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The Blais: Speakeasy Basement, 5 Mins To Downtown

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Smart TV, fireplace, foosball, books
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, foosball, books
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Minneapolis, MN
  • Place, Minneapolis Institute of Art
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Nicollet Mall
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Minneapolis Convention Center
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the area

Minneapolis

Powderhorn stay.Your stay at this Powderhorn vacation home places you within 3 miles (5 km) of U.S. Bank Stadium and University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Also, Minneapolis Institute of Art is within half a mile (1 km) and Music Box Theatre is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Minneapolis Institute of Art - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Walker Art Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Nicollet Mall - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Minneapolis Convention Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • U.S. Bank Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Nicollet Mall Station - 4 min drive
  • St. Paul - Minneapolis Station - 14 min drive
  • Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Centro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Luna & The Bear - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Spyhouse Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Quang Restaurant - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Blais: Speakeasy Basement, 5 Mins To Downtown

The Blais is a modern Victorian mini-mansion with 5 beautifully styled bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, offering multiple living zones to relax, entertain, and unwind.

- Located in a convenient urban setting near Blaisdell Ave
- Five uniquely designed bedrooms with eclectic antique + modern furnishings
- Deep moody green interiors accented with gold, blush, and burnt orange tones
- Each floor has its own bathroom
- Bedroom 5 includes a private en-suite bathroom
- Four bathrooms, all equipped with essential toiletries
- Large dining room with seating for 10
- Stylish living room with Smart TV, workspace area, and decorative fireplace
- Prohibition-style speakeasy bar and games room in the basement
- Outdoor fire pit area (seating for up to 10)
- Charming bohemian-inspired front porch
- Fast Wi-Fi and comfortable spaces for groups

☆☆ MAIN FLOOR ☆☆

Living Room:
Comfortable space with Smart TV, desk/work area, and decorative wood-burning fireplace.

Kitchen:
Located on the same floor as the dining area, the kitchen is well-stocked with cooking essentials, cookware, utensils, and everything needed to prepare and serve meals with ease.

Dining Room:
Spacious formal dining area with seating for up to 10 guests.
Fireplace is decorative only.

Bathroom (Main Floor):
Fully stocked with essential toiletries.

Laundry Room:
Conveniently located on the same floor. Detergent is provided for guest use.

☆☆ UPPER FLOORS ☆☆

Second Floor: Bedrooms 1–4
Third Floor / Attic: Bedroom 5

Bedroom 5 features a private en-suite bathroom for added comfort and privacy.

Each level includes a bathroom for guest convenience.

☆☆ BASEMENT LEVEL ☆☆

Speakeasy Bar & Games Room:
Private bar, lounge seating, foosball table, card table, darts, and photo booth — perfect for group entertainment.

☆☆ PARKING ☆☆

Garage:
Not accessible to guests.

Allocated Parking:
Space at the back of the property for up to 5 vehicles via the alley between McDonald’s and Blaisdell Ave.

Street Parking:
Available on Blaisdell Ave (first-come, first-served).

☆☆ OUTSIDE ☆☆

Backyard:
Large fire pit area for up to 10 guests.

Front Porch:
Cozy bohemian-inspired seating area.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children count as the 10 person max.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property Registration Number STR407671

The Blais: Speakeasy Basement, 5 Mins To Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

M M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home with spacious bedrooms and wonderful spaces to hang out with friends/family. Owners were easy to work with and very responsive. Gorgeous woodwork and furnishings
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Enoch N., mineestoa

