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9.89.8 out of 10
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The Beanhouse • Bright 3BR • Walk to Grand Ave
Welcome to The Beanhouse — a spotless, sun-filled retreat in St. Paul’s charming Merriam Park neighborhood. This Scandinavian-inspired 3-bedroom home blends old-world character with modern comfort. Walk to Grand Avenue, Macalester, University of St. Thomas, and the Mississippi River trails. Just minutes to both downtowns, Allianz Field, and the University Avenue light rail. 5-star cleanliness within walking distance of cafés, restaurants, and local shops.
Why Guests Love The Beanhouse: ✨ 5-star cleanliness & beautifully maintained 🌿 Peaceful family neighborhood with tree-lined streets 🚶 Walk to cafés, restaurants, and local shops 🛏️ Cozy Scandinavian décor with modern touches 🍳 Fully stocked kitchen for extended stays 🚗 Easy access to both downtown Minneapolis & St. Paul
🏡 The Space Step into this meticulously maintained 1900s home, filled with natural light and Scandinavian charm. Relax in the inviting living room, cook in a spacious kitchen, and unwind in comfortable bedrooms featuring plush bedding and thoughtful details. Everything you need for a relaxing stay — from fast Wi-Fi and smart TV to quality linens and quiet comfort.
🌆 The Neighborhood Nestled in Merriam Park, one of St. Paul’s most desirable and walkable areas — right between Minneapolis and St. Paul. Explore Grand Avenue boutiques, cafes, restaurants, and neighborhood favorites like Breadsmith and Rose Street Patisserie. Perfect for families, business travelers, or campus visits — with Macalester College, University of St. Thomas , and Allianz Field just minutes away.
Getting Around 🚶 4 blocks to the light rail (easy access city-wide) 🚗 Free street parking right out front (no permit required) ✈️ 15 minutes to the airport, both downtowns, and major attractions
The Beanhouse offers a peaceful, family-friendly setting just minutes from the city’s energy. Whether you’re visiting for business, a college event, or a weekend getaway, you’ll find a bright, comfortable, and memorable stay here.
You’ll have exclusive access to the entire home, yard, and front deck during your stay.
🅿️ Parking: Free street parking is available right out front — always easy to find! Please note the driveway and garage are reserved for the property manager’s use.
🔑 Entry: Self check-in with a secure keypad lock. Your unique access code will be sent before arrival. Just press the lock button when leaving to secure the home.
I’m a responsive and friendly host who’s happy to help whenever you need anything during your stay. You’ll enjoy full privacy, but I’m just a message away on the app for any questions, local recommendations, or quick assistance.
My goal is to make your stay at The Beanhouse smooth, comfortable, and memorable!
🏡 Neighborhood Overview Welcome to Merriam Park, a tree-lined, historic, and highly walkable neighborhood nestled between downtown St. Paul and Minneapolis. Your home is on just a few blocks from vibrant local amenities and excellent connectivity.
📍 Walkability & Local Charm You’re in a quiet residential street but just minutes on foot to the bustling, charming shops and cafés along Grand Avenue. This stretch is known for side-walk cafés, boutiques, and locally-owned restaurants.
For everyday needs, quick bites or groceries, you’re in a highly pedestrian-friendly zone.
The neighborhood retains its historic street-car-era roots (the old streetcar suburb feel) but with modern comforts.
🎓 Colleges & Transit Access If you’re visiting for a campus stop: you’re minutes from Macalester College and University of St. Thomas. Walking or a short ride gets you there easily.
🍽️ Dining, Shops & Local Eats Just around the corner on Grand Avenue you’ll find neighborhood favorites like bakeries, brunch cafés, and international cuisine.
Whether you’re craving a coffee, fresh pastry, exploring independent boutiques or local restaurants, this area hits all those boxes.
🌳 Outdoors & Recreation The Mississippi River and its scenic river-trail system are just a short ride or stroll away. A perfect place for a walk, jog, or bike ride along the water.
The quiet neighborhood, with its historic homes and leafy streets, offers a relaxing escape — yet you’re still close to city-life buzz.
🚗 Easy Access to Big City Conveniences You’re centrally positioned: quick drive to both downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul.
Free street parking is abundant in this residential zone, making car access and short errands easy.
Even if you choose to park and walk, the location encourages foot traffic to many of the local gems.
📝 Things to Know Primary guest must be 25+ years old No smoking or vaping anywhere on the property Quiet hours: 10pm–7am (strictly enforced) Please remove shoes indoors to protect wood floors Guests have exclusive access to the home and front yard (driveway excluded) Windows closed in winter; turn off A/C when open We welcome guests of all ages, however it is our policy that the primary guest making the reservation meet the minimum age requirement of 25 years of age.
In order to keep this property in pristine condition for future guests we maintain a strict NO smoking/vaping policy. This rule has zero tolerance for smoking/vaping of any kind anywhere on the entire property.
To preserve wood flooring, please remove footwear while in the house and place them on the rubber tray provided.
Driveway and garage are off limits because they belong to the neighbors.
Windows should remain closed during the months of December - March, during inclement weather and while running the air conditioning.
Quiet hours are between 10pm and 7am daily — strictly enforced out of respect for this quiet family neighborhood. This means no parties large gatherings, loud music or disturbances.
