I booked this place thinking it was a studio apartment all on its own, but it’s more like a room within the owners’ house. You enter in the back entrance, but there’s a door that is dead bolted leading from the room to their place (the brown wooden door shown in the photos). As soon as I entered I heard them cooking, a baby crying, and talking, which is how I found out it wasn’t what I thought. I have a strict rule of not booking places adjacent or close to where the owner lives because of being watched, listened to, or surveilled, so this came as a shock. I was quite tired and decided to stick it out and make the most of it.
On the last night, my friends that live in Seattle met me at a nearby restaurant, we hung out until about 11pm. They needed to use the restroom before making the treck to Ballard so I offered they stop by to use the Airbnb facilities. It was a quick in and out (2 minutes max). I checked my phone after they left and saw a message from the owners “reminder no unapproved guests or visitors are allowed. We saw you on our motion detecting cameras.” I had been a very good guest for the entire 7 days, very quiet, no other guests, no smoking, so this felt very abrupt and creepy. So, just be warned, they will be watching you.
The pros: Every type of utensil and appliance you’d ever need is available. Lots of products are available to use, like shampoo and conditioner. The location is top notch. I ran along the beach every other morning and was in heaven. However, I would stay in the area again but not at this property.
Note: This is my first semi-negative review I’ve ever given in the 6 years I’ve used Airbnb. I usually leave completely positive reviews.