✨ The Experience
Discover the perfect balance of urban living and everyday comfort at Nico East in Downtown Minneapolis. Imagine finishing a long shift at the medical centers nearby or wrapping up a day of meetings — and returning to a quiet 1BR retreat designed for you.
Sink into the queen bed or stretch out on the comfy sofa bed while streaming your favorites on the Smart Roku TV. Need to catch up on work? With 500mbps high-speed internet, a co-working space called Shop Talk, and multiple common areas designed for connection, your remote work days flow seamlessly.
Step into your full kitchen, cook a healthy meal, and then enjoy fresh air on your private terrace at sunset 🌇.
✨ The Apartment
Step into your private 1BR apartment at Nico East, designed for both comfort and productivity.
Bedroom: A queen-size bed with fresh linens, cozy lighting, and plenty of closet space
Living Room: A comfy sofa bed, Smart Roku TV, and floor-to-ceiling windows for natural light
Workspace: Reliable 500mbps high-speed internet and a desk setup for remote working 💻
Full Kitchen: Modern appliances, cookware, and dining essentials for home-cooked meals 🍳
Private Terrace: Your own outdoor space to sip coffee in the morning or watch sunset views 🌇
Bathroom: Fresh, clean, and stocked with essentials
🚎 Public transportation is steps away, keeping your commute simple.
👩⚕️ Perfect for Healthcare & Business Travelers
Designed with professionals in mind:
- Abbott Northwestern Hospital – 5 min drive
- Children’s Minnesota – 6 min drive
- University of Minnesota – 10 min drive
- Capella University – 6 min walk
- St. Catherine University – 20 min drive
- M State – 20 min drive
Whether you’re here for a short rotation or a longer stay, you’ll appreciate the ease of keyless entry, free parking, and proximity to major medical centers.
💡 Why You’ll Love It
This isn’t just a stay — it’s urban living redefined. At Nico East, you’ll enjoy a modern home base with a full kitchen, fast internet, pet-friendly perks, coworking spaces, and keyless entry. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, a business traveler, or someone who values lifestyle and connection, this building makes city living effortless.
🏢 Nico East Highlights
Life here goes beyond your apartment — it’s a community made for balance:
- Two rooftop social lounges with skyline views 🌆
- On-site dog run + dog wash 🐾 (cats & dogs welcome!)
- Keyless entry for ease and security 🔑
- Common areas for relaxing, gathering, or working together
🏋️♀️ Lifestyle Amenities
- 24-hour fitness center — workout whenever it fits your schedule
- Reserved free parking — stress-free in downtown 🚗
- Pet-friendly living — bring your cats or dogs 🐾
- Rooftop lounges & shared spaces designed for connection and relaxation
📍 Location – Connected & Walkable
You’re in the heart of Downtown Minneapolis, steps from it all:
- Nicollet Mall – 5 min walk
- Minneapolis Convention Centre – 6 min walk
- Eat Street Crossing – 8 min walk 🍴
- Walker Art Center & Sculpture Garden – 10 min walk 🎨
- Basilica of Saint Mary – 12 min walk
- US Bank Stadium – 7 min drive 🏟️
- Mall of America – 12 min drive ✈️
- Minneapolis–St. Paul Airport (MSP) – 15 min drive
👩⚕️ Perfect for Healthcare & Business Travelers
Designed with professionals in mind:
- Abbott Northwestern Hospital – 5 min drive
- Children’s Minnesota – 6 min drive
- University of Minnesota – 10 min drive
- Capella University – 6 min walk
- St. Catherine University – 20 min drive
- M State – 20 min drive
Whether you’re here for a short rotation or a longer stay, you’ll appreciate the ease of keyless entry, free parking, and proximity to major medical centers.
Nico East is perfectly connected for both drivers and car-free travelers:
🚗 Reserved free parking in the building’s garage (rare in downtown!)
🚶♀️ Walkable location — Nicollet Mall, Convention Centre, Eat Street, and art galleries are all just minutes away
🚎 Public transit: Bus stops and light rail stations are within a short walk, making it easy to get around the city or to US Bank Stadium, University of Minnesota, and beyond
✈️ MSP Airport: Only a 15-minute drive or a quick light rail ride
Whether you’re here for work, school, or play, getting around Minneapolis is simple and stress-free.