Union Park, a neighborhood in St. Paul, is home to this vacation home. Grand Casino Arena and The Armory are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Minnesota State Fairgrounds and Nickelodeon Universe. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at U.S. Bank Stadium or Target Center. Visit our St. Paul travel guide
Is The Beanhouse • Bright 3BR • Walk to Grand Ave pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Beanhouse • Bright 3BR • Walk to Grand Ave?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Beanhouse • Bright 3BR • Walk to Grand Ave?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Beanhouse • Bright 3BR • Walk to Grand Ave located?
Located in Union Park, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Macalester College and University of St. Thomas. Allianz Field and Concordia University-St. Paul are also within 1 mi (2 km). Fairview Avenue Station is 17 minutes by foot and Snelling Avenue Station is 23 minutes.
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The Beanhouse • Bright 3BR • Walk to Grand Ave Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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The beds were comfortable, the property was very clean and well maintained, the bathrooms were excellent and the kitchen was well stocked with utensils. We loved our time there.
The host was very welcoming and super responsive. The house was incredibly clean and light and bright. We enjoyed the location of the house and had a wonderful stay.
We stayed for a few days surrounding the TC marathon weekend. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Beautiful house. Perfect, quiet, walkable location. Will stay again.
This house is so well-appointed and maintained. It’s super clean, the beds are really comfortable and the decor is really classy. Check in and communication with Michael was so smooth. We already booked our next stay!
We enjoyed our stay at Beanhouse. It was clean and comfortable. We toured Macalester College and loved the house and the neighborhood. Well definitely stay again.
We came to visit a local college and had a lovely stay. The house is very nicely maintained had everything we needed, and the kitchen was stocked way better than many houses we’ve rented. The neighborhood is really Quiet with lovely neighbors. And we hope to stay there again.
Grandparents celebrating grandson’s grad from high school. The VRBO was perfect. All the comforts of home. Close to family and multiple conveniences and activities.
I’d stay here again. Clean, uncluttered, nice bed linens, 5 blocks from Whole Foods, Luminary coffee shop with organic coffee and great cinnamon rolls. If only Minnesota had some sun!! All gloomy days when we were there.
Perfect location to explore St Paul and the surrounding areas! East walk to University of St Thomas for a football game. Thanks for supplying the coffee!
Stayed here for our daughter’s graduation from Loyola. Was about .7 miles from campus, so it is walkable. Cute house in a quiet neighborhood. Plenty of parking in front of the house.
This is an immaculate, beautiful, historic home, and the area was perfect for us to visit our college student at St Thomas, walk to restaurants, and go for runs on Summit Ave. I had some issues with the VRBO site when booking, and the host, Michael, could not have been nicer or more patient as we worked out a solution together. A lovely experience!
Great location and had everything we needed. Communication was timely. We felt like we lived there and really enjoyed our time on the porch watching the leaves fall. Great table to play cards and relax in the evening. Filtered water in the fridge was nice too. You can even walk to good restaurants. So happy we stayed here!
Just as listed. A delightful house, in a lovely quiet neighbourhood. Perfect for everything you might need or want to see. Thanks to Michael, a great host.
The house was clean, full of Ikea type furnishings. Because it was obviously set up to be a rental and not for a family's own use, it had a bit of a sterile feel (lots of fake plants) despite the attractive decor. Location worked perfectly for us as we were there for the Mac graduation.
My family and I stayed here to attend a family reunion over the long weekend and were totally satisfied. The home is spacious and clean. The front porch was a great spot to chill and have coffee in the mornings. The host was communicative, including following-up with us during an unexpected power outage during our stay. And the location is unbeatable - very central. We were going to a range of places in both Minneapolis and St Paul over the weekend and nothing was ever more than 20-25 minutes away, which is remarkable. Plus the neighborhood is nice too - quiet street of bungalow-type homes but walking distance to stores and cafes a few blocks away. This is a really good find.
House was perfect for our party of 5 adults (two couples and 1 single). Plenty of room for all of us and easily could’ve accommodated another adult. So wonderful having two full bathrooms and street parking was always easy all 3 days we stayed there. Always had a spot directly in front of the house. The house has beautiful woodwork and the kitchen was well stocked…with coffee and tea provided! The host generously let us check in a bit early which was very helpful. Neighborhood was terrific and an easy drive for everything we were doing. Will definitely stay again when coming back to the Twin Cities!
Here for thanksgiving weekend with my two teenagers, one of whom is a student at Macalaster. Michael is a very responsive host and the house is absolutely as described/shown in the listing. Fully kitted out and so comfortable. It’s convenient to lots of activities in the area. The Mississippi River Blvd Parkway is about a mile away and a great walk or run from the house. Macalaster, St Thomas and UMinnesota are all within minutes. Will definitely stay here again in a heartbeat.
The house was very clean and comfortable. The manager responded quickly to a few questions we had. Onsite laundry, updated bathrooms (spacious shower on main floor). The living/dining area is spacious. The neighborhood is safe, charming, quiet, a few blocks from St. Thomas, and easy to get to other local campuses and around the Cities. Also just a few blocks from historic Summit Avenue. It snowed while we were in town, and the sidewalk was promptly shoveled (and there were shovels available in case we needed to do it ourselves). We hope to stay here next time we're in St. Paul!
It was the perfect space for our group. The kitchen provisions were amazing and the beds were super comfortable (great sheets and pillows). Super clean too! Would definitely return. Thank you!