This is a nice space in a great neighborhood. The renovation work in the house is well done and the layout is quite accommodating. We enjoyed the amenities 2 blocks away along Central Ave., and it was very easy to use public transit to get around the rest of the Twin Cities. However, upon checking in we were quite grossed out by how filthy the space was. There was hair in the beds and in the shower, garbage under the beds, everything is pretty dusty, and the shelves in the fridge and the floors were dirty. Generally, it was evident that the post-check out cleaning and the general ongoing cleaning are inadequate.
Thankfully there was access to a vacuum and washing machine/dryer, so we took the initiative to get things to a point where we would be comfortable staying there. I contacted the host immediately about our issue, and to his credit, he did contact me right back and was very apologetic and provided a generous refund. I hope he can get the cleanliness issue rectified because the space and the location are great.