There are many people who would give this Airbnb a 5 star review and they would be right. It’s clean, the host was extremely kind and communicative and it’s a short walk from a lot of shops and cafes. So it you’re looking for a place to sleep while you explore Seattle this would be a great option.
For myself though, here a few things I would have liked to know before my trip:
The location is right in the city. Which means that even though this Airbnb is behind a house, it’s in a neighborhood where all the houses are CRAMMED together. The roads are so narrow that it only allows for one car to pass at a time (which is stressful), and the property is situated on a very steep hill. I wouldn’t say this neighborhood is ghetto, but I would say you can see the ghetto from there. The parking entrance to the Airbnb is not off the street but down a long gravel alley around the back with not a lot of space to maneuver. You would not be able to make this airbnb work with a truck or SUV.
Next, the bed is extremely uncomfortable. Very firm, like sleeping on a board. This isn’t unusual for an Airbnb but I like to mention the bed in my reviews for anyone else who has back issues.
Lastly, we had a weird issue with the temperature. There was a thermostat on the wall but it was locked at 76 degrees (We normally keep out house at 69 so this is HOT for us). We tried to adjust it several times but it wouldn’t get any cooler, so we were sweating nearly the whole time we were there. The fans provided didn’t help much at all.
All of that being said, our stay was good. The host, Marcus, was very communicative leading up to the trip and the day of. He even had our Airbnb ready several hours early in case we got to town early, which we appreciated. Other than A/C, the place had every amenity you might need for a weekend exploring the city. Less than a 5 minute walk to coffee shops, diners and shops, where you can also hop on a bus to anywhere in the city. If you don’t need luxury and just want a good wanderlust hideaway, this would be a great place to stay 👍🏻