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St. Paul Craftsman Near Minneapolis & University Kid Friendly

 
 
 
St Paul apartment rental - Front view of the property
Front view of the property
 
St Paul apartment rental - Front view of the property

Front view of the property

Spacious living room with bulit-ins

Spacious living room with bulit-ins

Dining Room

Dining Room

Kitchen

Kitchen

Back sunroom and garden

Back sunroom and garden

4 miles down Summit Avenue to Capital and Downtown St. Paul

4 miles down Summit Avenue to Capital and Downtown St. Paul

Downtown St. Paul from river

Downtown St. Paul from river

Per night (USD) $110 - $200
Per week $700 - $959
  • Bedrooms2
  • Sleeps7
  • 1 Bathroom
Minimum Stay 2 nights

Photos and Description of the St Paul vacation apartment rental
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms + Sunroom, 1 Bath, (Sleeps 4-7)

In Saint Paul's Merriam Park neighborhood, only one block from historic Summit Avenue, and two blocks from lively Grand Avenue, this spacious 1400 square foot upper duplex apartment with hardwood floors and built-in cabinets is your home away from home. Enjoy the spacious front sunroom, living room and dining room with streaming sunlight.

Conveniently located within five miles of both downtown Minneapolis and downtown Saint Paul, it is walking distance to either Macalester College or St. Thomas University. Take the river road to University of Minnesota. Hamline University and Augsburg are nearby, too.

Enjoy city life and walk to the grocery store, shops on Grand and Selby and Marshall, movie theater, bike routes and Mississippi river paths. Ideal for families with children, two families traveling together, wedding guests and out of town family. Free loan of BICYCLES for adults and children (helmets & bike locks included).

Two full bedrooms, plus a private back sunroom. King bed in first bedroom. Vintage maple suite with Double bed and twin bed in second room. Double bed & twin bed in private, back sunroom with door (also known as the kid overflow space). Blackout bedroom curtains. Ceiling fans. One larger bathroom with bathtub and shower. All linens provided.

Complete kitchen (refrigerator, stove, oven, cookware) including blender, microwave, stove-top espresso maker, drip coffer maker and grinder, and toaster. Mini-dishwasher. Entire house - window air-conditioning.

Families and children heartily welcome! There are books, abundant toys, highchair and pack-n-play available. Fenced-in back yard with NEW brick patio and iron patio table and chairs.

Bicycles for adults and children available free of charge. Use of full-size washer and dryer free of charge.

USUAL CHECK-OUT TIME: 11 AM

USUAL CHECK-IN TIME: 3 PM

- flexible check in times based on availability

* Complimentary coffee and teas.

* Free use of BICYCLES for adults and children.

* Free laundry on-site.

* Free WiFi Comcast High-speed Internet.

* Free Wireless NETFLIX.

* Free local and long distance telephone calls (upon request).

* Free use of tennis racquets and used tennis balls.

** NEW 2010 entire house air-conditioning.

** NEW 2011 mini-dishwasher.

** NEW 2011 Brick patio with iron table & chairs.

** NEW 2011 blackout, thermal bedroom curtains.

** NEW 2012 microwave & coffee maker & toaster.

*** additional pictures by request ***

Keywords: Upper, Duplex, Apartment, Condo, Kid Friendly, Family, families, wedding, kid, child, saint paul, minneapolis, university, st. paul, child gear, Hamline, Macalester, St. Thomas, St. Kate's, Augsburg, University of Minnesota

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About Amber

We are a family of world travelers, now living our travel dreams through our guests. Our family lives in the downstairs unit, a married couple with two children, ages 10 and 7.

Amber purchased this apartment in 2007
Why Amber chose St Paul

We bought this wonderful duplex after taking a year to travel with two very young children. We wanted to be near colleges (I grew up on a campus in California), with walking and biking opportunities (we bike every day we can). We still travel to visit family, and like being close to the airport, as well as both downtown St. Paul and Minneapolis.

What makes this apartment unique

Walking to everything, easy bus access and immediate access to some of the best bicycling in the Twin Cities.

St Paul apartment rental - Front view of the property

Front view of the property

Spacious living room with bulit-ins

Spacious living room with bulit-ins

Dining Room

Dining Room

Kitchen

Kitchen

Back sunroom and garden

Back sunroom and garden

4 miles down Summit Avenue to Capital and Downtown St. Paul

4 miles down Summit Avenue to Capital and Downtown St. Paul

Downtown St. Paul from river

Downtown St. Paul from river

Nearest Airport : MSP (Minneapolis-St. Paul) at 5 Miles
Nearest Train : Amtrack Station (University & Cleveland) at 1.5 Miles
Nearest Motorway : I-94 at 1 Miles
Nearest Beach : Lake Johanna, Lake Calhoun at 10 Miles
Nearest Barpub : The Blue Door Pub, Groveland Tap at 0.3 Miles
Nearest Ski : Como Park at 5 Miles
Nearest Golf : Town & Country, Highland, Como at 1 Miles
Nearest Restaurant : Grand Ave, Selby Ave, St. Clair, Marshall at 0.2 Miles
Car: not necessary

