The best part of this home was its location. Downtown, Lake Bde Maka Ska, the airport, the mall, farmers markets, restaurants, and even the state capitol were all just 10-15 mins away. It was great to be located in a quiet, walkable neighborhood near great coffee, bakeries (still dreaming of Black Walnut's ham & gruyere croissants!), shopping, and a grocery store. We enjoyed our post-dinner & morning walks in the neighborhood admiring the neighbors' gardens and artistic expression! We also enjoyed the cute artwork on the walls and the nice living room setup with a TV that had Netflix & YouTube access.
The host was very responsive and helpful when we discovered there weren't enough towels or coffee pods, responding within an hour and delivering by the next day.
Other things that we appreciated were the toiletries (shampoo/conditioner, lotion, soap), welcome snacks (granola bars, oatmeal, chips), and laundry access. There was one hair dryer available as well.
For those looking to cook, the kitchen is wonderfully updated with modern elements (gas stove, fridge, microwave, faucet, quartz counters), including a center griddle, and small appliances like a toaster over, toaster, and hot water boiler. The kitchen is pretty small and feels crowded with more than 2 working. We wished that there had been a colander, more forks & bowls, and one more pot, but that may be because we cooked every day.
The only caveats I would give to other airbnb'ers is to be aware that (1) the home is old and feels a bit shabby from the curb appeal to the furniture, and (2) the total price feels a bit high for the $/nt after the taxes & fees. Other than the kitchen, faucets, & central air, the house doesn't not appear to have had many updates. I love homes with character, but the creaky floors & doors did get to us after our week long stay, when even turning in bed would cause loud creaks that would wake others. Other things we noted were low water pressure in the upstairs shower, no locks on bathrooms, paint issues on walls, stained chairs, etc. It would also have been nice if the open area upstairs layout had been more planned -- so much potential here :)
I hope that this review is helpful for those considering this airbnb. Tokunbo was a great host and super responsive. If you're looking for a home with character in the middle of everything Minneapolis, this would be a great place for you!