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Steps To Lake|Garage Parking|Fire Table|Deck|Bikes

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Main bedroom with queen-size bed
Living room with 55" Smart TV, pull-out sofa and two lounge chairs
Second bedroom with queen-size bed
Kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances
Backyard deck with fire table, solar lights and privacy fence

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Minneapolis, MN
  • Place, Lakewood Cemetery
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Chain of Lakes
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bde Maka Ska
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Steps To Lake|Garage Parking|Fire Table|Deck|Bikes

Summary:
Welcome to your charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home in Uptown, Minneapolis, just a few blocks from Bde Maka Ska!

This Scandinavian/lake themed property is the entire 2nd floor of the duplex and the perfect place to relax after exploring the city!

The safe, central location includes:

-Memory foam queen beds
-Complimentary bikes/bike helmets
-Deck with a fire table
-Free 2-stall garage parking
-55" HDTV

10-minute drive to US Bank Stadium/Target Center/Target Field!

The Space:
The entire space is private for guest use only.

Guest Access:
Keypad entry locks to enter the living space, along with secure garage access.

The Neighborhood:
Walk out the front door and a few blocks to the west, you will run right into the lake! An abundance of activities and restaurants in the neighborhood, be sure to check out the virtual guestbook when you arrive!

Getting Around:
Neighborhood has abundance of street parking, but we also offer free, secure garage parking for up to 2 cars. We also offer a tandem bike, 2 road bikes, and 4 helmets.

Other Things to Note:
We ask that you please be respectful of our property, as we have worked very hard to create a unique and fun experience for you as our guests!

No parties or large gatherings. Only those included on the reservation are allowed in the space.

Smoking/vaping is PROHIBITED inside. If you do smoke outside, please clean up all remnants.

Absolutely NO pets allowed.

You will be held responsible for any damage incurred to the house during your stay. If something is broken or damaged, please reach out to us to let us know ASAP - it will help us address any issues quickly for you and for our future guests.

Toilets are for toilet paper ONLY.

No grease in the sink!

No Parties:
This house is only for use for those that booked it. We strictly do not allow parties of any type. No unexpected guests.
A noise detector is installed in the living room to alert us if a party is taking place. I will give 1 warning, but will ask you to leave and not refund your stay if it happens a 2nd time.

Friendly reminder - please be respectful of the long-term tenants on the first floor

Garage:
Make sure to lock the side garage door and always keep the garage door closed

Please remember that this property is our house and not a hotel. We have poured our heart and soul into this house. Please be respectful of the property and the neighborhood. The cleaning service is hired to only wash linens, clean bathrooms and surfaces. They DO NOT clean up unnecessary trash or mess left behind. If there is any damage or excessive mess incurred during your stay, your group will be held responsible.

Interaction with Guests:
We are available 24/7 to answer any questions!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number STR407878
Property # 3459888vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Minneapolis

Calhoun Isles, a neighbourhood in Minneapolis, is home to this holiday home. Target Center and Grand Casino Arena are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Nickelodeon Universe and Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at U.S. Bank Stadium or Target Field.
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What's nearby

  • Lakewood Cemetery - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Chain of Lakes - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bde Maka Ska - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lyndale Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lake Harriet - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • West Lake Street Station - 5 min drive
  • St. Paul - Minneapolis Station - 17 min drive
  • Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Canteen 3255 - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Lucé - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Thesis Coffee - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dave The Pie Guy - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Moona Moono - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps To Lake|Garage Parking|Fire Table|Deck|Bikes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Steps To Lake|Garage Parking|Fire Table|Deck|Bikes?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Steps To Lake|Garage Parking|Fire Table|Deck|Bikes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps To Lake|Garage Parking|Fire Table|Deck|Bikes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps To Lake|Garage Parking|Fire Table|Deck|Bikes located?

