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Walkable to Grand/Summit/Selby Ave & 1.5 mi to Downtown

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main floor tv room
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Saint Paul, MN
  • Xcel Energy Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Allianz Field
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Basement Queen Room

1 Queen Bed

Full-size Bunk-bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

Upstairs King Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Queen and Full Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Upstairs Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Basement Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Powder Room Main Floor

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Walkable to Grand/Summit/Selby Ave & 1.5 mi to Downtown

Welcome to this beautiful historic home in heART of the Twin Cities. This large home is ideal for family gatherings, time away with friends and retreats. Only a three block walk to all the shopping, restaurants and coffee shops Grand Ave has to offer. Located 15 minutes from downtown Minneapolis, less than 10 minutes from downtown St. Paul and less than 20 minutes from the airport. This central location in the Twin Cities is sure to please. There is plenty of room for groups of 12 to spread out. Please know this isNOT A PARTY HOUSE. We have wonderful neighbors and want to keep them happy. Welcome to our respectful and responsible community. We are pleased to inform you that this property is committed to Rent Responsibly standards. This means we follow best-in-class guidelines to ensure you have a peaceful, safe and memorable stay with us.

Please be mindful of our neighbors during your stay. The property's quiet hours are in place to ensure that you and our whole community can enjoy a restful night's sleep. We are dedicated to protecting our guests and neighbors from bothersome levels of noise. In an effort to do so, this property is equipped with NoiseAware technology. NoiseAware is 100% privacy compliant and is required on this property.

NoiseAware is here for your benefit. It helps protect you from aggravating noise from nearby renters or neighbors, as well as proactively prevents noise complaints. If you have any questions please ask. We are committed to your comfort so please let us know if we can do anything during your stay to make it more enjoyable.

Property manager

Jill Asfoor
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There is a cute little kid nook in the basement
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
No noise outside after 9 pm- do you agree to this?
No shoes in house
I’ll check out procedures need to be completed or you will be charged $150.

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 20210002103

About the area

St. Paul

Summit - University, a neighbourhood in St. Paul, is home to this holiday home. Xcel Energy Center and Target Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Como Park Zoo and Conservatory and Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Travelling with kids? Make time for Nickelodeon Universe, or head to an event or a match at Huntington Bank Stadium.
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Saint Paul, MN

What's nearby

  • Xcel Energy Center - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Allianz Field - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Como Park Zoo and Conservatory - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Minnesota State Fairgrounds - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • University of Minnesota, Twin Cities - 9 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Dale Street Station - 2 min drive
  • St. Paul - Minneapolis Station - 10 min drive
  • St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Latte - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sweeney's Saloon - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Tavern On Grand - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Walkable to Grand/Summit/Selby Ave & 1.5 mi to Downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Walkable to Grand/Summit/Selby Ave & 1.5 mi to Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walkable to Grand/Summit/Selby Ave & 1.5 mi to Downtown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Walkable to Grand/Summit/Selby Ave & 1.5 mi to Downtown located?

This family-friendly St. Paul holiday home is located in Summit - University, within 2 mi (3 km) of James J. Hill House, Mississippi River and Xcel Energy Center. Mississippi National River and Recreation Area and Minnesota History Center are also within 2 miles (3 km). Victoria Street Station is 20 minutes by foot and Dale Street Station is 22 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 22 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dennis H.

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

Staff Retreat

Myself and a few of my collegeagus
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

RIta B.

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

Baby Shower Stay

We were 11 women; family and friends - youngest 28 years; oldest 75 years drove and flew into town to host my daughters baby shower at St Paul Hotel.This home is the most magnificent VBRO I’ve ever stayed in and all 11 of us are in agreement! The host Jill and Aaron ensured and welcoming home - warm and inviting. Will need to come back for the baby’s baptism!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb H.

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

Perfect

Absolutely perfect in every way. Incredible and spacious house. So comfortable and well stocked. Exceeded expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn A.

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

Celebration of Life

Wonderful home for all to enjoy!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky L.

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

Loved it!

We had a wonderful time at this beautiful house and patio. It couldn’t have been better. Thank you Jill!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie O.

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

Great location and amazing hosts!

Great home rental for a large group! Hosts were extremely responsive and excellent to work with!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Athena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful home and great amenities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

October A.

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

Beautiful and Wonderful Host and Relaxing Stay

Jill was INCREDIBLY hospitable, from the specialized card and fresh flowers she left, to the gracious welcome message. The house blew us away!! Every room beautifully adorned with majestic ART pieces, and THE BEDS!! Wow!!! TWINKLE BEDS ARE NOW OUR FAVORITE! Thank you for a WONDERFUL stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

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

Frozen Four

Great place to stay for games in St Paul. Close to grand avenue shops and restaurants. Wonderful decor. Would highly recommend for any visit to St Paul or Minneapolis
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mikaela H.

