Stay here to Visit Your Macalester College Student

Great spot for parents visiting/touring their Mac Students! Just a block away from the stadium and a couple from the middle of campus.
*Must be at least 25 to book.
• Beds: 1 Queen, 2 Full
• Safe + Quiet Neighborhood - Great Location
• High speed WiFi
• Off Street Parking
• Fully Stocked Kitchen
• Coffee Bar: Drip, sugars, cream
• Close to St. Thomas & St. Kate's
<15min: Allianz Stadium, Grand Casino Event Center, US Bank Stadium, Mall of America

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We live within 30 minutes of the property. You are on your own unless you reach out :)

Mac Groveland Neighborhood. Located a few houses down from Macalaster College's stadium, this is a great place for parents in town to see their kids. We have an amazing coffee place called Roots just across the street and a few other convenient fast casual spots within a couple minutes walk.

Parking out front available as well as a LARGE parking pad in the back that can accommodate 3-4 vehicles!

We are a perfect fit for parents coming to visit their Macalester students or families coming into town visiting their parents in the same neighborhood. Also great for a few friends coming in town for a concert, game or girls weekend! Weekend getaway with the kids to visit Mall of America!

KITCHEN
- Pots and pans, baking dishes, containers for leftovers
- Drinking glasses, plates, bowls, coffee mugs, mixing bowls, cutting boards, knives, and dish towels
- The kitchen has a dishwasher, gas oven/stove, small microwave, standard refrigerator, toaster, and blender
- Slow Cooker

LIVING ROOM AND DINING
- Large sofa & coffee table
- Dining table with room for 8

COFFEE BAR
- Coffee, hot chocolate
- Keurig + Drop Coffee
- We provide a couple sweetener options and creamer
- For those not wanting to make it yourself, walk across the street for one of the best coffees at Roots Roasting!

PRIMARY BEDROOM
- Queen size memory foam bed
- Located on the main level of the house, away from the other bedrooms
- Black out curtains
- Wall mounted 43” TV
- Dresser, luggage rack + huge closet

2nd BEDROOM
- Full size memory foam bed
- Side table + Lamp
- Blackout shades
- Fan + Window A/C Unit (summer) - we add window air conditioners to help cool down but the house does have central air

3rd BEDROOM
- Full size memory foam bed
- Side table + Lamp
- Blackout shades
- Fan + Window A/C Unit (summer) - we add window air conditioners to help cool down but the house does have central air

MAIN FLOOR BATHROOM
- Bathtub/shower combo
- Hair dryer and fluffy towels provided
- Shampoo, conditioner and body wash provided
- Although space is limited, we have made the attempt to provide enough hooks and storage spots for everyone's things

ENTERTAINMENT
- 65" SmartTV with Roku
- 43" SmartTV in primary bedroom
- Use your own login to access a variety of streaming apps, no live TV at this time
- Games are housed in the entertainment center and the closet of the main floor bedroom
- High speed//fiber internet - WiFi speeds up to 500 Mbps
- Dining table or kitchen high top is a great place to work, should you need to during your stay

OUTDOORS
- Front porch is great for check in when its rainy or snowy out
- Side porch with dining table that seats 6 + twinkle lights
- Charcoal Grill with charcoal provided (Late May through End of October)
- Gas fire table and chairs in the back (Late May through End of October)

LAUNDRY + CLEANING
- Washer and dryer in home
- Laundry detergent and dryer sheets provided
- Rags, cleaning supplies, dishwasher pods, vacuum, mop and broom
- We provide a starter pack of paper towels, garbage bags and toilet paper (which typically is plenty for a 3 day stay!)

We have put a lot of thought and detail into this home, and we are sure you will love it during your stay here in St Paul. If we missed anything or you have any questions, just shoot us a message! We typically respond in 1-2 hours (usually sooner, but just in case we are in a movie theatre..)

Driving Distances:
3.5 mi/8 min - Grand Casino Arena/Formerly Xcel Energy Center
7.8 mi/14 min - Mall of America
6.3 mi/11 min - US Bank Stadium
8.0 mi/15 min - Target Center
1.5 mi/5 min - Allianz Field
8.2 mi/15 min - Target Field
7.3 mi/12 min - MPLS Convention Center
4.8 mi/10 min - U of M MPLS Campus
1.6 mi/5 min - St. Thomas Campus
0.6 mi/2 min - Macalester College Campus
4.9 mi/10 min - Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport

Free street parking, driveway parking and close to public transportation. Easily accessible to Lyft & Uber.

FAQ's...

A/C
- Our house does have Central Air but the two bedrooms upstairs get a bit hot so we add window AC units in the summer time to ensure a more comfortable stay for the guests on the second floor

Beds
-There is 1 queen size bed, 2 full size beds and a pack n play for any little-littles. We use memory foam hybrid mattresses throughout

Early check-in?
- We cannot guarantee an early check-in. We use the precious little time we have to prepare the home for you! Assume check-in will be at 4pm but you can reach out a day before and we might be able to accommodate. If you NEED an early check in, consider booking the night before so you can check-in upon arrival. Fees start out at $50 for an early check in if we can accommodate.

Late Check-out?
- Maybe. It depends on our next guests. We will not guarantee a late check out until the weekend of your booking. Shoot a message and we will see if we can accommodate! If you need extra time, consider booking an additional night so you can leave at your leisure. Fees start out at $50 for an late check out if we can accommodate.

Luggage Drop Off?
- Sometimes. We have a front porch that is unlocked but out of the elements that we can store luggage in. Let us know what you need and how much stuff and we will try to accommodate.

Can I book on behalf of a friend, family member, or co-worker?
- No. Third party bookings are prohibited. Please have the person who is staying book themselves.

Is the home suitable for children?
- Sure is! We have a couple items that will help out. Pack n Play with a crib sheet, child gate for the stairs, a booster seat high chair and kid dinnerware & utensils.

Can we bring a dog?
- Yes, mostly. Please send us a message to confirm. See our house rules for additional information regarding the stay. Please note we do not have a fenced in yard for the pets.

Can we have people over?
- Yes, kind of. We expect all guests to be listed on the reservation. If you are having people pop in, give us a heads up. We will not allow open invite parties or a number of people over what our City of St. Paul rental license allows! No exceptions to this.

Outdoor Amenities
- We put our summer items out late May and put them away for the season at the end of October (unless it snows earlier in October).
- We provide a charcoal grill with a starter amount of charcoal
- We have a gas fire table + chairs. We provide a propane tank. If a guest goes through an entire propane tank during their stay they will need to refill it to continue using it.

Security
-There are cameras on the exterior of the property, at the front door and the back yard for the safety of our guests & property.

To Do Before Check In (REQUIRED)
Prior to your stay, we require you to complete our Pre-Arrival Form, and sign & agree to our Rental Conditions.

List of fees that may be charged
- Smoke remediation $250+
- Excessive cleaning fee $100+
- Bodily Fluids cleaning fee $250+
- Post party cleaning fee $250+
- Unapproved late checkout $50/per hour +
- Undisclosed pet fee $350
- Damage to property - cost of item plus coordination to fix or replace
- Early Check/Late Check Out fees start at $50/an hour +
- Excessive plumbing issue (will provide camera backup) $250+