equipped kitchen, and a basement laundry facility with ample supplies. The extreme July heat wave during our stay caused the common living areas to be a little warm upon arrival, but nothing the box fan we found in a bedroom closet couldn’t fix. The A/C units in each bedroom were powerhouses, no complaints there! It was a very short drive to Mall of America and all it had to offer. Walkable local highlights included McRae Park (large playground and fantastic wading pool), Turtle Bread Co (amazing asparagus/goat cheese frittata), and Sovereign Grounds coffee (large indoor play area for the littles, great zucchini bread, and tasty oat milk iced latte). We stayed 5 nights, and there is still so much more in the area we didn’t get to explore... We would stay here again without hesitation! Thanks Paul & Karen!