Kevin was an excellent host! I stayed for 3 months and it was like living at home in my apartment. He provided me with keys to the front door, garage door, and a garage door opener. It was like having my own private entrance. Although I am quite the extrovert, Kevin left the basement level to my discretion which includes a living room with an abundance of channels, your own bedroom, and your own bathroom with the convenience of the laundry facilities being in the basement. Also, the neighborhood is located in a safe and quaint area. Never felt unsafe or threatened at all.
As someone who has not visited Minnesota previously, it worked out well that I stayed with the Minnesotan native. Kevin provided me with advice on places to visit, eat, and other various recreational activities throughout Minnesota and the Midwest. Overall, Kevin is a great host, very easy to talk to, very accommodating, offers you dinner and to use his grill, and is more than willing to have a couple drinks with you! Excellent host and I highly recommend to anyone that is looking to stay 10 minutes from downtown St. Paul.