Minneapolis' Most Desirable Southwest Lake Harriet Location! Minneapolis, Minnesota Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 153387

LOVELY MINNEAPOLIS CLASSIC COLONIAL

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Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA (20 Minutes to ST PAUL, MSP Airport, Mall of America, DTOWN)

Accommodations:  Home, 3 Bedrooms + Den, 1.5+ Baths (Sleeps 6)

This beautiful, classic Minneapolis home is just minutes from MINNEAPOLIS/ST PAUL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (MSP), DOWNTOWN MINNEAPOLIS OR ST PAUL WITH QUICK & EASY ACCESS TO ALL MAJOR FREEWAYS yet this lovely home is locatied in a private oasis in Minneapolis' best residential neighbourhood. Lovely large, private backyard with Euro-style courtyard, natural boulders and cut stone steps, patio and gardens. Perfect for families -- with arguably the best "croquet yard" in Minneapolis! Croquet is available on site for your use, of course.

Thrilled guests have raved about this home's decor and beautiful open kitchen with designer quality features and high-end appliances like Dacor, Bosch and Kohler. Fine linens, down pillows, comforters and special touches throughout.

Every detail has been tended to with the direct intension to make your visit feel like YOUR home away from home.

Stroll a few short blocks to Minneapolis' most beloved urban lake -- LAKE HARRIET -- and indulge in your favorite outdoor activity: running, rollerblading, walking, swimming, sun tanning, sailing, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, XX skiing or biking -- for literally miles on paths that hook up to over 26 miles of paved trails. Or simply grab a book and blanket and walk to South Beach Lake Harriet or the Lake Harriet Pavilion and enjoy an ice cream or homemade popcorn still made in steel drums over open flames with REAL butter. Listen to a concert performed (almost) every day or evening during the summer. Many activities YEAR-ROUND, races, charitable walks and special events. This is what the best of Minneapolis is all about!

Private lanai/sunporch overlooks back. Perfect for morning contemplation & coffee or evening reflection and is filled with an abundance of sun light in the morning hours. Many birds and albino squirrels alao find their home here and enrich this already lovely natural environment secretly tucked away near the heart of the city.

ATTRACTIONS: Lovely Lake Harriet, The Lake Harriet Rose Gardens, The Minneapolis Farmer's Market, The Minneapolis Convention Centre, Guthrie Theatre, Mill City Museum, Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Minnesota Museum of American Art, The State Capitol, Minnesota History Museum, Science Museum of Minnesota, Walker Art Museum, Museum of Russian Art, Sculpture Gardens, Minnehaha Falls, Mississippi River Boat Tours, Grand Rounds, MOA (Mall of America), Southdale (first enclosed shopping centre...did you know that?), Lakewood Cemetary -- Hubert Humphrey's final resting place as well as many other famous Minnesotans, Uptown, Downtown, and all around town...as well as many major sporting events, popular music and theater productions and museum special exhibits. UH! There is so much more!

Please email or call for availability!

DINING JUST MINUTES AWAY: JAVA JACKS local coffee spot (46th & Bryant), RUSTIQUE BAKERY in with Java Jacks has the BEST Euro-style pastries and breads (46th & Bryant) BLACK BIRD CAFE Mmmm, Mmm, M. (50th & Bryant), BRODER'S PASTA BAR is the owner's favourite! (50th & Penn), BREADSMITH next to Starbucks...how convenient is that? (50th & France), TURTLE BREAD great soups & breads is perfect for lunch (49th off Upton and 48h & Chicago Avenue), MAUDE is a neighbourhood treasure with great food and drink, SEBATIAN JOES did anyone say "Ice Cream"? (49th & Upton), TIN FISH dine al fresco at the Pavilion overlooking Lake Calhoun, SEA SALT take a stroll to Minnehaha Falls then grab a dozen oysters, a fish taco, a bottle of wine and listen to an outdoor evening concert -- surprisingly excellent fish and seafood in a lovely traditional Minneapolis setting (Minnehaha Falls), CATHAY take-out only traditional Chinese -- best gloppy egg foo yung - ever (54th & Nicollet), PEPITO'S Mexican Restaurant if you are ready for traditional gut-wrenching Mexican food and the best Margaritas in Minneapolis...this is it! (48th & Chicago). Other restaurant suggestions are located on site including visitor's own recommendations!

Finally, this property is a proud member of The Minnesota Vacation Rental Association which assures you the property is licensed, inspected and follows the MNVRA Code of Ethics.

