Katie's house is an excellent choice for a family that wants to be close to the lakes during the summer in Minneapolis. Many houses advertise on airbnb and VRBO that they are "close to the lake." But this house really is just one block in from the lake, just a stone's throw to the Lake Harriet Bandshell, which put me and my family right in the middle of the pleasant summer scene. The house is exactly as described, with several great features such as the eating island in the kitchen and the great deck. The appliances are very high quality. The master bedroom is spacious and comfortable, with nice windows and a great bathroom. All the beds are comfortable and have nice linens. Laundry machines are conveniently located by the bedrooms, making doing laundry for a family really easy. My teenage sons found getting around Minneapolis very easy, as the bus stops right around the corner and there is a bike rental station a few blocks away. We all walked everywhere and found lots to do. The Thai restaurant in the neighborhood is fantastic. Katie and Curt were great hosts, friendly and responsive. The whole experience was perfect and I would return in a second. None of us wanted to leave!