Laurie could not have been a finer host...pleasant, super accommodating, easy to communicate with, clearly committed to making her guests' stay as enjoyable and comfortable as possible. She is kind, down-to earth, fun to talk with, outgoing - but never intrusive - and always making sure things are OK for her guests. Laurie is generous in allowing full access to her beautiful, remodeled kitchen if needed. On the morning I left, there had been an overnight snowfall and when I went out to my car, I found my car completely cleaned off - an unexpected and most thoughtful gesture on her part!
Laurie's upstairs rooms were perfect for my stay - warm, "homey", well-equipped for my needs, and very nicely furnished...a super comfortable bed, good closet space, a nice variety of seating options in the "living room" area, small refrigerator, microwave, and coffee-making supplies, and a fully modern bathroom with plenty of towels. Her location is in a safe, quiet, residential neighborhood near several private colleges, with well-kept properties. It's truly a walker/biker/runner-friendly area of St. Paul, and there are many great restaurants and small shops within walking distance on main thoroughfares. Parking was no problem at all and the area provides easy highway access to downtown St. Paul and Minneapolis. I will definitely return on my next trip to MSP! Kudos to Laurie for offering such a superb Airbnb accommodation!