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A two-story house with a front porch, a covered deck, and a small garden.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a gas stove, and a built-in bench.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island, and a dining area with a long table and chairs.
A two-story house with a front deck, a brick pathway, and a garden area.
A modern kitchen with wooden flooring, a dining table with benches, and a hanging light fixture.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 16348 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Minneapolis, MN
  • Place, Chain of Lakes
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bde Maka Ska
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Green Room MPLS
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the area

Minneapolis

A family-friendly stay in Minneapolis awaits you at this holiday home. Within steps you'll find Chain of Lakes and Bde Maka Ska within a short 5-minute stroll. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and home features 5 bathrooms, a fireplace and a patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. In-room jetted baths, a sofa bed and a living room are also available. Housekeeping is available on request. .Enjoy the gym, Hot tub and sauna as well as access to a playground. Added amenities include laundry facilities, limo/town car service and a garden. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Calhoun Isles holiday home include University of Minnesota, Twin Cities and Target Field.
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What's nearby

  • Chain of Lakes - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bde Maka Ska - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lakewood Cemetery - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Green Room MPLS - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lake of the Isles - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • West Lake Street Station - 4 min drive
  • St. Paul - Minneapolis Station - 13 min drive
  • Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Thesis Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Moona Moono - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Brim - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tenka Ramen - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Chef's 6BR/5FB Lake Retreat by BdeMakaSka I Steam & Infrared Saunas I Sleeps 12+



Chef's 6BR & 5BA Luxury Lake Retreat I Two Sauna Spa I Eleven Beds | Walk to Lake Beach

Your host is a chef. The house has 6BR and 5BA's over four levels, 300 yds from Lake Bde Maka Ska with (1) a steam sauna off the primary suite 2nd level with heated floors & (2) a full spectrum infrared sauna on 3rd level & (3) a jetted air tub in main level. Eleven beds sleep 12 without anyone feeling crowded. Trails & Kayaking start at the end of the block, and Uptown restaurants are a short walk. Private dinners, yoga & massage can be arranged, or you can ignore all of it and just use the house.

Two saunas come with the house, and they're worth understanding separately.

The steam sauna is on the second level, connected to the primary suite with radiant heated floors. Four people fit comfortably. It's a classic experience — heat, full humidity, the kind of session that loosens everything up after a day outdoors. The infrared sauna is on the third level, private and quieter. Full-spectrum with red light therapy. Low to high temperature, deeper effect — better for sleep, recovery, and winding down slowly. Most groups end up using both for different reasons.

The main level has its own jetted air bath tub, right next to the ground-floor bedroom — fully accessible without stairs, ideal for anyone who prefers to stay on one level.

Lake Bde Maka Ska beachfront is 300 yards from the front door. Walk to one of the best urban lakes in the country — swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, and miles of trails in every direction. The neighbourhood around it is Uptown at its quietest: good restaurants, cafés, and wine bars all within easy reach on foot.

The house itself spreads across four levels. Six bedrooms, five bathrooms, eleven beds and a sofa bed — it sleeps 12+ without anyone feeling crowded. The layout earns that: a main living floor, a lower lounge, a dedicated suite floor, and a self-contained studio at the top. Families tend to use the levels to give kids and adults their own space. Friend groups tend to migrate between them.

Other things in the house: a 9-foot handcrafted shuffleboard on the main level, foosball downstairs, a spin bike, Smart TVs on every floor, fast Wi-Fi throughout. The backyard has a pergola — shaded, calm, the right place to have a coffee in the morning or a drink in the evening. Golf at Theodore Wirth and Hiawatha is a short drive. Brewery bike tours to Northeast Minneapolis can be arranged if you want a guided afternoon out.

Two off-street parking spaces. Keyless entry. Central air and radiant heat throughout.

Yoga, massage, and wellness sessions can be arranged as add-ons. So can guided tours. All of it is optional — the house works well without any of it.

