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Heart of Lakes & Uptown -walk to coffee, lakes and shops + mins from MOA and DT

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Outdoor dining
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, table football, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10177 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Minneapolis, MN
  • Bde Maka Ska
    5 min walk
  • Walker Art Center
    5 min drive
  • Lake Harriet
    5 min drive
  • Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)
    18 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Heart of Lakes & Uptown -walk to coffee, lakes and shops + mins from MOA and DT

Awesome location in the heart of Uptown Minneapolis on a quiet residential block. 2 blocks walk to Bde Maka Ska (Lake Calhoun) and a few blocks to Lake & Hennepin shopping/restaurants. Super walkable and bikeable area, close to downtown and stadiums and 25 mins to airport and MOA. Walk to bike share and kayak/canoe/paddleboard rentals. I am a superhost with great reviews, my goal is for you to have a fantastic, 5 star visit.
More info on the neighborhood: https://www.minneapolis.org/neighborhoods/south/uptown/
With a walk score of 91, and bike score of 93, Uptown is one of the top most walkable neighborhoods in Minneapolis. Walk to coffee shops, a grocery store, the chain of lakes, and fun and funky restaurants, bars and shops. Quick drive, uber or bus to downtown, Mall of America, US Bank Stadium, U of M and the Convention Center.

The house is outfitted for your comfort with:
§ Coffee maker and coffee
§ Assorted Teas
§ sugar/sweeteners
§ Assorted Spices
§ Table Salt and Black Pepper
§ Olive Oil

Other supplies:
§ Crock pot
§ blender
§ dishes/pots/pans etc
§ Hand Soap
§ Dishwasher Soap and Dish Soap
§ Sponge
§ Trash Bags
§ First Aid Kit
§ Laundry Soap
§ Iron and Ironing Board
§ Each bathroom is supplied with Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash, Q-Tips, Cotton Rounds, Hair Dryer and Bathroom Towels
§ Beach Towels
§ Family Style Board Games
§ WIFI – High Speed Internet
§ Smart TVs with Netflix and AmazonPrime
§ Pak-n-Play
§ Highchair
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Chain of Lakes. Enjoy features like an arcade/games room. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • 14 minutes by car from Mall of America and 7 minutes from Minneapolis Convention Center
Heart of Lakes & Uptown -walk to coffee, lakes and shops + mins from MOA and DT offers its guests an arcade/games room. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Felicity Britton

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 22

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number RLIC389984

Property is also known as

Heart of Lakes and Uptown Minneapolis
Heart of Lakes and Uptown Private vacation home
Heart of Lakes and Uptown Private vacation home Minneapolis

Heart of Lakes & Uptown -walk to coffee, lakes and shops + mins from MOA and DT Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

rob c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location - house is OK
My husband and I, our two sons, daughter-in-law, and our twin 2 year old grandchildren came into Minneapolis for family Thanksgiving week. Positives: In a great location. The house was very clean Beds were quite comfortable (although they were made up for summer with no blankets and just a thin quilt- we asked owner about it and she directed us to a closet in the attic with duvets, but no duvet covers. We made up the beds with the duvets and some extra throws we found in the house since it was 8 degrees at night and 20 during the day.) The kitchen was well- stocked with most everything we needed for our 9 night stay. The heater and washer and dryer worked fine There was a lovely front porch that would be great in the warmer months. Showers were fine Negatives: I did not realize (and this is my fault for not reading the description carefully enough) that the house has 4 levels I also didn’t realize that there was no bathroom on the main level. This was not ideal with so many people in the house. No one loved having to go up or down stairs to use the facilities. The stairs were very steep (especially to the attic bedroom) and were not carpeted. The house is over 100 years old and, while updated in some ways, it isn’t a very comfortable place for a big group. Even though it sleeps 10, the living area is quite small for everyone to hang out together. The kitchen is extremely small. For our use, we did not think it was worth the rate since we couldn’t host.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark H., St. Louis, MO

