We recently stayed here for a week in September, and overall, we enjoyed our stay. This rental is in the heart of a quiet Seattle suburb that is in close proximity to restaurants and public transit. If you are without a car, the light rail station is a 20-minute walk away (moderate in intensity with slight hills). Here are some of the pros and cons of the rental, starting with the pros:
Stacy is an excellent host - always very attentive and quick to respond to your requests. She allowed us access to a shared laundry room, which came in very handy for us!
The bathroom, although very small, contains an amazing steam shower! You do have the option to not use it, but why would you not?!
We really appreciated the included bonuses for our 1-year old. Upon arrival, we had a pack-n-play, high chair, and building blocks all waiting for us. And when you’re traveling across the country with a child, these features are important!
And for the cons:
For us, the biggest disappointment was probably the bed. We found it be very uncomfortable, and we woke up each morning with mild back pains.
Upon arrival, the kitchen hadn’t been fully cleaned, unfortunately. When we went to make coffee, we opened the filter basket to find leftover used grounds, which had gathered a white mold on the surface.
If you don’t like spiders, this rental might not be for you. Unfortunately we found many of them entangled in the vines outside the front door, a few of which actually made it inside the house. On one occasion, we actually returned in the evening to find a full web constructed between us and the front door.
Lastly, this is an older home, so be prepared to hear the tenants upstairs. We heard footsteps and music throughout the week, but it wasn’t an issue when it came time to put our infant to bed.