Staying at Josh & Linsey's Seattle Hideaway was a real treat! It is a beautifully finished & tastefully decorated suite with lots of privacy. The entire sub ground floor of a single family home, it is located in a quiet, Ranier Beach neighborhood, conveniently close to the SEA-TAC airport and major roads. The separate entrance to the suite is through the gate & yard at the side of the main house & around to the back where there is a private yard, hammock & chairs.
The little town of Ranier Beach has a lovely waterfront drive & several great restaurants--the Stone House Bakery on Ranier Ave. is not to be missed with its great coffee & wonderful house made pastries. Ranier Beach is also home of the Kubota Japanese Gardens, a large & lush mature garden that easily rivals Portland's for beauty & size & is perhaps even more serene.
The hideaway itself has a large bathroom with a shower, a large living area with a comfy couch, TV & books on local hikes thoughtfully arranged, a dining area with a table & chairs, coffee stand with utensils, mini-fridge & a big beautiful bedroom with a nice big bed. There is also a large sturdy air mattress that was thoughtfully set up for us in the living area as an additional bed. The most delightful touch was the collection of succulents arranged on windowsills & surfaces throughout the suite.
Although it is a finished basement, the suite is light, airy & clean. Everything seemed very new & neat, decorated in soothing earth tones & cream, without being fussy. We felt comfortable & pampered at the same time. It was a great place to "come home" to after spending a day site-seeing on the Seattle streets.