Location: St. Paul, Metro, Minnesota, USA (6 miles from downtown Minneapolis, 5 miles from airport) View Map
Accommodations: Apartment, 2 Bedrooms + Sunroom, 1 Bath (Sleeps 6-8)
Keywords: Upper, Duplex, Apartment, Condo, Kid Friendly, kid, child, saint paul, minneapolis, university, st. paul, child gear
In Saint Paul's Merriam Park neighborhood, only one block from historic Summit Avenue, and two blocks from lively Grand Avenue, this spacious 1400 square foot upper duplex with hardwood floors and built-in cabinets is your home away from home. Enjoy the spacious front sunroom, living room and dining room with streaming sunlight.
Conveniently located within five miles of both downtown Minneapolis and downtown Saint Paul, it is walking distance to either Macalester College or St. Thomas University. Take the river road to University of Minnesota.
Enjoy city life and walk to the grocery store, shops on Grand and Selby and Marshall, movie theater, bike routes and Mississippi river paths. Ideal for families with children, couples or individuals. Free loan of BICYCLES for adults and children (helmets & bike locks included).
Two full bedrooms, plus a private back sunroom. King bed in first bedroom. Vintage maple suite with Double bed in second room. Double bed & Single bed in private, back sunroom with door. New, blackout bedroom curtains. Ceiling fans. One larger bathroom with bathtub and shower. All linens provided.
Complete kitchen (refrigerator, stove, oven, cookware) including blender, microwave, stove-top espresso maker, drip coffer maker and grinder, and toaster. NEW mini-dishwasher. Entire house window air-conditioning.
Families and children heartily welcome! There are books, abundant toys, highchair and pack-n-play available. Loaner car seats upon request. Fenced-in back yard with NEW brick patio and iron patio table and chairs.
Bicycles for adults and children available free of charge. Use of full-size washer and dryer free of charge.
USUAL CHECK-OUT TIME: 11 AM
USUAL CHECK-IN TIME: 3 PM
- flexible check in times based on availability
* Complimentary coffee and teas.
* Free use of BICYCLES for adults and children.
* Free laundry on-site.
* Free WiFi Comcast High-speed Internet.
* Free Wireless NETFLIX.
* Free local and long distance telephone calls (upon request).
* Free use of tennis racquets and used tennis balls.
** NEW 2010 entire house air-conditioning.
** NEW 2011 mini-dishwasher.
** NEW 2011 Brick patio with iron table & chairs.
** NEW 2011 blackout, thermal bedroom curtains.
*** additional pictures by request ***
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Entire house window unit, air-conditioning.
- Linens Provided : 100% cotton linens. Plus, Heavy weight flannel for cooler months.
- Washer : FREE in basement. Detergent provided.
- Dryer : FREE in basement.
- Garage : One side of two-car garage (both sides upon request).
- Off Street Parking : Adjacent to two-car garage.
- Beds
- King Bed : Pillow top, Orthopedic Original Mattress Factory. Four pillows.
- Double Bed (2) : Orthopedic, Original Mattress Factory Double Bed in second bedroom (FOUR pillows!). Plus a second Double bed in private sunroom.
- Twin/Single Bed : Shares back sunroom with double bed. (Orthopedic Original Mattress Factory Mattress)
- Child Bed (2) : Two pack-n-plays available. Roll bar.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : 32" HDTV. BASIC Cable & High-Speed Internet. Wireless NETFLIX.
- DVD
- Video Library : 100+ DVD selection, including many child choices. Wireless NETFLIX.
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Blender. Stove-top espresso maker. Drip coffee maker & grinder.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher : ** NEW 2011** Mini-dishwasher.
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : Hibatchi.
- Deck/Patio : **NEW 2011** Brick PATIO. Patio table seats 6.
- Communications
- Telephone : Upon request.
- Free Long Distance
- Broadband Internet : COMCAST High-Speed Internet with secure WiFi.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Secured.
- Other Amenities
- *** BICYCLES available for adults and children. Burley, plus a ride-along.*** *** Abundant Toys & Books available for children. ***
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly : Toys. Books. Board Games. Bicycles.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Other Activities
- Our location is central to all the Twin Cities have to offer:***AIRPORT***: Minneapolis-Saint Paul (5 miles); ***DOWNTOWNS***: Saint Paul (5 miles), Minneapolis (6 miles);***COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES***: St. Thomas (0.5 mi), Macalester (0.8 mi), St. Catherine (1.6 miles), Hamline Univ. (1.8 miles), Augsburg College (3.4 miles), University of Minnesota [U of M] (5 miles), Metropolitan State College [Metro State] (5 miles);****SHOPPING****: Mall of America (9 miles), Grand Avenue shops and restaurants (2 blocks away); Rosedale Mall & Har Mar (6 miles);****GROCERIES****: Whole Foods Market (0.3 miles), Mississippi Coop Market (2.5 miles); Kowalski's (1.5 miles);****CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS****: Best Buy (12 miles), General Mills (13 miles), 3M (19 miles);****SPORTS****: Metrodome (4 miles), Target Center (5 miles), Xcel Energy Center (4 miles);****CULTURE****: Guthrie Theater (4 miles), Ordway Theater (5 miles), Minneapolis Institute of Arts [MIA] (5 miles), Walker Arts Center (9 miles).
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
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***FEBRUARY ONLY $100/night***
Nightly Rate - $150/night ... $925/week ... Longer stays further discounted
Cleaning Fee . $75 ALL TAXES INCLUDED IN RATES
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Refundable Security Deposit $200
All taxes included in rental rate.