Liked: Cleanliness
Great urban Minneapolis house
The house is very conveniently located just two blocks east of Lake Calhoun. Grocery stores, coffee shops, drugstores all close by. Access to highways is easy. Situated on a quiet street, the house is very well equipped (kitchen, bathrooms, living areas). Communication with host was always prompt. Thank you for making it available.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kathy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property
Nice property in great location. Drawback was no first floor bathroom and TV on first level didn’t function properly even after owner came to troubleshoot. A basic cable plan would be beneficial at this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect fall weekend.
We had a wonderful stay that weekend with our family that included my wife, myself, three of our adult children, kids, and my wife’s parents. There was plenty of room for everybody and we love that it had a fully equipped kitchen. It’s an active neighborhood with many people walking, but still seemed quiet. The on street parking was perfect, as we pulled right up to the house and parked curbside during our stay. We really felt like we were staying in part of a community and it was great that we were only two or three blocks walking distance From a bakery, coffee shop, or grocery store. It was also nice to be able to walk three or four blocks to the lake! We had a wonderful weekend and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home
Great neighborhood and home. We did not need to contact the host at all, because everything we needed was easily findable. The house has plenty of room for a family, as listed. Note it is a vertical house—4 stories, 3 staircases. Good handrails, easily traversed if stairs are not an issue. One bathroom is on the second floor and one in the basement—both generous rooms and the water pressure is excellent. Beach and walking paths at the end of the street and yummy restaurants 2-3 blocks away. We would absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rick G., Montgomery, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness
Under Construction
House and provisions in the house were very good and comfortable. Location was good and convenient for things we wanted to do. We had very good assistance and communication with Felicity. The following comments have no reflection on the property we stayed at. We were simply victims of bad timing to make our trip to this neighborhood. The main street where businesses and local restaurants are located (Hennepin Ave) was closed off and completely torn up and under reconstruction. Totally uninviting to explore. Lake Bke Maka Ska. within short walking distance. had signs posted prohibiting swimming due to high E-Coli counts. The Several miles of bike and hiking paths around the lakes and several play areas were enjoyable. The neighbor across the street from our house had their car vandalized and window broken out in the middle of the afternoon on our first full day in the neighborhood. Made us question the safety of the neighborhood. Some neighbors assured us that it was a safe area even though we so no presence of police during our entire time in the Uptown area of Minneapolis. This was the reason for our lower rating for location and neighborhood. These concerns will be gone at some point in time in the future. We did engage in many enjoyable activities outside the neighborhood, so don't let our moment in time prevent you from visiting Minneapolis.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family fun week
We had a great stay for the week in the Uptown neighborhood. We enjoyed walking around the lake, eating great dinners, and family fun just hanging and playing games at the house. Thank you for providing a clean and well-stocked home with all of the essentials and more!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable home in fun, walkable area
Owner was a dream to work with. We are a hotel family and rarely stay at VRBO, but decided it was the best option when traveling for a family wedding. The house came with everything we could possibly need and the area was perfect to walk to the lake or shops to eat breakfast/lunch/dinner.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mary Lou A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Neighbor Near Many Things
Nice older house located by coffee shops, restaurants and a lake (2 blocks away). Street parking. Had a guessing game with friends as to where the 2nd bathroom was (basement) and 3rd bedroom (3rd floor). Good amenities, pretty much everything you would need. No back yard, nice front porch with a glider and table. Bathrooms completely remodeled and nice. Floors are super squeaky. Nice overall.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna B., Tucson, Arizona

