This was our first time visiting Minnesota and we needed a place to accommodate our group of nine people. This house was the perfect size. The rooms were spacious and clean. The top loft had an extra half bathroom and extra beds (although we didn't need that many beds). It was just the right size for our group. The house decor was very cozy and had a lot of extra touches that made us feel very comfortable. There were plenty of amenities. The house was perfect and we had no complaints. The host let us know the washer was waiting to be repaired, which we weren't planning to use so it wasn't a big deal, but I appreciated the heads up. There were plenty of garbage bins and recycle bins, which we really appreciated because it was really cold outside and we didn't have to empty the trash too often. It's the small things like this that make a stay enjoyable. The host had sufficient toiletries and items to use in the house. I never felt like we were short on any amenities.
The very best thing about the stay was the communication and hospitality of the host. We were coming in from out of state and didn't have a place to go once we landed. We asked the host if we can check in early and she was willing to accommodate us, which we really appreciated. During our stay, there was an issue with the furnace and the host came through (while we were out of the house) and took care of the situation. She also brought in extra space heaters in the event the issue with the furnace continued. The host had notified us the night before (after midnight), and we were already in bed and didn't notice the temperature change. But we appreciated that the host contacted us so quickly and went out of her way to fix it the next day. Everything about the stay made us feel very welcomed and taken care of. I have stayed at several Airbnbs and this host was exceptional in her communication and hospitality. She checked on us throughout the whole stay to make sure everything was OK.
I would recommend this house as it is spacious enough for a big group. It's super clean and tidy and absolutely lovely inside and out and especially because this is an exceptional host.
Thank you Tanya and Matt for this opportunity and for taking care of our group while we were there in Minnesota. We truly appreciate it. Best of luck and take care!