Last minute specials for openings less than 30 days in advance.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
St. Paul Craftsman Near Minneapolis & University Kid Friendly
Year Purchased: 2007
Why the Owner Chose St. Paul
We bought this wonderful duplex after taking a year off to travel with two very young children. We wanted to be near colleges (I grew up on a campus in California), with walking and biking opportunities (we bike every day we can). We still travel to visit family, and like being close to the airport, as well as both downtown St. Paul and Minneapolis.
The Unique Benefits at this Apartment
Walking to everything, easy bus access and immediate access to some of the best bicycling in the Twin Cities.
Wide selection of wine & micro brewery. Look for free tastings!
Owner's Map of St. Paul
We are a family of world travelers, now living our travel dreams through our guests. Our family lives in the downstairs unit, a married couple with two children, ages 8 and 5.
Property Photos
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- Front view of the property - St. Paul Vacation Rental
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- Spacious living room with bulit-ins - St. Paul Vacation Rental
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- Dining Room - St. Paul Vacation Rental
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- Kitchen
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- Back sunroom and garden
Traveler Reviews (28)
Family of 4
Guest: Patty's Family
(Milwaukee, WI)
Date of Stay: 06/08/11
Review Submitted: 06/13/11
Just got back from a vacation at this duplex and it was great. There is a front room where they keep the kids toys so they are all contained in one room. Then the living room is large and nice. Then you have a large dining room. The kitchen is smaller, but that is how they were built in the day. The two rooms that are considered the bedroom are actually larger than I thought they would be. Then there is a back sunroom where the double bed is. This is a perfect apartment for a family of 4 cause then both kids can get a bedroom, one in the sun room and one in the room with a twin bed. The back sunroom is connected to the duplex and there is no seperation from the apartment. I am not sure if it has heating in that room but we were there in the summer. There are curtains on the back sunroom but if you have a late riser it may get a little too bright for them, we were lucky enough to have some cloud coverage while we were there.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Spring in St Paul
Guest: D&D
(Brookfield WI)
Date of Stay: 03/24/10
Review Submitted: 04/13/11
Our family of six stayed here for 4 days/3 nights. It was a wonderful experince. The duplex is very beautiful. We had plenty of space-even had other family members for the evening. We had full use of the kitchen, which made meals easy. It will make a good memory for our time together. Amber was always quick to return our calls or answer questions-very gracious and accomodating. We would consider this again if we are in the area. D&D from WI
Recommended for:Families with teenagers.
Excellent - we'll definitely be back!!!!
Guest: Pete
(Canada)
Date of Stay: 11/12/10
Review Submitted: 11/16/10
Our stay here could not have been better! The apartment was very spacious, clean, nicely laid out, and was situated in a great spot (quiet street but within walking distance to busier areas). Beyond the actual apartment, the hosts were very friendly - willing to help us with transit questions, gave us great recommendations for interesting local spots, and even moved our car into a safe parking spot when a snow 'emergency' was called (we would've found out the hard way!!). Our only difficulty was with some new weatherstripping on the front door which made locking/unlocking a bit tricky but otherwise we couldn't have been more pleased! Thanks for sharing your space with us -- we hope to return to St Paul soon!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, families with young children.
nice place
Guest: jolene
(st. louis, mo)
Date of Stay: 08/04/10
Review Submitted: 09/26/10
this house was very roomy and had everything we needed. comfy beds, an ironing bd & iron, lots of dishes, toaster, coffee maker...all in working, good condition. very pleasant. we stayed at this place when we were in town for my son's wedding. it was just right and the wedding party met to get ready in the house...lots of room & lots of fun! i'd rent it again! good neighborhood & pleasant owners.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Homey and spacious home away from home
Guest: Penny B
(Seattle, WA)
Date of Stay: 09/09/10
Review Submitted: 09/23/10
My husband and I spent 5 nights here in September and really enjoyed it. We cooked in the nicely appointed kitchen. Even hosted a dinner party and pictionary competition for 9 one night in the big dining room. Having bikes was a real plus, too. We walked to Whole Foods and the Blue Door (for deep fried cheese curds, of course). The neighborhood is quiet and pretty and the walk, bike or run along the river is just a few blocks away. Beds were comfortable. Thank you so much for your hospitality.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Fine Home in Excellent Location
Guest: Paul
(Chicago, IL)
Date of Stay: 09/16/10
Review Submitted: 09/21/10
The home was beautiful with a ton of character. The home was very clean with spotless kitchen, bathroom, linens and bedding. The location was perfect - close to shops, restaurants, walking/bike paths. The owners were very pleasant and accommodating.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great Vacation!
Guest: Joel and Shannon
(Iowa)
Date of Stay: 07/20/10
Review Submitted: 07/28/10
The location is convenient, the homey atmosphere is great! We felt right at home and the kids enjoyed the cheery colors. My youngest loved the toys, my oldest the wireless connection and we really appreciated the space, space and more space. A necessity when traveling with children. We really appreciated how nice Amber and Brooke were and they even loaned us a stroller becaue we forgot ours. I would highly recommend this property for anyone that appreciates old houses and a spacious, cheery, clean place to stay while in St. Paul.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Wonderful stay!
Guest: Marty
(Rapid City, SD)
Date of Stay: 05/13/10
Review Submitted: 06/29/10
Our family stayed here for our daughter's college graduation. It was wonderful--spacious, comfortable, well-located. The owners allowed us to have guests for a small open house after the graduation. We would definitely stay here again!
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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