Judi's basement apartment in her gorgeous home was perfect for my needs! I had my privacy, and lots of space to do my thing. The neighborhood is fabulous, there's lots of restaurants and Next Chapter Booksellers within walking distance. Even though Judi provided pots and pans, I ate my meals out. I also took the bus everywhere and it was super easy to get around the area from Judi's neighborhood. There are bus stops nearby.
I also have to give a shout out to Judi for the great communication and flexibility, as my plans kept changing re the time I was getting to St Paul. Judi had to be somewhere at 3 pm and I had to be downtown at 5 pm, so she was kind enough to let me check in early and drop off my things, which made my life much easier.
I hope to return to Judi's place, I really love the Mac-Groveland area in St. Paul. Highly highly recommended place to stay.