Living room (old furniture) looking toward street Living room looking away from street Living room current furniture Big screen perfect for movie night cozy nook Bathroom by the bedroom (washer/dryer no longer located there).

 

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Linden Hills Loft, Minneapolis, by lakes, shops, restaurants

House • Minneapolis MN United States

    4 Guests   
    2 Bedrooms   
    2 Beds   
    2.5 Bathrooms   
  Primary home

Exchange types accepted

  Non-Simultaneous  
  Non-Reciprocal  
  Hospitality  

Statistics

Listed  August 2023
Views  1596

General Overview

This beautiful loft space was previously a ballroom of a Masonic Lodge. It's on the third floor of a building with elevator access in the heart of Minneapolis's best neighborhood: Linden Hills. You can walk 1.5 blocks to Lake Harriet, and you're steps to great restaurants and shops. Bike the bike trails around city lakes or to downtown, or the bus is half a block away.

Guest Access

The building has an elevator but there are steps to the bedroom above the open floor plan living area.

Notes

Things to do in Minneapolis: https://goo.gl/maps/ZXh3z5gXbCDsFQVs6 Nature: Minnehaha Falls, The Chain of Lakes - walk, bike, swim, watch a concert at the beautiful city lakes. House is 2 blocks from Lake Harriet. The Minneapolis Park system has been rated the best park system in the USA. Weekend trips to Lake Superior, lots of day trips to state parks, etc. MN Landscape Arboretum. Silverwood Sculpture Park. Art: World Class Art museums - Walker Art Gallery, Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Weisman Art Gallery. Mia has almost 90,000 artworks including treasures from six continents, spanning about 20,000 years. The Walker features an outstanding collection modern art and an 11 acre Sculpture garden for alfresco art. Housed in a striking stainless steel and brick building designed by architect Frank Gehry, the Weisman Art Museum is a teaching museum for the University of Minnesota and the community, offering an array of programs and a changing schedule of exhibitions. The Museum of Russian Art is North America’s only museum devoted to exploring the art and culture of Muscovite Russia, the Russian Empire, the Soviet Union, its former republics, and post-Soviet Russia. TMORA presents six or more exhibitions each year, with items from its permanent collection of over 5,000 works and Russian art from major collections in the U.S. and abroad. Explore Street art! The Lyn Lake area has some of the best public art around. Stroll the streets and stop for coffee, waffles or snacks along the way. Lyn-Lake Street Art. Prince: Any time of year is always a good time to visit Paisley Park! Mall of America - The biggest mall in the US, includes a theme park/rides in the middle. WINTER Minneapolis residents make the most of winter and you can too! From a frozen waterfall to pond hockey championships, to the magical Luminary Loppet, there are plenty of activities that make Minneapolis sparkle in winter. Winter Art: Visit the Art Shanties on Lake Harriet Saturdays and Sundays, 10am-4pm, January 18 – February 9. https://artshantyprojects.org/ Or warm up at one of Minneapolis's world class art Museums -see above. Outdoors: Bundle up for amazing photos of Minnehaha Falls frozen in mid fall. The Luminary Loppet is always a winter highlight - thousands of twinkling candles illuminate Lake of the Isles where visitors can cross country ski or walk the trails. Tube/Cross Country Ski: Reclaim your inner child with snow tubing at Theodore Wirth park, or cross country ski their lighted and groomed trails. You can rent skis at the park, or through Hoigaards and REI if you prefer to ski the city lakes. Winter Fest: Enjoy an afternoon of winter fun featuring skating, carriage rides, ice fishing, music, crafts, face painting, hot cocoa, s'mores, bonfire and so much more at Loring Park! Food/Booze: The Winter Beer Dabbler is typically held in the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in Feb. Don't miss the biggest outdoor winter beer festival around! Other: The Twin Cities Auto Show is your chance to compare more than 575 vehicles from 37 foreign and domestic brands side by side - without driving all over town. You will see new models in every category, from compacts and family sedans to the latest in SUVs and luxury cars.

Features


Washer
Washer
Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Clothes dryer
Oven
Oven
Microwave
Microwave
Coffee machine
Coffee machine
Fridge
Fridge
Iron
Iron
Hair dryer
Hair dryer
Heating
Heating
Air conditioning
Air conditioning
WiFi
WiFi
High Speed Internet
High Speed Internet
Smoke alarms
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Bed sheets
Towels
Towels
Workspace
Workspace
Fireplace
Fireplace
Balcony
Balcony
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace

Travel Styles

    Weekend
    Romantic
    Sport and leisure
    Foodie
    Relaxing
    Luxury
    City
    Culture
    Hiking
    Cycling
    Good public transport
    Cross-country skiing

Accessibility

Accessible parking space 

House Rules

    Suitable for infants under 2
    Suitable for children ages 2-12
    Pets not allowed
    No smoking

Allergens

    Cat free
    Smoke free

Dates of Availability

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Neighbourhood

Linden Hills is bordered by 2 lakes - Lake Harriet and Bde Maka Ska. There's always something fun happening whether free concerts by the lake or the summer music series at Harriet Brasserie. You are a few blocks from Linden Hills Park, close to an organic food co-op and grocery stores, close to Uptown and Downtown, yet tucked away in a quiet neighborhood. Tilia, Harriet Brasserie, Rosalia Pizza, and Martina are a few of the restaurants within 2 minutes of the house. There's a hardware store, kids' toy store, kids' bookshop, regular book store and clothing stores within walking distance.

Getting to my home

House is 25 min drive from the Minneapolis Paul Airport.

Nearest airport

Minneapolis-St Paul

Getting Around

Super walkable neighborhood! Walk, bike, bus or uber everywhere.

Map of Approximate Location

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Felicity

Originally from Australia, I've lived in Minneapolis for 27 years. I miss the beach and love beach vacations, but also cultural cities and nature. I love sharing Minneapolis with new and returning visitors with lots of restaurant recommendations and fun things to do.
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