Summary:
Stay in one of downtown Minneapolis’ rare single-family homes — a fully renovated historic carriage house just blocks from U.S. Bank Stadium, the Convention Center, The Armory, restaurants, parks, and major event venues.
You’ll get the convenience of a central downtown location with the privacy and space of a full home, making this a great fit for game weekends, concerts, conventions, family trips, and small groups who want to stay close to the action without booking multiple hotel rooms.
The Space:
The Ekman Carriage House is a fully renovated 1901 carriage house designed by famed architect Edward S. Stebbins, also known as the designer of the Mary Tyler Moore House. It offers easy, walkable access to concert venues, sports stadiums, restaurants, downtown attractions, and nearby outdoor spaces like Elliot Park and Gold Medal Park.
Sleeping layout:
Bedroom 1: Queen bed
Bedroom 2: Queen bed
Upstairs loft area: Two single beds
For groups of 7–8, additional single beds are automatically prepared before arrival
Nearby venues:
U.S. Bank Stadium: 0.5 miles
Minneapolis Convention Center: 0.7 miles
The Armory: 0.7 miles
Guthrie Theater: 0.8 miles
Stone Arch Bridge: 1 mile
Target Center: 1.2 miles
Target Field: 1.3 miles
Walker Art Center: 1.4 miles
First Ave: 1.4 miles
Minneapolis is also one of the most bike-friendly cities in the country, and guests can use Uber, Lime, or local bike/scooter rentals to get around downtown and nearby neighborhoods.
Guest Access:
Guests will receive check in instructions at 11a CST the day prior to check in
Other Things to Note:
While this home is in a downtown neighborhood, it is also on a residential block. We ask that all guests be respectful and considerate of our neighbors by limiting any outside noise made during the property's quiet hours.
This is a true downtown stay, so guests may hear normal city sounds and nearby freeway noise at times. Most guests have found it easy to settle in, but we like to be transparent for anyone especially sensitive to urban noise.
This home is best suited for groups comfortable with a flexible sleeping setup: two private queen bedrooms plus single beds in the living area.