Kid-friendly vacation rentals in Minneapolis

Sunset Shores is an absolute gem. From the moment we stepped inside, we knew we had found something special. The home is beautifully updated with a clean, modern design that still manages to feel incredibly cozy and welcoming. Every detail has been so thoughtfully considered — it’s clear that Sarah, the hosts, take great pride in offering an exceptional guest experience. The location was absolutely beautiful. Nestled in a quiet, peaceful neighborhood but right on the Mississippi River, it offered the perfect balance of privacy and natural beauty. It was truly lovely to sit out on the deck or in the three-season porch and watch the river go by. The calming sound of the water and the serene surroundings made it easy to relax and unwind. I do not have enough space here to write everything I want about how wonderful this home was but I will just say Sarah the host was amazing to work with the houses and location are beautiful and I look very much forward to a future stay here.

Fabulous place with walking trails by the river right across the street. Very cozy bed and linens. Well stocked kitchen and welcome snacks- always a nice touch. Perfect for two as there is only one bathroom. In nice weather we would have enjoyed the beautiful deck and yard. Hosts are delightful and great communicators.

Easy to find, and Becky was super responsive & upfront about a fix they made right before we visited. The older home had a lot of charm and our 3-yo enjoyed finding creaky spots on the wood flooring + the puzzle they had in the unit!! We would definitely stay again.

Nice little spot in a charming neighborhood. We enjoyed the private deck. The photos are somewhat misleading - the place feels a little older and more well-used than they imply. Bathroom is very small but serviceable. Overall a pleasant stay.

Air traffic noise may surprise guests. Neighbor on the right tends to creep around his yard. Not enough light in the bedroom to see things in the closet. Otherwise great little house and very well appointed.

Abigail's home was great for my parents' recent stay! They loved having the space afforded by a whole house - places to individually spread out, cook meals, and relax. A nice, quiet neighborhood with lots of things worth walking too. There was even laundry! Abigail was communicative, kind and helpful throughout and made everything easy.

Great little house to stay in for a few days! Basement bathroom could have been a little nicer. But everything else was perfect. Would stay here again if I make it back to Minnesota!

We had an amazing stay! The home was exactly as described—clean, beautifully decorated, and incredibly comfortable. The host was friendly, responsive, and provided helpful local tips that really enhanced our trip. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a cozy, home away from home!

Great place! Clean and with a lot of appliances. Pretty good experience

I enjoyed my visit at Beth's, stayed for a week and the bed was super comfortable! Great value, I highly recommend!

we had an unfortunate event happen but thankfully the neighbors and hosts were quick to help and help us solve our issue. great location, conveniently right between all the stadiums. deep bathtub with lots of hot water! comfortable bed with good pillows! coffee, pop, water and oatmeal provided!

What a wonderful apartment! It is spacious, beautifully and very peacefully decorated, tons of windows, and all of the amenities with thoughtful touches like phone chargers, extra towels, nice linens, and coffee/tea - a very soothing and comfortable space for my 2-night trip to Minneapolis, with space to work and space to stretch out and relax.

This location was fantastic for our family of 3! The home is lovely, immediately felt comfortable and we were able to enjoy the outdoor deck area so much! For families, this is a fantastic location. 2 blocks to the beach, one block to nice park on a quiet street and the hosts were amazing at having the home baby proofed and ready for our arrival. Overall, it was the little touches and kind hosts that make this place truly stand out, can’t wait to visit again!

My partner and I just needed a night away from the kids. This was the perfect spot for us to land after having a much needed date night. There are plenty of options within a 5 min drive to get food and drinks. It was a little difficult to get inside due to there being a lock to get in the house and another lock to access the key to get upstairs to the unit. But honestly that made the night more fun because it was like a mini escape room that my partner and I had to figure out together and it made the climb up the stairs more rewarding. The unit itself was extremely clean and looked exactly like the pictures. There's no tv but we didn't need it. We took advantage of playing music on the speaker and having good conversation over drinks and playing cards. The rain was hitting the skylight windows and it was very romantic. I highly recommend and hope we can return soon.

Had a great 3 night stay! The apartment was comfortable and felt safe. The neighborhood was great- walkable and some delicious recommended restaurants nearby. Would definitely suggest for solo travelers or couples!!

I would like to give this apartment a 5 for the clean, pleasant environment inside and out and good host communication. However, it was not quite as well equipped as I typically find in an airbnb and therefore a 4 for value.

We loved our stay at this charming, clean and comfortable unit. The location was great, close to the Macalester campus, coffee shops and other local spots. Also Jean-Claude was a responsive and kind host. We would definitely come back!

This place was exactly what we needed. Super responsive hosts (within 10 min every time!). We felt right at home. Fast WiFi for work, beautiful and great location for restaurants, bike paths and even some clubs near by. We were very happy with our stay. Can’t wait to stay again.

My husband and parents and I were in town for the weekend to visit our daughter. The area was perfect and centrally located for us. The condo was clean and well kept. Jason was very responsive to questions I had regarding parking. I just wish the weather would have nicer to use the outdoor deck! I would say the only downfall (and no fault of the owner) is that it was a bit noisy at night with people outside. However, when going to a city that is expected.

Karen’s place had everything I needed for a comfortable stay. It truly felt like home. The park right in front of the house made evening walks especially enjoyable. I’d recommend it to other guests!

This was a very cute place, I can definitely see it being a fun place for a large group! The trains could be a little noisy at night, but that can’t be helped. Earplugs are an easy solution for light sleepers. Otherwise, this was such a cute and unique standout from so many other airbnbs in this area.

We took a few days off to explore the twin cities and used the Airbnb as our base. The hosts were wonderful and were very proactive to ensure we had a great stay. The house was exactly as described, very comfortable, and also had all of the amenities we needed. Overall great place, great hosts! I would stay there again.

We loved staying here! This was a very comfortable apartment for two of us and it’s spacious enough to be comfortable for more guests too. I especially appreciated the full working kitchen, high efficiency laundry facilities, and great temperature controls, lots of very soft throw blankets, and ample WiFi. We both worked from the apartment and sometimes both had Zoom meetings at once, and there was never an issue. We hope to be back! This place is a keeper.

This was our second time booking with Lisa, however for a different unit. Again, it was a great stay. I enjoyed the coziness of this condo and quietness of the neighborhood despite being in the city. She has everything you need for cooking and baking. I work remotely and the internet speed was great. The bed was super comfortable. I appreciated the on-site laundry too. Everyone was friendly overall!