Modern, comfy urban oasis just steps from the Mississippi River
House • Saint Paul MN United States
4 Guests
3 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Primary home
Exchange types accepted
Simultaneous
Statistics
Listed December 2023
Views 455
General overview
Our home is modern yet comfortable with all the living spaces upstairs so that life happens in the treetops. Designed by Michael, who co-owns a Twin Cities architecture firm, our home emphasizes light and open space. Surrounded by mature trees and gardens, we are set in a safe, residential neighborhood within walking distance of schools, stores and parks. Located three blocks from the Mississippi River, a mere 10 minutes from both downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, it's a perfect base from which to explore the Twin Cities.
The space
The house is surrounded by gardens on all sides, with the living spaces located on the second level - living room, dining room, office area, kitchen & half bath, while the three bedrooms/two baths, and additional office are on the ground floor. There is a porch balcony with a grill off the dining area overlooking the garden. We have air conditioning and ceiling fans in virtually every room. There is a two-car detached garage on the alley along with ample street parking.
Guest access
This is a two-story house with interior and exterior stairs.
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Home cinema
Toys
Gym
Sauna
BBQ
Pool
Hot tub
Balcony
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Kosher home
Meat-free kitchen
Gated community
EV Home Charger
Bikes
Camping gear
Kayak
Tennis court
Standup paddleboard
Travel Styles
Long term
Sport and leisure
Foodie
Relaxing
City
Water
Cycling
Good public transport
Cross-country skiing
House rules
Unsuitable for infants under 2
Unsuitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Dog free
Smoke free
Low allergen
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
The neighborhood is a family-friendly, predominantly single-family residential area with parks, restaurants, grocery stores, and other amenities within walking distance (a mile or so). We are surrounded by several small colleges including Macalester, St. Thomas and St. Catherine University. The University of Minnesota campus is 10 minutes away along Mississippi River Blvd.
Getting to my home
By car the house is 10 minutes from Interstate 94 and 35, and by plane we are 10 minutes from MSP airport. There is ample public transportation with many bus routes and light rail lines. And there are abundant, scenic bike paths throughout the cities.
Nearest airport
The house is 10 minutes from the Minneapolis/St Paul International Airport (MSP), but with virtually no airport noise.
Map of Approximate Location
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Feedback
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"Looking for a one-month swap (but we can be flexible) to hang out in Portland with our adult children. Would prefer NE Portland - but again, we're flexible."
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