What a beautiful retreat for us to spend time with our two adult kids, their spouses, and our 18-month-old grandbaby! The spectacular deck view of Alki Beach and the Peuget Sound is visible from the living room/dining room and two of the three attractively furnished king and queen bedrooms. A red staircase to the well-lit exterior entry and one car garage make for a very attractive street view –online photos don’t do it justice. We enjoyed extra touches like the remote control gas fireplace, artistic lighting, games in the living room cabinets, hardwood floors in the common areas, cozy carpet in the bedrooms, marble tile in the master bath, upscale wood-faced appliances and silent dishwasher. The beds and huge fluffy pillows were very comfortable.

Laura added thoughtful kid-friendly touches for us by providing a pack and play baby bed complete with sheet and mattress pad, and plastic child dishes and utensils. We also found playpen segments in the garage that we were able to bungee to the top of the stairs to effectively prevent our toddler from heading for danger.

If getting your heart pumping is your thing, there’s a long concrete stairway that goes from the top of the street all the way down to Alki beach where there are many coffee shops and dining options. The ocean side streets in this area are a bit steep--I was happy to leave the driving to our braver drivers. There is room in the garage for one car (garage door opener provided), and in the driveway for two more. Thanks, Laura and Joe, for helping us make what will be a lifetime family memory!