A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
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Near Minneapolis Institute of Art
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Deck or patio
Free Wi-Fi
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Minneapolis, MN
Minnesota College of Art and Design
Place, Minnesota College of Art and Design
7 min walk
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Place, Minneapolis Institute of Art
10 min walk
Minneapolis Convention Center
Place, Minneapolis Convention Center
4 min drive
Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)
Airport, Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)
15 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
South Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
West Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
First Floor Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Second Floor Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
Huge Beautiful 2-Story Apartment in a Great Neighborhood.
Covid19 Note: This apartment is professionally cleaned and disinfected prior to each new guest check-in.
Just coming back onto the short-term rental market after a one and half year hiatus. I sold the building about a year and half ago and bought a new place a few blocks away. I have now reopened this wonderful B&B and am again taking reservations. I am still the host and property manager, and look forward to welcoming you here.
We've also recently installed a large solar array on the roof, which provides more than enough electricity for the entire building. It uses "net metering", which ensures a totally seamless electrical supply for the property at all times, regardless of how much energy our array is producing.
This very large two story apartment is truly unique. It occupies two floors, with three bedrooms and one bathroom on the second floor and a kitchen, dining room, bathroom and great room on the first floor. The great room is two stories high with an exposed wraparound staircase. The building still retains it's original hardwood maple floors, with the exception of one of the bedrooms, which is carpeted. Both floors have private 4-season porches on the front of the building. The back door leads out onto a beautiful and rather large split level cedar deck. Some off-street parking is available at the rear of the building as well.
There is one master bedroom with a king size bed, cable TV and it's own private 4-season porch. The other two bedrooms are substantially smaller and feature queen size beds.
Both bathrooms have recently been redone and feature some beautiful custom stonework and cabinetry. The kitchen received granite countertops around the same time, and features a full size refrigerator/freezer, gas range, microwave, coffee machine and toaster. It is also equipped with cookware, dishes and utensils. The apartment has it's own laundry machines, which are located off the kitchen. The dining room is immediately adjacent to the kitchen and has a private 4-season porch attached.
The great room is part of what makes this rental so unique. It has a 20 foot ceiling with an open staircase that wraps up to the second floor. It's the living room of the apartment and features comfortable seating with a large flat screen television. It also has a queen size hide-a-bed.
The apartment is equipped with free wireless high speed internet access, cable television and a dedicated forced air heating and air conditioning system with it's own thermostat that the guest has control over. (Note: this forced air system is exclusive to this B&B and is not shared with the other unit in the building.)
This rental occupies both floors of the South half of the building, and was originally two apartments, which have been converted into one extra large single unit. Guests have three private doors to the apartment: First and second floor front doors, which lead into a common stairwell shared with the other unit in the building, and a back door, which leads out onto the cedar deck.
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No pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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Property Registration Number RLIC377258
Property # 735029vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
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 deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Minneapolis
Located in Powderhorn, a neighbourhood in Minneapolis, this apartment is near a water park. Target Center and The Armory 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 Target Field, and consider making time for Nickelodeon Universe, a top attraction not to be missed. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
Minnesota College of Art and Design - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Minneapolis Institute of Art - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
Chain of Lakes - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Nicollet Mall - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
Minneapolis Convention Center - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
Getting around
Nicollet Mall Station - 4 min drive
St. Paul - Minneapolis Station - 13 min drive
Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.) - 17 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 7 min walk
Spyhouse Coffee - 5 min walk
Staff Meeting - 10 min walk
Moto-i - 16 min walk
Jade Dynasty - 15 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Huge Beautiful 2-Story Apartment in a Great Neighborhood. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Huge Beautiful 2-Story Apartment in a Great Neighborhood.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Huge Beautiful 2-Story Apartment in a Great Neighborhood.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Huge Beautiful 2-Story Apartment in a Great Neighborhood.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Huge Beautiful 2-Story Apartment in a Great Neighborhood. located?
Located in Powderhorn, this apartment building is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Minnesota College of Art and Design and within 3 miles (5 km) of Target Field and U.S. Bank Stadium. University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.
About the host
Hosted by Mike Olson
I grew up in Northeast Minneapolis and moved to South Minneapolis when I attended the University of Minnesota. I've lived in this area ever since. It suites me. I'm what you might call an artistic type. I actually made the door in this photo. I'm a Classically trained composer and have strong ties to the arts community here. I've made a living as a composer and audio producer for over 30 years. I'm also rather "outdoorsy". I am intimately familiar with the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in Northern Minnesota and have biked hundreds of miles of trails in the state. I love exploring and am always looking for new bike trails and restaurants. I also love to cook.
Why they chose this property
I chose to live in this part of town because it just feels right to me. It's old. It has character. The boulevard trees are large and mature. Great restaurants. Beautiful old parks. The lakes. The bike trails. A vibrant arts scene. Many small independent businesses. Close to everything. The building is original to the site and is over 100 years old. I like that it's large. It was originally constructed as a 5-plex and has been many things over the past century, including a rooming house. It was converted to a duplex right before I purchased it, at which time it received all new wiring, plumbing and heating/air conditioning. This neighborhood has many old large houses and mansions. Most of them had been all broken up into multiple units, but as the area gentrified, these stately old homes have gradually been bought-up and converted back to single occupancy residences. I was fortunate to have gotten in near the beginning of the gentrification upswing.
I sold the building to it's current owner in the Fall of 2019, and moved to my new home, which is located about eight blocks away. So, I'm still in the neighborhood and close by if there is anything your require.
What makes this property unique
Close to Downtown. Close to Uptown. Close to the Lakes. It hits the sweet spot. People throw around the word "unique" pretty loosely, but this property truly does earn that description. Just ask any appraiser I've had look at the property. They can never find comparables to include in their appraisals. That uniqueness is part of what attracted me to the property. Though it is conventional in many respects, it's size and layout do make it stand out – particularly the large two-story great rooms in both units. If I had to choose one attribute of this building that really made me want to acquire it, other than the neighborhood itself, it would be the great rooms. They are not original to the house. They were created by removing the second floor and some of the interior walls in the back part of the building. It's a rather striking effect.