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful neighborhood and house
I stayed in this lovely house alone for several days and with lots of family for a long weekend and it suited us all. It is a lovely old house with great moldings and wood floors but all the right updates--nice kitchen brilliant bathrooms. The house has four levels: lower game room and bath with a wonderful walk-in shower, main with a spacious living room and dining room and a fully stocked kitchen, second with three bedrooms and another fully updated bath, and fourth with a large bedroom with two queen beds. Can't say enough good things about the hosts and their thoughtfulness for the needs of guests--warm throws for snuggling in the living room, plenty of towels and all kinds of supplies in the bathrooms, a kitchen stocked with everything you could possibly need. High recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness
As good as the pictures!
This space was really lovely and fit our large group well, we did not feel cramped and on each other's toes. The location is really incredible, making it easy to walk to the nearby Bde Maka Ska lake as well as all of the restaurants and bars in uptown. Would recommend this spot, it was really lovely and we would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home; great location
House was perfect for our group of 8. Plenty of room to all eat in the dining room and then relax in the living room. Bedrooms were neat and comfy. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint home near everything
Beautifully quaint older home near everything. We enjoyed our stay. The house had just about anything you could possibly think of needing. I was impressed. I think an available baby gate for the top of the quite steep stairs heading to level two would be helpful for children and elderly with dementia(as in our case). I may just not have seen it in the description, but would be helpful in the bedroom description to show that three bedrooms were on the second floor and an attic type bedroom was located on the third floor. We traveled with 3 elderly family members and there were three flights of steep stairs, if you include basement and third level. It’s an older house, so very normal for time period, but would have been helpful to know about the staircases. There is no bathroom on the main level. The bathrooms are in lower level and level 2. Both bathrooms were amazing! We really enjoyed using the basement shower! Spa-like! Host left the sweetest note welcoming us to her home. What a lovely touch. Would not hesitate to stay here again with my family. I may choose somewhere else to stay if my elderly parents and in-laws join us next visit simply because of the stairs. I suppose there is a reason elderly folk enjoy purchasing ranches in retirement. Thanks Felicity!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice home, great hosts, lovely area!
We had a very nice stay! Felicity was very responsive. We had difficulty getting in when we arrived (ended up being an unknown internet outage in the area affecting the lock system). I contacted Felicity. She immediately responded and had a solution. She investigated the reason for the difficulty and had a work around. The rest of the stay was lovely! Our kids (teenagers) thought it was the coolest house ever! 😊. The area is very nice. It was very cold when we were there, but that did not stop us from walking to nearby coffee shops and restaurants. Even got a run in on a very nice path around the lake. Would highly recommend this house and hosts if needing a place to stay in Uptown, MN.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home
The home was spacious and just as described. It was within walking distance to restaurants and shops making dinnertime after a long day so much easier. The beds were also incredibly comfortable. The host left a welcome note along with some chocolates which I thought was a nice touch!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

barbara g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family holiday
Family friendly and well equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicky S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Uptown Getaway
5 sisters met for the weekend for a fun, family centered get together.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cody V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Had no issues finding or checking in. House was well equipped with kitchen cooking essentials. House was clean and owner was very responsive. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, great location
What a perfect place to stay. Great location, great beds and linens and fully stocked house- including kitchen and bathrooms. Would definitely stay here again instead of a hotel on campus.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
wedding weekend
We needed a roomy, safe place to stay for our son's wedding weekend. This property fit the bill! Everything was easy to use and the kitchen was very well stocked. The house was clean and welcoming. We enjoyed all of the lovely plants. Everyone had space to spread out when needed but great common rooms too. We enjoyed daily morning walks around the lovely neighborhood. It was a very special weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and comfortable
Great stay! Responsive owner! We had everything we needed. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Uptown Location
The house was perfect for our short golf trip to Minnesota. The location was walkable to good restaurants and a short drive to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid H.

Liked: Cleanliness
College graduation/Family reunion
The house was lovely and accommodated us perfectly. Our host Felicity had a beautiful vase of fresh flowers there on our arrival. The kitchen and bathrooms were well-supplied. After we checked out, something was found that was left behind by a family member and Felicity reached out to us to see if it was ours and we agreed on a simple solution to return the item. She definitely went above and beyond!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Book club
We loved the old home. The decorations were modern and beautiful. Loved the plants. Wished there was a bathroom on the main floor but the bathrooms were nice. We enjoyed sitting on the front porch. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Spot for Our Weekend Trip
Great location, great property, and great owner, what more to ask? House was perfectly as advertised and great communication with the owner throughout and leading up to the trip. Being able to rent a house with a high chair and a pack & play made traveling with an infant for the first time a breeze!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022