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14 Amazing Airbnbs in Minneapolis

If you’re looking for a fun, active, and family-friendly destination in the Midwest, Minneapolis is a great choice. This is also a favorite city among foodies, craft beer fans, art lovers, and nature enthusiasts who enjoy the city’s many parks and green spaces. One of the most interesting ways to get to know this city is to stay in a local Airbnb to get a better sense of the neighborhoods and overall vibe. These are the top Minneapolis Airbnbs to choose from.

Treetop Urban Studio Apartment Treetop Urban Studio Apartment
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Treetop Urban Studio Apartment

At this Treetop studio apartment, you’ll have the whole loft to yourself for up to four guests. It’s on the third floor and has a private and woodsy feel. When you stay here, you’ll also be just four blocks from the Blue Line Metro for easy accessibility around town. There’s a kitchenette with a fridge, sink, and microwave, as well as free street parking and air conditioning window units for summer and a wood-burning stove for winter. Wi-Fi is available, and guests have access to the front porch too. This is a pet-free Airbnb with your hosts living in the apartment below the space in case you have questions or would like some local advice.

Boho Bungalow Inside Boho Bungalow
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Boho Bungalow

You can also have this bungalow home all to yourself in Minneapolis for up to four guests. The property is in the heart of the city and minutes from downtown, the river, and lakes. This is a downstairs two-bedroom apartment that also has a front yard, porch, shared basement, and barbeque in the backyard for guests to use. A free washer and dryer with detergent and an iron are available in the basement.

Festive Tiny House Festive Tiny House
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Festive Tiny House

You can also stay in this tiny house in Minneapolis, which measures 357 square feet and is great for travelers. It accommodates up to three guests and is a guesthouse that you’ll have all to yourself. The tiny house has a full kitchen, bathroom with shower, washer and dryer, Wi-Fi, a desk, and a small pull-out couch in addition to the main queen-size bed. It’s located in a quiet and family-friendly area of south Minneapolis and within a 10-minute walk to the light rail. The host can provide a pack-and-play and high chair for children upon request. The host also provides towels, a hairdryer, and toiletries for guests. Make sure to check out the mural and paintings on the outside of the tiny house, which was painted by a native Minnesota artist.

Solar-Modern-Historic Suite Uniquely historic and modern at the same time
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Solar-Modern-Historic Suite

Two travelers will enjoy staying at this guest suite in a quiet, residential neighborhood in Minneapolis. It is a solar-powered attic guest suite with lots of natural light and about 705 square feet of space. The rental unit is on the third floor of a duplex and features a living room, bedroom with reading nook, bathroom, kitchenette, workspace, dining area, closet space, wood floors, and unique library. There is parking available on the street, and the stairway is a shared space. Other amenities offered here are fast Wi-Fi, a 42-inch HDTV with Netflix, and a window A/C unit.

Luxury Urban Retreat A great place to relax and unwind
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Luxury Urban Retreat

This designer carriage home has modern amenities and is a studio Airbnb rental for two people. It is in a very walkable area of the city and has a king-sized bed with luxury bedding, fast Wi-Fi, TV, central A/C and heat, fridge, microwave, toaster, and Keurig coffeemaker. There is reserved garage parking available for guests. From here, it’s easy to walk to museums and restaurants, while downtown is just a short drive away. If you book a long-term stay, weekly housekeeping service and washer/dryer access are available.

Cozy Downtown Duplex An easy location with Victorian touches
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Cozy Downtown Duplex

There are many apartments for rent inside Victorian homes in Minneapolis, including this one that is a lower-level unit with one bedroom and one bathroom. In addition to the king-size bed in the bedroom, there is also a floor mattress available for the common area. It’s ideal for two people and a charming space. You’ll like the location that provides easy access to Target Field and Stadium and U.S. Bank Stadium, especially if you plan to check out a concert or sporting event while you’re in town.

Magic Studio at the Wolf House Outside Magic Studio at the Wolf House
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Magic Studio at the Wolf House

This studio earth house is an Airbnb property that is great for up to five guests with three beds and 1.5 baths. It’s located in the NE Minneapolis Arts District and is covered with rocks and painted with murals. The décor inside is truly magical and inspiring! You’ll also be close to restaurants and public transportation from here. It’s a good pick for couples, business travelers, and solo adventurers. The entire home measures 1,800 square feet, and you’ll have it all to yourself. Guests can enjoy the newly remodeled second bathroom with a two-person soak tub upstairs.