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning: CENTRAL AIRCONDITIONING/FORCED AIR GAS HEAT WITH WHOLE-HOUSE APRILAIRE HUMIDIFIER & HIGH QUALITY ELECTRONIC FILTRATION SYSTEM
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided: FINE HOTEL QUALITY LINEN SHEETS, THICK WHITE COTTON TOWELS & DOWN PILLOWS & COMFORTERS
  • Garage: ONE CAR INCLUDES BICYCLES, FISHING POLES, POOL FLOATS & SLEDS FOR GUEST USE
  • Off Street Parking: SAFE WIDE STREET HAS AMPLE ON STREET PARKING
  • Wood Fireplace: INOPERABLE FOR SPRING & SUMMER. OUTDOOR FIREPIT FOR SUMMER.
• Beds
  • Queen Bed: LARGE BEDROOM WITH DOUBLE CLOSETS & SITTING AREA WITH FLAT SCREEN TELEVISION
  • Double Bed: FRESH LARGE BEDROOM WITH SITTING AREA FOR QUIET RELAXATION OVERLOOKING BACK GARDEN & COURTYARD
  • Twin/Single Bed (2) : PERFECT FOR TWO PEOPLE -- ESPECIALLY CHILDREN -- or "CHILDREN AT HEART" LEGOS, BOOKS, MOVIES & TELEVISION
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV (3) : FLAT SCREEN TELEVISIONS
  • DVD
  • VCR
  • Video Library: VIDEO & DVD MOVIE COLLECTION AVAILABLE FOR USE
  • Video Game Console: XBOX, PS2
  • Video Games: XBOX, PS2
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
  • Music Library: EXTENSIVE CD COLLECTION AVAILABLE FOR USE
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen: DECOR GAS COOKTOP, DECOR ELECTRIC CONVECTION OVEN, MICROWAVE, TOP-LINE STAINLESS APPLIANCES, GORGEOUS GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, OPEN FLOOR PLAN IS PERFECT FOR FAMILY ENTERTAINING
  • Cooking Utensils Provided: EVERYTHING YOU WILL NEED. EVEN AN EXPRESSO MACHINE & BREAD MAKER! MANY SERVICE PIECES AS WELL.
  • Refrigerator: LARGE -- INCLUDES ICE MAKERS ADDITIONAL DOWNSTAIRS REFRIGERATOR AVAILABLE AFTER JULY 20 2009
  • Dishwasher: HIGH QUALITY BOCHE DISHWASHER -- DISHWASHING SOAP PELLETS INCLUDED
  • Microwave: OVER RANGE
  • Ice Maker
  • Catering Available: MANY LOCAL CATERING SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE ASK FOR A RECOMMENDATION -- BRODER'S, KOWALSKIS, BYERLY'S & LUNDS ARE OWNER'S FAVORITES! ALSO EXCELLENT BAKERIES -- RUSTIQUE WHICH IS LOCATED AT 46th & BRYANT AVE S (a short walk), THE BREAD SMITH (50th & France next to Starbucks), WOULETTE (on your way to Bread Smith on 50th Street) and GREAT HARVEST (located at 49th & Upton).
• Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: OH YEAH. A MUST HAVE IN MINNESOTA ANY TIME OF THE YEAR.
  • Deck/Patio
  • Lanai: ABSOLUTELY PEACEFUL OVERLOOKS EURO GARDEN AND COURTYARD. FLOODED WITH MORNING SUNLIGHT -- PERFECT FOR MORNING COFFEE AND CONTEMPLATION OR A GLASS OF WINE AND EVENING REFLECTION. SHARE THIS SPECIAL PLACE WITH OUR PERMANENT RESIDENTS; ALBINO SQUIRRELS, CARDINALS, ROBINS AND BLUE JAYS -- AND YOUR SPECIAL LOVED ONES.
• Communications
  • Telephone: LOCAL CALLS ARE FREE. PLEASE BRING CALLING CARD FOR LONG DISTANCE CALLS
  • Broadband Internet
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
• Other Amenities
  • Easy access to all major HWYs: 35W, HWY 62/Crosstown, & 494. Close to MSP International Airport & downtown. Walk to local restaurants, coffee cafes, grocery & more. A quick walk to LAKE HARRIET, biking, running etc.
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed: SORRY. THIS IS A DANDER-FREE HOUSE.
  • Kid Friendly
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters
  • Smoking Not Allowed: SORRY. THIS IS A SMOKE-FREE HOUSE.
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Theme Park (Amusement Park)
  • Zoo/Wildlife Park
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Rafting
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Waterskiing
  • Parasailing
  • Jet Skiing
  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling/Diving
  • Windsurfing
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Downhill/Alpine Skiing
  • Snowboarding
  • Snowmobiling
  • Sledding/Tubing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Rock Climbing
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Racquetball
  • Basketball Court
  • Antiquing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums
  • Horseshoes
  • Miniature golf
  • Shuffleboard
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hot Air Ballooning
• Other Activities
  • A few blocks from Minneapolis' most beloved city lake, Lake Harriet. Enjoy daily concerts at The Pavilion or outdoor church services every Sunday morning in the summer as well as many year-round events. Over 26 miles of paved biking/running/walking/rollerblading/XX ski trails connect to uptown, downtown and all-around town -- including surrounding suburbs, parks and our many lovely city lakes. You will quickly learn why we are known for our more than 10,000 lakes! This is truly the best family-orientated location in Minneapolis! Please email or call for availability today. We look forward having you as our guest.

