If you are looking for a cute and convenient place to stay with (or without) your pup in Minneapolis, look no further! I’m quite picky and I have to say this is an amazing gem in Minneapolis. 💎
I am a professional violinist and violin teacher, originally from the Twin Cities having recently moved to Portland, Oregon. I returned for the month of May to play gigs, teach workshops, and see friends and family.
First of all, this Urban Nest conveniently located so it’s easy to get to I-94. Much of my work was in Saint Paul and it was just 10-15 minutes away.
The parking-space is right next to the apartment so it’s easy to park, load-in, and load-out, if you do come with a car. Parking in Minneapolis can be quite tricky so the ability to park right next to my entrance was SO LOVELY and made me feel extra safe, as I was traveling alone with my dog. The area also felt generally safe and the neighbors who live nearby were all friendly and welcoming.
This place is close walking distance to both Lyndale & Hennepin Ave’s (the main drags in Uptown). I frequently walked to the Wedge co-op (large grocery store), a pet supply store, a cute coffee shop, an ice cream shop, and a wonderful natural-food store/restaurant called “Tao” - cute outdoor seating. There’s even a massage therapist and chiropractor a block away!
It’s a bit of a longer walk to Lake Calhoun and the other lakes, but still very close. For those who aren’t familiar with the area, Lake Calhoun is a wonderful place to walk, run, bike, kayak, picnic, people-watch, etc.
The apartment is very cute with tasteful, minimal decor and has that Victorian charm, one of the architectural highlights in the Twin Cities.
The kitchen is freshly remodeled and made cooking and preparing food easy and fun. The bathroom is also newly remodeled and I took advantage of the bathtub on several occasions. 🛁
The bed is very comfortable and there’s plenty of closet and storage space if you happen to be planning a long stay. There’s laundry in the basement and Chuck & Grace were so thoughtful to provide me with sent-free detergent upon my request.
The building is quite old and so you can hear footsteps upstairs and (occasionally) the AirBB neighbors next-door. But I always travel with a sound machine and earplugs so it wasn’t a problem for me at night.
Even though people with dogs stay here quite frequently, there was ZERO evidence of dogs (dog hair, scratch marks, stains, smells) when I arrived.
The Wi-Fi is VERY fast. I do video conferencing violin lessons and was able to plug my ethernet cable directly into the router, located in the apartment. I never had any issues with the Wi-Fi, save one time where it went out for a few hours late at night.
Chuck and Grace were always available to answer questions or help me with anything I needed. I felt very well cared for and all my needs were met.
When you’re planning a long stay, it can be quite daunting to book a place and spend a chunk of change. This place was totally worth it and has my FULL recommendation - whether you’re planning a long-term or short-term stay.
It is not only a comfortable and convenient place to stay; it will also add some class and charm to your Minneapolis adventure.
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