Settle into our home on a lovely, tree-lined street in what's still the safest neighborhood in Mpls. Your room on 2nd floor overlooks the front yard, has a closet, desk, fan &/or AC, and a full bath just up the hall. With Jean’s love of hosting, and Craig’s wood-artisan touch, you’ll have at-home comfort & feel inspired by stunning furnishings! The second bedroom, sleeping up to 2 more persons, is available for an extra $35/night; send an inquiry No children under 12, please. Our classic 1920's stucco house has one-of-a-kind interior decor and furnishings, thx to husband and WoodZest-owner, Craig. Your bedroom is on the 2nd floor, as is the shared bathroom. Closets has towels, extra blankets, and storage space. Help yourself to any of the toiletries in the closet beside the bathroom, under the sink, or in the medicine cabinet - it's all your space! The two bedrooms are adjacent to each other, without locks, but there is a lock on the bathroom door. Craig and I reside in the bedroom and office in the opposite side of the house (at the top of the stairs). There is a first floor toillette ("WC") at the base of the stairs for your convenience as well. Parking is free on the street. Check-in will be in person; if arriving after 10pm, contact Jean for instructions. You may enjoy our front or back yards any time. We discourage cooking in our kitchen, as we use it regularly, but if you need refrigerator space, we'll gladly clear some shelf space. I do have coffee and tea available - just ask me so I can get them prepared for you. And you can feel free to enjoy your carry-out or leftovers in the front dining room, patio outside, or borrow a cooler and basket for a picnic! Craig and/or Jean will be living in the home during your stay. We are Minneapolis enthusiasts, interested in sharing what we love about the Twin Cities. You will reside in a separate wing upstairs, so only the staircase and laundry room is shared with us. On the first/main floor, we use the garage entrance in the back of the house; your entrance is through the front door. So unless we have friends over for dinner, the front of the house is pretty much your space too. You are our guests, and as such, you can decide how much interaction you want. Please don't hesitate to ask us anytime, in person or by text, about any concerns or questions you have - we choose to be Airbnb hosts because we enjoy sharing our home and our city. Allow us to make your stay as pleasant for you as possible. Minneapolis has the largest usable park land in the nation and has been "the most bikable city" for most years in the past decade. We have a guest bike should you like to explore the lakes, the Falls, Uptown, downtown, or to get to the many restaurants in our neighborhood. Our home is in a safe, classic neighborhood where children still walk to school unattended. And our neighbors are great - approachable, helpful, friendly. There are many wonderful restaurants offering breakfast lunch and dinner in Minneapolis; the Guidebook in our Airbnb page lists several within walking distance....but there are dozens more, and as Food Enthusiasts and proud Minneapolitans we are more than willing to give you ideas. Lake Harriet swimming beach is only 1/2 mile from us, and in the summer the band shell across the lake has free evening concerts and free (daily) early morning yoga! Street parking is free, and right in front of the house. In winter, if it has snowed you may have to move your car around according to Snow Emergency plowing rules, and we will inform you of such. Bus routes are 1-3 blocks away, depending which bus you need to take. Biking is a wonderful way to tour the city; feel free to borrow an extra bike we have, or rent an e-bike or scooter. Enterprise Car Rental has an outlet 1/2 mile away. Taxi and Uber services are prompt. Both MSP airport terminals are close (8.8 miles) - and the Mall of America is only 7.7 miles away. High speed wi-fi is free. We have a wireless printer at your disposal as well. We are traditionally not TV watchers, thus no TV's in your room(s), so screen time will be on your PC (unless you want to join us for a Netflix evening in the family room - we do indulge in that, since becoming empty nesters :) Our home is furnished with high-end contemporary furniture designed and created by my artisan husband, Craig, but the house itself is 80 years old, with lovely old wood trimmings and floors, including the creaky staircase (we don't even notice that during the night anymore, but some people do) and wood floors that carry the sound of voices, music from your room, right out from under your door; please keep this in mind after 10:00pm (quiet hour). *I supply disposable ear plugs if any noises bother you. In the summer you are encouraged to use the fan and close window blinds during the day to keep heat out; at night Minneapolis often cools down, so the AC doesn't kick in - open your windows if it becomes stuffy. Craig calls Jean a "granola-head" because for decades she's shopped organic at food coops, and had a compost bin before most people knew what they were. So, know that all cleaning products and toiletries are as natural, non-allergenic, and as environmentally friendly as I can find. Even the shampoos in your bath are containers that I refill with gentle soaps and essential oils from the local Food Coop. Your sheets may feel crisp and slightly wrinkled from clothes-line drying, because I only use the clothes dryer to soften up towels, in attempt to reduce energy consumption.