I hastily signed the lease on my current apartment without even having toured the unit. I was familiar with the location, which is GREAT, and didn’t want to make another long trip from Madison, WI, to Minneapolis for an exhausting weekend touring units. Photos and a floor plan sent via email confirmed I would be able to fit most of my current furniture and the kitchen and bathroom were updated, which was my most important stipulation. Having lived here for 6 months now, I’m happy, but uncertain
...whether I’ll resign my lease. My unit is only 350 square-feet, by FAR the smallest I’ve lived in during my five years renting. But it was the most reasonable rent available for 1 person in the location I wanted (it’s so hard to find middle-of-the-road rent prices!). And the amenities—including a rooftop deck with stunning views of Lake Calhoun and Lake of the Isles, comfortable lounge chairs, gas grills and a pool, plus a small fitness room—are important to me. Without a balcony included in my current unit, it’s crucial to have the rooftop to escape to, and I’m enjoying saving money on a gym. The drawbacks to the apartment are no in-unit washer/dryer (which I had in my previous apartments), water and trash are not included in the rent, and I’ve had several plumbing/appliance issues (bathroom sink leaks all over counter; hot water in kitchen barely comes out; had to have my oven replaced). The staff is friendly and accommodating to the issues, though, and I love being able to walk outside my door and be steps from the Lake of the Isles running path, Lunds’ grocery store, and various Uptown bars and restaurants. If you want an apartment with a prime location, updated (but not luxury) finishes, and amenities like a pool and fitness room, The Calhoun is a good option.
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