THE LAYOUT

Main level
Chef's kitchen · dining nook seats 6–7 · living area with 9-ft handcrafted shuffleboard
Jetted tub · bedroom + full bath with no-stair access

Lower level
Family lounge with 1 twin day bed + 2 single daybeds · large TV · foosball · kitchenette with coffee and tea station
Bedroom + full bath · washer and dryer

Second level
King primary suite + ensuite spa bath · steam sauna seats 4 · rain shower · heated floors
Queen bedroom · kids' room with twin and bunk bed · second full bath

Third level
Studio suite · queen bed + sofa bed · TV lounge
Full bath with infrared sauna and red light therapy

SLEEPING
6 bedrooms · 11 beds + sofa bed · sleeps 12+
5 bathrooms · steam sauna · full-spectrum infrared sauna · jetted tub · heated floors

ON REQUEST
Private chef dining · yoga · massage · wellness sessions · guided brewery tours

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Limo/town car service
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

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

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Cooking classes
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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

  • At least 80% organic food
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Composting
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Living plant wall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 3,750 square feet
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 21

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Lock the doors

Please make sure there is no plastic bag in the recycling bin to avoid city fines. A charge of $25 will be charged if any plastic bag is found in the recycling bin

You can leave the sheets as is for cleaners but make sure all dirty dishes are in dishwasher.

If there is unused food items , we donate these to St. Paul open market pantry.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

1. We ask guests take all conversations inside after 9 pm. Owners / neighborhood take noise pollution seriously. Quiet hours are 9pm - 8am.

Max overnight guests 10. Any dinner event with outside guests needs chef service ($100/hr) with maximum guest count not to exceed 20

Outside patio is for grilling and having fun family dinners. No loud games in back patio. Usable food items are donated to free open pantries

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Select events allowed with host permission

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Note from host: Select events allowed with host permission
Long-term renters welcome
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: Select events allowed with host permission Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number STR406546

Frequently asked questions

Does Chef's 6BR/5FB Lake Retreat by BdeMakaSka I Steam & Infrared Saunas I Sleeps 12+ have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

What luxury perks are available at Chef's 6BR/5FB Lake Retreat by BdeMakaSka I Steam & Infrared Saunas I Sleeps 12+?

This property features 1 hot tub, as well as a jetted bath and a fireplace.

What makes Chef's 6BR/5FB Lake Retreat by BdeMakaSka I Steam & Infrared Saunas I Sleeps 12+ a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, Jetted bath, and fireplaces all help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Chef's 6BR/5FB Lake Retreat by BdeMakaSka I Steam & Infrared Saunas I Sleeps 12+.

Is Chef's 6BR/5FB Lake Retreat by BdeMakaSka I Steam & Infrared Saunas I Sleeps 12+ family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and laundry facilities, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that Chef's 6BR/5FB Lake Retreat by BdeMakaSka I Steam & Infrared Saunas I Sleeps 12+ is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at Chef's 6BR/5FB Lake Retreat by BdeMakaSka I Steam & Infrared Saunas I Sleeps 12+?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Chef's 6BR/5FB Lake Retreat by BdeMakaSka I Steam & Infrared Saunas I Sleeps 12+?

No, Chef's 6BR/5FB Lake Retreat by BdeMakaSka I Steam & Infrared Saunas I Sleeps 12+ does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Chef's 6BR/5FB Lake Retreat by BdeMakaSka I Steam & Infrared Saunas I Sleeps 12+?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Chef's 6BR/5FB Lake Retreat by BdeMakaSka I Steam & Infrared Saunas I Sleeps 12+ Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gracious host and perfect accommodations for our large group. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for hosting. Lots of bed options, nice bathrooms, easily accessible, and very responsive host. Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bee

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

Just as advertised

Great stay
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sidney B.

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

Great Place to Stay

Great location in a good neighborhood with lots of grocery and restaurant options nearby. Host was fantastic and flexible. Our big family appreciated having plenty of table space for meals and board games. Would stay again if we were in the area!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Steve S.

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

Great stay in a great neighborhood

Best possible location for a Minneapolis stay. The house is great with loads of room and walking distance to great restaurants and shops. Nearby lakes with running trails a real plus.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristine N.

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

Work retreat

Wonderful location for a work retreat! Close to the lake and downtown so lots of walking options
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Evie O.

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

Lovely home - excellent location

Truly wonderful home with plenty bedrooms and bathrooms for privacy for all . grandkids loved the shuffle board . It was a lovely space for holiday gathering .
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debby F.

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

Had a great time!

We were here for Olympic Trials. The home was perfectly located on a lovely street. Our host was kind, attentive and welcomed us so nicely with a lovely spread. The house was perfect for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jan H.

