I will plan to stay at, "The Little House on Lake Phalen" for my return trips to MN. It is a private, comfortable, fully-equipped, clean, lovely location. I does not feel small as it is rather amazing how Kim and Kevin have designed the house so there is a large kitchen with full-sized appliances, a washer and dryer, and every small appliance and all of the highest quality, such as the Kitchenaid coffee grinder and coffee maker, Nespresso machine, stand mixer, etc. I stayed for the month of Sept and needed to use both A/C and heat - all in perfect working order. The full-sized bathroom is lovely and the sitting area provides a nice spot to read/relax. It is located in a quiet neighborhood and is a two-minute walk to Lake Phelan with walking and biking lanes around the entire lake. Kim and Kevin are very accommodating hosts who checked in with me often. I was happy there for my entire 37-day stay.