This is a special place and a memorable one due to its historical character, antiques, and area, as well as its comfort. It is its own apartment within the mini mansion, really, with its own entrance (accessed by a spiral staircase), bathroom, and kitchenette. There are three separate locking doors for your security and privacy and the two twin beds (with antique headboards) were comfortable. There is a large closet in the bedroom. There were towels provided (for bath and kitchenette) and extras were accessible in the adjoining laundry area. There is a small flatscreen TV with cable, if you are so inclined. The bathroom is wonderfully old-fashioned with pedestal sink and vintage white tile everywhere, but modernly outfitted at the same time. The shower has great water pressure and the bathroom itself is large. The kitchenette includes refrigerator, toaster oven, microwave, coffee maker, and sink. Dishes and other necessities are included, including coffee filters, which was really nice.
Angel, the caretaker, met us in the driveway and let us park in the driveway during our six-day stay. He gave us thorough directions and a tour and two sets of keys, one for each of us, which was really nice, too. He is friendly and professional and was easy to access via texting before and during our stay.
This house is located right between downtown and uptown and just a few blocks from the Walker Art Center. It is minutes from the freeway, as well, and quick walking distance from many restaurants and Kowalski's Market, which is a great place to pick up groceries.
I really can't say enough about this place. We will stay here again, as we visit the Twin Cities a few times per year. Thank you so much for such a special place to rest and relax during our week of visiting friends, eating (and drinking) a LOT, taking in a Guthrie play, and seeing lots of good art.
P.S. I went to college in Minneapolis and was a student of art history and the Minneapolis Institute of Art (just 10 minutes away from this house) is a must. It rivals other renowned art museums I've visited around the world. Rembrandt's Lucretia makes me cry every time.