Rate Details (In US Dollars)

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FROM $225
Weekly & Monthly Rates Available.
Non-refundable cleaning fee of $150.
Additional weekly cleaning avail for extra fee.
Standard signed lease agreement required.
Cancellation policy is stated in lease agreement.
Deposit required.
Visa & MasterCard only.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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Owner's Profile

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• 11/08/09
  Positive Rating
  Kathy Checchio ,
  • My mother,two sisters and I enjoyed a wonderful week at this lovely home.We had been looking for a large,comfortable house where we could be near the lakes and walking paths and yet have easy access to the city.This house was perfect.It was even nicer than the website suggested.Carolyn was wonderful to work with and has filled this home with everything that anyone could want in a vacation home. It was clean and well-maintained and the kitchen-well I can't say enough about it. It was beautiful,easy to use and clean-up, and was modern without feeling sterile.We specially enjoyed hanging out at the counter. We really enjoyed our week together and this house was a big part of that. It was a perfect urban location with a suburban feel.I would not hesitate to rent here again.
• 09/18/09
  Positive Rating
  , Tokyo, Japan
  • My family (including 2 small children) had a fantastic stay in this Lake Harriet area home. Close enough to the lake for running, biking, swimming. 2 great playparks in walking distance. Close enough to Mall of America for shopping! And beautifully appointed with everything you could possibly need including a s'mores pit in the lovely back garden. And the owner is a pleasure to work with. Highly recommended.
• 09/05/09
  Positive Rating
  Jennifer , New York, NY
  • This is a great home in a terrific neighborhood in MPLS. Very comfortable and also safe for young children. We'll definitely consider it again.
• 07/06/09
  Positive Rating
  Tim and Melinda Graham , Yuma, AZ
  • This is our third vacation rental, and we were not disappointed in the property. A beautiful and relaxing home, the owner also provided plenty of linens, towels, shampoo/conditioner and other amenities. The updated large kitchen made it easy to cook meals and clean up. The grill was a great addition and we enjoyed playing in the backyard as well as relaxing in the back porch. The location was close to dining and relaxing at the lakes. An addition of a washer and dryer slated for July will be a welcome to renters.
• 07/06/09
  Positive Rating
  
  • We had such a wonderful stay in this vacation home. So many positives to list: the home is beautifully decorated, the location is ideal within walking distance to great walking around Lake Harriet, walking distance to great restaurants, the home has every ammenity possible from utensils in the kitchen to shampoos and conditioners. We will definitely use this home everytime. Plus, the backyard and screened in porch were incredible! Can't say enough good things, we felt right at home.
• 07/05/09
  Positive Rating
  Andrea Anastos , Denver, CO
  • We rented this home for a graduation and found a gracious space with a lovely back yard -- something we were too busy to appreciate fully -- and welcoming rooms. The steepness of the stairs made our particular situation a little tricky since we had an elderly relative staying with us, but even so, we were able to make the space work for us. The host was exceptionally helpful with maps, information and suggestions. We would definitely recommend it to others and will suggest it as a place for friends to stay when visiting the Twin Cities...SO much nicer than a hotel!
• 12/04/08
  Positive Rating
  Rob Workman , Minneapolis, MN
  • My family rented this house for the week of Thanksgiving. The home is beautifully appointed and was stocked with all necessities. The kitchen is gorgeous and made preparing Thanksgiving dinner a true pleasure. The home is in a wonderful neighborhood and was central to all the sites I wanted to show my visiting family. We all loved our stay. It made for a very special holiday.
• 10/07/08
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  Joann , Anchorage, AK
  • This house was perfect! Everything that you'd find in a good hotel room was there and more! The furniture is comfortable. The kitchen is fabulous! Carolyn was gracious and helpful throughout the process. You won't be disappointed!
• 09/15/08
  Positive Rating
  
  • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
    Dear Guests, Thank you for your comments. It has been a pleasure to share with you a "home" that is in a safe and special place in Minneapolis. I know most all of you have come to visit your families -- and, in fact, are "neighbors" who have referred your own families here. I know you have contributed to the neighborhood in a positive way and thoroughly enjoyed the community and local businesses. For this I thank you for your positive comments and exposure to this wonderful area in Minneapolis. It has been a pleasure to read your comments in the guest book and to share in your family adventures here in Minneapolis. Thank you for being my guest. Kindest regards, Carolyn, Owner
• 09/13/08
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  • My mother and uncles stayed in this lovely home and they thought it was nicer than a luxury hotel since the amenities surpassed their expectations. Being so close to beautiful sites such as Lake Harriet and Minnehaha Falls in addition to such hip coffeehouses and restaurants within walking distance only made it that much better. This was our first VRBO experience and I look forward to using it for my family on our next vacation if at all possible.

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