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Heart of Uptown - Victorian Retreat

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
Smart TV
Exterior
Combined shower/tub

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Minneapolis, MN
  • Walker Art Center
    11 min walk
  • Basilica of Saint Mary
    19 min walk
  • Minneapolis Institute of Art
    19 min walk
  • Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)
    17 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Minneapolis

With a stay at this apartment, you'll be centrally located in Minneapolis, within a 5-minute drive of Minneapolis Convention Center and Target Center. .This apartment is 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from Mall of America and 3.1 mi (5 km) from U.S. Bank Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • Minneapolis Convention Center - 4 min drive
  • Orpheum Theatre - 4 min drive
  • Target Center - 5 min drive
  • Target Field - 5 min drive
  • U.S. Bank Stadium - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Bassett Creek Valley Station - 4 min drive
  • St. Paul - Minneapolis Station - 11 min drive
  • Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Mortimer's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dunn Brothers Coffee - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Heart of Uptown - Victorian Retreat

Welcome to our Historic Victorian Retreat.
This home has retained much of its Old Charm from the turn of the century.
This spacy place (2000 sq ft!) has 3 Bedrooms and 2 Baths on 2 levels.

Located in the Heart of Uptown with many amenities within walking distance.
Restaurants, Bars and Supermarkets within blocks.
The Lake of the Isles is short 15-minute walk away!

Everything you need right outside the door!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free apartment offers games.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • On a lake

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 LIC403864

Heart of Uptown - Victorian Retreat Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 18 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Visit
This was a great place for my parents stay last weekend while they visited. They enjoyed the character of this charming old house with a few modern touches, as well as the convenient location. They would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Eric M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Place is a dump
The place is a dump. Musty smell, cob job electrical fixtures. Everything is homemade and cheap. Not even close to being worth the price. Would never stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Parents Weekend Stay
This house has some beautiful details, but the pictures are a bit deceiving. I think this house could be amazing, but it hasn’t been renovated to that level. Regardless, the sheets, towels, and surfaces were very clean and that was great. The property does state “parking available” and when you click on All Amenities” it states “parking on site.” When we arrived we could not see where we should park without blocking others in. I contacted the host and he told me that “neighborhood parking” was what they offer. That is street parking. It ended up being somewhat inconvenient. We did book this place because the wording states onsite parking was part of the stay. So, this house met our needs and was fine, but I don’t think I would book it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice vibe, but dated
I love all the woodwork on the first floor (its what made me select the place), but the owner needs to spend some $$ to fix it up, its really looking tired. They also need to put a little more effort into trimming the yard. Its the whole first floor and basement of a large house. There are separate apts above (Not connected other then front entrance) There was some confusion with one of the apt tenets about parking, but they were nice and we easily figured out a solution. All in all I liked it and like I said, the woodwork is amazing. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
For great access? This has a great location and great access to everything downtown and to the interstates around it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

George T.

It was ok
Its an old house. Expect the wood floors to be creaky with every step. There were renters upstairs that like to stay up late on weekends and play loud music. You can also hear every word they're saying. On our last night the machinery in the basement started to make a loud constant screeching sound that lasted from 3am to when we left. Lets just say no one got any sleep and was not able to get in touch with the host. Good location for people who like to party. Weeds in front of house was overgrown, nothing like the pictures. And street parking was always full, we always had to park a couple blocks away. Location was good close to restaurants, downtown and the lake. Beds were comfy, washrooms clean and water pressure was amazing. Due to the late night noise and an unfortunate screeching noise from the basement our last night, I can confidently say we would not stay here again. had to park a couple blocks away
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Austin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Linda K.

Disliked: Cleanliness
A neglected Victorian Retreat
The outside of this old home was unkempt. Tall weeds filled the front yard and volunteer trees grew near the foundation. There was no porch light. The steps leading to the house were steep and narrow. There was no light in the foyer. The foyer had an unpleasant smell. You enter this rental you there is a curled-up carpet, a trip hazard. This is the only rental I've been in that did not provide a notebook welcoming us to the home. Usually, information like how to connect to the WiFi, how to use the TV, restaurants in the neighborhood, attractions, etc. are provided by the host. The woodwork in the dining and living room was beautiful but the entire rental had dust, dirt, mildew, and mold. It was unclean. The downstairs bathroom shower leaked and the bathmat was saturated. If you want to cook in the kitchen after sunset, bring your lighting. It was dark in there. The stairs going downstairs are plastered and chipped. It looked like mold was growing through the plaster. Dead flies on the window ledge were present. There was no handrail at the top of the stairs. The floors on the main level were creaky as were the floors above this rental. I had difficulty reaching the owners and I should have canceled. I do not recommend this "Victorian Retreat" rental due to safety and sanitation concerns.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel T.

Great Location!
Rundown property in need of refreshing. Location is the selling point. Upstairs tub unsafe. Good place to crash and go. Ok short term rental.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brief stay in the heart of Minneapolis, loved the experience!
Loved the historic house and location, woodwork is beautiful! House is just as described, doors could have been labeled a little better. I intruded on other tenants looking for our space. Other than that, was great! Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pastor J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Milestone Birthday Celebrations!
We had two family members celebrating milestone birthdays, June 10 and 11, and we needed a place where we could gather and celebrate. This home is wonderful and in an excellent and historic location. It's a short walk from the local grocery co-op and other restaurants and establishments. It's close to parks, scooter rentals, and public transportation. It's a short drive to many of the downtown Minneapolis venues and has easy access to the interstate system. This home is pleasantly and amply equipped with the usual supplies for the kitchen, bathrooms and cleaning. The only challenge, which isn't related to the owner, it that the street parking can be tricky. The owner was quick to respond with inquiries and questions either via the app and/or by phone. We highly recommend the Heart of Uptown - Victorian Retreat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan C., New Hope, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Maki’s Family Feast
The house is beautiful and the wood work is amazing. The first floor bathroom tub needs repair, the tub is cracked and it feels unsafe to stand to shower. The kitchen did not have a can opener; which was needed to open the cans for our Green beans casserole. Thank goodness I live locally because I was able to bring my own pots and pans, casseroles dishes, can opener, and peeler. Also, there was no dishwasher soap and I had to do all the dishes by hand. Overall, we had a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place!
We had a great stay, the bedrooms were spacious and we had everything we needed. Very beautiful home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chiayu M., Chicago, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for the whole family (dog included)
In town for older son’s orientation at UMN. Great location, lovely old house, plenty of space for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Traci C.

Fun Neighborhood
It was a fun little apartment, full of character! It was was really spacious for our family of four and our four legged Lolli pup. We hosted a dinner with other family members and there was plenty of space and the dining room made for a nice intimate setting. We would have liked an email letting us know check in information and parking information. A toaster to make toast for breakfast, would be a nice touch. And, during our stay the sliding glass door and garbage disposal were not working. The door came off the track and was extremely difficult to open and close.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

kelly w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
This property is the first floor and basement (2 bedrooms) of a very large 100+ year old home. While it has been divided to make 3 apartments it still has a lot of character. Nice quiet neighborhood and 3 blocks from a fabulous grocery co-op and other restauraunts.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023