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Charming Chef’s Home – Main Level Retreat steps from Macalester / Grand Ave

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV
Dining
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Saint Paul, MN
  • Place, Macalester College
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, University of St. Thomas
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Allianz Field
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

St. Paul

With a stay at this apartment in St. Paul (Macalester - Groveland), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Mississippi River and 8 minutes from Minnesota State Fairgrounds. .This apartment is 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Target Field and 8.1 mi (13 km) from Mall of America.
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What's nearby

  • Macalester College - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • University of St. Thomas - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Allianz Field - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Concordia University-St. Paul - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Mall of America - 14 min drive - 8.8 miles

Getting around

  • Snelling Avenue Station - 4 min drive
  • St. Paul - Minneapolis Station - 10 min drive
  • Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Davanni's Pizza & Hot Hoagies - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tono Pizzeria + Cheesesteaks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pauly’s - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Dunn Bros Coffee - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Zait & Za'atar: Mediterranean Dhaba - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Charming Chef’s Home – Main Level Retreat steps from Macalester / Grand Ave

1BR | Sun Porch | Walk to Cafés & Macalester

Top Features of the Space:

• Private main-level unit in a classic duplex
• Steps to Macalester College & Grand Avenue
• Bright sun porch with daybed for extra lounging/sleeping
• Cozy, lived-in feel of a chef’s home
• Walkable to cafés, restaurants & local shops
• Optional in-home culinary experiences

Welcome to a warm and inviting main-level retreat in one of St. Paul’s most loved neighborhoods. Thoughtfully designed to feel like a true home, this space blends old home comfort, charm, and a touch of culinary inspiration.

Perfect for couples, solo travelers, or small groups, the home offers a relaxed setting where you can unwind, enjoy the neighborhood, and experience the space as a local would.

Sleeping & Layout

• 1 bedroom with queen bed
• Sun porch with daybed
• Optional air mattress available upon request
• Ideal for 2–4 guests

Living & Dining

• Comfortable living room for relaxing
• Dining area for meals or work
• Bright sun porch filled with natural light
• Cozy, home-style atmosphere

Kitchen & Essentials

• Functional kitchen for light cooking
• Coffee & tea setup
• Fast Wi-Fi

Important Note

• Second bedroom is not available for guest use

Location Highlights

• Steps to Macalester College
• Walk to Grand Avenue cafés, dining & shopping
• Quiet, tree-lined neighborhood

Looking for More Space?

For larger groups (5–20 guests) seeking a luxury spa-style retreat, please see our Lake Bde Maka Ska property. https://www.vrbo.com/3298426?dateless=true
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden.
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

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs 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.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Check in instructions will be sent on the day of check in
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Quiet times are set from 10 pm to 9 am
This is a no smoking property. Guests are not allowed to smoke or use any vaping device inside the home
Events, parties, noise pollution impacting guests staying in other parts of this property are strictly prohibited.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 20111231703

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Charming Chef’s Home – Main Level Retreat steps from Macalester / Grand Ave Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edgar H., Brunswick, ME

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay near Macalester! Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Edgar H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful host! We were welcomed into this home and have a fantastic stay. Could not be more convenient a location for visiting Macalester College area. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Garry Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
We've stayed in the same building before but not this specific unit. It's a terrific space for a couple of small family (it's one bedroom). It's quite roomy, comfortable, and functional with a full kitchen and plenty of space to work or relax. Temperatures reached single digits outside while we were there but it was perfectly cozy inside.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a lovely place very close to Macalaster. The host was welcoming and flexible, and is a great chef to boot. I highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025