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

Absolute Perfection

This was the dreamiest space to catch up with dear friends. It is everything you could want in a property and more. I can’t put into words how wonderful it was to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis R., Chisago City

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

Ladies Getaway

We really enjoyed our stay It was fun looking at all the art work Jill was a pleasure to work with. She answered my questions promptly and was very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katina F.

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

Amazing rental experience

We had a wonderful stay at The House of HeART. The house is beautiful, clean, stocked with many amenities, and nicely set up for larger groups. Communication with host was quick and they were very accommodating. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey S.

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

Girls Weekend

I have nothing but positive things to say about this house and our experience staying here! It was so well appointed and all of the art was so unique and beautiful. The host was particularly thoughtful and went above and beyond in ensuring we had everything we needed for our stay. My family and I are already planning our next trip back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laureen R.

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

Perfect venue and location for a weekend wedding

We booked this for 10 of us for a wedding weekend. Everything was perfect where everyone had a comfortable bed and we loved the common gathering areas of the kitchen and family room where we enjoyed each other's company over coffee in the morning and wine at night. Jill was a great host. Very communicative and we could tell she put a lot of thought into the design and personal touches throughout the house. She even let us stay later than our check out to accommodate our later flights. And as a bonus is the artwork throughout the house. Location is awesome with several restaurants and shops within walking or short Uber distance. Highly recommend if you're looking for a venue for multiple folks.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy J.

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

Happy House

We all enjoyed our stay at your house. It was so different and interesting. The art, the house itself, the special children's area was all well planned. The space is truly large and comfortable, which helped as it was in the upper 90's most of the weekend. We couldn't decide on the best animal picture as the kids were so excited to find art everywhere! Lots of oohs and aahs, even about the 4-footed bathtub.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thayne E.

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

Family gathering

Our four sons and their family's came in from all over the world to attend my mother-in-law’s funeral. This house provided a wonderful and unique space that accommodated all of us. A big hit was the poker table in the basement that was used more then once. This is the most fully equipped short term rental i have ever booked. From snacks, to toothpaste, there was really nothing not provided for a welcoming and comfortable stay. Its location is as good as is possible if St Paul is your destination, with Grand Ave 2 blocks away. This will be the first place i try to book if we need a large home in the area again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally B.

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

Exceptional Family Reunion

House of heART 2 was the perfect setting as the center for our long overdue family reunion. While only 8 family members stayed at the home, we were joined during the days and evenings by 9 other family folks who lived nearby or stayed at hotels. (…and one night a young niece and nephew joined us with a sleepover !). We came from Kansas City, KS, Naperville, Aurora, Addison and Kankakee, IL, Rochester and St Paul MN. The home was well appointed and even nicer than the online photos suggested! Furniture is well appointed and clean, beds, linens and towels top notch, kitchen had TONS of anything you’d ever need. The basement “apartment” was perfect for separating different families and the children’s play nook and game cabinet was perfect!! Though it rained most of our long weekend, the spacious/clean front porch was a perfect place for us to gather and mingle about. We enthusiastically recommend House of heART 2!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamila H.

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

Outstanding!!

Jill was an amazing host! Fast responses always. She kept up with us with all our needs an even more. Especially with our large group, they accommodated to all our needs. Maybe it was us, but the bathrooms do not lock, BUT I assume is was because of the character of the knovsllbs; i wouldnt want to give them up either. The home was very well set up and clean. Most of the kids and boys were able to be as loud as they are and have fun in the basment while the adults could sleep in early. Highly recommend this place and Jill! We had a wonderful experience. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vick K., Lewisville, TX

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

Best VRBO Experience ever!

12 of us friends meet every year some where in States. This time we picked St Paul due to other activities planned in BWCA Lake Superior. We were pleasantly surprised when we arrived at the property. The house is very WELL kept, clean, and very well decorated with the Artwork. Jill was responsive from the time we inquired, booked, and sure enough extremely attentive to the details during our stay. There were couple of things we needed and Jill was sure to get those furnished, like within 30 min. I highly recommend the area, the property and the amenities provided with the house. Thanks Jill for being a gracious host. 🙏 Vick
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

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

😍

Jill’s home is perfect! We had a completely uneventful stay (in the best way), and everything was above our expectations and what was advertised. There is plenty of living space meaning lots of room for people to be spread out through the house. The only thing I would consider is that all of the bedrooms except the basement bedroom are on the top floor sharing one bathroom so those everybody has to be okay with that. However, that was exactly as advertised so no fault to Jill for that, just something to keep in mind when booking for your group if they’d be comfortable with that. The house was SO well stocked. There was nothing we needed that wasn’t there. Jill provides so many toiletries and snacks. This is an amazing house and we are looking to book again already.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lou P.