📝 To comply with legal requirements and ensure property security, we may request a copy of your government‑issued photo ID, verify your contact information, ask you to complete our verification process, and, in certain cases, require a criminal background check.
By completing your reservation, you agree to the following conditions:
You agree to be bound by our rental terms and conditions.
You acknowledge that you may be required to provide a copy of a valid government‑issued ID prior to check‑in.
You acknowledge that you may need to undergo a background check if required by the property management company or the owner as a condition of booking.
You understand that your check‑in instructions may be withheld until you have successfully completed our verification process.
All guests are subject to verification checks through Authenticate.com and must provide the necessary information within 24 hours of booking. Same‑day bookings must provide the information within 1 hour of booking. We reserve the right to cancel any reservation that does not meet our verification criteria.
Important note: The information is collected solely for screening and verification purposes and is not stored or used for any other reason.
We are happy to welcome pets at our Airbnb, subject to size limitations. To ensure a smooth and enjoyable stay for everyone, please let us know in advance if you will be bringing a pet. Failure to disclose a pet may lead to the cancellation of your reservation.
✅ Dog friendly (with restrictions), no minimum night stay, and contactless check-in included. Book your productive and peaceful stay today. Breed restrictions: 75lb Max Weight and Breed Restriction. No animal that is a member of, or is related with, the following breeds will be permitted on the premises: Pit Bull Terriers, Rottweilers, Mastiffs, Doberman Pinschers, German Shepherds, Akitas, Chows, American Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, Saint Bernards, Bull Terriers, American Bulldogs, Cane Corsos, Alaskan Malamutes, Wolf-hybrids, and any cross breed or related breed. These breeds are commonly referred to as “dangerous breeds” and are prohibited on the property.
🐾 Pet Policy
Furry friends welcome (max 2). Please let us know in advance if you’re bringing a pet, and share their breed with us. The following additional PER PET cleaning fee applies:
Short stays (1-5 nights): $75 total
Medium stays (6-28 nights): $200 total
Long stays (29+ nights): $300 total.
Cats +$100 per pet on the price for deep cleaning fee due to pet hair remaining in the air.
House Rules:
1. Comfy and Cozy Vibes: To help keep our space clean and inviting, we kindly request that you leave your shoes at the front door.
2. Quiet Hours: We appreciate a peaceful environment, especially during the evenings. Quiet hours start at 10 pm on weekdays and 11 pm on weekends.
3. Fresh Air Matters: For the comfort of all guests, we maintain a strict no-smoking policy indoors. If you need to smoke, feel free to do so in the backyard, and please dispose of cigarette butts off the property. We appreciate your cooperation and want to remind you that there is a $1000 fine for smoking inside.
4. Chill Atmosphere: We aim to provide a serene environment, so please no parties or social gatherings. If you have any special plans, just let us know and we'll do our best to accommodate. We appreciate honesty and transparency! Any group found to be deceitful will incur a $1000 surcharge.
5. Timely Check-ins and Check-outs: To keep everything running smoothly, please adhere to our check-in and check-out times. If you need adjustments, just let us know at least 24 hours in advance. Late check-outs without notice may incur a $50/hour penalty.
6. Guest Counts: For the comfort and safety of all guests, please declare the number of occupants accurately. An undeclared guest surcharge of $100 per night will be applied for each unapproved guest.
7. Respectful Use of Space: Please be mindful not to move or rearrange furniture, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the space as intended.
8. Eco-Friendly Living: Help us conserve energy by turning off lights when not in use.
9. Extending Your Stay: If you're having a great time and want to extend your stay, we're happy to accommodate based on availability. Just give us a heads up 48 hours before your original checkout time.
10. Key Return
To keep things running smoothly and ensure the key fob is returned at the end of your stay, we ask that you take a photo of the keys/fob inside the lockbox when returning the keys/fob. If the the complete set of keys is not returned there is a $150 replacement fee.
11. Background Authentication
Mandatory third-party background check for main guest via Authenticate.com (secure, fast, and required by building). Check-in instructions are only shared after successful verification is complete. Verification must be completed at least 2 hours before your planned check-in. If this is unclear please message us before booking.