Twin Arches Twinhome on Portland near Minneapolis
About the property
- Condo1300 sqft
- Bedrooms3
- Sleeps6
- Bathrooms1
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay27 - 31 nights
***Stayed with us before? Now renting just next door to where you stayed last! Changed to monthly rentals only (see vrbo.com/790969 for shorter stays***
Comfortable beds - lots of pillows. Preserving the old and providing the new. Have a delightful stay with the tried and true Twin Arches on Portland!
Bringing friends and families together at our St. Paul Twin Arches, we have thought of nearly everything to make your stay enjoyable in our Twin Arches' living room and dining room with streaming sunlight. Visit Saint Paul and Minneapolis, Twin Cities under our Twin Arches. Enjoy a central location within five miles of both downtown Minneapolis and downtown Saint Paul.
There are amenities for younger children including toys and books, highchair and pack-n-play. Owner lives just next door!
Come experience St. Paul in the Union Park/Merriam Park neighborhood - adjacent to MacGroveland - only one block from historic Summit Avenue, and two blocks from lively Grand Avenue. Our St. Paul Twin Arches is within one mile of Minneapolis and Mississippi River! Rates vary by time of year.
Our St. Paul Twin Arches is conveniently within walking distance to many restaurants including pizza, Thai, Italian, Mediterranean, Izzy Ice-Cream, Stewart's, Blue Door, French Meadow, breakfast, diners, local, pubs, coffee shops and ranging from fine dining to cafe. Just to mention a few!
Walk score of 70. Bike score of 76. Metro Transit #63 is two blocks and #21 is 4 blocks (transfers to light rail).
Second Floor, three bedroom, private apartment detailed description:
-- Bed linens & blankets & comforters & Four pillows per bed.
-- Bath towels are provided.
*** Mirrors in ALL bedrooms with outlets for getting ready ***
-- Complete kitchen (dishwasher, refrigerator, stove, oven, cookware) including blender, microwave, drip coffee maker and grinder, and toaster.
-- Full dishwasher.
-- Use of full-size washer and dryer (in basement) free of charge.
-- Hair dryer and iron & ironing board.
-- Back yard table and chairs.
- Queen bed in a bedroom with blackout curtains.
- Double bed in a bedroom blackout curtains.
- Double bed in a small bedroom with curtains & mirror near outlets overlooking the backyard.
- Window unit air conditioning cools entire house (not central A/C).
USUAL CHECK-OUT TIME: no later than 11:00 AM, without prior host approval
USUAL CHECK-IN TIME: no earlier than 4:00 PM, without prior host approval
*Early check-in time and/or extended check-out times may be possible, based on availability.
Highlights:
* Free laundry on-site, including detergent.
* Free Secure WiFi Comcast High-speed Internet.
* Only Antenna TV.
* Free use of tennis racquets and used tennis balls.
** Entire house window unit A/C. Programmable Thermostat for heating.
** Blackout, thermal bedroom curtains & 4 pillows per bed.
*State of Minnesota Tax ID# 9048104
*Minnesota Real Estate Broker License #40236437
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Owner
Amber
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within a few hours
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- Apr 11, 2018
About Amber
We are a family of world travelers, now living our travel dreams through our guests.
Amber purchased this Condo in 2007
Why Amber chose Union Park
Our location is central to everything in the Twin Cities and we love being near the many colleges/universities. My favorite architectural feature is the built in woodwork, hence, the name Twin Arches. Come experience St. Paul gathering under the twin arches which are again under the twin arches of the second floor. Take a step back in history! Preserving the old and providing the new. 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 Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
What makes this Condo unique
Gather your friends and family together! Walking to everything, easy bus access and immediate access to some of the best bicycling in the Twin Cities.
Amenities
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Heater
- Kids Welcome
- Washer & Dryer
- Parking
- TV
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
- DOUBLE Bedroom1 double, Blackout curtains. MIRROR near outlet
- QUEEN Bedroom1 queen, Blackout curtains. MIRROR near outlet.
- Small Bedroom1 double, Curtains & MIRROR near outlet.
- *Mirrors in every bedroom. Hair Dryer. *Iron & Ironing Board. *Beds are high quality Orthopedic Original Mattress Factory. Four pillows per bed. *High thread count, COTTON sheets (flannel seasonally) *Four pillows per bed (two for twins) *Child Bed pack-n-play, upon request
Bathrooms
- 1 Bathroom
- Full Bathroom w/combo tub/showertoilet, combination tub/shower
- *Combination tub/shower, pedestal sink, hair dryer. *Bathroom has a dedicated hot water heater. *Mirrors near outlets in All Bedrooms for getting ready.
Theme
- Budget
- Family
- Historic
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Iron & Board
- Air ConditioningEntire house WINDOW UNIT air-conditioning.
- Clothes DryerFREE in basement.
- GarageUpon Request
- Hair Dryer
- HeatingRadiator, hot water. Possible to adjust programmable thermostat.
- InternetWiFi Internet.
- Broadband AccessCOMCAST High-Speed Internet with secure WiFi.
- Linens Provided100% cotton linens. Plus, Heavy weight flannel for cooler months.
- Living Room
- ParkingStreet parking. Upon request, use of garage.
- TelephoneUpon request.
- Towels ProvidedPlenty of towels, hand towels and washcloths.
- Washing MachineFREE in basement. Detergent provided.
- Wireless InternetSecured.
Kitchen
- Microwave
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- KitchenBlender. Stove-top espresso maker. Drip coffee maker & grinder.