Rustic Modern Midtown Flat Rustic Modern Midtown Flat
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Rustic Modern Midtown Flat

This rustic modern Midtown flat suits up to four guests and is a lower-level apartment with all-new construction. This Airbnb is two miles from downtown and uptown, as well as 15 minutes from the Mall of America. It does not have air conditioning for the summer, but the space is at garden level so it stays comfortable even during warm weather. Guests who stay here have access to the front porch and a shared laundry room. Free street parking is available too. Your hosts have three young boys, so this isn’t necessarily the best Airbnb if you want to sleep in late. However, it is a very family-friendly property that can provide a high chair, pack-and-play, and kids’ toys.

Parkview #8: Sunny, Quiet Studio Apartment A perfect urban getaway spot
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Parkview #8: Sunny, Quiet Studio Apartment

You’ll be in a central location between downtown and uptown Minneapolis when you book this studio rental unit on Airbnb for two people. It is an apartment in a Victorian mansion that has modern updates. This is a great urban getaway spot because of the location and bus stop on the corner. You’ll be on the second floor of the building and need to walk upstairs to access the space. Your rental here comes with a queen-size bed, small kitchen, large closet, Wi-Fi, Netflix, and access to a small garden with a BBQ and picnic table. There are laundry machines in the building, which is in the Washburn-Fair Oaks Mansion District in the Whittier neighborhood of Minneapolis.

Quirky One-Bedroom with Fireplace A charming space in a Victorian home
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Quirky One-Bedroom with Fireplace

For up to four travelers, there’s the option of booking this Airbnb that is an apartment in a large Victorian home in the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood. The space has a queen-size bed and also a queen-size air mattress for additional guests. It has a kitchen that’s well-equipped for cooking, a flat-screen TV in the living room, and the quirky feature of the shower actually being in the kitchen! From this home, you can walk to the historic stone arch bridge and the University of Minnesota Dinkytown area. Discounts are available for weekly and monthly stays.

1925 Arts and Craft Private Studio #2 Remodeled and with a great location
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1925 Arts and Craft Private Studio #2

Here’s a studio space and a recently remodeled apartment for two guests that’s close to lots of different things in Minneapolis. There are two identical studio apartments in the building available to rent actually. With this rental, you’ll have a queen-size bed, USB ports, Wi-Fi, and TV with multiple watching options. You’ll access the space through your own private entrance on the second floor. Pets are welcome to join you at this Airbnb.

Private Powderhorn Park Lower Level Suite So many positive guest reviews here
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Private Powderhorn Park Lower Level Suite

A popular guest suite option in Minneapolis, this Airbnb is perfect for two people. This is because of the private entrance, kitchenette, large bedroom, off-street parking, and convenient location. Couples, solo adventurers, and business travelers have all stayed here and enjoyed the location near U.S. Bank Stadium, downtown Minneapolis, and the Mall of America. Other features of this Airbnb rental are free Wi-Fi, a large-screen TV, and a sound-proofed ceiling. However, you may still hear a piano being played at times.

Whimsical Downtown Condo Decorative wall at Whimsical Downtown Condo
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Whimsical Downtown Condo

We’ll also highlight this downtown condo that’s perfect for a solo traveler in Minneapolis. Guests have access to the kitchen, shared bathroom, Wi-Fi, and free parking on the premises. Your host offers a welcoming shared space experience and stocks the space with essential toiletries too.

Private Entry Apartment Style Amenities Your very own city sanctuary
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Private Entry Apartment Style Amenities

This is a very popular and highly rated Airbnb property that is an urban sanctuary in a historic home. The private room rental is minutes from downtown and uptown for your convenience of getting around the city. You’ll be on the first floor of a triplex and enjoy the kitchen amenities, free laundry machines, clawfoot tub with shower, Wi-Fi, Apple TV, and free off-street parking. Another perk of staying here is the large yard surrounded by a privacy fence that guests will have access to.

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