Pros: ADORABLE retro vibes in this cozy yet decently spacious studio. My husband, dog, and I were very comfortable! The decor and kitchen appliances make you feel like you traveled back in time. LOCATION is incredible!! There is sooo much within walking distance (Lyndale AND Hennepin shops, cafes, restaurants, bars, etc). If you bring a bike with you, you’re also right next to the bike boulevard and have great access to the whole city! The bed is pretty comfy, too! There is a nice little desk area if you are coming here to work remotely. Pet friendly, but don’t expect to use the backyard much if your doggo doesn’t particularly love other dogs because there are 2 other dogs that live in this house and dogs in the neighboring yards. Very quiet and peaceful while you’re in the studio.
Cons: I wish the listing would have made it a bit more clear that this is such a “shared space experience.” You will walk through their backyard, on to the back patio, and then through the back door which leads directly to the entrances for the ground level and upstairs units (duplex). You then walk through a hallway, down some stairs, and into the basement where the Airbnb unit is. There is a washer/dryer that you can use but you pay $2.50 per load for the washer. If you are looking for a private stay with no interaction with the host/other tenants of the building, then this place might not be for you. As mentioned above, there are other dogs who live in this building, so please be mindful of that if you have a sensitive dog. Parking can be tough. You park on the street and there isn’t always going to be a convenient spot for you and you may end up down the block. Make sure you’ve practiced your parallel parking skills ahead of time, too!!! ;)
Overall, we had a wonderful time. It’s a great bang for your buck and the host/other building tenants are super sweet and pleasant to chat with. Thank you, Angie & Donella!!