- Cooking Utensils
- Oven
- Pantry Itemscoffee & tea, salt & pepper and a few spices/herbs
- Refrigerator
- StoveGas stove
- Toaster
Dining
- Child's Highchair
- Dining
- Dining Area
- comfy seating for 6 people
Entertainment
- BooksAdult & juvenile selections.
- DVD PlayerNETFLIX too!
- GamesBoard Games.
- Stereo
- Television32' HDTV Flat screen with ROKU & WIFI access.
- ToysAbundant toys including music table, train set, stuffed animals, mega-blocks.
Outside
- BalconyMiniature balcany 1/2 down back stairs. Enough room to sit in a chair and get some fresh air.
- GolfPublic Highland, Como and Phalen and private Town & Country golf course nearby.
- Lawn / GardenThere are chairs & outdoor table.
- Outdoor GrillCharcoal grill.
- TennisMany public courts nearby.
Suitability
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- wheelchair inaccessibleThere are three steps using back door and 7 steps using front porch. There is a flight of stairs with a landing to access the 2nd floor, private apartment.
Attractions
- museums
- arboretum
- churches
- cinemas
- festivals
- health/beauty spa
- library
- live theater
- botanical garden
- playground
- recreation center
- restaurants
- synagogues
- theme parks
- water parks
- zoo
Leisure Activities
- photography
- antiquing
- horseshoes
- miniature golf
- outlet shopping
- paddle boating
- bird watching
- scenic drives
- shopping
- sight seeing
- sledding
- walking
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- Babysitter
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- kayaking
- basketball court
- cycling
- fishing
- golf
- hiking
- ice skating
- cross country skiing
- racquetball
- roller blading
- sailing
- snowboarding
- swimming
- tennis
Notes
- 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/restaurants (2 blocks away); Rosedale Mall (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***: TCF Stadium (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), Swedish Institute
House Rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 7 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
49 Reviews
Latest reviews
Great place to stay, friendly and warm.
Don't do reviews very often. My job takes me.everywhere and was nice not staying in a hotel for once. Very Homey warm and friendly atmosphere. Tons of stuff to do within walking distance. Location was awesome. Amber went above and beyond our expectations.to make us comfortable. Even put in a larger bed so we would be more comfortable. Would stay here again if i make it to rhe area and if its available. Thanks Amber
The home was very charming and inviting. We instantly felt at home.
The home was warm, inviting, and very comfortable. Lots of original 1923 charm from the built-ins to the windows. Location was very convenient to stores, parks, freeways. Perhaps it's just the Twin Cities, but everything is so close! The neighborhood was delightful and felt very safe.
Amber met us at the door and was incredibly kind and accommodating. Upon entering, our 5yo found the kids toys and went right to work playing, allowing us to unpack and settle in. There was plenty of room for our family of four. Each child had their own room and a Pack-N-Play fit fine in one for our youngest. The kitchen was well stocked with the essentials which was handy as we prefer to cook. There were air conditioning units in each room, so grateful for that during our stay.
Parking was easy on the street, laundry was available, and there were even beach toys for us to use. Overall, we were very pleased and would love to return. Thank you, Amber, for making our visit so wonderful.
Comfortable and Beautiful
5 adults stayed at this property for a curling tournament in St Paul and we were very pleased with this place. The unit is huge with plenty of seating in the common areas. The dining room has seating for 7. The beds are very comfortable and there are plenty of towels. The kitchen is fantastic with everything you need to cook anything you want. The knifes are sharp and there is even food storage containers for your leftovers. Parking out front was easy with plenty of spaces available. The location is great for easy access to see the city. We will not hesitate to stay here in the future.
Charming, spacious and convenient
We (family of 5) stayed at Twin Aches while visiting family in St. Paul. Conveniently located in a quiet, safe neighborhood; easy walking distance to coffee shop and pizza restaurant on Grand; St. Thomas; and the Mississippi River Boulevard/walking path. The apartment was larger than we expected, clean, and quiet. We thought our flight might be affected by the Delta cancellations, and Amber was flexible in waiting to hear from us and offering us a discounted price for an additional night (luckily our flight wasn't affected). I would recommend this property to any groups-families or friends. The bedrooms are not large, but the living room and dining room are very spacious so there is plenty of space for several people.
Wonderful!
Our family spent three nights here, and would definitely come back. Everything was very clean, there was plenty of space for us to spread out, the A/C helped everyone sleep well, and Amber even brought out a bunch of toys for the kids. It was a easy to get to cafes or restaurants, and the neighborhood was nice to just stroll around. Having Netflix on the tv was nice too. Thanks, Amber!
The Gathering Place is a perfect name for this wonderful home!
Our family was blessed to recently spend 5 nights at this home rental. We rented both levels. We had other relatives join us for dinner two evenings- there was plenty of room for all of us to eat, visit and enjoy our time together. We enjoyed visiting the Children's Muesum, The Minnesota RollerGirls WFTDA, Cafe Latte....
This rental feels like a wonderful place to come home to. Our 3 1/2 son enjoyed all of the toys - including his favorite the train set.
Thank you Amber for making this rental available.
Location
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). House Home Portland Ave
Rates & Availability
Additional information about rental rates
Additional guest fee does not apply to ages 12 and younger. Maximum of 4 unrelated adult guests. Exceptions are made for families per City of St. Paul Zoning Code. Call (651) 528-2027 to discuss any other questions. Rates are subject to change until reservation is confirmed.