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The Cooper, a charming Double Bungalow just Blocks from W River Parkway

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Exterior
Exterior
A building with a textured facade, a red roof, and a mailbox with the number 3143.
A gated entrance with a stone pathway leading to a building with a textured facade and two windows.
A living room with a blue sofa, a brown armchair, a coffee table, a fireplace, a large wooden cabinet, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Minneapolis, MN
  • Place, White Sand Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Riverview Theater
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, University of St. Thomas
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Blue bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Green bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

The Cooper, a charming Double Bungalow just Blocks from W River Parkway

The Cooper is a private bungalow unit just blocks from West River Parkway -minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. The main floor of this charming home has rich hardwood floors -a sun filled living room with gas fireplace , a spacious dining room -a well equipped kitchen- 2 delightful bedrooms - a full bath with tub/shower and in the lower level there is an inviting media /family room with a 55” tv with sound bar and a laundry room . Perfectly located , convenient to most everything. It’s a great place, quiet area and I have loved living in this neighborhood for the last 20 years!

UsBank Stadium MPLS
3.8 miles ( 10min)

Target Field-MPLS
4.6 miles ( 15min)

Xcel Energy Center -St.Paul
6.2 Miles (11min)

St.Thomas University St.Paul
1.8 miles (6min)

St. Catherine’s University
3.8 miles ( 11min)

MHealth West Bank Health Center
2.8 miles ( 8min)

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Number of guests to include children
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Put linens in laundry room.
Notify when you have checked out would be helpful
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please try not to use garbage disposal Strip beds and put sheets and towels in laundry room upon day of departure Number of guest to include children

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number RLIC164269
Property # 3585920vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

Minneapolis

South Minneapolis, a neighbourhood in Minneapolis, is home to this holiday home. The Armory and Target Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Minnesota State Fairgrounds and Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. Check out an event or a game at Huntington Bank Stadium, and consider making time for Nickelodeon Universe, a top attraction not to be missed.
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What's nearby

  • Cloudland Theater - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • White Sand Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Riverview Theater - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • University of St. Thomas - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • The Hook and Ladder Theater & Lounge - 5 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • 38th Street Station - 5 min drive
  • St. Paul - Minneapolis Station - 6 min drive
  • Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Howe Daily Kitchen & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Loons Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Darling - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lynette - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cooper, a charming Double Bungalow just Blocks from W River Parkway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Cooper, a charming Double Bungalow just Blocks from W River Parkway?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Cooper, a charming Double Bungalow just Blocks from W River Parkway?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cooper, a charming Double Bungalow just Blocks from W River Parkway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cooper, a charming Double Bungalow just Blocks from W River Parkway located?

Located in South Minneapolis, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Mississippi River and 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. University of St. Thomas and Minnehaha Park are also within 3 miles (5 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. 23 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our stay. It was clean and organized and stocked with everything we might need. Absolutely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the gas fireplace on those cold (-30) Minnesota mornings! Convenient to grocery stores and restaurants.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was excellent: clean, comfortable, and convenient.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2025
Thank you Tom
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Camille W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying here, and it was just as good as the first time! As a really nice touch, the host added a drying rack to the laundry room, which was something I had noted in my previous review. Always nice to see someone who takes feedback into consideration!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

connie m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home, nice furnishings, comfortable beds, kitchen with all essentials. Loved having the fireplace, so cozy on the cold evenings spent watching the snow fall. Great basement room with big TV for family viewing. We loved the location, walked to coffee shops, diners, and cute shops, as well as the parkway along the River.
Stayed 15 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and organized. Good communication. Good location for either Minneapolis or St Paul. Would stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2025
Hey Jeffrey , thanks for taking such nice care of the place ! You are welcome any time 😎
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis L.

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

Nice jewel in Longfellow neighborhood

Beautiful well maintained home in the Longfellow neighborhood. Perfect for us visiting family.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

howard d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and clean. Well stocked with household essentials.
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa J.

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

Impeccable Property

My husband and I loved our stay here. The home was pristinely cleaned, comfortable and beautiful. Great location, plenty of space, quiet and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zoe B.

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

Quiet neighborhood with great proximity to the city

A lovely home situated in a quiet neighborhood. Very close to all the must see’s in the city. Hi-lo diner was a must do.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul, 2024
It was good to have you stay, you are always welcome
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peggy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Cooper was perfect for our needs. Loved that the main living area was all on one floor as my husband has walking difficulties. Having a laundry was terrific as was the immaculate stove and refrigerator. The location was great...easy to get around. All the folks we needed to see in different directions were about 20 minutes away.
A trip to nearby Minnehaha Falls brought back many memories.
I had my brother-in-law translate the beautiful wall hanging. "I think there is a child in all of us, but we often forget to free the child to play."
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob H.

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

Lovely, cozy and quiet.

Very nice, cozy and quiet place. Great location, close to W River Parkway and Lake Street. Super friendly host, comfy and tastefully furnished. All around excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessi C.

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

Cute and Easy

Worked well for our family of four. Location was great and the place was cute and just what we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

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

Excellent Rental

Simply put, this is an excellent rental: complete, clean, and comfortable. My wife and I give it our highest recommendation.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan F.