Our location is central to all the Twin Cities have to offer:***AIRPORT***: Minneapolis-Saint Paul (5 miles);

***DOWNTOWNS***: Saint Paul (5 miles), Minneapolis (6 miles);***COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES***: St. Thomas (0.5 mi), Macalester (0.8 mi), St. Catherine (1.6 miles), Hamline Univ. (1.8 miles), Augsburg College (3.4 miles), University of Minnesota [U of M] (5 miles), Metropolitan State College [Metro State] (5 miles);****SHOPPING****: Mall of America (9 miles), Grand Avenue shops and restaurants (2 blocks away); Rosedale Mall & Har Mar (6 miles);****GROCERIES****: Whole Foods Market (0.3 miles), Mississippi Coop Market (2.5 miles); Kowalski's (1.5 miles);****CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS****: Best Buy (12 miles), General Mills (13 miles), 3M (19 miles);****SPORTS****: Metrodome (4 miles), Target Center (5 miles), Xcel Energy Center (4 miles);****CULTURE****: Guthrie Theater (4 miles), Ordway Theater (5 miles), Minneapolis Institute of Arts [MIA] (5 miles), Walker Arts Center (9 miles).

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Rental Rates for this vacation apartment rental in St Paul, Minnesota

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Rate Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly Event Minimum Stay
 
Base Rate
$190
$200
Thu, Fri, Sat
$959
2 nights
 
Discounts: 14 nights or more: $122 Nightly - Weekend Nights excluded
 
Winter
Jan 3 - Feb 29
$115
$110
Thu, Fri, Sat
$700
2 nights
 

Additional information about rental rates

Security deposit of $100.00 - $200.00 required to make a reservation.
Total rental payment due upon arrival.
Fees And Taxes $75.00 Cleaning Fee INCLUDED in the above rates.
Taxes are INCLUDED in the above rates.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation apartment rental in St Paul, Minnesota

Property Type:
  • apartment

Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals

Theme:
  • Family
  • Historic
  • Tourist Attractions

General:
  • Heating
  • Parking ...
    Street parking.
  • Living Room ...
    Two couches for plenty of seating.
  • Hair Dryer
  • Iron & Board
  • Wireless Internet ...
    Secured.
  • Free Long Distance
  • Clothes Dryer ...
    FREE in basement.
  • Washing Machine ...
    FREE in basement. Detergent provided.
  • Telephone ...
    Upon request.
  • Air Conditioning ...
    Entire house window unit, air-conditioning.
  • Garage ...
    One side of two-car garage (both sides upon request).
  • Broadband Access ...
    COMCAST High-Speed Internet with secure WiFi.
  • Parking Off Street ...
    Adjacent to two-car garage.
  • Linens Provided ...
    100% cotton linens. Plus, Heavy weight flannel for cooler months.

Kitchen:
  • Dishwasher ...
    Mini-dishwasher.
  • Microwave ...
    New 2012.
  • Stove
  • Oven
  • Dishes & Utensils
  • Coffee Maker
  • Toaster
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchen ...
    Blender. Stove-top espresso maker. Drip coffee maker & grinder.
  • Cooking Utensils

Dining:
  • Dining ...
    Kitchen also has table to seat 2.
  • Child's Highchair
  • Dining Area
  • seating for 6 people

Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom 1 -
  • One bathroom with tub/shower, pedestal sink. Larger size for this vintage Craftsman. Dedicated hot water heater.

Bedrooms:
  • 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7
  • King size bed (1) Pillow top, Orthopedic Original Mattress Factory. Four pillows., Double Beds (2) Orthopedic, Original Mattress Factory Double Bed in second bedroom (FOUR pillows!). Plus a second Double bed in private sunroom., Twin or Single Beds (1) Shares back sunroom with double bed. (Orthopedic Original Mattress Factory Mattress), Child Beds (2) Two pack-n-plays available. Roll bar.
Entertainment:
  • Satellite / Cable ...
    BASIC Cable & High-Speed Internet. Wireless NETFLIX.
  • Television ...
    32' HDTV.
  • Games
  • Books ...
    Adult & juvenile selections.
  • Toys ...
    Abundant toys including music table, train set, stuffed animals, mega-blocks.
  • Video Library ...
    100+ DVD selection, including many child choices. Wireless NETFLIX.
  • DVD Player
  • Stereo

Outside:
  • Deck / Patio ...
    **NEW 2011** Brick PATIO. Patio table seats 6.
  • Outdoor Grill ...
    small Hibatchi coal grill.
  • Lawn / Garden
  • Bicycles ...
    Enough for the entire family! plus helmets & lock. Also a burley & ride along attachments.
  • Tennis ...
    Free loan of tennis racket and used tennis balls.

