Masako's place was perfect for my husband and me. Even though it's small, she managed to fit in everything we needed. We were even able to accommodate both of us with our laptops at the small desk, with wifi easy to connect to, as described in the briefing book. As to decor and cleanliness, the place was pristine and included many special touches, with blue as the predominant color. And the location is wonderful, allowing us to get around on foot or by bus and light rail, so we did not need to rent a car.

Because we used to live in Saint Paul, and were coming back to visit family and friends, we did not need much guidance from Masako and Peter. In fact, we hardly saw them the entire time we were there, but they left a nice welcoming note and instructions, including a list of suggestions for nearby breakfast places. Our favorite was the French Hen on Selby.

We'll definitely be back when we visit Saint Paul again.