The location is in the heart of Fremont but on a quiet block so you can’t ask for a better area. Very walkable to groceries, bakeries, restaurants, bars, barbershops and even transit if you aren’t driving or being lazy like I tend to be on trips and abusing rising sharing services. One caveat is that it is a hilly area (think San Francisco but a little more moderate ) so if you are older or have shakey old knees that might have you huffing and puffing. In fairness if you are in the PNW for hiking and active outdoor endeavors you won’t at all be phased..
The hosts are very communicative and helpful. I had an issue with getting locked out and they assisted promptly and effectively. They even replaced the locks to prevent any mishaps in the future. The amenities throughout the house are thoughtful and logical.
The house is perfect for a solo traveler or couple. For people like myself that run lava hot there is central air - which is a life saver even if during my stay it never got truly hot. The solarium is a nice perk. I enjoyed having a morning cup of tea or coffee there.
Just be aware that you are sharing the laundry and gym with other tenants in case you want maximum privacy
On that note having a shared home gym down stairs is a great bonus (pull up and dip bar (The ceiling is low so it’s tough to do pull ups without fear of hitting your head), there is a bench, free weights, a bosu / exercise ball and ab roller ) If that doesn’t cut it and you want to get a proper workout there are full service gyms in walking distance.
The kitchen is large, spacious and well appointed. There is no shortage of equipment, cutlery and they even left a plate of vegan gluten free cookies , I think from Trader Joe’s but it was a very thoughtful gesture. Also I loved that there is a fold out ironing board - honestly I wish I had that set up at home.
The decor is a mix of vintage and quirky - I loved the radio, reel to reel , globe and turntable. The faux taxidermy wasn’t my vibe but that’s a small quibble. Some of the artwork was also cheeky which I found amusing. The bedroom had plenty of closet space, a comfortable bed (I personally hate flat sheets and prefer to sleep European but that’s just my odd preference) and there is even a second room with more storage and an office.
The bathroom was clean, but the tub is a bit higher than anything I’m used to so that was a slight adjustment -great water pressure though and plenty of towels.
There were really only a few quibbles or downsides to this AirBnB :
1. The only private area where ground level windows don’t peer in - is the bathroom so you’ll probably want to close the blinds if you are more modest or private - I didn’t really bother because being a New Yorker we’re used to forfeiting privacy 🤭
2. The TV can be finicky with staying connected to the wifi but I managed to work with it and honestly I only used it waiting for friends to pick me up or late at night
3. The only true downside is that it’s a very expensive stay - which isn’t the fault of the hosts but likely a product of the times (inflation) be that as it may in my humble opinion 2400 plus dollars for four nights and a late check 4:00 pm check in time and early 10:00 am check out is simply put a flat out steep price. That is rent for a month in a major city or close to it. Mind you this was the reduced rate for being one of the first guests if not the first. So it would have been closer to 3K yikes - that is rent in most major cities. four nights. If you are a minimalist the studio they rent out is far more economical. Even though I really enjoyed my stay that’s just a brutal cost for a nice but not luxury stay in most cities. I’ve paid less in Tokyo and Los Ángeles so to pay this much for Seattle irked me a bit. (I know Seattle isn’t cheap but still ouch )
If it were a little cheaper I’d have pretty much no complaints at all but for the price I reserve the right to expect perfection. If money isn’t an object to you and you aren’t expecting a very modern stay - this place is charming with great hosts