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

Excellent house for groups

House was perfect for a group of 7 friends. Everyone had their own room with bathrooms on every level. Can't beat the Uptown location! A couple blocks to the lake, grocery store and food options. Host was very responsive and has done a beautiful job with this property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nate K.

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

Great for a large group

Great house for a weekend get together! Comfortably slept our group of 12 people with room for more. Great main level space for spending time together. Backyard and grill are nice. The logistics (communication, check in/out, etc) were all simple and easy. We had the host, Rupinder, prepare dinner for us one night which was a excellent and very fun culinary experience, would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

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

Amazing Host, Great Home

Rupinder was a great host for our friends trip to Minneapolis. He was communicative, friendly and helpful with recommendations in the area. The home is in a quiet neighborhood with convenient access to all of Minneapolis and the lake. Easily accommodated 8 adults without having to share beds. Would recommend and will look at the house again if we are ever back in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

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

Nice home for a family

Stayed here with extended family including toddlers and grandchildren. Home was very comfortable and well appointed. Highchair and pack and play with mattress were provided. Great communication with property manager! Really appreciated the extra touches. Best part was the steam shower in the master suite. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary C.

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

Great experience!

The house is well appointed, cozy, and yet quite spacious. It was perfect for our large group. It’s location is convenient to lake Bde Maka Ska, as well as several restaurants and shops. Communication with the rental manager was prompt and helpful. We really appreciated the welcome charcuterie he thoughtfully provided. Excellent experience overall!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nick S.

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

Restful, spacious, comfortable

This location is amazing, close to wonderful walking trails around the lakes and many great dining options. The house itself is exactly as advertised with many comfortable bedrooms, a beautiful patio, and a main level perfect for a group of friends to gather. Rupinder is very communicative before and during your stay so you know your in good hands if you need any extra support (our stay went off without a hitch!). We will be using this property again for future trips to the Twin Cities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

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

Terrific in all respects

We had a tremendous time at this house, which was ideally located in a quiet neighborhood but only blocks from all sorts of nightlife. It was also no more than 20 minutes away from just about everywhere we wanted/needed to go (airport, Paisley Park, Minnehaha Falls) and about a 2-minute walk from Minneapolis' largest lake. Best of all was our host, Rupinder, who was responsive and went over-the-top on any request we had. A true highlight of the trip was our superb culinary experience with him, when we hired him to cook a delicious meal for our entire group, inside the home. Highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John P.

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

Highly Recommended

Is there a way to give more than 5 stars? This house accommodated our large family easily. Large common spaces and nice bedrooms/bathrooms. The owner was gracious and accommodating. Really can't ask for more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew & Sarah M.

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

Best VRBO yet!

Wow, this home is fabulous. We did a work event here with 7 team members and there was plenty of room for everyone to have their own room. The host is an amazing Indian fusion chef and made us a delicious meal. The house was spotless and comfortable, and Rupinder went out of his way to make us feel spoiled (music, a welcome treat to greet us, And easy communication when we had questions). 10/10!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joshua W.

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

Rupinder is the Host with the Most

I stayed here with some other couples for an extended weekend. The location is great and the house had plenty of accommodations for us and great spaces to hang out. Rupinder was easy to communicate with and very friendly. Unfortunately we did not do the chef and music experience, but i'm sure that would have also been a great time. The City is fantastic and we took full advantage of the easy-to-walk-to lake and Uptown from the house
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy H.

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

Great Place for a Larger Group

This was a great place in an awesome neighborhood. The host was amazing. There was a bottle of wine, some cheeses, crackers, grapes and some cookies waiting for us when we checked in. The house is comfortable, clean, well restored. The steam shower was incredible. Outside of having some more/better cooking utensils and knives (which is a small thing), this place was great. To top it all off, on the morning of our departure we had some amazing pastries dropped off to us from the bakery a few blocks away. HIGHLY recommend this house!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jeff T.

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

Decent Place, great area

This home is located in a nice neighborhood close to a walking trail around a lake and also interesting homes in the neighborhood. The home was great for a family gathering for events we had scheduled in Minneapolis with the homes location near downtown. It is winter but for spring/summer the back deck/patio needs some attention. The house offering is not worth the value of the rental but when considering it's location that helps overcome the high cost. We were pleased with our decision and property manager Rupinder was great to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Betty E.

