My communication with Colin was great, and I got to meet him when I arrived - he was very relaxed, the house (I stayed in the micro apt) is lovely! Some info on the area was provided, as well as reading material, and a guestbook, in which I enjoyed reading the comments from other folks who have stayed there. A nice, big bathtub with the skylight over it, plus pictures of the Madonna Inn were The Whittier neighborhood has great places, this apartment is two blocks from the Minneapolis Institute of the Arts, and walkable to Uptown and Lake Calhoun. I would come back and stay again with such a great host!