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

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10176.5 sq m

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Dryer
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Outdoor space
Fireplace
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Kitchen

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Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis Convention Center
‪7 min drive‬
Target Field
‪9 min drive‬
U.S. Bank Stadium
‪9 min drive‬
Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)
‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bath

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Dining area

About this property

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

Property manager

Felicity Britton

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 22

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We are located in a residential neighborhood with lovely neighbors with children. Please observe quiet time after 11pm, and on the porch after 10pm.

No drugs or other illegal activity is allowed on the property. No additional overnight guests without permission of the owner.

No candles or flammables allowed on the property.

Important information

You need to know

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

Property Registration Number RLIC389984

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Minneapolis

Located on a lake, this holiday home is in Calhoun Isles, a neighbourhood in Minneapolis. Target Center and Xcel Energy Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Minnesota State Fairgrounds and Nickelodeon Universe. Travelling with kids? Make time for Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, or head to an event or a match at U.S. Bank Stadium. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.

Minneapolis, MN

What's nearby

Bde Maka Ska - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Minneapolis Convention Center - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
Target Center - 8 min drive - 4.9 km
Target Field - 9 min drive - 5.2 km
U.S. Bank Stadium - 9 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

West Lake Street Station - 4 min drive
Fridley Station - 15 min drive
Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
‪Brim - ‬8 min walk
‪Barbette - ‬6 min walk
‪Mesa Pizza - ‬7 min walk
‪Black Walnut B - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Heart of Lakes & Uptown -walk to coffee, lakes and shops + mins from MOA and DT ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heart of Lakes & Uptown -walk to coffee, lakes and shops + mins from MOA and DT ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

This family-friendly Minneapolis holiday home is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of Chain of Lakes and Bde Maka Ska. Minneapolis Convention Center is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away. West Lake Street Station is 29 minutes by foot.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Martina S.

18 March 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bachelorette Weekend

The house was perfect for our 8 person bachelorette weekend (nothing too crazy, we went to museums and bookstores). We all mentioned/agreed that this was the best vrbo any of us had ever been to.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Skylar T.

17 February 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Uptown Stay

This house was perfect for a weekend stay with family. Plenty of room. Love the charm of the house!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

12 February 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls birthday weekend

Loved staying here. Comfortable and had everything we needed. Lots of room with 4 bedrooms so we all had privacy. Beautiful neighborhood. We went over to Lake Harriet and ice skated.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

19 January 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Clean, comfy, well appointed , great communication with host. Would stay again

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

rob c.

2 December 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

30 October 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

13 October 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

22 September 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

2 September 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

14 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

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.

10 August 2024

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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.

19 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

2 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

7 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

27 May 2024

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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.

14 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

11 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

3 February 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

2 February 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

7 January 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family holiday

Family friendly and well equipped.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicky S.

12 December 2023

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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.

4 December 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

28 November 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

24 November 2023

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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.

29 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and comfortable

Great stay! Responsive owner! We had everything we needed. Thanks!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Felicity Britton

Originally from Australia, I have been in Minneapolis 25 years. I love to share this beautiful city with my guests and can give you lots of recommendations on activities and restaurants. I love to travel, especially to see my family in Australia, or anywhere else with a beach.

Why they chose this property

Located in SW Minneapolis, Uptown is close to shops, restaurants, bars, and the beautiful Chain of Lakes. A short uber to downtown, and close to bike and kayak, canoe and paddle board rentals. The property is 2 blocks to Bde Maka Ska and walkable to most anything you could desire - ice cream, swimming, playground, bars and shops.

What makes this property unique

With 6 beds and sleeping 10 people, the house is perfect for family vacations, reunions, girls and guys getaways or work travel. Close to everything with hi speed internet, the house is a perfect home base to explore all Minneapolis has to offer.

Languages:

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

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2 bathrooms

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