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

Family getaway

My family stayed at Jill and Aaron’s beautiful house for a weekend of extended family celebrations. The house is beautiful - a treasure from the past. Everything was clean and well stocked. Jill checked in with us to make sure we didn’t need anything, and went above and beyond to accommodate, even bringing us a roll of tape so we could wrap a gift! There were snacks out for us, a nice bottle of wine, Kuerig pods, coffee creamers, etc. I’ve never rented a place so accommodating! Each bedroom had extra linens, bathrooms had extra towels, etc. The garage is nice and spacious to park 2 cars. Quiet neighborhood. Close to downtown St. Paul, and many restaurants and shops. This is a true gem and we hope to come back soon! Thank you Jill and Aaron!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa F.

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

Brimming with Joy: Our Experience at Heart House

My family had the pleasure of staying at the enchanting Saint Paul Heart House for my wedding, and I can hardly find the words to describe its stunning beauty. Walking through its charming rooms adorned with community art available for purchase, my heart overflowed with joy. The house's exquisite woodwork and overall charm took my breath away, and the neighborhood exuded a peaceful, welcoming atmosphere. What made our stay truly exceptional, though, was the extraordinary hospitality of our host, Jill. She generously offered to accommodate us by allowing us to use the fridge early to store wedding food before the big day, sparing us the added stress. Throughout our stay, Jill maintained open and consistent communication, even kindly granting us the luxury of a leisurely departure the day after the wedding, understanding how fatigued we would be. She left us a heartwarming note and a thoughtful little gift, making our experience truly unforgettable. The Saint Paul Heart House is not just the finest VRBO I've ever encountered; it was so delightful that my husband and I secretly wished we could have stayed there with our family. The added convenience of garage parking, which is not always available, was another pleasant surprise. We've even contemplated returning for a staycation, just to relish the experience all over again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jill Asfoor

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Welcome to our Airbnb homes in the beautiful Twin Cities. We have always had a passion for hospitality and tourism. We strive to meet the needs of all our guests no matter how big or small the request.

Five things we love and you'll find at our homes and in the Twin Cities:

1) Coffee- you'll see this reflected throughout the houses. We provide Keurig and Nespresso pods, beans, coffee grinder, sugar and cream to all guests. Or hit up the impressive local coffee shop scene.

2) Relaxing Spaces- both of our houses provide relaxing environments and spaces to read, chill, or to just simply be. There's plenty of outdoor relaxing space in one of the many parks or lakes.

3) Entertainment- The Twin Cities is an arts and entertainment Juggernaut, and you don’t have to go downtown to see some of the best acts in the city. Free outdoor music, movies, and entertainment are on tap all summer long. And just minutes away is downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, where you’ll find state-of-the-art music venues, world-renowned theaters, hilarious comedy clubs, exciting casinos, and speedy race horses.

4) AMAZING Food and Drinks- The Twin Cities are starting to be known for their food scene. People magazine named Minneapolis one of the nation’s 10 hottest foodie cities in 2018.

5) The Great Outdoors- The Twin Cities is the second best biking city in the country and it has the paths to prove it. With award-winning parks, trails and urban lakes, outdoor adventures are an essential addition to your Minneapolis-St. Paul vacation. Whether you're biking the Midtown Greenway, kayaking on Lake Harriet or hiking a trail beside the Mississippi River, the Twin Cities are a dream come true for outdoorsy visitors.

Please tell us about yourself and how we can make your stay unique.

We can promise you we will go above and beyond to make your trip to the Twin Cities memorable.

Sincerely,
Jill and Aaron

Why they chose this property

Welcome to this beautiful historic home in heART of the Twin Cities. This large home is ideal for family gatherings, time away with friends and retreats. Only a three block walk to all the shopping, restaurants and coffee shops Grand Ave has to offer. Located 15 minutes from downtown Minneapolis, less than 10 minutes from downtown St. Paul and less than 15 minutes from the airport. This central location in the Twin Cities is sure to please. There is plenty of room for groups of 12 to spread out.

What makes this property unique

Welcome to the House of HeART 2- an art gallery house. We have had the original House of heART in Northeast Minneapolis since 2019. This St. Paul house showcases 26 local artists. Their work is displayed and is for sale or the artists can be commissioned to create the perfect piece for you. The amazing art and Summit Hill location make this a place you don't want to miss!. We are less than 2 miles to every large venue in Downtown St Paul and 15 minutes to downtown Minneapolis. A short 3 block walk gets you to everything on Grand Ave. Grand Ave. is lined with coffee shops, restaurants, shops, yoga, salons and much more.

Languages:

English

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