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Lovely Uptown Mpls apartment!

Family-friendly Minneapolis apartment in Calhoun Isles with a water park

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Smart TV, books

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Lovely Uptown Mpls apartment!

Family-friendly Minneapolis apartment in Calhoun Isles with a water park
Along with a water park, this smoke-free apartment building has a garden and barbecues. The apartment provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a washing machine and a sofa bed, and other amenities include free WiFi and a patio.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this apartment offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds and dining tables. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs.

Recreational amenities at the apartment include a water park.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Alison McGhee

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Combined shower/bath
  • Shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not allowed anywhere on the property.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Boating on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Cycling on site
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Casino nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 600 sq ft (56 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We love and welcome children of all ages.

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
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
Property Registration Number RLIC366859

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Lovely Uptown Mpls
Lovely Uptown Mpls Apartment! Apartment
Lovely Uptown Mpls Apartment! Minneapolis
Lovely Uptown Mpls Apartment! Apartment Minneapolis

About the area

Map
Minneapolis, MN

What's nearby

  • Minneapolis Convention Center - 7 min drive
  • Orpheum Theatre - 7 min drive
  • Target Center - 8 min drive
  • Target Field - 8 min drive
  • U.S. Bank Stadium - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • West Lake Street Station - 5 min drive
  • Fridley Station - 15 min drive
  • Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Up-Down Minneapolis - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Lucé Uptown - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bryant-Lake Bowl - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mesa Pizza - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely Uptown Mpls apartment! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lovely Uptown Mpls apartment!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely Uptown Mpls apartment!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lovely Uptown Mpls apartment! located?

Located in Calhoun Isles, this family-friendly Minneapolis apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Chain of Lakes and Bde Maka Ska. Minneapolis Convention Center and Target Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Lovely Uptown Mpls apartment! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay
We really enjoyed our stay and did not want to leave! The place had all of the mentioned amenities plus more. We loved all of the books and games. The bed was super comfortable. It was nice to have designated parking and the neighborhood was very walkable to nearby restaurants and parks. Our host Alison was quick to respond to our questions, and was kind and friendly. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom R., Minneapolis, Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant apartment for a week’s stay
This is a pleasant apartment for a week’s stay. The location was highly convenient with nearby access to a wonderful grocery store (Lunds), a great bakery (Black Walnut), wonderful restaurants, and glorious walks around neighboring lakes). We had our own off street parking spot. The hostess was very gracious. The apartment was well heated. It had sufficient room. We plan to check first to see if this apartment is available whenever we return to Minneapolis.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ralph P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great choice
It is hard to imagine a better location if you want both quiet/privacy and walking access to the most vibrant parts of town. Alison is a great host, and the unit was clean, light and spacious. I intend to stay here in any future trips to Minneapolis
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great full time summer rental
My parents stayed for 3 months at Alison's property this summer. It was comfortable and in a good location in Uptown. Alison was a great host and even shared some of her garden vegetables with them. They will be staying again next summer.
Stayed 81 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great host Wonderful stay
An excellent spot for our family while we visited relatives nearby. Really enjoyed all the great toys and books.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Lake Located Apartment
A short walk from the lake with all the amenities you need make this a great place to stay for a small group.

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, great location
Definitely recommended! Alison is a great host.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

henry f.

Liked: Cleanliness
cute quiet place
Quiet neighborhood, easy to walk to eats, shopping. owner was responsive to questions is txt-VRBO was more of a problem since they didn't recognize my acct.. This is an older home but still exudes warmth. Did not miss the TV,used the fast WiFi instead. I liked that different loose-leaf teas were provided. Liked the cheat sheets that were provided-clear & succinct and good starting point for explorations.