Located in Calhoun Isles, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Lakewood Cemetery, Chain of Lakes and Bde Maka Ska. Lyndale Park and Lake Harriet are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great proximity to businesses, restaurants and highway. Clean and well appointed apartment. We enjoyed our stay in this cute and classy place! Check-in and check-out was simple and fast. We appreciated the two car garage as well!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space, comfortable, clean, location was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was spacious and very clean. The beds were comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked, and there were thoughtful touches like a couple of huge golf umbrellas (which we needed) and a first-aid kit (which we thankfully didn't). Having a two-car garage was a nice bonus. The area is quiet, with Lake Bde Maka Ska only a few blocks away. Wonderful bakery/cafe (Black Walnut) an easy walk, and lots of other restaurants a longer walk or a very short drive away. Would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Out stay worked out very nicely. Super nice clean and every room, everything we needed in the kitchen thank you so much for the coffee. It was comfortable in the living room and we loved stepping out the door and just in a couple of blocks you could see the lake and we had wonderful morning walks. We were very very busy while we were there with some family events and we have to tell you that one of our favorite and appreciated things was that you provided us with a garage for our vehicle we felt so good about being able to keep the cars in the garage because we were hauling all kinds of gifts and valuable things back-and-forth in the vehicle so thank you so much for that. We would love to come back sometime and stay with you again, Marvin was extremely helpful when we had some time on the phone walking me through the thermostat.settings. It worked perfectly really nice having windows to open in the evenings too. The surroundings were calm, quiet and lots of birds singing outside those windows. It was lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for a family getaway to Minneapolis.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were very satisfied with our stay. The apartment was well stocked, clean, convenient, and just right for us. The host was very responsive when we had questions. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and amenities. Worked well for an infant, as there was a pack n play provided, and there are no stairs or death traps inside the condo.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great news place! location was teriffic, beds were comfy and any question we might have had was anticipated
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment was ideal and exactly as described. It was very clean, and very comfortable with a lovely, well-equipped kitchen. We didn’t make use of the outside area, or the bicylces, but they seemed in great condition, and with the nearby bike paths around the lake that would be a nice option next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kerry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I really enjoyed this rental! I would say the only thing that could improve would be the pillow quality, but aside from that everything met my expectations.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a fantastic property. We especially appreciated the garage because we brought bikes along. The interior is exceptionally attractive and functional, the kitchen was spotless and well appointed, and the owner was quick to respond to our questions. We couldn't have been more pleased.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vivian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for us

Will stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

K. A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location!

We loved this place. It was perfect. The owners were easy to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect home base for MN girls weekend

Lovely property, well appointed and clean. Comfy beds, convenient location to all the things see wanted to do in the twin cities.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

anne t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and communication

Great location; walkable to the lake, restaurants, entertainment. The host was very responsive and the check in process was very easy. Would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed here with a friend. The place was very comfortable and represented accurately in the listing. We don’t do any cooking, but had everything we needed in the kitchen. It was nice to have a good supply of dishes, silverware and hangers, which is rare in a vacation rental. The neighborhood is really nice and we enjoyed walking around looking at the houses and gardens. We had a couple of issues during the stay, which our hosts were quick to address and make sure everything was ok for us. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location

Very clean and fully equipped. Location was superb and we really loved having the bikes!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept, 2023
Erin was a great guest! Left my property in great condition and would be happy to host her again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

Great location close to lakes, grocery store, coffee shop, bus line etc. The apartment was clean and comfortable. Host was very attentive to our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan, 2024
Randy was a great guest, kept my space in great condition and I’d be happy to host him again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabby F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Listing was beautiful

The property looked great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jayne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

We enjoyed our stay, and I would stay here again. I loved walking down to the lake. Garage parking is a great bonus, and would be a super advantage in the winter months. Property is very clean. Host was easy to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

In town for surgery and convalescence. Place was clean, quiet, spacious, and near many fun restaurants. Marvin was easy to connect with and responsive
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Steps to Bde Maka Ska

We truly enjoyed our stay! It was so conveniently located to the lake and great coffee shops. Everything was very clean and the check in process was seamless—all around great stay! Thanks again!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Palmer J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great host and very comfortable accommodation

We really enjoyed our stay for four nights in early June. The house was impeccably clean, well furnished, with lots of extras that made it comfortable. Marvin was a great host. Always accessible for questions and instructions. We would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jun, 2024
Palmer, Great hosting you and glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you, Marvin
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great unit in a great area

We really enjoyed our stay in South Uptown. The unit was perfect for our group of 4, tastefully updated. It’s in a great location near the lake but close enough to downtown. It was nice to be able to use the garage to park. Would definitely visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaime G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Escaping the heat in Minneapolis

The unit was clean and everything was in good working order. Walked the nearby lake several times. There are many nice restaurants and coffee shops that are also walking distance. I’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

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