When booking this Air B-n-B we were looking for a Covid-clean/safe, quiet getaway, close to the beach, and with good views. We enjoyed the lovely view of the sound from the very nice patio and the location is ideal for a walk to Alki Beach. We were a bit surprised, however, to find sippy cups of milk, left over quinoa salad, and a few other refrigerator items, making us think we may have come before the house was cleaned. We are just now feeling brave enough to travel again and were careful to select a place that advertised “enhanced cleaning” and were a bit concerned. Shauna was quick to have the refrigerator cleaned out when we asked about this; however, upon our return, there were several sippy cups and baby dishes in the top rack of the dish washer. Of more concern upon our return (around 10 p.m.), we found we had been locked out. Luckily, the owner who lives on the property had stepped out to let their dog out and we were able to get his attention to allow us entrance. While we love kiddos (and were actually visiting young grandchildren while in Seattle), we were hopeful for some quiet time at the Air B-n-B. Instead, we were awakened each morning around 7-7:30 by the sound of running, crying, and shouting little ones. Further, the advertisement indicated we would have access to the washer and dryer; however, they were both blocked by stacks of furniture, toys, and pack-n-play cribs. Also, there was little to no room to put anything in the closet, which was crammed with bookshelves, books, etc. The carpet is stained and there are tears in the couch, in contrast to the “newly remodeled” description. There is stacked children’s furniture in the dining area of the main room. To be honest, it looked like the space is frequently used as a childcare and storage facility.
Also, we had asked early on the morning of check-in if it could be an hour early (4pm instead of 5pm), but Shauna did not respond until after check-in time passed after 5pm, in spite of her promise that she would respond promptly.
There was supposed to be Nest app on the tablet to adjust the air/heating, but we could not find one. At each of the other 6 or 7 West Seattle places where we've stayed, there is coffee -- not here.

We have worked abroad and stayed in nightly rentals around the world, and we have much experience as hosts using other nightly rental sites for our former vacation home near a ski resort in the Rockies. While we loved the location and the views, our expectations were not met, especially for the price we paid. As a former host, I would have offered to at least comp the cleaning fee (although we did not ask for this) when told about the leftover food in the refrigerator and upon learning the guests had been out at night, mid-stay. Instead, there was a “sorry about that and sorry about being locked out…” Truly not an experience we expected based on the description.