10/10 Excellent

Randi M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet little get away
This property is such a sweet little place! Walkable to restaurants, yoga, massage and the lakes. I loved Alisons books all around and the sweet poems and sayings on the walls. Quiet and quaint I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nathan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and quiet while still close to town
Getting into the apartment the first time was a little confusing but Alison's great instructions were incredibly valuable. Watch out for ice at the entry door in winter! Overall, strongly recommend staying in this charming apartment if you're coming to Minneapolis.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

margaret w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Retreat
Came for a yoga training at Devanadi and this was perfect! A warm, homey, beautiful place to absorb it all. A walk to the lake for sunset and then into town for dinner - a great way to end the day! Alison had great recommendations- I tried as many as I could “) A warm welcome - everything I could need and amazing places to visit - I loved it all!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark Alden C., Happy Valley, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
this is nicely located and a wonderful place, my wife, a gardner, enjoyed the garden here. highly reccomended
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Howard L., Fuquay Varina

Family Visit
Great location for us to visit friends and family. Originally from the twin cities so we were familiar with the area. Nice comfortable older home just 5 blocks from an apartment we rented in the 80's. Very good information package and appreciated the welcome wine and crackers. We will rent here again next time we need a place to stay in Minneapolis while visiting from North Carolina.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Fran F.

Cosy vintage apartment
Alison’s charming apartment had everything I needed: super comfortable bed, full kitchen, bathroom with a tub and shower that had a nice “rain shower” head, and a perfect location in Uptown relatively close to my son’s house. Yes, it’s an older home — with a separate entrance in the back of her house — but it was sparkling clean. And she thoughtfully provided some yummy cheddar cheese and a bottle of wine and apple juice for me to enjoy. I’d be delighted to stay again! Wonderful experience. Thanks, Alison.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

Enjoyed my stay
Allison was a very kind and hospitable owner. The apartment was very comfortable, clean, and homey and I had everything I needed to make my stay enjoyable. I was delighted to find myself in the space of a creative writer and enjoyed taking a look at some of her many books. The home was in a convenient location and within walking distance to restaurants and a market.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

3 Stars - Winter Stay
positives: very responsive host, temperature control, dedicated parking, clean, full kitchen, Queen bed, nice appliances, plenty of towels/blankets/pillows, complimentary wine, cheese, & crackers and welcome card. Negatives: Exterior flood lights never came on. Hard to see to get key in door lock. The inside light located in hall outside of guest door was only on for first night. The dedicated parking area entrance and near the fence needed to be shoveled. The futon used as couch or for extra sleeping needs new mattress/cushion.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

Very creative. Lots of books!
Alison was very attentive. We were staying during a remodeling project on our home, and working with contractors is not always predictable. As it turned out we needed to arrive a day early and stay a couple days longer. Alison was able to help us on both counts. Also the neighbors were quiet; barely knew they were there.
Stayed 18 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa S.

Great place to stay with a child!
My young daughter and I enjoyed our stay here. This place has toys, books, and games for children. She loved reading all the children books, and the bench swing on the front porch. We also appreciated the welcoming snack which was great after a long day of traveling. We would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi Jo A., Yankton

Cute house! Perfect neighborhood!
The "apartment" is part of an older house. Its all on the first floor (on one half of the house). Heard no noise but our own. Could sleep up to 6 people (7 on a smaller couch) but was way perfect for our family of 3. Kitchen had everything we needed (less the food) and we were welcomed with a bottle of Pinot (which is my fave) and sparkling apple cider (for the little). Everything we needed was within walking distance and the neighborhoods where full of life yet quiet. So would recommend staying here! PS if you love to read you would be in heaven!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Cozy apartment in Uptown
Enough space for three adults, very warm in cold month of January, gas fireplace is nice, kitchen was stocked, plenty of towels and bedding, vintage charm, within short driving distance of museums, easy to find street parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Chris L., Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cozy Place
Walking in, I immediately felt at home! Books abound and there are games galore. Alison communicated early and clearly on how to get in. She lives next door, but was not invasive at all. She has stocked the place with kid friendly games, books and gear. The wine, cheese, crackers and homemade sweets waiting for us made us feel welcome. Two issues to be aware of: the front room (with fireplace) goes immediately into the main bedroom, which then leads to the minute hallway with the bathroom, then onto the dining area with a futon and then to the kitchen-one long row of rooms. This can be tricky when you have other people staying with you who need to use the bathroom or you want early access to the kitchen. The second issue is there is no way to control the temperature of the unit. We stayed here during below zero temps and had expected to be chilly in this older home. The kitchen was a bit drafty by the window, but the bedroom was a bit too warm for our comfort. It is wonderfully close to the Uptown shops, restaurants and bars along with Lake Calhoun. Alison has a wonderful write up on her favorite places.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Robin P.