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Bart S.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anne S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Do not recommend: We had high hopes for this rental, but unfortunately, it was a major disappointment and we were unable to stay due to the unacceptable conditions. Upon arrival, we were immediately greeted by a neglected yard with dead flowers, part of the fence missing, and cobwebs covering the back entrance. There are no exterior photos of the home in the listing because it has not been well-maintained. Things only got worse inside.The home had a strong, unpleasant odor, especially in the basement, which reeked of mold and dampness. It was genuinely concerning from a health perspective. The first-floor bathroom had a foul smell that made it unusable. The porch was filthy, and a crack in the glass front door made us feel unsafe. Adding to that, the neighborhood felt dodgy and not at all what was advertised.There were also basic functionality issues: lamps were present but had no outlets nearby to plug them in, making them useless. Overall, the property felt poorly maintained and unsanitary — not remotely suitable for a comfortable or healthy stay.We decided not to spend a single night there, prioritizing our health and safety. Disappointingly, the owner refused to issue a full refund, only agreeing to refund a portion of our stay. For the condition this property was in, that was unacceptable.Save yourself the trouble and book elsewhere. This place should not be listed as a vacation rental until it undergoes serious cleaning, repairs, and honest representation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
I'm writing this from the top level suite of the rental. This place is absolutely amazing! We are here with family and friends attending the Minnesota Yacht Club Festival of Music, which was killer. The decor of The Blais is perfect! We loved the speakeasy area. The photobooth was so much fun! The outdoor area was very nice. We walked to the local restaurants and bars. We will definitely find a reason to return!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Blais

What an amazing find for you our bachelorette party group! Had plenty of beds. Kitchen was spacious and common areas were fantastic. We loved the speakeasy in the basement!!!! Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely home

This was the perfect place for our family to come together. We were in Minneapolis for a weddng and this was great gathering spot.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARK A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Labor Day weekend

Comfortable roomy house with great bedrooms and nice kitchen
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property & location

The home was very comfortable, well decorated and stocked with necessities. The host was very accommodating and the check in/check out process was smooth. There was plenty of space for our large group to gather, and the outdoor space was lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

KATHRYN S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful house for our group!

We loved this house! There was so much room for our extended family to hang out, with a variety of spaces, games and activities. While the house is an older classic, the appliances and bathrooms are all very modern. We enjoyed the darts and foosball the game room, the porch on the front of the house, the comfortable living room, and loved hanging out in the "speakeasy" at night. The bedrooms were spacious and bright, and the beds were comfortable. (Note: there are four levels, with uncarpeted stairs among them so if you have toddlers or anyone with mobility issues keep that in mind.) We were able to walk to Lula and the Bear the first night, about a ½ mile away. We also used the kitchen for breakfasts and lunch and snacks (were there for a wedding so didn't get to explore any other restaurants.) The property manager was super-responsive. We would highly recommend this charming home to anyone looking for a great group getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Spot To Gather With Friends

We had a great time at the house... it was spacious and clean and perfect for gathering with friends for a fun weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Big 10 tournament

Property was perfect for our stay. Host made everything very easy to get in and out. Thank you .
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Holiday Gathering House

Our family has grown beyond what our home can accomodate so over the holidays we rent properties for 4 adult kids and their spouses. It is hard to find accommodations this large with amenities to keep everyone entertained. This property did not disappoint. The spaces were great, easily accommodating a dozen for dinner, conversing in the living room or mixing drinks down in the speakeasy. There are 4 bathrooms which was a real plus with everyone getting ready in the morning or for dinner in the evening!! The house is old, so the floors squeak and the temperatures fluctuate floor to floor. However, the house has been renovated nicely preserving all the classic details and it appears they have more instore. The yard appears to be a work in progress, but we enjoyed an evening around the backyard firepit. The neighborhood has lots of great restaurants, vintage stores, and activities including GREAT museums. Another bonus is you are 10 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and 10 minutes from the airport! We had a great time – a wonderful property.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Holiday family gathering

Great, cozy, large house. Perfect for a family gathering to celebrate the holidays.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House Great Location

Cool house. Super clean. Equipped with everything you need. Great location as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property

Conveniently located with easy access to restaurants and shops. Great space for a large group. The speak easy space in the basement is awesome. Much of the house has retained the authenticity of the period it was built in. Nice yard space as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Home

We had a great stay in The Blias. It is a beautiful home and has an amazing speak easy! Very walkable and has wonder restaurants and coffee shop close by. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Comfortable House

Jo was so very helpful as we needed a place at the last minute as the place we originally reserved was closed and shouldn't have been rented. This place fit our needs perfectly. There were 6 adults and one infant and plenty of room in the house to accomodate all of us. There was a high chair and some toddler dishes. The house is older but very clean. It is located by Eat Street which has lots of great food choices. It is easy access to the highways to get around Minnesota. The kitchen is well stocked and has a lrge refrigerator and new washer and dryer. It was a last minute reservation for us and we couldn't have been happier. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023