So many pluses to recommend this home for long term stays, including:

A central St. Paul location near public transportation, Allianz Field, and the State Fairgrounds, within walking distance of many restaurants.
The house is a cheerful lower level duplex full of light. The presence of upstairs neighbors made the building feel warm and friendly.
An off-street parking spot.
A basement for storage, full laundry, and a sun porch for lounging and entertaining.
Proximity to two parks, one across the street.
A large, open-plan, fully-stocked kitchen easy to cook and entertain in. We particularly enjoyed the waffle iron and cast iron cookware.
A great shower and modernized bathroom.
Plenty of nice cotton bedding & towels. Comfy beds & sofa.
Luke, the owner, is super responsive and made sure that walkways were kept shoveled and free of ice.