My wife and I stayed here with 2 other couples as we visited a friend who lives in the area. We could not have asked for a better location. Being next to Lake Harriet was perfect, the lake itself is beautiful and the surrounding neighborhood is quiet, quaint, and ideal for early morning walks. We walked around the lake, visited the coffee shops and little restaurants that were within walking distance, and sat on the patio taking in the beautiful fall weather.
The residence itself is very modern and comfy. The limited space has been maximized and updated with tasteful decor and furnishings. The little touches went a long way, from complimentary toiletries to some delicious fudge waiting for us when we arrived. The parking was not an issue and we often times had 2 vehicles. We were able to park one in the garage and the other just behind. Due to how great the neighborhood is, being next to the lake, there is a lot of visitors and street parking would have been a nightmare but the private parking made everything super convenient.
The host's themselves were great, Maria and William provided all the relevant information that we needed from door codes and wireless access to parking instructions and local recommendations for activities and food, in simple emails or helpful guest books. Their interaction was minimal, which i prefer but I felt like if there had been any issues, that they would have been available and accessible.
Any negatives about the place are well documented, specifically, the apartment is in the flight path for the airport. I personally didn't notice the noise other than when we were sitting on the patio talking and even then it wasn't bad.
Ultimately if you are looking for a great place to stay in Minneapolis, I would highly recommend this "lake front retreat"