Suitability:
  • non smoking only
  • pets not allowed
  • children welcome ...
    Toys. Books. Board Games. Bicycles.

Attractions:
  • botanical garden
  • churches
  • library
  • playground
  • recreation center
  • synagogues
  • water parks
  • museums
  • health/beauty spa
  • cinemas
  • zoo
  • live theater
  • restaurants
  • theme parks

Leisure Activities:
  • scenic drives
  • walking
  • antiquing
  • miniature golf
  • shopping
  • sight seeing
  • sledding
  • horseshoes

Local Services & Businesses:
  • fitness center
  • hospital
  • laundromat
  • massage therapist
  • medical services
  • ATM/bank
  • Babysitter
  • groceries

Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • roller blading
  • cycling
  • ice skating
  • snowboarding
  • tennis
  • hiking
  • sailing
  • kayaking
  • golf
  • swimming
  • basketball court
  • cross country skiing

Notes: *** Located near Macalester, Hamline, St. Kate's, Augsburg, St. Thomas and University of Minnestoa.

Reviews for this vacation apartment rental in St Paul, Minnesota

St. Paul Craftsman Near Minneapolis & University Kid Friendly
average rating of 4.92 based on 39 reviews
business
St. Paul Craftsman Near Minneapolis & University Kid Friendly
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p137073vb
(651) 528-2027 (Minnesota, USA)
St. Paul Metro
Salem, OR
4

Great location, very responsive owners

4 of 5
Submitted: April 28, 2013 Stayed: April 2013
This apartment is in a lovely old St. Paul duplex, and is located in a great area. It's close to colleges, downtown St. Paul and easy access to highways to get around. Like many old houses, it has its creaks and squeaks.

The owners were very helpful during our stay, and clearly wanted us to have a good visit. Given that the area received several inches of snow during our SPRING visit, we appreciated that! And after we left, we realized we had forgotten a piece of jewelry. Amber took the time to find it and mail it to us.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
business
St. Paul Craftsman Near Minneapolis & University Kid Friendly
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p137073vb
(651) 528-2027 (Minnesota, USA)
St. Paul Metro
Berkeley, CA
5

Perfect place to stay in St. Paul!

5 of 5
Submitted: March 24, 2013 Stayed: February 2013
I have never felt so welcome in a vacation rental! The owners treated us like old friends. When we arrived late at night with our two year old, one of the owners helped us carry our bags upstairs and offered us some homemade chicken soup! They let us know when there was a snow emergency and gave us the garage door opener, putting their car out in the snow! While we were there, we celebrated our son's 2-year old birthday, and one of the kids from downstairs came up to give him a homemade present. On top of that, the rental was really cozy and stocked with all sorts of toys, games, and books. The location is convenient to St. Paul and Minneapolis. We will try to stay there every time we return.
Recommended for:  Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
business
St. Paul Craftsman Near Minneapolis & University Kid Friendly
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p137073vb
(651) 528-2027 (Minnesota, USA)
St. Paul Metro
Lake Charles, La
5

Great place for a family holiday

5 of 5
Submitted: February 17, 2013 Stayed: November 2012
This was our second time to spend Thanksgiving week here. There was plenty of room for our family and a sister. The place was vey clean. We were able to prepare a traditional Thanksgiving dinner in the kitchen. Whenever we needed extra cookware the landlords were very accommodating and helpful. We would definitely stay here again. We visited the Guthrie theater, the Mall of America, and the University of Minnesota.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
business
St. Paul Craftsman Near Minneapolis & University Kid Friendly
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p137073vb
(651) 528-2027 (Minnesota, USA)
St. Paul Metro
Milwaukee, WI
5

Anna Mayer

5 of 5
Submitted: February 4, 2013 Stayed: January 2013
We loved this house. It was perfect for our group. We had a family gathering at my sister's nearby and we just have too many people to fit. This was the perfect overflow. The living areas are especially large and comfortable. The screen porch room was a little bit crowded for the couple that drew the short straw, but it would be the perfect place for kids. :) Amber was helpful and sweet. We will definitely stay again.
Recommended for:  Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
business
St. Paul Craftsman Near Minneapolis & University Kid Friendly
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p137073vb
(651) 528-2027 (Minnesota, USA)
St. Paul Metro
Ft Collins
5

Graduation and Family Reunion

5 of 5
Submitted: August 9, 2012 Stayed: May 2012
We gathered for our son's graduation at Hamline University. With the addition of the sunroom room downstairs, we slept 9 people ages 13 to 79 (with one bathroom). It was an excellent place to stay. The location was convenient. The owners were friendly and helpful with suggestions for eating local and ethnic foods. We were also able to host a few of our son's professors and friends for an afternoon gathering.

It was clean and the kitchen was stocked well enough so we were able to make simple meals and snacks there.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
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