I stayed here for 6 months while working at U of M Masonic children’s hospital, and I absolutely loved my stay! Even though the apartment is in St. Paul, my commute was only 12 minutes because it’s right next to major highways. There are also tons of bars and restaurants that are within walking distance. It is in the downtown area, so you will pass homeless people on the street if you’re walking. I never had any safety concerns, even walking at night, you just need to be mindful of where you are.
The other residents in this building are all friendly and professional. The front entrance to the building has a key fob access, so it’s very safe.
The apartment itself was just perfect. It’s technically a studio, but the bedroom is separate from the rest of the unit, so it feels more like a typical 1 bedroom, just without a door. It was more than enough space for just myself. The kitchen is supplied with everything you need to cook. The unit also has high vaulted ceilings and very large windows, so it feels even bigger and there’s tons of natural light during the day. There are also dark curtains in the bedroom area, so you can block out the light if you work night shift like me.
Communication with Jodi was prompt, and she always notified me of maintenance in the building that could affect me. I would absolutely stay here again if I come back to the twin cities!