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

Bde Maka Ska House

The house was in a lovely established neighborhood only two blocks from Lake Bde Maka Ska. The location was ideal as it was in walking distance for our littles to the play area and beach on the lake. The house was large enough for our whole family to have their own spaces, with living areas and bedrooms so everyone could spread out. There were two dining areas adjacent to the kitchen so we all could have a seat at a table. The beds and pillows were comfortable, although the comforter in the main level bedroom was quite warm for summer. Rupinder was responsive and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would enjoy coming back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brent J.

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

Excellent house with an excellent host in an excellent neighborhood

Rupinder's house was beautiful, excellently maintained, and wonderfully located. We stayed here during our wedding, with a large group of friends, many of whom were meeting each other and seeing Minneapolis for the first time. The location was a perfect introduction to Minneapolis—guests went for walks to the lake, nearby cafés, Uptown restaurants, and the Bakken museum. The quiet, beautiful neighborhood showed the residential side of Minneapolis. After a dinner Downtown, it was an easy bus ride back home. It was clear Rupinder isn't simply "maintaining" the house, but continually enhancing it. We appreciated little touches, like the recent furniture, thoughtfully chosen artwork, extra towels, ample dishes, and gardening. Perhaps most importantly, having five bathrooms kept everyone on time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

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

Location and Comfort

My nonprofit organization selected this lovely house for our annual Board and Staff retreat. There weren't many homes available in the Twin Cities to accommodate our group size, and this house was perfect. Lots of space to spread out and each have our own rooms and wonderful common spaces like the kitchen, dining room and living room where we held our meetings. We enjoyed the house so much, we only went out to dinner once. We mostly shared meals in the beautiful, landscaped backyard. The location couldn't be beat. We walked around Lake Bde Maka Ska on breaks which was just a couple blocks walk away. Grocery stores were a two minute drive. Rupinder was such an excellent host, he left us a home made treat when we arrived and had left some beverages and snacks to start our visit off right! He was always available for questions, but we also had our privacy. We all slept well in the comfortable beds and nice linens. Everything we needed was provided - from towels and shampoos/soaps to all the stuff you would need in the kitchen. We had a productive meeting and a blast cooking and gathering together in this beautiful home. A gem in the Uptown area, I would highly recommend this home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leslie H.

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

Absolutely perfect

We spent a week in this amazing property with our family (including kids ages 1-7), our nanny and then friends who came and went with their teenage kids. It was a PERFECT place to spend an extended period with space for privacy (our nanny loved the top floor studio!) and also plenty of space to commune. It had everything we needed from high-chair to wine glasses to plenty of linens to kitchen stuff to cook. The house itself was GORGEOUS both in terms of its bones (beautiful hardwood, elegant staircases, built-ins, high quality and not at all loud HVAC) and also how it was decorated. And there was a porch swing! Where the kids loved to sit and read books and watch thunderstorms roll in. Rupinder was fabulous - above and beyond. When our grocery delivery came earlier than expected he was there to receive it and put it in the fridge (it was 90 degrees out!). He left a gorgeous and delicious welcome plate and answered my random questions via text quickly and even came over to help when I couldn't get the washer worker (doh! user error! he was so gracious with my silliness). We hope to make this an annual visit as we loved the house and neighborhood and Rupinder's attention to detail and having a top-notch experience. Next time we hope to take advantage of his chef skills!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a well stocked and appointed home. The host was fantastic and very responsive. The inside of the home was very clean, the beds comfortable, the small touches throughout were perfect for the space. A couple of items to note:Our host was phenomenal. His customer service was spectacular and above and beyond what I had expected.The kitchen and bathrooms have several great products that are stocked throughout. The steam sauna is actually a steam shower in the master bedroom. It is of great quality, but not a sauna in a common space.There is not a hot tub, as listed on the description. There is, however, a 2-person jacuzzi tub in the main floor bathroom.There were coffee and great teas provided for our use. It was so appreciated! In addition, there was a delicious charcuterie board and bottle of wine greeting us upon arrival! It was delicious and thoroughly enjoyed by our party!There is so much to do within walking distance. We enjoyed the lake, as well as restaurants and shops in the area. Parking was a breeze. There were two areas in the front, as well as two slots in the back for parking, which is difficult to secure in the area.The only reason that I did not give a full rating on the cleanliness of the property is due to the outside. There are several weeds that need to be sprayed, or pulled, on the back patio and curb. There has been a lot of rain in the area lately, so I understand it might be something that crept up on the property owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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