I stayed here with my wife and 2 teen kids for 5 days. The place is located in a very nice neighborhood with plenty to see within walking distance or via a public bike rental (bike docks located around the block). I have divided my review of the place across a few important (for me) categories.
*Check-in: Painless and effortless, and great communication in the run up to the check-in. And, a welcome smoothie for the family!
*Communications: As pointed out earlier, communications were timely. I communicated mainly with Brad via Airbnb messages. He was very helpful and responsive to my messages (at all random times of the day!), and I hope I didn't bother him too much with my questions.
*Accommodations: immaculately clean, beautiful decor and interior touches, and between the futon, bed, and reclining chair, we were all able to sleep well. Quiet, no noise issues. As previous reviews indicate, the bed is extremely comfortable. I didn't use the sauna but the shower has a sauna unit built in. There is no kitchen, however the dining area has a sink, small fridge, and microwave. All in all- very clean and beautiful. The bathroom area does not have a door so if you're staying with multiple members/kids, please be aware of that. During our stay, the laundry was not working however Brad provided laundry service. We received our laundry back in less than 24 hours, washed and folded. What a thoughtful service to provide and it made our stay so much enjoyable and stress-free! The suite was peppered with many thoughtful amenities- ground coffee in the fridge; all you need to brew a cup of coffee including creamers; and utensils, plates and cups. The backyard, accessible to the guests, has a beautifully stocked Koi pond. We had an opportunity to relax on the Adirondack chairs and watch the fish. Brad even offered the kids the opportunity to feed the fish which they thoroughly enjoyed! Thank you, Brad!
*Neighborhood: The place is located in the Longfellow neighborhood, surrounded by other homes, and around the corner and within a few blocks, a small theater, a public school, a city bike dock, coffee shops, and at least one eatery. Brad provided recommendations for coffee and food venues within walking distance. Once of these places was the Fireroast Cafe (3800 37th Ave S), which my family and I frequented for coffee and meals. (Their burritos, both breakfast and lunch ones, are incredibly delicious. Their quesadillas are a must-try too!) We met the wonderful owner of Fireroast Cafe, and loved their service and delicious food. The location of Kit & Brad’s place also allows for a nice morning stroll to the Mississippi River (just walk a few blocks east on E 38th St). Friendly neighbors. And, there’s plenty of streetside parking.
*Other: Brad was very helpful throughout our stay. An example in particular that I want to share because it was so unexpected but so much appreciated- almost on a whim, my family and I decided to check out the Lake Superior shoreline. Brad recommended a hike which sounded perfect for the family- a short scenic loop. Later that evening, he came by to share with us the Superior Hiking Trail guide with bookmarked pages of the map and details of the loop (in case anyone's interested, it was the Split Rock River Loop). But that was not all. Seeing that we were woefully under-prepared for the hike with respect to footwear, Brad magically appeared with 4 pairs of sturdy hiking boots that fit us all! We used these boots the next day at the hike. We would not have been able to embark on the hike had it not been for these boots. Thank you Brad for your thoughtfulness! And Brad- please let me know if you ever start offering outfitting services for folks that are interested in exploring the north.