Beautiful and spacious, this light filled 2 story duplex is just steps from Lake Bde Mka Ska (Lake Calhoun) and vibrant Uptown. Rated one of the top most walkable neighborhoods in Minneapolis, yet minutes from downtown, Mall of America, US Bank Stadium, U of M and the Convention Center. With a city bicycle rental station down the street, you can enjoy 51 miles of paved trails that wrap around lakes and parks. Our duplex has a 3BR apartment on the 1st floor and a 4BR apartment on the 2nd floor. It's perfect for large families, family reunions, wedding guests or any other large gathering. Once inside the front door, you can easily move between both apartments yet each has it's own kitchen, bathroom and living area. It has a seasonal view of Lake Bde Mka Ska and is located on a quiet residential street. It's light and airy with hardwood floors throughout. There's a beautiful, serene backyard patio that's perfect for a morning cup of coffee or an evening glass of wine. The 7 bedrooms each have a queen size bed, and one of those bedrooms also has a twin pull out bed. Both kitchens have updated appliances including dishwashers and are stocked with all your cooking essentials. There's a free washer and dryer available for your use in the basement laundry room. Central air conditioning. Fast wifi. Two Flat screen TVs featuring Sling TV and Roku (which you can use to access your own streaming services, ie. Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, etc) Plenty of on street parking available. There is a security camera on the exterior of the house to deter package thieves and vandalism. There are no interior recording devices. **Dog friendly with prior approval on a case by case basis** Guests have access to the entire duplex, including the basement laundry room and urban patio. Guests will have the space to themselves but help is always available. This is the best neighborhood in Minneapolis, combining a host of outdoor activities and a vibrant business district. There's a wide variety of restaurants, bars, upscale grocery stores and shopping (both major retailers and local independent shops) as well as bike trails, walking and running paths, sailing, canoe, kayak, paddleboarding, swimming and cross country skiing all within walking distance of the duplex. The duplex is 2 short blocks from a bus line that provides access to the entire Twin Cities area. You could take a bus downtown and connect to the light rail to MSP airport, Mall of America or downtown St. Paul. By car you can be on I-94 or I-35W within minutes. Nice Ride bike sharing is down the street where you can get a 24 hour pass for $6. PLEASE NOTE: This is a non-smoking property, inside and out. For the comfort of neighbors and other guests, please do not smoke anywhere on the property.