Charming bungalow perfect for walking to the lake and restaurants
This is such a lovely apartment with so many amenities and so much space. We loved the front porch swing, the flower garden, the different living and sleeping spaces, and the historic charm. We felt like we were visiting a home instead of a rental. The neighborhood was even better than expected with the Lake Calhoun trail a few blocks away and so many restaurants in walking distance that we were bummed we could not eat at of them. The home is just far enough away from the busier streets that it is very quiet and peaceful. Alison is a wonderful host. She has decorated the apartment with so much character and charm, I wish we had had more time to just sit and read her books. She even welcomed us with a lovely bottle of wine, complete with cheese and crackers. So thoughtful. I"m very appreciative of her recommendations for restaurants - there is an overabundance of deliciousness a short stroll down the street. I'm hoping I get a chance to return to Minneapolis and stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Marlene F.

Vintage charm
When I was a kid, I lived in this kind of house. We came to celebrate an anniversary and watch a couple of ballgames. Rather than stay in our usual hotel type, someone suggested Uptown. Uptown is known for its nightlife. Nightlife for us is "a good nights sleep ", which we got. The area around us was quiet, but the nightlife is just blocks away, if that's what you want. We took the bus to Target Field-took 15 minutes; didn't have to worry about parking. We where probably home while people where still getting out of the parking lot. And our team won both games! Bonus! We also rented Nice Bikes, and went for a nice ride around Calhoun Lake. I was a bit nervous, since I hadn't ridden in a few years. It was easy with lots of bike lanes everywhere. The house was great. The instruction booklet was well laid out. Very helpful. We made our own breakfasts and lunches. That kitchen is well supplied. It might have been nice to have had access to a BBQ Vintage but clean, with a good bed. The front yard is full of perennials. They share the space with the weeds. I like a more manicured yard, but that's a lot of work. It did give the property its own style.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Barbara F., Jenkintown

Delightful cozy apartment perfect for my visit for a friend's wedding.
From the welcoming wine & cheese to the attractive decor & fascinating pictures on the walls to the well stocked book shelves for all ages - I fell in love with this place. The gas fireplace in the living room may be my favorite feature. The apartment was pleasantly just warm enough ( that is - it wasn't too hot) for my December visit, but relaxing by the fire after all the wedding related events I was attending just added to my delight. The Owner has a detailed guide to the apartment and pages of local places for coffee, food & fun. There are all kinds of local guides & guidebooks. This is a great location close to Lake Calhoun & some good shopping areas & I only wish I had more time on this visit to do some exploring. An extra treat are the books written by the Owner/Author which I found on the bookshelves. The ones I found were mainly children's & middle-school books which I found delightful & moving. And - there are all sorts of toys for kids. The kitchen is well stocked & only needs your groceries. And I had much better showers here than at home!! I highly recommend this place!

10/10 Excellent

Ayla G.

Lovely quiet spot perfect for families with young children near the heart of uptown
This apartment is everything it's advertised to be - not modern nor fancy but very functional. Know that there is not central air but a few AC units in the apartment for those hot & humid days so for light sleepers like me, the constant on and off of the AC was slightly disruptive. However, I cannot complain as Alison was more than accommodating for the needs for our toddler and surprised us with a signed copy of one of the children's books she wrote! She even printed my matron of honor speech at her home for us. We were very happy staying there, it was great to have our own kitchen and the kids toys and accoutrements were a huge bonus for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2016