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

Great Neighborhood in a prime location

This is a great place in a quiet, residential neighborhood, yet only a few blocks from E. Lake Street. Downtown, the airport, the river, and the U. of Minnesota campus are all short drives away. We were in town for our daughter’s graduation at the U and it suited our needs perfectly.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2025
Please come back any time
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mary l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Cooper is a clean, cozy and quiet place to stay. Great location, close to Lake Street, Turtle Bread (excellent brunch location) and not far from Minnehaha Falls. The unit is located in a quiet, safe residential neighborhood, with plenty of street parking. Good communication with host. We were in town for a family event and the tasteful bungalow suited our needs perfectly. Lots of amenities, including a clothes steamer. We will definitely stay at the Cooper for our next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

melinda t.

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

Cooper stay

Good
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerri H.

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

Nice Quiet Neighborhood

Short walk to grocery store, not far from downtown. House was clean
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Curt M.

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

Perfect home for a month visit for our small family

Clean, convenient, comfortable, quiet neighborhood with easy access to twin cities activities. 2 br home with furnished basement had everything our family needed for a month long visit. Very clean everywhere and responsive owner. Former school with park across the street was perfect for romping in the park with other kids. Brand new deck with tables and chairs for enjoying summer evenings. Recommend for family visits!
Stayed 35 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place is pretty much as described, and was a good spot for us to stay while visiting family. The beds are SUPER comfortable, and the location was great for us. Checking in & out was a breeze and the owner responded quickly to messages. Like every TC house we've stayed in, the floors creak - not a complaint, just a heads up for anyone not used to these old houses. Laundry in the basement is great. The kitchen is somewhat sparsely stocked, but it served us well and there are markets not too far away. I just hope the smoke alarm has been moved away from the bathroom door - if not, keep the bathroom door closed after showering until the steam is completely gone,
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2025
Hey Judy , was wondering what you thought was missing in the kitchen . Smoke was moved, thankyou for you input
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I have family that has lived in the neighborhood for 60 years so I was so excited when we found the Cooper! The Cooper was amazing and we would love to stay there again. The duplex was the perfect size for us and had all of the essentials we needed. Backyard is so cozy, I just wish we’d had the time to really enjoy the outdoor space. This neighborhood is great!! It is quiet and relaxing. Just blocks away from the River road where you can walk, run or bike along the Mississippi River. We are from the St Louis metro area so I liked walking across the Lake St bridge to see the mighty Mississippi. This is such a great location, close to everything. The host, Beck, was great. I highly recommend staying here. Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your place.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William B.

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

Lovely bungalow and location

The house was great with comfy beds and nicely furnished. I loved the location near bike paths and Lake Street with easy access to Minneapolis or St Paul. So, overall an excellent choice. A couple of suggestions from this (older) traveler:—the shower and tub are fine but it needs a grab bar on the side. —when it’s really hot out (like now) the AC should be slightly lower than the fixed 78 degrees. Nights were just too hot. —the kitchen is fine in every way, but it needs a new garbage disposal that works well.—And it would better to have slightly hotter water; it is nicely warm but I would not say it is really hot. Sorry to be a bit picky but everything else was wonderful and I simply wanted it to be nearer perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul, 2025
Hey Bill, I am so sorry about the AC. Guests have been adjusting to their comfort level , will check that out as I will hot water , the heater was new last winter. I am sure you are right about the grab bar and will see that one gets installed. I am on the fence about garbage disposal as I don’t like them much but will give it more thought. Thankyou for your suggestions, they help as I want all of my guests to be comfortable Ang enjoy their stay 😎
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee P.

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

Cute Duplex, Great Location, Responsive Owner

Just finished a 3 night stay and all I can say is very positive. Firstly, the unit is part of a duplex. It is very nicely decorated. There is a fantastic gas fireplace in the living room (used that every day), 2 nice bedrooms, all new appliances (at least they looked that way), a downstairs TV room and laundry. The unit is well decorated and modern. There are plenty of the items you would need for a stay. All you'll need is food, and you're set. There is PLENTY of on-street parking, and the area is SAFE. The house is a few blocks from the main drag, which puts you within walking distance of plenty of eateries. I suggest the Hi-Lo diner or Dogwood Cafe. There are many more and can could go on and on. Buck, the owner, was a pleasure to deal with. He was very responsive. He had fresh bottled water, coffee, and creamer ready for our arrival. If we go back, we'll definitely try to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Camille W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an excellent stay here. This property is walking distance from family for us, so it was ideally located to provide both some independent space while making it easy to spend time together. The proximity to the river was also perfect, it's very quick to hop onto neighboring bike paths for scenic runs. Check-in was well-described by our host ahead of time, so we had no issues getting settled in despite arriving rather late at night.The space itself was perfect. Spacious enough to make breakfasts and coffee together in the morning, with a nice sitting room upstairs to wind down before bed. All rooms were immaculately clean, with the beds crisply made and extremely comfortable. I was initially a bit hesitant about the mattress, but we slept extremely comfortably every night and found even the pillows to be excellent quality. The kitchen was well-stocked with useful utensils and some pantry items. I often find VRBOs don't have practical kitchen items, but this one was very well-suited to our week-long stay.I only had two suggestions, both of which are only to improve the functionality of the space even further, and these in no way negatively impacted our stay. It would be nice to add mirrors to the bedrooms, so that if multiple people are trying to shower and get ready to go somewhere, they are not limited to using the mirror bathroom. The second suggestion is just to add a drying rack to the laundry room.We had a wonderful stay, thank you so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property. Great location. Very clean and comfortable. The owner also makes it special with lots of helpful details, like plenty of towels, coffee available to brew and very comfortable beds.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026

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