No need to rent a car, take the blue line from the airport to Franklin and walk about 3/4 mile. This is a great location - I walked to the art museum, university of Minnesota, and many other places. If I'd gotten tired, all I'd have to do is hop on a green bike.

I had the place all to myself, and it is a lovely home. A security guard along Franklin advised me not to walk in that area when it got dark, but there are less edgy areas to the south, i.e. about a mile to the art museum area and great restaurants.

I highly recommend Zach and Betsy's place, it's also very quiet, so you'll get a good night's sleep.