This stay exceeded our expectations - 10 stars are fair. From the ease of booking and check-in, to arrival and stay, all the way to checking out; we were grateful for such an awesome home at such a great price. Anytime I go back to Seattle, this is where I hope to stay.
Our booking was last minute over a holiday week in Seattle because we had booked a different listing due to the fact that we (my son and daughter-in-law) were in process of moving to Seattle and their moving truck was stuck in Texas. I initially booked a different listing on air bnb initially, however after checking into this other place, we found that they had a major electrical issue and after working with the property management team, that house wasn’t habitable without work. We scrambled and were happy to find Kelly’s listing with two bedrooms in the city!
I booked Kelly’s listing the morning of check-in and four hours later, we were allowed to move in for a 4 night stay. She allowed us an early check in and messaged the instructions for access, heat, and her one house rule (no smoking), which we appreciated. Kelly also sends you a generous list of things to do, places to go, and tips on getting around.
When we entered the home we were so surprised at our good fortune. This home is spacious, bright, airy, inviting, stocked, clean/spotless, and beautifully decorated! The neighborhood is full of great restaurants, shops, and comes with an amazing view of downtown. The beds are comfortable, the kitchen is a dream, and the living room is inviting and spacious. It’s pretty chilly in Seattle on 12/31, but the heater switches on with a remote control and heats the entire place quickly and generously. There are additional heaters in a few of the rooms, but we never needed them. The chefs kitchen is a plus with an amazing gas stove, every utensil and cookware item you could need, and lots of cleaning suppliers and paper items. There were extra sheets, towels, pillows (tommy Bahama), and quilts. The bathroom is well lit with plenty of room, heat lamps, extra towels, shampoo, everything you need and then some.
I don’t have a lot of air bnb experience myself, but my kids do and they too said it was by far the best they’ve ever had as well especially for the price! Kelly’s listing and price are very modest for what she actually provides, which is WOW. We finally felt right at home and settled in for a great stay. This place is move in ready and if I could, I would buy it in a second!!
While there is no private reserved parking for this property, we had no issue finding a spot out front every time we pulled up and again, this was over the Christmas and New Year’s Eve holiday and we had NO problems parking. We stayed in the upper apartment, so there are a few stairs to climb which may limit anyone who has a mobility issue with climbing stairs, but once you are in, the balcony and views you have are like a dream. We could see downtown and water and enjoyed the fireworks at midnight at no cost or need to leave!
The quality, value, technology, and service are outstanding here in this lovely home away from home. Only regret is that we couldn’t stay longer and I can’t wait to go back. Kelly is a host who cares, who is there, and is very welcoming. This is a true gem.