This was my first stay in an AirBnb property and it was a very positive experience. I specifically sought out an affordable place to stay in St. Paul and I found that this was one of the lowest priced listed this area of the Twin Cities. The specific location was a plus. I have a friend who live in the Newell Park neighborhood and I knew that this is one of the most attractive neighborhoods in the Twin Cities.

This neighborhood is filled with historic homes built in the 1920’s along quiet tree-lined streets with many formal gardens. And it’s close to public transportation with frequent service to and from the Green Line LRT.

Katherine’s home is a small two-story house with an enclosed front porch. The bedroom I stayed in was on the second floor near the bathroom which has a shower installed in an antique bathtub – the kind that has four decorative feet at the bottom. Hot water was never a problem. The room itself was a small bedroom perfectly sized for 1 to 2 people sleeping in a queen-size bed. Fresh towels and washcloths were set out in a small basket on a table which could also be used as a make-shift desk.

The main electrical outlet and lamp were located next to the bed and had an adapter that could be used to plug in up to six devices that needed to be charged. (The only one I had to use was for my smart phone). Because this was a corner room, ventilation was quite good, especially when I used floor-standing fan. (A window fan is also available). Even though the high temperature the day I arrived was above 90 degrees outside, the house remained cool throughout the late afternoon and early evening and the room was quite comfortable for sleeping that night. Open-window ventilation is never a problem in this neighborhood because the streets are extremely quiet – especially late at night. Although I didn’t need to use it, the room also had a decent-sized closet.

Kathrine was also the perfect host – friendly, but very respectful of guest privacy. I would recommend this home to single visitor or couple looking for a nice quiet place to stay in St. Paul.